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Jul 10, 2024 • 26min

The Supreme Court’s power grab

Vox's Ian Millhiser discusses the Supreme Court's recent power grab, including implications of the Loperbright decision and the Court's role in interpreting laws. The podcast also explores the blocking of OSHA rules for COVID vaccinations and challenges of justices handling federal agency regulations.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 26min

Dancing in the Dark Money

The podcast explores political corruption in New Jersey, featuring cases against Sen. Robert Menendez and power broker George Norcross. It delves into bribery scandals, dark money influences, and the intense political landscape of the state.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 26min

Joe Almighty

Joe Almighty, a guest on the podcast, talks about President Biden's comments on needing divine intervention to end his re-election campaign. The episode discusses the President's post-debate actions, Democrats' concerns, insights on a coup, importance of privacy protection, job matching challenges in the Democratic Party post-debate.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 30min

Why “Country Roads” feels like home

Explore why 'Country Roads' by John Denver has a global following, its impact on cultural perceptions, and its ties to political and environmental issues. Delve into the universal appeal of the song and its ability to evoke feelings of home and belonging across different interpretations.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 26min

Criminalizing homelessness?

Journalist Rachel Cohen and Economist Senior Editor Steven Mazie discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on criminalizing homelessness and its impact. They explore the legality and morality of targeting homeless individuals, constitutional rights, and various strategies to tackle homelessness, including funding for low-income housing and emergency shelters.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 25min

Once again, immunity is back up for grabs

Andrew Prokop, Vox’s expert in legal affairs, discusses the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's immunity. The episode explores the implications of legal judgments, potential delays in trials, and concerns about federal prosecutions. The conversation also touches on the complexities surrounding executive actions and investigations by the Biden Justice Department.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 26min

Panic! At The White House

Vox's political guru Christian Paz discusses Biden's debate performance, Democrats' hunt for a better candidate, and calls for Biden to step down. The podcast analyzes campaign strategies, debate dynamics, DNC rules, and potential successors.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 26min

How Spotify picks its winners

Learn about Spotify's algorithm, online speculation on payola, and potential impacts on songwriters' royalties. Hear discussions on advertisement regulations, challenges faced by high-profile artists advocating for songwriters, and how changes in business models could affect listeners.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 25min

The end of Made in China?

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai talks about Biden administration's approach to trade with China, discussing the impact of raised tariffs on Chinese imports. Vox's Dylan Matthews adds insights on the complexities of international trade relations and avoiding losing industries to foreign monopolies.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 25min

It’s not Islamophobic, it’s anti-Palestinian

Author Moustafa Bayoumi and Vox journalist Abdallah Fayyad discuss rising anti-Palestinian racism and discrimination. The podcast delves into the roots of Islamophobia in the US, promoting cultural understanding, challenges faced by Palestinian activists, consequences of anti-Palestinian racism, and the debate on critiques of Palestinian political entities.

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