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Swole Girl Summer
Weightlifting is the fastest growing sport among women. It's challenging how we think about who is allowed to be strong and what fitness really means…
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Wars have rules
The legal architecture that would define and prosecute what’s happening in Gaza is failing. Reporter Suzy Hansen explains how 80 years of internation…
1 year, 1 month ago
Burrito now, pay later
Americans are turning to "buy now, pay later" apps for purchases as small as a burrito—it’s a symptom of a larger national addiction to debt.
This ep…
1 year, 1 month ago
Elon Musk presents: Taxis
Elon Musk and Tesla launched their long-delayed robotaxi service this weekend in Texas. The Verge's Andrew Hawkins explains why so much is riding on …
1 year, 1 month ago
America First (unless Iran...)
Vox's Josh Keating and author Vali Nasr explain what bombing Iran won’t accomplish.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Hady Mawajde…
1 year, 1 month ago
Sleepaway camp's nostalgia economy
Unpacking the American rite of passage that so many children love — but that isn't right for everyone.
This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, e…
1 year, 1 month ago
Elon’s Boring town
We're revisiting an episode from earlier this year about the world's richest man and the company town he's developing outside of Austin, Texas. Like …
1 year, 1 month ago
Five boroughs. One mayor. Mad drama.
New York Public Radio icon Brian Lehrer breaks down the New York City mayor's race and New York magazine's David Freedlander explains what Democrats …
1 year, 1 month ago
Iran, Israel, and Trump
The conflict between Israel and Iran is revealing a deep divide within the MAGA universe over whether to get more involved or stay on the sidelines.
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America the extreme
This weekend saw a shocking act of political violence, a military parade in DC, and political protests across the US. What's going on?
This episode w…
1 year, 1 month ago