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A Personal History of the 1960s with Doris Kearns Goodwin
Season 19 Episode 26
Imagine being a Pulitzer Prize winning presidential historian, knowing you had extraordinarily rare primary source material and Presidential memorabilia tucked away in the cellar of your own home… an…
Published on 2 months ago
America’s Constitution with Akhil Reed Amar
Season 19 Episode 25
In a time when division often makes the headlines, what truly binds us together? Sharon sits down with Yale constitutional law professor Akhil Reed Amar to explore why the U.S. Constitution remains a…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Amending the Constitution with Russ Feingold
Season 19 Episode 24
What would it take to update the Constitution and should we try? Sharon is joined by former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold to explore this question from his book, The Constitution in Jeopardy. Toget…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket with Stephen Vladeck
Season 19 Episode 23
With approval ratings of The Supreme Court at a historic low, what can Congress and the average American citizen do to hold the court accountable, and foster transparency? Sharon welcomes law profess…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments with Hadley Vlahos
Season 19 Episode 23
When we know a loved one is about to die, how can we best hold space for them in the in-between? Sharon is joined by Hadley Vlahos, RN, who has written a bestselling book, The In-Between, about her e…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Poverty In America with Matthew Desmond
Season 19 Episode 22
We all know that poverty is an existing problem in the United States, but what does that really mean in a country with so much wealth? Sharon is joined by Matthew Desmond, Professor of Sociology at P…
Published on 3 months ago
Modern Democracy with Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky
Season 19 Episode 21
American democracy is going through a rough patch, and the Constitution, for all its brilliance, has some flaws that limit the power of majorities. So why haven’t we made any real reforms in over 50 …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The Hate Next Door with Matson and Tawni Browning
Season 19 Episode 20
Ever wonder how a white supremacist becomes an extremist? Sharon has a conversation with Matson and Tawni Browning about their book, The Hate Next Door. Matt gets candid about his time working underc…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Book Bans and Free Speech with Suzanne Nossel
Season 19 Episode 19
How does American society uphold the First Amendment while restricting books and censoring diverse ideas? Sharon talks with Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, about the surge in book bans, now over …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Growing Up In Public with Devorah Heitner
Season 19 Episode 18
These days, it feels like every fleeting thought, mistake, or awkward phase can be captured and shared online. So how are kids supposed to grow up in a world like that? Sharon sits down with Dr. Devo…
Published on 4 months ago