EpisodeExpanding the Franchise
Voting is important. But so many Americans can’t do it. This week, we explore one of the biggest civil rights issues of our time: felon disenfranchisement.
EpisodeY’all Alright?!
The GDP is rebounding while many Americans continue to struggle. Is it time to reconsider how we calculate the nation’s economic wellbeing?
EpisodePresidential Leadership
What makes a leader decide to go to war? We take a look at the beginning of United States imperialism as we consider why leaders do the things they do.
EpisodeThe Pandemic Election
This election has a lot of people worried about voting–how to do it and how to make it count.
BlogThe End of Richmond Policing?
In our recent show, “The End of Policing,” we talk with Alex Vitale on why he thinks reforming police is not enough. Instead, Vitale argues that we must…
BlogReading List: The Highest Glass Ceiling
This week we’re looking at the many barriers still facing women in politics, business, and academia. For one of our segments, we talk to Ellen Fitzpatrick, whose new book The Highest …
EpisodeEmoji Evidence
Be warned: everything you say on Facebook can and will be used against you in a court of law! A look at how courts handle digital evidence like social media posts and text messages.
BlogFurther Reading: Infrastructures of Power
The social controversies over natural gas pipelines, and the complexity of the science, can make it hard to get a handle on the issues at stake. Here’s just a few …
