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How to end the partisan redistricting wars
Episode 578
For today's policy deep-dive ahead of the midterms, we look at the redrawing of electoral district lines, gerrymandering and fair representation.
On T…
1 month ago
'People are wild.' Sarah Longwell on our weird political contradictions
Episode 577
Focus groups are often a good way to pair political opinions with voters' identity and demographics in ways that polling can't.
On Today's Show:
Sarah…
1 month ago
30 Issues Election Series Debut: Universal Health Care?
Episode 576
This midterm year, several candidates have included a version of "Medicare for All" in their campaigns.
On Today's Show:
Julie Rovner, chief Washington…
1 month, 1 week ago
What can the U.N. do without US funding?
Episode 575
This week, the United Nations General Assembly gavels into session as numerous conflicts around the world draw international attention.
On Today's Sho…
1 month, 1 week ago
How state abortion bans are affecting women's health nationwide
Episode 574
On today’s show: Shefali Luthra, reproductive health reporter at The 19th, breaks down a lawsuit against Texas AG Ken Paxton, which claims a state ab…
1 month, 1 week ago
Riding the MAGA wave for racial purity and profit
Episode 573
A new article argues that the Trump administration's foreign policy approaches are more about enriching officials than national security or prosperit…
1 month, 1 week ago
One Democrat’s formula for building a supermajority
Episode 572
In a midterm year, many in the political sphere have ideas about the direction of their party.
On Today's Show:
Adam Jentleson, former chief of staff …
1 month, 1 week ago
Close read of Amodei’s existential AI threat essay
Episode 571
A recent essay from a leader in the AI industry raised concerns about the threats that this technology poses to humanity.
On Today's Show:
Will Oremus…
1 month, 1 week ago
Alaska , Ohio and Iowa are in play?
Episode 570
After the Republican National Convention, have the political conditions in battleground midterm states changed?
On Today's Show:
Stephen Fowler, politi…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hillary Clinton grapples with pre- and post-9/11 failures
Episode 569
The September 11th, 2001 terror attacks were an inflection point for New York, and for the United States.
On Today's Show:
Hillary Rodham Clinton, form…
1 month, 2 weeks ago