Podcast Episodes

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…

3 years 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…

3 years ago

Why One Lefty SCOTUS Watcher Isn't Actually Having Such A Bad Decision Month

In a 7-2 ruling, the Court dismissed challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act, allowing preferences for Native American parents in adoptions to rem…

3 years ago

Olympic Track Star Dies In Childbirth: The Issues That Raises For Us All

The death of track star Tori Bowie has called attention to persistent racial health disparities in pregnancy and childbirth.

On Today's Show:
Linda Vi…

3 years ago

The Rising Global Issue Of '21st Century Fires'

After a blanket of orange smog covered the northeast from wildfires in Canada, how might climate change impact the frequency and intensity of wildfir…

3 years ago

How Trump Didn’t Just Take, But Allegedly Shared, A Still-Classified Document With A Writer

Former President Trump removed classified documents from the White House. But the indictment hinges on what he did when he found out he shouldn't hav…

3 years ago

SCOTUS Rules: Voting Rights Act 'Lives To Fight Another Day'

A surprise 5-4 Supreme Court decision means the Voting Rights Act will "live to fight another day," after ruling that Alabama's election map under-co…

3 years ago

We Ask The Army Secretary About China, Gender Pronouns, More

Today an official from the US Armed Forces discussed the state of the country's military readiness, and its role in the conflict in Ukraine, and tens…

3 years ago

The Climate Implications Of The Debt Ceiling Deal

In order to reach an agreement to avoid a US government default, negotiations included some measures that could have an impact on the federal governm…

3 years ago

How the "God Gap" Could Decide the 2024 Election

The number of Americans who are part of any organized religion has been dropping for decades, and over the past ten years, dropped by about 11 points…

3 years ago