Podcast Episodes

Why Harvard is fighting back

Harvard is refusing to play along with the Trump administration's demands of elite universities, whereas at least 10 Florida public universities are …

1 year, 5 months ago

Art of the (Iran) deal

Iran allegedly plotted to assassinate President Donald Trump late last year. But that’s not stopping the Trump administration from trying to strike a…

1 year, 5 months ago

It’s China’s turn

China has spent years preparing for this trade war — and for a world no longer dominated by the US.

This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited b…

1 year, 5 months ago

What if college isn't for everyone?

For decades, high schools and parents have prioritized college for all graduating seniors. Now, more students are asking if there's another way.

This …

1 year, 5 months ago

Watercooler TV is back

The Pitt, The White Lotus, and Severance have people talking about TV again. A writer from The Pitt and Vulture's Kathryn VanArendonk explain why.

Thi…

1 year, 5 months ago

Laura Loomered the NSA

President Trump fired the head of the NSA — not because of a cyber attack, but because conservative activist Laura Loomer said so. How did she become…

1 year, 5 months ago

Plastic rain, plastic rain

We (mostly) got rid of acid rain, but now there’s another scary thing falling from the sky.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Joli…

1 year, 6 months ago

The nostalgia economy

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are meant to return America to a throwback economy — and culture. An economist who advises the White House makes the…

1 year, 6 months ago

Project 2025’s next chapter

Project Esther offers a blueprint for casting some campus protesters as part of a “Hamas Support Network,” making it easier to detain and deport them…

1 year, 6 months ago

Is a house still a good investment?

Given the economy and interest rates, homebuying doesn't seem like it’s necessarily the way to go anymore. So consider this not your parents’ real es…

1 year, 6 months ago