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What Next TBD: Elon Says Have More Babies
The world’s population has never been bigger, and it’s still growing. but there’s a movement of “pronatalists” who see the slowing birth rate in weal…
1 year, 9 months ago
A Word: No Justice. No Peace. No Way Back?
This year’s Supreme Court session loosened laws on official bribery, overturned decades of precedent on regulation, and granted immunity to the presi…
1 year, 9 months ago
A Mom's Fight for a Fair Opioid Settlement
Last week the Supreme Court ruled a $6 billion settlement between Purdue Pharma and victims of the opioid crisis could not move forward, because it g…
1 year, 9 months ago
What Next: The Supreme Court’s Abortion Punt
When Roe v. Wade was overturned, a near-total abortion ban was triggered in Idaho, allowing for health exceptions only when “necessary to prevent the…
1 year, 9 months ago
What Next: How Bad is the Trump Immunity Ruling?
The Supreme Court has ruled that presidents enjoy “substantial immunity” from prosecution for crimes committed while in office, which includes absolu…
1 year, 9 months ago
Opinionpalooza: The Supreme Court Puts Presidents Above the Law (Preview)
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority rounded out the term by gifting massive unprecedented power to commit criminal wrongdoing to presidents. A …
1 year, 9 months ago
What Next: If Not Biden, Then…
If you’re questioning the choice of Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee after his debate, uh, performance last week, you’re not alone. B…
1 year, 9 months ago
Well, Now: Psychedelics' Long Strange Trip to the Doctor's Office
For years, psychiatrists have been researching new methods to help people with treatment-resistant mental illness. These include severe cases of depr…
1 year, 9 months ago
A Word: Journalism Under the Gun
In this election year, there’s more criticism and distrust of the media than ever. For veteran journalist Ali Velshi, his belief in the power of jour…
1 year, 9 months ago
What Next TBD: Why Are IUDs Still a Mystery?
The story of IUDs is a story of technology, reproductive rights, shortcomings in communication about women’s health, and politics.
Guest: Mia Armstro…
1 year, 9 months ago