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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.
Jun 25, 2024 • 11min
Why scientists fear a second Trump term, how $4 bought an ancient Mayan artifact, freedom for Julian Assange, and more
Maxine Joselow from the Washington Post discusses scientists' fears in a second Trump term. Also, the story of a $4 thrifted Mayan artifact and updates on Julian Assange's plea deal.
Jun 24, 2024 • 13min
The fastest woman in the world
Sha'Carri Richardson, the fastest woman in the world, talks about her journey to the Paris Olympics after her dominant performance. The podcast also covers voter demographic shifts, challenges in military healthcare, and the latest sports news.
Jun 21, 2024 • 10min
Hear contenders for song of the summer. Plus, the real reason so many people are getting cosmetic surgery.
Guest-host Yasmeen Khan discusses efforts to repeal the Comstock Act for abortion access. The episode explores the rise in cosmetic surgeries and the cultural impact of the 'song of the summer'.
Jun 20, 2024 • 11min
Why the Christian right is going after divorce. Plus, the PB&J worth nearly $1 billion.
Vox journalist Anna North discusses the Christian right's plan to target divorce laws, following their efforts on abortion and birth control. The episode also covers the success of Uncrustables in the market, on its way to becoming a billion-dollar brand.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 11min
The “Grandmother of Juneteenth” reflects on her legacy, Biden’s tightrope on immigration, and more
Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' shares her legacy and the significance of her new house as a symbol of community. The podcast also discusses Biden's immigration plan for spouses of Americans, Netanyahu's war Cabinet dissolution amidst Gaza fighting, and the strained US-Israel relations. A captivating blend of immigration policies, personal reflections, and historical advocacy.
Jun 18, 2024 • 11min
Inside one of America’s deadliest cities, and why some say FEMA isn’t doing enough about extreme heat and wildfires
Guest-host Yasmeen Khan delves into FEMA's lack of recognition of extreme heat and wildfires as major disasters. The podcast also explores St. Louis's high rate of unsolved murders and the therapeutic impact of the movie 'Inside Out 2'.
