The necessity of trust in democracy
The necessity of trust in democracy
Many of life’s daily interactions depend on trust. That’s especially true for the healthy functioning of a democratic go... Read more
7 Dec 2020
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22mins
Fragmenting society, with disinformation
Fragmenting society, with disinformation
The rise of advanced information technologies has resulted in sophisticated efforts to fragment American society — from ... Read more
17 Nov 2020
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31mins
Democracy’s roots: Equality, freedom and inclusion in ancient Greece
Democracy’s roots: Equality, freedom and inclusion in ancient Greece
Democracy flourished in Athens 2500 years ago — but lasted only about a century. Why was it so influential in the thousa... Read more
2 Nov 2020
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23mins
How America was built on slavery: Those roots can still be felt today
How America was built on slavery: Those roots can still be felt today
American capitalism was built on the backs of slaves and the slave economy — and not just in the South. Some of these pr... Read more
19 Jun 2020
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27mins
On lynching and racial oppression: How white violence denies black innocence
On lynching and racial oppression: How white violence denies black innocence
The practice of lynching was originally used against British loyalists. But after the Civil War it became a way of bruta... Read more
12 Jun 2020
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25mins
Crises of their own: How nonprofits are creatively confronting COVID-19
Crises of their own: How nonprofits are creatively confronting COVID-19
Organizations serving the public during the crisis of COVID-19 are facing their own challenges. Myriad nonprofits — from... Read more
22 May 2020
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23mins
Love Sickness: Shakespeare, medicine and metaphors in a world of plague
Love Sickness: Shakespeare, medicine and metaphors in a world of plague
Romantic love was long considered an illness — with some bizarre and harrowing treatments. In Shakespeare’s time, the p... Read more
8 May 2020
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21mins
The most vulnerable among us: How the pandemic reveals inequities in health care and beyond
The most vulnerable among us: How the pandemic reveals inequities in health care and beyond
Poor and minority communities were at a disadvantage before COVID-19, but they are getting hit hardest now. Can the U.S.... Read more
1 May 2020
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19mins
Testing is Key: Attacking the Virus with Rapid Response, Robots and Reliability
Testing is Key: Attacking the Virus with Rapid Response, Robots and Reliability
Reliable and fast testing are needed all over the US to confront the spread of COVID-19. We talk to Dr. Joshua LaBaer a... Read more
24 Apr 2020
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26mins
Conditions of Contagion: The Fears We Face
Conditions of Contagion: The Fears We Face
In 18th century England, viruses and bacteria were not understood — but the idea of contagion was part of the social fab... Read more
17 Apr 2020
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21mins