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Margaret Atwood On Friendship, Dystopia and A Handmaid’s Tale 30 Years Later
We spoke with a renowned author about the legacy of her dystopian work.
On Today's Show:
Margaret Atwood, author of short stories, essays, and novels,…
4 years, 3 months ago
David Remnick: Sanctions Might Actually Work This Time
Economic sanctions don't always work. We hear from one long-term Russia-watcher why he thinks the latest sanctions placed on Russia could help end th…
4 years, 3 months ago
This Time, Maybe Facebook and Twitter Aren’t Enabling Putin So Much (But Tik Tok…)
We check in on the information landscape surrounding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the role of social media platforms in the spread (or not…
4 years, 3 months ago
Do We Need A New Constitution To End Racism?
Is the Bill of Rights strong enough to serve as the basis for reversing centuries of systemic racism?
On Today's Show:
Elie Mystal, justice correspond…
4 years, 3 months ago
Garry Kasparov Is, For Once, Encouraged By The West
What does the chess Grandmaster-turned-human rights activist and Russia-critic have to say about Putin's geopolitical strategy as the invasion of Ukr…
4 years, 3 months ago
Autocrats Of The World Unite
What does the invasion of Ukraine tell us about autocratic leaders like Putin, and about the broader trend toward autocracy around the globe?
On Toda…
4 years, 3 months ago
What Does Ukraine Mean For Biden's State Of The Union?
NOTE: This segment was recorded on Thursday morning. President Biden is scheduled to make an announcement this afternoon in response to the situation…
4 years, 3 months ago
Why Putin Loves Stalin But Not So Much Lenin
With Russia continuing its provocative actions on its border with Ukraine, we look to some of the history that Putin cited as a pretext for a possibl…
4 years, 3 months ago
Would You Eat Bugs To Fight Climate Change?
Could adding insects to our diets help slow climate change?
On Today's Show:
Listeners called in to discuss ways they've changed their diet, with or …
4 years, 3 months ago
Yes Today’s Crisis Is Related To Trump’s Ukraine Impeachment
With Russian troops amassing at Ukraine's border over the past few weeks, a look at the domestic consequences of the conflict in Eastern Europe.
On T…
4 years, 3 months ago