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Jul 11, 2024 • 12min
The family secret that upended Alice Munro’s legacy, world leaders brace for a potential Trump return, and more
Washington Post reporter Emily Rauhala discusses fears of a Trump victory and NATO's support for Ukraine. Vox's Constance Grady reveals a family secret about Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro. Show also covers breakthrough lupus research.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 11min
Inside a controversial new organ-donation technique, Democrats grapple with Biden’s candidacy, and more
Gideon Resnick guest-hosts a podcast discussing Democrats' uncertainty about supporting Biden, a new controversial organ recovery technique, and the rise of non-disclosure agreements. Topics cover internal Democratic debates, concerns over Trump's re-election, ethical implications of organ donation techniques, and the widespread use of NDAs.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 10min
They lived on Mars for a year. Sort of.
Guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick, the podcast dives into Democrats using Project 2025 against Trump, tragic Russian missile attacks in Ukraine, and NASA's Mars simulation experiment. Topics range from political strategies to the future of space exploration.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 11min
Why one country just introduced a six-day workweek, and more Democrats call for Biden to drop out of the campaign
KFF Health News reporter Jazmin Orozco discusses Idaho's abortion law causing OB-GYN exodus. Greece introduces a six-day workweek to combat labor shortages while other countries opt for shorter workweeks for better work-life balance.
Jul 3, 2024 • 10min
Is it time to ban fireworks? Plus, the drama in the world of competitive hot-dog eating.
Law professor Nicholas Bagley discusses recent Supreme Court decisions reshaping power in Washington. The debate on banning fireworks for health and environmental reasons is explored. Controversy in the competitive hot-dog eating world, with Joey Chestnut not competing due to sponsorship issues, is also highlighted.
Jul 2, 2024 • 10min
How the Supreme Court’s Trump ruling rewrote what it means to be president, wine’s dinosaur connection, and more
Jess Bravin from The Wall Street Journal discusses the Supreme Court's ruling granting Trump immunity. They also talk about the UK's upcoming election and the connection between dinosaur extinction and wine production.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 17min
How Biden’s changing course after a bad debate, Simone Biles wins another Olympic spot, and more
Evan Osnos discusses Biden campaign's response to debate fallout. Jada Yuan on American release of Trump movie. Simone Biles qualifies for third Olympics. Podcast covers DNC candidates, Supreme Court rulings, and more.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 13min
Should Democrats be worried after last night’s debate?
Ari Saperstein previews the U.S. gymnastics trials with Simone Biles aiming for the Olympics. Emily Nussbaum discusses the history of reality TV. Topics include debate breakdown, election speculation, accountability updates, sports news, and reality TV insights.
Jun 27, 2024 • 13min
A potential Alzheimer’s breakthrough, what to watch in the first Biden-Trump debate, and more
Evan Osnos shares insights on what to expect at the presidential debate. Tech firms face energy crisis due to AI. Scientists discover how the brain disposes of waste. Guest-host Gideon Resnick provides an engaging episode.
Jun 26, 2024 • 11min
Why everything’s about to get a lot more expensive, NBA teams consider drafting LeBron James’s son, and more
Experts Annalisa Merelli and Nitish Pahwa discuss the public-health crisis of gun violence and the economy's vulnerability to climate change. They also delve into the LeBron-Bronny James father-son drama and the impacts of extreme weather on our wallets.
