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Explainer: Trump’s Crypto Windfall and Corruption Claims
Episode 273
In president Trump's first administration, he stated that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are "not money". Now, his sons head their own crypto com…
11 months, 1 week ago
The Science and Politics of Fixing Air Traffic Control
Episode 272
Communication blackouts, delayed flights, staffing shortages -- New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport has been in crisis mode for the pas…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Will RFK’s New Vaccine Policy Cancel Fall COVID Shots?
Episode 271
Last week, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Food and Drug Administration would require all new vaccines to be tested against…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Why The President Is Coming For Your Kids’ Dolls
Episode 270
With the impacts of President Trump's trade wars beginning to be felt in the US, we discuss the macro- and micro-economics of the administration's tr…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Pass the SALT? Tax and Spending Cuts Time In Congress
Episode 269
With officials and lawmakers in Washington D.C. discussing federal budget priorities, we look the coming year in government funding.
On Today's Show:…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Judge Compares Student Deportation Policy to McCarthy
Episode 268
Several cases of the Trump administration's immigration detentions and deportations have raised questions about due process.
On Today's Show:
Nick Miro…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
100 Years of Women In The Military (With Great Caller Stories)
Episode 267
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously discussed blocking women from military service, though has since backed off on those efforts.
On Today'…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
David Remnick on the “Authoritarian Primacy” Threat at 100 Days
Episode 266
After 100 days of Trump's second term, questions have arisen about birthright citizenship, the arrests of judges and deportations without due process…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Father In ICE Detention That Sen. Andy Kim Wants You To Know About
Episode 265
Recently, NJ Sen. Andy Kim made an unannounced visit to a federal immigration detention facility.
On Today's Show:
Andy Kim, U.S. Senator (D-NJ), talk…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
'Conception Pricing' and Other Project 2025 Goals On The Way
Episode 264
After his first few months in office, where have the initial actions of the Trump administration aligned with Project 2025?
On Today's Show:
David Grah…
11 months, 4 weeks ago