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Back to SearchCurrent Affairs Presents: "American Radio"
Episode 292
Today we have a most unusual episode: a parody of American radio cliches, pieced together by Nathan. Using audio editing software, sound effects libr…
2 years, 1 month ago
Can The Concept of "Philanthropy" Be Saved? (w/ Amy Schiller)
Episode 291
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Philanthropy is a problem. Lots of contemporary philanthropy is either useless (Rich people fun…
2 years, 2 months ago
Why The Luddites Were Right (w/ Brian Merchant)
Episode 290
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2 years, 2 months ago
Why Students Are Rising Up for Gaza
Episode 289
Today we have a documentary episode examining and analyzing the ongoing pro-Palestine uprisings at campuses around the country. We look at the horrif…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Meaning of "Security" (w/ Astra Taylor)
Episode 288
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Astra Taylor is a filmmaker, writer, and activist whose latest book is The Age of Insecurity: C…
2 years, 2 months ago
A Philosopher Explains Why It's Rational To Be Angry (w/ Myisha Cherry)
Episode 287
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Myisha Cherry is a philosopher at UC-Riverside whose book The Case for Rage: Why Anger Is Essen…
2 years, 2 months ago
How is Capitalism Like a Bad Relationship? (w/ Malaika Jabali)
Episode 286
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Malaika Jabali is Senior News and Politics Editor at Essence magazine. She is also the only pre…
2 years, 2 months ago
How to Spot Corporate Bullshit (w/ Nick Hanauer)
Episode 285
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Today we take a dive into the world of "corporate bullshit" with Nick Hanauer, who has become a…
2 years, 2 months ago
Your Money or Your Life: A Physician on the Miseries of Medical Debt
Episode 284
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Dr. Luke Messac is an emergency physician and historian whose new book is Your Money or Your Li…
2 years, 2 months ago
How Four Billionaires Are Creating A Horrible Future For All of Us (w/ Jonathan Taplin)
Episode 283
Jonathan Taplin has had a fascinating career, from being a tour manager for Bob Dylan and the Band to a film producer for Martin Scorsese to running …
2 years, 2 months ago