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Author Of “A Black Guy’s Guide To The Constitution” Reacts To SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
The Supreme Court's latest opinion ends affirmative action in college admissions.
On Today's Show:
Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation, …
2 years, 8 months ago
Giggly Smoking Gun: We Play And Discuss Trump’s Classified Document Tape
How has the case against former President Trump related to classified documents changed now that a relevant voice recording has been made public?
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2 years, 8 months ago
How Today’s Big Supreme Court Decision Makes A Trump-Style Coup Harder
Today's opinions from the Supreme Court include one case on “independent state legislatures” and another on what constitutes a “true threat.”
On Tod…
2 years, 8 months ago
Biden vs. The Smugglers’ PR Machine And Other Migrant Issues Explained
The complexities of US immigration policy mean that messaging around safety and border security plays a very real role in the asylum system's ability…
2 years, 8 months ago
A Year After Dobbs, Abortion Numbers and Changing Politics on the Left and Right
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade one year ago tomorrow, bringing an end to federally protected abortion rights.
On Today's Show:
Alice Miranda…
2 years, 8 months ago
On Being A “Pregnant Person”
The term "pregnant people," while more accurate and inclusive, has received pushback, claiming that the phrase is overly "woke" and erases women.
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2 years, 8 months ago
Legal Troubles For Some People Named 'Trump' And 'Biden'
With President Biden's son and former president Trump both navigating legal troubles, what does it mean for the 2024 election season?
On Today's Show…
2 years, 8 months ago
The Democrats’ Plan For Going Around Kevin McCarthy On Gun Reform
Can Democrats, who are currently in the minority in Congress, push through gun control legislation, despite House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's reluctance…
2 years, 8 months ago
We Know What Happened On “Juneteenth” 1865. What Happened On June 20th?
To mark Juneteenth today, a look at the history of the holiday, and what it means for America's story to have two federally recognized Independence D…
2 years, 8 months ago
Pro Golf, Human Rights, And The PGA/Saudi Merger
The PGA announced it would merge with its Saudi-backed rival, LIV golf.
On Today's Show:
Sarah Leah Whitson, executive director of Democracy for the A…
2 years, 8 months ago