#260: How the Democrats Failed to Solve Inequality (Lily Geismer)
#260: How the Democrats Failed to Solve Inequality (Lily Geismer)
The GOP is often seen as "the party of the rich," enacting policies that benefit the wealthy and leave the poor behind. ... Read more
21 Apr 2022
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32mins
#259: Does America Need a Reboot? (Will Hurd)
#259: Does America Need a Reboot? (Will Hurd)
Big questions are coming up as the midterm elections inch closer. Where does the GOP stand in the post-Trump era? How se... Read more
31 Mar 2022
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40mins
#258: The War In Ukraine and U.S. Politics
#258: The War In Ukraine and U.S. Politics
Russia's attacks on Ukraine are getting closer to NATO countries and striking civilians trying to flee. Negotiations for... Read more
15 Mar 2022
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36mins
#257: Fighting for Peace: From Lincoln to Modern Europe
#257: Fighting for Peace: From Lincoln to Modern Europe
Following Russia's invasion into Ukraine, the world finds itself again in a moment of war. As gunfire and bombings conti... Read more
10 Mar 2022
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41mins
#256: Living with COVID-19 (Ezekiel J. Emanuel)
#256: Living with COVID-19 (Ezekiel J. Emanuel)
COVID-19 restrictions are being dropped around the country as the U.S. enters what feels like a state of normalcy, at le... Read more
16 Feb 2022
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31mins
#255: The Dismantling of American Democracy (Karen Greenberg)
#255: The Dismantling of American Democracy (Karen Greenberg)
Taking readers from Ground Zero to the Capitol Insurrection, Karen Greenberg describes the subtle tools that were forged... Read more
3 Feb 2022
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49mins
#254: Injustice … in the Pursuit of Justice (Laura Coates '01)
#254: Injustice … in the Pursuit of Justice (Laura Coates '01)
Laura Coates '01, CNN anchor and legal analyst and, believes in education as a form of activism. This led her to write h... Read more
18 Jan 2022
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44mins
#253: Jan. 6 & Democracy Today (Carolyn Shapiro)
#253: Jan. 6 & Democracy Today (Carolyn Shapiro)
On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, this week's episode focuses on the strains placed on American democracy. ... Read more
6 Jan 2022
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35mins
#252: A Boost for Science (2021 in Review)
#252: A Boost for Science (2021 in Review)
It's the end-of-the-year broadcast for Politics & Polls! Julian and Sam recap the year, beginning with a discussion ... Read more
16 Dec 2021
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35mins
#251: Are We Ready for Omicron?
#251: Are We Ready for Omicron?
Omicron, a new variant of COVID-19, is making its way around the globe, shuttering international flights and bringing ba... Read more
16 Dec 2021
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28mins