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Politics

How Lincoln calibrated his moral compass

November 30, 2022 History, Politics

Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham discusses his biography of the 16th president, from birth to assassination, and Lincoln’s conviction that slavery must be ended as a moral evil.

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Trump is under 5 major investigations—here’s how they could go down

November 29, 2022 Politics

Lawyer Ankush Khardori discusses the cases against Trump, the paths in front of prosecutors, and the many ways these legal battles could play out.

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We all need a refresher on the Constitution

November 21, 2022 Politics

Constitutional scholar Julie Silverbrook discusses 35 new short-form videos designed to engage children about the basics of American democracy.

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Universal basic income works, but it’s not cheap

November 14, 2022 Economics, Politics

Journalist Megan Greenwell talks about programs that offer monthly stipends with no strings attached with the hopes of lifting people out of poverty, and why the movement now finds itself at a crossroads.

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Democrats’ new strategy for 2022

November 9, 2022 History, Politics

Staff writer Nicholas Lemann discusses the blind spots the Democratic party has – like focusing too heavily on college-educated voters – and which policies the Republicans might be messaging in a clearer fashion.

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It’s hard to run for Congress if you’re not rich, and that’s a problem

November 7, 2022 Politics

Author Sarah Smarsh discusses how she was encouraged to run for the U.S. Senate in her home state, the financial barriers to that goal, and the avenues she feels could best give voice to the voiceless in Washington.

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With Roe overturned, doctors need lawyers

November 2, 2022 Current Events, Health, Politics

Time magazine reporter Abigail Abrams talks about the routine doctor-patient relationship for a pregnancy that has now become a high-stakes game of providing care while not running afoul of state mandates.

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Can central banks fix inflation this time?

November 2, 2022 Economics, Global Issues, Politics

Harvard economist Kenneth S. Rogoff talks about the politics that have seeped into the Federal Reserve’s role since the crash of 2008 and why that might make stifling inflation this time around a problem.

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What to say to your QAnon-believing relatives

October 31, 2022 Culture, Current Events, Politics

Michael Shermer of Skeptic Magazine discusses why someone might be drawn into a conspiracy. Plus, a blog post from this episode about the dos and don’ts of talking to people who believe conspiracy theories.

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How America fell in love with ignorant politicians

October 28, 2022 Politics

Comedian and author Andy Borowitz talks about how social media and the 24-hour news cycle have produced politicians who score cheap points without the facts to back them up.

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Latin American drug cartels? Meet Chinese gangsters

October 25, 2022 Politics

Reporter Sebastian Rotella discusses Chinese organized crime operating in Mexico and their ties to the Chinese state and American politicians.

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Why charity will never be enough to address poverty

October 24, 2022 Politics

Professor Christopher Howard talks about the network of government agencies, nonprofits and family organizations that serve as a patchwork social safety net in this country.

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