Podcast Episodes

Political Gabfest | Gaza is Starving

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the international condemnations of Isr…

11 months ago

What Next | How Elon Musk Colonized NASA

How an Obama-era decision to invest in space capitalism handed Elon Musk a monopoly on space. 

Guest:  Franklin Foer, staff writer at the Atlantic, a…

11 months ago

Care & Feeding | I Need Them To Stop. Right Now

On this episode: Elizabeth, Zak, and Jamilah respond to a letter from a parent of young kids who’s worried that when it really matters—her children j…

11 months ago

Care & Feeding | I Need Them To Stop. Right Now

On this episode: Elizabeth, Zak, and Jamilah respond to a letter from a parent of young kids who’s worried that when it really matters—her children j…

11 months ago

What Next | Why Are So Many Institutions Caving to Trump?

As Trump came back to the presidency, one of the first warnings liberals began repeating was “Do not obey in advance.” But from government-agency hea…

11 months ago

ICYMI | Astronomer Updates, Jessie Murph, and Dubious Cults

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim run through some updates following the Coldplay concert cheating scandal, and why Astronomer’s latest PR stunt is hittin…

11 months ago

Decoder Ring | The Bad-Mouthing of British Teeth

From The Simpsons’ Big Book of British Smiles to Austin Powers’ ochre-tinged grin, American culture can’t stop bad-mouthing English teeth. But why? A…

11 months ago

Culture Gabfest: Trump Goes on Down to South Park Edition

On this week’s show, Dana, Steve and guest host Nitish Pahwa summon their critical superpowers to assess Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps. Can th…

11 months ago

Why Are So Many Institutions Caving to Trump?

As Trump came back to the presidency, one of the first warnings liberals began repeating was “Do not obey in advance.” But from government-agency hea…

11 months ago

What Next | Trans and Shut Out in Trump’s America

Trans rights and access to health care have been under attack on the state level for years, but the second Trump administration and the Supreme Court…

11 months ago