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Fights in the Forgotten Borough: Part Two
A priest said he was threatened. The community said they felt ignored.
In part two of the series, Ravi visits Rosebank, a neighborhood on Staten Isla…
1 year, 10 months ago
Fights in the Forgotten Borough: Part One
In the summer of 2023, Staten Island erupted in protests over the opening of an emergency migrant shelter at a former Catholic school. As New York Ci…
1 year, 10 months ago
Grading the DNC, Kamala's Risks, YIMBY, Billionaire City
Ravi kicks off the show by reflecting on the final day of the DNC convention, how the past four days could impact Democrats’ chances against Trump in…
1 year, 10 months ago
DNC Halftime, RFK Jr. Out?, GOP Attacks
Ravi kicks off the show by taking a closer look at Tim Walz's claims that his family benefited from IVF treatments, new comments from Andy Beshear ab…
1 year, 10 months ago
Collective Illusions And The Hidden Education Consensus
Ravi welcomes Todd Rose, co-founder and CEO of Populace, back to the podcast to discuss the current political climate, from the topics most Americans…
1 year, 10 months ago
Trump + Musk, Vance’s Rebound, Biden Reckoning
Ravi welcomes Tyler Austin Harper, contributing writer at The Atlantic and assistant professor at Bates College, to the podcast to discuss the 2024 p…
1 year, 10 months ago
Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll with Bob Spitz
Ravi welcomes Bob Spitz, music journalist and the foremost rock biographer, to discuss his recent biography on Led Zeppelin. They explore the rise of…
1 year, 10 months ago
Trump's Bad Day, Vance v. Walz, Israel/Gaza War
Ravi kicks off the show by tackling Trump’s Mar-A-Lago press conference and Joe Rogan's endorsement of RFK Jr.
Next, Ravi welcomes Isaac Saul from Tan…
1 year, 11 months ago
Who is Tim Walz?
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. A veteran, former teacher, and seasoned lawmaker, Walz spent a d…
1 year, 11 months ago
A Kamala Skeptic Makes Her Case
Ravi welcomes New York Times Op-Ed columnist Pamela Paul to the show to discuss her skepticism about Vice President Kamala Harris as a candidate and …
1 year, 11 months ago