Podcast Episodes

Why “Country Roads” feels like home

John Denver’s ode to West Virginia might be more popular abroad than it is in the United States. This Independence Day, we’re asking why.

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Criminalizing homelessness?

The Supreme Court has weighed in on homelessness for the first time in decades. The Economist's Steven Mazie tells us what the decision means, and Vo…

1 year, 11 months ago

Once again, immunity is back up for grabs

The Supreme Court sent the question of Donald Trump’s presidential immunity back to the lower courts. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains.

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1 year, 11 months ago

Panic! At The White House

Joe Biden needed to win the debate. He didn’t. Vox’s Christian Paz explains if Democrats can find a better candidate.

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1 year, 11 months ago

How Spotify picks its winners

No, Sabrina Carpenter probably isn’t paying the streamer to play “Espresso” every time you’re listening to music. But the app is making changes to it…

1 year, 11 months ago

The end of Made in China?

President Biden recently raised Trump-era tariffs, which could lead to even higher prices on Chinese imports. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai e…

1 year, 11 months ago

It’s not Islamophobic, it’s anti-Palestinian

Islamophobic and antisemitic incidents are on the rise. Author Moustafa Bayoumi and Vox’s Abdallah Fayyad tell us about another kind of invisible dis…

1 year, 11 months ago

Why investors look past Elon’s musk

Elon Musk has had inappropriate relationships with SpaceX employees. Tesla shareholders knew that, and chose to reward him with a massive payday anyw…

1 year, 11 months ago

How UFC explains USA

The Ultimate Fighting Championship went from niche bloodsport to multibillion-dollar league. Donald Trump might be its biggest fan. Journalists Luke …

1 year, 11 months ago

It’s not easy being a green conservative

Fighting climate change is not a very common Republican position. Climate activist Benji Backer argues it should be, and Climate Capitalism author Ak…

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