Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Summer Treat: 'Weird Al' Yankovic On His Life & Career In Show Business
And now, a diversion from the news.
When Weird Al's debut single, "My Bologna," came out, there wasn't really a model for how a parody artist could have any longevity in their career. Yet Al's figured…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
How Iran Is Dividing the MAGA Base
As tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Iran, President Trump is now signaling an openness for more U.S. military involvement. We discuss what that might look like and how it is dividing …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
How The Farm Industry Is Complicating Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Last week, President Trump suggested the agriculture industry might be spared from his immigration crackdown. But Tuesday, Homeland Security officials confirmed there would be no change to enforcemen…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Political Violence In The U.S.
After the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend, we look at what is motivating people to carry out acts of political violence, and what could cause the tone & tenor of associated rhet…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Weekly Roundup: Israel vs. Iran, Immigration News, and A Mascot Love Triangle
Israel launched strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, killing at least three of Iran's top military leaders. We look at why Israel took these actions now, what Iran might do next, and how the conflic…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Love In The Time Of Politics
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Their politics are opposites —
Could their love be true?
New polling from NPR/PBS News/Marist suggests, for young people, probably not. They're more likely than other…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
MAHA Cheers and Public Health Fears as RFK Ousts Vaccine Panel
Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ousted all 17 members of a vaccine advisory board this week. It's a move that's been roundly condemned by the public health community and cheered …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump vs. Newsom: Breaking Down the Politics of the L.A. Protests
As protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles stretch into their fifth day, President Trump is doubling down on his decision to send national guard troops and U.S. marines to the city. That is…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Protests In L.A. Over Trump's Immigration Policies
After a series of immigration raids in and around Los Angeles, protestors demonstrated against the actions & the broader immigration policies of the Trump administration. In response, the president f…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Budget Battles & Conversations With China
Negotiations over President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" continue on Capitol Hill — but now, his former ally, Elon Musk, is criticizing both the legislation and the president himself. How will Repub…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago