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Back to SearchWhy Trump Would Rather Be at The Supreme Court
Episode 104
While the political world fixates on Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial, the Supreme Court is weighing two decisions that could re-define the No…
1 year, 11 months ago
Pediatricians on the Frontlines of Gender-Affirming Care
Episode 103
This week, the Supreme Court ruled that Idaho could temporarily enforce a law that would ban providing gender-affirming care to minors. That means do…
1 year, 11 months ago
Why Arizona Matters So Much
Episode 102
When Arizona’s Supreme Court upheld an 1864 law reinstating a near-total ban on abortion, it took most of the country by surprise. For plugged-in jou…
1 year, 11 months ago
What Would a Second U.S. Civil War Look Like?
Episode 101
The new movie “Civil War” asks: what could happen if the system of checks and balances that hold the United States together falls apart? Audie talks …
1 year, 11 months ago
Why Don’t Third Parties Work?
Episode 100
Last week, “No Labels,” the centrist group seeking to field a “unity ticket” for the presidential election, announced that despite raising $70 millio…
1 year, 11 months ago
Is Online Gambling a Public Health Threat?
Episode 99
What is driving the concern over online gambling? The lawyer who took on Big Tobacco, Richard Daynard, says it is an addictive product. The Public He…
1 year, 11 months ago
“Preachy Females” of the Democratic Party
Episode 98
When James Carville criticized the “preachy females” at the forefront of Democratic politics, he kicked off a firestorm of outrage and perhaps a litt…
2 years ago
The Assignment Presents: All There Is with Ashley Judd
Episode 97
We're taking a short break on The Assignment, and today we’re bringing you a powerful episode from the latest season of All There Is with Anderson Co…
2 years ago
Why Republicans Stick with Trump
Episode 96
Sarah Longwell always felt she could argue the big issues with her fellow Republicans and still have a place in the “big tent” party. That all change…
2 years ago
The Assignment Presents: Chasing Life on IVF
Episode 95
We're taking a short break on The Assignment, and we want to bring you an episode of Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s excellent CNN podcast Chasing Life. It's a sp…
2 years ago