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Is the free speech debate dead? Plus, the devil!
In anticipation of more pro-Palestinian protests, many college administrators rolled out new rules this fall that include getting pre-approval for po…
1 year, 5 months ago
The SMACKDOWN: Techno vs. Aaliyah vs. Motown
Who will win today's cage match?
For the past two months Brittany has been hosting debates in cities and regions across the United States to find out …
1 year, 5 months ago
The 'reddit bro' vs. the 'wife guy'; plus, Fat Bear Week!
Tuesday night, JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off in their first debate. Host Brittany Luse is joined by NPR's national race and identity correspondent …
1 year, 6 months ago
The SMACKDOWN: Rihanna's greatest hits vs. Black Wall Street vs. Route 66
Who will win today's cage match?
Welcome to The Smackdown! For the last few weeks Brittany has been hosting debates in cities and regions across the …
1 year, 6 months ago
An identity crisis at the heart of the election; plus, disrupting biracial fantasies
Following the false allegations against the Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, the city received over 30 bomb threats, saw school closures and …
1 year, 6 months ago
The SMACKDOWN: Serena Williams vs. Muhammad Ali vs. Trina
Who will win today's cage match?
Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the Uni…
1 year, 6 months ago
Is Diddy hip-hop's Weinstein? Plus, Brittany gets rejected
On Monday, the embattled rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. He's been denied bail twice, an…
1 year, 6 months ago
The SMACKDOWN: Brunch vs. Twerking vs. Louis Armstrong
Who will win today's cage match?
Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the Uni…
1 year, 6 months ago
Trump goes podcasting and Harris turns a look
Podcast and social media influencers have become important campaign stops for political hopefuls. But what kind of voters are the candidates courting…
1 year, 6 months ago
The SMACKDOWN: Gucci Mane vs. Angela Davis vs. Sun Ra
Who will win today's cage match?
Welcome to The Smackdown! For the next several weeks Brittany is hosting debates in cities and regions across the Uni…
1 year, 6 months ago