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Those Tariffs Slap

Mar 4, 2025

Brenda Wineapple, an acclaimed author and historian, joins the discussion to illuminate the modern relevance of the historic Scopes Monkey Trial. The conversation dives into the clash of ideologies surrounding the teaching of evolution, highlighting its impact on public opinion and judicial decisions during the 1920s. Wineapple also explores William Jennings Bryan's courtroom antics and his fight against technological exploitation. The episode interweaves these historical themes with contemporary political tensions, making for a captivating examination of enduring struggles.

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Brenda Wineapple

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Quick takeaways

Trump's recent tariff increases have provoked significant financial market reactions, showcasing Wall Street's potential influence on political decision-making.

The Scopes Monkey Trial exemplified the ongoing conflict between science and religious beliefs in education, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary civil liberties discussions.

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Intro

4min

Exploring Historic Trials and Modern Remedies

4min

The Scopes Trial: A Clash of Ideologies

13min

Public Opinion and the Scopes Trial

8min

Contrasting Progressivism: Humanity Versus Technocracy

3min

The Dramatic Courtroom Showdown: Faith vs. Evidence

6min

Trump’s latest tariff escalation on China, Mexico, and Canada has earned the Wall Street Journal’s bluntest critique yet: “dumbest.” With markets reacting sharply, Wall Street remains the one force that might actually make him reconsider. Plus, Brenda Wineapple, author of Keeping the Faith: How American Democracy Survives Scandals, Scoundrels, and Cynics, joins to discuss a century-old “trial of the century” and its relevance to today’s politics.

Produced by Corey Wara

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