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What Next: Could Biden's Court Reforms Actually Work?
Before announcing his exit, Joe Biden expressed interest in reforming the Supreme Court. But, in the spirit of re-balancing the three branches of gov…
1 year, 8 months ago
Outward: “Bathroom Bills” Return with Nico Lang
This week Bryan sits down with reporter Nico Lang to break down their recent Slate article ‘Anti-Trans “Bathroom Bills” Are Making a Major Comeback. …
1 year, 8 months ago
What Next: Why the Secret Service Director Resigned
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after the catastrophic security breakdown during a Trump rally in Butler, Penn. But the assassinati…
1 year, 8 months ago
Money Talks: How to Write a Trashy Airport Book
For this Money Talks, lawyer/podcaster Peter Shamshiri, co-host of If Books Could Kill, reveals the secrets of junk nonfiction to host Emily Peck. He…
1 year, 8 months ago
What Next: Kamala Harris: Meme Queen to Madame President?
And just like that, it’s (almost definitely) Kamala. Her rise has fueled a whole species of internet memes—but the questions about her platform are s…
1 year, 8 months ago
What Next: Joe Biden Passes the Baton
Just over three weeks ago, Joe Biden was heading to the stage to debate Donald Trump. Now, he’s out.
Guest: David Faris, Slate contributor, associate…
1 year, 8 months ago
Well, Now: How Nick Cannon Got Celebrities to Open Up About Their Mental Health
We all know about the mental health crisis wreaking havoc throughout the nation and world.
On this week’s episode of Well, Now we’re continuing our o…
1 year, 9 months ago
What Next TBD: The Conspiracy Theory Election
In the hours after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, conspiracy theories started circulating all over social media, often amplified by power…
1 year, 9 months ago
Gabfest Reads: Understanding the World Through Notebooks
John Dickerson talks with author Roland Allen about his new book, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper. They discuss the historical origins o…
1 year, 9 months ago
SCOTUS Doesn’t Have To Be This Way
So President Biden finally signaled an openness to maybe possibly thinking about Supreme Court reform. Too little, too late, perhaps - but also, desp…
1 year, 9 months ago