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Sen. Wyden On The 'Chutzpah' Needed To Protect Democracy
Episode 189
Another big political week gets underway, as the Senate prepares a number of confirmation hearings for Trump's incoming cabinet.
On Today's Show:
Ron W…
1 year, 3 months ago
'This Is Your Politics On Solitude'
Episode 188
Many Americans are spending more alone time than ever before. How is that impacting out political lives, and the structures of society?
On Today's Sho…
1 year, 3 months ago
Dialogue Is Possible J.D. Vance and Bernie Sanders Supporters Talk
Episode 187
With political polarization at an all-time high, what does it look like for two well-informed people with opposing views to have dialog across differ…
1 year, 3 months ago
Zuck to America: Texas Less Biased Than My Professional Fact-Checkers
Episode 186
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that its social media platforms -- Facebook, Instagram and Threads -- will stop using third-party fact-ch…
1 year, 3 months ago
Biden’s Last Climate Act before “Drill Baby Drill”
Episode 185
What could the future look like for climate change and public health policy?
On Today's Show:
U.S. Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ 6th) kicks off th…
1 year, 3 months ago
U.S. Homelessness Hits Record High: Why and What To Do
Episode 184
Homelessness in the United States hit record highs in 2024. On today's show: Jennifer Ludden, NPR national correspondent covering housing and homeles…
1 year, 3 months ago
Swing District Democrat On When To Cooperate With Trump
Episode 183
On the opening day of Congress, where one swing-state Democrat stands on cooperating with Republicans.
On Today's Show:
U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi…
1 year, 3 months ago
A Freedom Caucus vs. Trump Test Comes Tomorrow Over Speaker of The House
Episode 182
It's a big week for Congress, as the GOP's congressional majorities vote for new congressional leadership
On Today's Show:
Molly Ball, senior political…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Can Trump's Isolationism Include Annexing the Panama Canal or Buying Greenland?
Episode 181
President-elect Donald Trump's brand of "America First" foreign policy seems at odds with his recent statements about the US's posture toward Greenla…
1 year, 3 months ago
Here Is This Year’s Lehrer Prize For Community Well-Being Topic
Episode 180
This year, the Lehrer Prize for Community Well-Being will honor people whose work supports transgender children and their families.
On Today's Show:
Li…
1 year, 3 months ago