Podcast Episodes

Republicans' Stealth Plan to Ban Abortions

A national ban on abortion remains so unpopular that even Republican presidential candidates won’t commit to one. However, a law from the 1870s, depending on how it's interpreted and enforced, could …

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

The Navajo Fight for Water

The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case that will determine whether or not the government is obligated to ensure water access for Native American tribes. The arguments in the case, Arizona v. N…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

How the Next Pandemic Starts

Bats have been linked to a “greatest hits” list of infectious diseases—not just COVID-19, but SARS, Marburg, and even ebola. And now, 1.8 billion people are living in “jump zones” where the next vira…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

TBD | A Tipping Point for Digital Tipping

From the coffee shop to the salon to the grocery store, Americans feel like they’re being prompted and prodded for tips more than ever—and they’re starting to resent it.

Guest: Kelly Phillips Erb, tax…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

TBD: Why Sports Are All in on Betting

Out of the smoky backrooms, Vegas and clandestine dens, and straight to your phone—how did gambling on sports go from forbidden to inescapable seemingly overnight? 

Guest: John Holden, associate profe…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

North Carolina’s Rush to Restrict Abortion

When a Democratic pro-choice representative defected from her party, North Carolina Republicans instantly secured a veto-proof supermajority in the state legislature. Then, they quickly sent a bill t…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

The Roots of Latino White Supremacy

The shooter who killed 8 people at an Allen, Texas mall had Nazi tattoos and left behind an online diary filled with white supremacist beliefs. He also was Latino. 

Guest: Tanya Katerí Hernández, prof…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

How Erdogan Stays in Power

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has run Turkey in some capacity for 20 years. Even after his government’s slow, incompetent response to an earthquake and an ongoing economic crisis, the presidential election is…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Trump Is Back. Is the Media Ready?

Much of the media world looked on with a sinking feeling as Donald Trump held forth in a primetime CNN event. More than most candidates, Trump seems to feed off media attention. Journalists have a re…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

TBD | Space After NASA

Space might seem to be heading from the domain of big government programs to a playground for billionaires. But just below the surface, a world of start-ups are getting ready to launch. 

Guest: 

Ashlee…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago