Podcast Episodes

Trump’s Spiraling Legal Fees

With every indictment, Donald Trump’s legal fees grow—but so do his campaign donations. Money is leaving faster than its arriving—how long can he keep this up?

Guest: Ben Kamisar, deputy political edi…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

TBD | Tech's Mask Off Moment

When conservative writer Richard Hanania’s old posts, originally published under a pseudonym, came to light, people were shocked at just how racist and reactionary they were. Perhaps less shocking we…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

TBD | Can Smart Guns Save Lives?

A “smart gun” is designed to only work in the hands of the gun’s proper owner. With the first smart gun potentially coming to market later this year, can the tech deliver on its promise?

Guests: 

Champ…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Justice for the Gilgo Beach Murder Victims

In December of 2010, four bodies were discovered in Gilgo Beach, Long Island. Nearly 13 years later, police now say they’ve identified the killer. 

Though the victims’ family members are relieved, the…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Haiti’s Kidnapping Crisis

What’s behind a recent uptick in kidnappings and gang violence in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and how did Kenya end up being the country stepping up to help?

Guest: Jacqueline Charles, Caribbean correspond…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Judges on the Trump Trials

Who are the judges presiding over Donald Trump’s trials and what can the prosecution—and defense—expect, based on what’s happened already?

Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, senior writer covering courts and t…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Florida Public Schools' New Anti-Woke Partner

In July, Florida approved the use of Prager U materials in its classrooms. The organization claims its videos offer an alternative to the prevailing left-wing ideology in the classroom. Its founder t…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

TBD | Another Summer of COVID

After a quiet spring, COVID is surging back for the fourth consecutive summer. So, is this just life now? 

Guest: Katherine Wu, staff writer at the Atlantic

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Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

TBD | Tesla's Big Lie

Tesla sold a vision of how electric vehicles would work: just like gas-powered cars, but cleaner, better. But as a scandal about misrepresented battery life and driving range unfolds, and the price o…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

It’s Hot as Hell. Why Are Pools Closed?

The temperature is going up, but the number of open, public pools isn’t. It’s not just a summer bummer; it’s turning into a public health crisis.

Guest: Mara Gay, member of the New York Times editoria…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago