Podcast Episodes

Maybe collusion, probably obstruction [Special Crossover Edition]

Ezra Klein joins Zack, Jenn, and Alex in a crossover episode with Worldly on Robert Mueller’s just-released report. They explain the special counsel'…

7 years, 2 months ago

Trump Family (Tax) Values

Dara, Sarah, and Matt talk about the suspiciously timed retirement of Trump's sister, IRS enforcement, and new research on how police stops can actua…

7 years, 2 months ago

How Canada got Medicare-for-all done

Ezra returns to discuss filibuster reform and the legacy of Tommy Douglas with Sarah and Matt.

Recommended reading:

Tommy Douglas named greatest Canadi…

7 years, 2 months ago

The Purge: DHS

Jane, Dara, and Matt discuss Trump's personnel shake-up at the Department of Homeland Security and what's next for immigration policy.

Recommended rea…

7 years, 2 months ago

Attack of the clone bills

Matt, Sarah, and Dara copied this discussion of model legislation from an asbestos lobbyist.

Recommended reading:

USA Today article

Article on 'ALEC'

Res…

7 years, 2 months ago

Learning from Norway's lesbian mothers

Dara, Jane, and Matt on President Donald Trump’s latest border moves and a new wrinkle in the story of the gender pay gap.

Recommended reading:

Explain…

7 years, 2 months ago

Infrastructure Week (and Farm Week and Teacher Week)

Dara, Jane, and Matt analyze three new policy proposals from Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, and Kamala Harris.

Recommended reading:

Amy Klobuchar's i…

7 years, 2 months ago

Mueller's investigation is over. Obamacare repeal isn't.

Sarah, Dara, and Jane discuss the Hill's response to Mueller, the DOJ's siege of Obamacare, and the benefits of IUDs.

National Review article

Zack Beau…

7 years, 2 months ago

Should presidential candidates get into the weeds?

Sarah, Jane, and Matt debate the value of policy details in the primary.

We are conducting an audience survey to better serve you. It takes no more th…

7 years, 3 months ago

The reparations primary

Dara, Jane, and Matt on the unexpected issue of the moment, plus Swedish administrative data on what makes a CEO.

Suggested reading:

White Paper

Origina…

7 years, 3 months ago