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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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 months ago
Are We Being Invaded By Mysterious Balloons? (Not Exactly But…)
What should we make of the recent headlines about possible spy balloons hovering over US airspace?
On Today's Show:
Jeff Wise, science journalist, exp…
3 years, 7 months ago
New York City Progressives Divided Over How To Achieve Public Safety
A local legislator discusses the progressive approach to criminal justice, and how to enhance public safety without mass incarceration.
On Today's Sh…
3 years, 7 months ago
What Rick Scott and Mike Lee Really Said About Social Security
As the week of Biden's State Of The Union comes to a close, we explore the politics of one of the more viral moments from the speech.
On Today's Show…
3 years, 8 months ago