Podcast Episodes

Trump's chief culture warrior

Christopher Rufo is leading a ruthless — and successful — counterrevolution against American elite culture. What does the country look like if he win…

1 year ago

The report RFK Jr. buried

A new report that links increased alcohol consumption to cancer was supposed to help inform the government's new dietary recommendations. Instead, it…

1 year ago

Trump’s new war on drugs

President Donald Trump promised to crack down on illicit drugs. Then, he blew up a Venezuelan vessel in international waters.

This episode was produc…

1 year ago

The United States is Southern now

From #rushtok to country music, American culture is getting more and more southern.

This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Ken…

1 year ago

Hamilton and Obamacore cringe

The smash hit musical Hamilton is now in a movie theater near you. But in the decade since it came out, Hamilton — and much of Obama-era culture — is…

1 year ago

Trump and Modi’s broken bromance

India’s prime minister was so tight with Donald Trump that they held hands during public appearances. But the two strongmen are on the outs, and Nare…

1 year ago

Deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia (to Uganda)

The US government is trying to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia again. It's part of a larger war on immigrants that could lead to a smaller, poorer Americ…

1 year ago

Trump's "tough on crime" spree

President Donald Trump thinks he solved crime in the nation's capital. Let’s take a look at the data (which he says is dubious).

This episode was pro…

1 year ago

The Made in the USA myth

This special feed drop of NPR's Planet Money examines the United States' dwindling domestic garment industry and whether it is ever likely to come ba…

1 year ago

$250 million to work for Meta

Meta Mark is going all-out to put his superintelligence lab on superdrive. What is superintelligence, you ask?

This episode was produced by Gabrielle…

1 year, 1 month ago