Podcast Episodes

Princeton’s President on Navigating Free Speech on Campus

Episode 367

Universities have had to contend with a climate of protest, and pressure from the Trump administration to crack down on it. 

On Today's Show:
Christopher Eisgruber, president of Princeton University an…

Published on 1 month ago

The U.N. Aims For Global A.I. Guardrails

Episode 366

As Artificial Intelligence technology develops, and as nations vie for technical dominance, the UN has been considering its role. 

On Today's Show:
Vilas Dhar, president of the Patrick J. McGovern Foun…

Published on 1 month ago

Teachers' Union Head On Education As A Tool Against Fascism

Episode 364

Learning institutions, from public schools to universities, have been the site of several political fights in recent times. 

On Today's Show:
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of T…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Shutdown Politics Get Even More Intense

Episode 363

The prospect of a government shutdown is growing as Democrats are threatening to not help Republicans on the Hill pass a spending bill by the September 30 deadline. 

On Today's Show: 
Deirdre Walsh, co…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Is Everyone A Hypocrite About Free Speech?

Episode 362

Jimmy Kimmel's brief suspension and, as of yesterday evening, illustrates some of the thornier challenges around the ideal of free speech.

On Today's Show:
Greg Lukianoff, attorney, president and CEO o…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Fact Checking RFK Jr. On Tylenol, Vaccines and Autism

Episode 361

After President Trump and his public health chief raised concerns about the use of acetaminophen while pregnant, we look at what the science has to say.

On Today's Show:
Chelsea Cirruzzo, Washington co…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Can Today’s Two-State Solution Summit Succeed?

Episode 360

On today's episode, Richard Gowan, Director of UN and Multilateral Diplomacy at the International Crisis Group, shares insights on what to expect at the UN General Assembly, including President Trump…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Trump, The Law, And The History Of The DOJ-White House Relationship

Episode 359

Trump's administration has been using pressure to tamp down criticism by some major network late night hosts. 

On Today's Show:
Elie Honig, senior legal analyst at CNN, New York Magazine columnist, for…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kirk, Kimmel and Free Speech

Episode 358

With the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's late night show, and the news that ABC has temporarily suspended Jimmy Kimmel, we explore the changing landscape and moving goalposts of 'free speech.'

On To…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's Military Strikes On Alleged Venezuelan Cartel Ships

Episode 357

The Trump administration's recent lethal strikes on purported drug boats in Venezuela drew widespread condemnation from experts in international law. 

On Today's Show:
Brian Finucane, senior adviser at…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago