Podcast Episodes

Peak Alcohol: Why Drinking Is Down and What It Means for All of Us

Season 10

In today's new episode, Sarah and Beth discuss the rapid decline of drinking in the US and what that means for our relationships, our economy, and our politics.

Topics Discussed

The Decline of Drin…

Published on 1 month ago

Why Is Health Insurance So Expensive?

Season 10

Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing this year. Understanding why pulls in a multitude of topics: aging populations, expensive new drugs and treatments, rising costs across sectors, the consoli…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Shutdown Showdown (And Why We Never Have Enough Air Traffic Controllers)

Season 10

Sarah and Beth discuss the priorities of the Trump Administration in the face of the longest government shutdown in history, the negotiations between eight Democratic senators and Republicans to reop…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Election Results with Gretchen Whitmer

Season 10

We're joined by Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan to talk about this week's election results, her work in Michigan, our current political moment, and her beloved Detroit Lions.

Ready to go deeper…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spicy Bonus: The Good News Edition

Season 10

Note: This week, we’re sharing the spicy bonus episode with all our subscribers - free and paid. If you’re a free subscriber, we hope you enjoy this preview. These are the types of robust, free-flowi…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rep. Sarah McBride Diagnoses Congress

Season 10

Rep. Sarah McBride, who represents the entire state of Delaware, joins us to talk about her experience in Congress, the stakes of the shutdown, working with her colleagues across the aisle, and her c…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Ghost Economy

Season 10

Today, we're talking about the spookiest thing we can think of: the economy. The stock market is up in 2025, but the gains are concentrated in a handful of companies, primarily driven by speculation …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

What happens when SNAP benefits run out? A Local Food Bank's Perspective

Season 10

Today, Sarah and Beth are joined by Lacy Boling of the Paducah Cooperative Ministry, who shares how government cuts are impacting Food Banks across the US, their ability to meet their community needs…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shutdown and Teardown

Season 10

The East Wing of the White House being torn down during a government shutdown might be the most egregious physical manifestation of America’s problems right now. Corruption abounds, Congress is adrif…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Your Tax Dollars Are Buying Soda. Should They Be?

Season 10

Should SNAP benefits cover soda and candy? Six states get federal approval to exclude them, and Sarah and Beth debate whether this is smart public health policy or government overreach—wrestling with…

Published on 2 months ago