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Jul 17, 2024 • 13min
Why Biden allies say he’s not getting the full picture
Discussions on Democratic concerns over Biden's nomination, impact of historical events on gun legislation, universities abandoning race-conscious scholarships, corruption case involving Sen. Menendez, conservative policy blueprint affecting weather reports, climate change disrupting time, and guest host Gideon Resnick.

Jul 16, 2024 • 13min
Who is J.D. Vance? What to know about Trump’s running mate.
J.D. Vance, Trump's potential running mate, discussed his support for Trump, USAID criticisms, and past Never Trumper stance. The podcast also covers extreme heat impacting migrants, the AR-15 rifle controversy, the 2007 baby boom's effect on college admissions, and Paris mayor's vow to swim in the River Seine.
Jul 15, 2024 • 11min
New questions after the Trump assassination attempt
Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball and guest-host Gideon Resnick analyze the Trump assassination attempt aftermath, addressing election impacts, security concerns, shootings in Alabama, Texas power outages, Gaza violence, and recent passings of Shannon Doherty, Richard Simmons, and Dr. Ruth Westheimer.

Jul 12, 2024 • 15min
Texans planned for the heat — but not the chaos. Plus, what to know about kids and social media, and a big weekend in soccer
Texas Tribune’s Emily Foxhall discusses the impact of power outages post-Hurricane Beryl in Houston. Brain-science expert talks about social media's influence on kids. Preview of Euro 2024 and Copa América finals in international soccer.

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.


