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Is The House Of Representatives Too Small For Democracy?
The House of Representatives was designed to scale up with the population of the country. How does the current cap at 435 impact democracy?
On Today'…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why Is Bill McKibben Getting 50 Rocking Chairs Ready For A Climate Protest?
A look at the latest in climate action targeting banks and other influential economic actors, plus, the first notable snowfall in the Northeast so fa…
3 years, 1 month ago
How Having A Record Number Of Women In Congress Changes The Policy Agenda
Why is it important, in terms of policy, that women play a role as legislators in Congress?
On Today's Show:
Susan Page, USA Today Washington bureau c…
3 years, 1 month ago
Who Would Benefit From A 4-Day Workweek?
A new study in the UK tested the impacts of reducing the workweek to four days. Could that be a workable business model to attract workers in the "Gr…
3 years, 2 months ago
Back From Ukraine, Biden Reportedly Deploys Troops To Taiwan
One year since Russia invaded Ukraine, how much has U.S. military aid made a difference in the fighting, and in pushing both parties to negotiate for…
3 years, 2 months ago
How Ending Economic Racism Could Help White People Too
Would the impacts of racism be easier to communicate if we focused on the ways that bias and inequality are bad for everyone?
On Today's Show:
Heathe…
3 years, 2 months ago
Trans Contributors To The NY Times Protest Coverage
It's been a week since hundreds of current and former contributors to the New York Times signed a letter criticizing the paper's coverage of issues a…
3 years, 2 months ago
Jimmy Carter Biographer And Appearances On Our Show
On Presidents Day, we explore Jimmy Carter's political legacy, and hear excerpts from conversations he's had with Brian since leaving the White House…
3 years, 2 months ago
What Would End The War In Ukraine? And Other Questions A Year After Russia's Invasion
It's almost been a full year since Russia launched it's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
On Today's Show:
Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist a…
3 years, 2 months ago
What Was Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley Like As A Governor?
Yesterday, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, who served as Trump's U.N. Ambassador, announced her presidential campaign.
On Today's Show:
An…
3 years, 2 months ago