Podcast Episodes

Why Silicon Valley Bank Collapsed

The downfall of Silicon Valley Bank marks the second largest bank collapse in American history. 

Why and how did SVBgo under? Where were the regulators? And how do we stop this from happening again?

Gu…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

How Anti-Trans Legislation Cost Rural South Dakota a Doctor

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has made anti-trans legislation a trademark of her term, but singling out trans people—and those who provide them medical care—comes at a cost to the state and its resid…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

A Disability Rights Icon’s Long Legacy

Judy Heumann devoted her life to advocating for Americans with disabilities and was a fixture at protests, sit-ins, and activist meetings, eventually becoming a presidential advisor. After passing aw…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

TBD | Would You Let A.I. Date For You?

The online dating world can be brutal and repetitive—just the kind of thing you might want to automate. But, in one tech writer’s experience, artificial intelligence isn’t ready to make real connecti…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

TBD | When Meta Tells Law Enforcement About Your Abortion

Just weeks before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a Nebraska woman and her daughter were charged with performing an illegal abortion, thanks to information that law enforcement uncovered by…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Does Steven Spielberg Have an Oscars Curse?

For all of his success, Steven Spielberg has a spotty record at the Oscars. He’s been nominated 22 times, but he’s only won three. Is it a curse?

 This Sunday could mark a shift for the King of Hollyw…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Why Child Labor is an Immigration Issue

The New York Times published an exposé on immigrant children illegally employed to do dangerous jobs across the country. To one U.S. representative, it’s not just a labor issue; it’s symptomatic of t…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Food Stamps Face Their Biggest-Ever Cut

The federal government ended the COVID-19 increase to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this month. What does this mean for people who depend on SNAP to put food on the table?

Guests: Hele…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Fight To Return Native Remains to Their Tribes

The “Native American Graves and Repatriation Act” passed more than 30 years ago, with the goal of returning human remains, which were taken from native burial sites, back to their tribes. But museums…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

TBD | The Hollywood Weight Loss Wonder Drug

The diabetes medication Ozempic has exploded in popularity, particularly amongst those in Hollywood looking to lose a few extra pounds. But a silver bullet for weight loss leads to a number of questi…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago