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The “Class Inversion In American Politics” Explained and Challenged
Where do race and class intersect in today's American politics?
On today's show, David Leonhardt, senior writer for The New York Times, who writes Th…
2 years, 11 months ago
Your Rights and 2024 Politics After the “The Backlash Court”
"Our republic is founded on the principle that it will continue only as long as the people keep democracy alive," said Benjamin Franklin. So is the S…
2 years, 11 months ago
SCOTUS Ends Term with LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Kills Student Loan Forgiveness
Today, the Supreme Court ruled on religious freedom and LGBTQ+ discrimination, and struck down Pres. Biden's student loan forgiveness program.
On Tod…
2 years, 11 months ago
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, 11 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?
On …
2 years, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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.
On …
3 years 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…
3 years ago