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Best Economy Ever? Recession Still Coming? Both?
On Today's Show:
Peter Coy, New York Times opinion writer covering economics, and Annie Lowrey, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Give P…3 years, 2 months ago
Nuclear War Historian Fred Kaplan’s Take On “Oppenheimer”, And “Barbie” Too
On Today's Show:
Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist and the author of many books, including The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret His…
3 years, 2 months ago
Maya Wiley on Misinformation, Disinformation and RFK, Jr.
Last week, the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government held a hearing at which Republicans chose RFK, Jr. as a prima…
3 years, 2 months ago
Abortion Referenda, Trump Trial Date, Supreme Court Ethics
Friday morning, Judge Aileen Cannon set a May 2024 date for former President Trump's documents case -- before the election, contrary to the his defen…
3 years, 2 months ago
Alison Stewart Says Clarence Thomas Misused Her Book In Affirmative Action Decision
In his concurrence in the Supreme Court's recent decision that struck down race-based affirmative action, Justice Clarence Thomas cited Alison Stewar…
3 years, 2 months ago
UPS Strike Deadline Looms Over The Economy. Here’s Why.
The Teamsters union, which represents UPS workers, may go on strike if a deal is not reached by the end of this month.
On Today's Show:
Jane McAlevey,…
3 years, 2 months ago
The Little-Understood Enormity of Food Waste To Controlling Climate Change
On Today's Show:
Oliver Franklin-Wallis, author of Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, and Why It Matters (Hachette Bo…
3 years, 2 months ago
Should Citizens Have A 'Bill Of Obligations' Alongside Their Rights?
The former head of the Council on Foreign Relations argues that domestic threats, related to civic participation, are more dangerous to American demo…
3 years, 2 months ago
What To Do Now About Your Student Loans: Listeners’ Questions Answered
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced plans for a new income-driven repayment plan called the Saving on a Valuable Education — or SAVE.
On …
3 years, 2 months ago
Rep. Ritchie Torres On Banning Legacy Admissions And Other SCOTUS Ruling Thoughts
After an eventful Supreme Court term, in which the conservative majority ruled on affirmative action and other issues, a Democratic congressman weigh…
3 years, 2 months ago