James M. Banner, Jr. is founder of the National History Center of the American Historical Association, and he joins us to talk about why history is never really set in stone.
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How The White House Is Courting Our Friends And Foes
Jonathan Tepperman is a former editor-at-large at Foreign Policy magazine, and he joins us to talk about how the Biden administration might strengthen the relationship with American allies – and about the growing threat from Russia, China and other adversaries.
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The Biology Of Trust
David Napier is professor of medical anthropology at University College London, director of the university’s Centre for Applied Global Citizenship, and director of its Science, Medicine, and Society Network. He joins us to discuss group dynamics and why public policy that values the collective good over individual interests is ultimately beneficial to everyone.
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In Texas Politics, It’s No Holds Barred
Journalist Bill Minutaglio joins us to talk about the state’s long history of conflict, violence, backroom deals, and bravado that’s created its political framework.
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Rethinking What Is Critical Infrastructure
Adie Tomer joins us to discuss the details of the bill, the politics behind its contents, and how its being received beyond Capitol Hill.
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The Fight Over Female Virginity
Lisabeth During joins us to talk about the history and ideas surrounding female virginity and why it is associated with both honor and rebellion.
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Baseball’s Imperfect Reckoning With Its Racist Past
Rowan Ricardo Phillips joins us to talk about why integrating batting averages and home runs into the record books is only a small step forward in grappling with the sport’s racist past.
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Could The CDC Have Shielded Us From The Pandemic?
Author Michael Lewis joins us to tell the stories of a biochemist, a public health worker and a federal government employee who worked in the White House during the early days of trying to contain the coronavirus.
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The Trailblazing Women Of AKA
Deborah Riley Draper, an AKA herself, joins us to tell the story of the oldest Black Greek letter sorority, which was founded at Howard University.
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Is There A Path To Puerto Rican Statehood?
Journalist Andrea González-Ramírez joins us to discuss the political roadblocks to statehood, the option to become an independent nation, and the complex issues that face the future of the island.
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The U.K. Ambassador On The Very Special Relationship
Dame Karen Pierce is British Ambassador to the U.S., and she joins us to talk about her country’s economic relationship with both Texas and the country as a whole – and we’ll hear how Britain is faring in the fight against Covid.
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After Vaccination, The Next Steps To Normal
Dr. Celine Gounder joins us to talk about how we should think about reopening schools, offices and maybe even our vacation plans as more and more people become vaccinated.
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