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What To Know If Trump's Indicted Today
With the Manhattan DA poised to announce an indictment (or not) of former President Trump, here's some background, and what to expect from the possib…
3 years, 2 months ago
Does The Government Have To Choose Between Saving The Banks And Saving Us From Inflation?
Amid questions about how to tackle inflation, and how to mitigate ripple effects from issues in the banking sector, a member of the House Financial S…
3 years, 2 months ago
The History (And Present) Of Food Stamps
A COVID-era food security expansion of SNAP benefits has expired, returning to pre-pandemic levels.
On Today's Show:
Janet Poppendieck, professor eme…
3 years, 3 months ago
How A Texas Judge Could Rule On Abortion Access Nationwide
A federal judge in Texas could rule soon on the FDA's approval of an abortion drugs that could impact access around the country.
On Today's Show:
Sara…
3 years, 3 months ago
Measuring The 'Glass Ceiling' For Working Women Around The World
Balancing work and family is often seen as a choice that primarily affects women. But many countries have policies that mean that women don't have to…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Politics of Bailing Out Banks
The latest economic news includes proposed government spending in Biden's federal budget proposal, and a run on a Big Tech bank that some argue needs…
3 years, 3 months ago
A Cold Bank Failure Meets A Hot Job Market
A look at some recent economic data and headlines, including February's jobs report, and Biden's proposed federal budget.
On Today's Show:
Felix Salmo…
3 years, 3 months ago
Something To Avoid: The U.S.-China New Cold (And Maybe Hot) War
China's geopolitical military posturing has some international observers, and some members of congress, concerned about the future of China-US relati…
3 years, 3 months ago
Persuasion Is Still Possible: MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan on Winning Political Arguments
A lot has changed about our political discourse over the past decade.
On Today's Show:
Mehdi Hasan, journalist and host of The Mehdi Hasan Show on MS…
3 years, 3 months ago
Ron DeSantis And The Campaign To 'Eradicate' Transgenderism
With a recent escalation of legislative and rhetorical attacks targeting trans people, we explore the human ramifications, as well as the politics.
O…
3 years, 3 months ago