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Clocks Tick Closer to a TikTok Ban on Sunday
Episode 193
The popular social media app TikTok could be banned for U.S. users starting this Sunday, when a new law goes into effect.
On Today's Show:
Social medi…
1 year, 8 months ago
Alcohol's Link With Cancer, According To The US Surgeon General
Episode 192
The US Surgeon General has been raising the alarm about the health risks of alcohol, as well as what he calls the 'loneliness epidemic.'
On Today's S…
1 year, 8 months ago
Julian Zelizer Argues In Defense of Partisanship
Episode 191
Political pundits frequently express concerns about the intense partisanship in our political culture. But could our divisions be productive and usef…
1 year, 8 months ago
Sens. Cotton and Gillibrand Spar at Pete Hegseth Confirmation Hearing
Episode 190
On Tuesday, the Republican-led Senate will hold confirmation hearings for confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick…
1 year, 8 months ago
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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago