Podcast Episodes
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Episode 418
Dara, Jane, and Matt break down the great mobilization vs persuasion debate.
Resources:
"What Happened in the Georgia Gubernatorial Election?" Catalist…
6 years, 1 month ago
Are Democrats getting rolled?
Episode 417
Ezra and Matt on congressional bargaining strategy and the China blame game.
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"Congressional Democrats are governing from the minority" by Ez…
6 years, 1 month ago
A faster Covid-19 vaccine
Episode 416
Jane, Dara, and Matt discuss the possibility of "human challenge trials" to speed vaccine development.
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"How Anthony Fauci Became America’s D…
6 years, 1 month ago
Who models the modelers?
Episode 415
Ezra and Matt on the failures of some popular epidemiological forecasts and a viral Silicon Valley essay urging America to build again.
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"The…
6 years, 2 months ago
Opening up
Episode 414
Dara, Jane, and Matt on conservatives’ desire for a rapid reopening of American businesses, and a 'feel good' white paper about air pollution.
Resourc…
6 years, 2 months ago
Help is on the way (sort of)
Episode 413
Ezra and Matt break down the implementation problems that have bedeviled the CARES Act.
Resources:
"Policy by no other means" The Weeds
Hosts:
Matthew Yg…
6 years, 2 months ago
The corporate bailout watchdog
Episode 412
Congressional oversight committee member Bharat Ramamurti joins Matt to explain his new job and what's wrong with shareholder capitalism.
Guest:
Bharat…
6 years, 2 months ago
How does this end?
Episode 411
Ezra and Matt review four major plans for after social distancing; plus the Democratic primary finally ends.
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Dan Hopkins' tweet
"National cor…
6 years, 2 months ago
Covid-19 and the border
Episode 410
Dara, Jane, and Matt on the intersection between the pandemic and Trump's border crackdown, and a white paper about happiness.
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"It’s Impossi…
6 years, 2 months ago
Coronavirus meets health reform
Episode 409
Ezra and Matt discuss Covid-19's impact on insurance premiums, the case for single-payer, and more.
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"Coronavirus May Add Billions to U.S. He…
6 years, 2 months ago