Podcast Episodes

America Post-Trump

What does US politics look like when Donald Trump is no longer at the center of it? In 2028, voters will get to decide. But for now, we explore.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why fan fiction is everywhere

Publishing houses and entertainment studios have come for fan fiction, but writers and readers want to make sure it stays weird.

This episode was pro…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kanye's comeback

The rapper, who sold swastika T-shirts and released a song called "Heil Hitler," says he's sorry. Ye or nay?

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajd…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Apocalypse Not Now

President Donald Trump moved from an existential threat to a very tentative ceasefire.

This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mission accomplished?

The US war in Iran is reminding people, uncomfortably, of the US war in Iraq — a conflict that raged on for years after leaders declared victory.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

When nature calls in space

Artemis II is a historic mission for a number of reasons, including the Orion capsule’s bathroom.

This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, e…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can someone explain these prices?

From the gas station to the café to the grocery store, we break down why things cost so much these days.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tackling Trump’s corruption

President Donald Trump’s blatant, sometimes open corruption is the focus for Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT). This conversation was a live taping at the Ame…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Quitting OnlyFans

With the death of its billionaire owner, OnlyFans is having a bit of an existential crisis all while porn-quitting apps have never been more popular.…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tucker Carlson explains himself

President Trump has not made a coherent case for the Iran war. On today's show, one of his longtime supporters makes an aggressive case against it…an…

2 months ago