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The school choice movement is gaining popularity due to the pandemic, but does it come at the expense of public schools? This podcast explores the origins of school choice, the impact on public education, and the political strategy behind it. It also discusses the approval of a religious charter school, the tension between policy and parental concerns, and the disparities between public and private schools.

Vox senior correspondent Ann discusses the challenges faced by the sandwich generation, caring for children and aging loved ones at the same time. They explore the gaps in eldercare policy, the emotional challenges of caregiving, the declining ratio of caregivers, and the limitations of Medicare and Medicaid. Additionally, they discuss the difference in costs and care between nursing homes and at-home caregiving, the challenges faced by caregivers, and the need for better elder care policies and support.

This podcast explores why health insurance is tied to work in the United States, delving into the history of health insurance, the importance of Obamacare, the attempt at single-payer healthcare, and the potential for states to experiment with healthcare policies.

Sohrab Ahmari, conservative intellectual, discusses his book "Tyranny, Inc." with Sean Illing about mapping out a post-Trump future for the Republican Party. They explore the concept of conservative socialism and the potential for a broader coalition. They also discuss topics such as the Republican Party's use of culture war politics, the impact of neoliberalism on democracy and politics, and the importance of countervailing power in rebalancing imbalances.

This podcast explores the recent infighting among House Republicans and the potential government shutdown. It discusses the different types of federal funding affected by shutdowns, the consequences of a government shutdown, the history of shutdowns, challenges in the budgeting process, and potential solutions to improve it.

The podcast discusses the recent migrant surge in New York City and the challenges it poses, including strain on resources and potential solutions. It explores the impact of work authorization on the crisis and highlights the broken US immigration system. The chapter also addresses the challenges in obtaining work authorization, false asylum claims, and the Biden administration's plans to expedite the process. It emphasizes the need to navigate the immigration system and advocates for creating pathways to citizenship.

Discussion on the upcoming major cases in the Supreme Court's new term, including the impact of the extreme conservatism of the Fifth Circuit and the potential consequences for the mortgage market, the right to protest, and democracy. Also explores the case involving the unconstitutional CFPB and its implications for the banking industry. Highlights the role and influence of various Supreme Court decisions, the executive branch, and the potential for a Democratic majority in the Court.

No matter where you live in the US, this summer was hot. Extremely hot. Temperatures soared all over the country, breaking records almost daily. Even Arizona saw unprecedented heat: Phoenix baked under 110º heat for 31 days straight, with little to no relief at night. The extreme heat poses a grave threat to workers in America, both indoor and outdoor, because there are few to no heat-related protections for workers. It asks the question: Whose responsibility is it to keep us cool?Read More:Extreme heat is giving us a glimpse at the dangerous future of work | VoxLaws don't protect outdoor workers from heat. Advocates say the consequences are deadly Heat is not classified as a natural disaster. Arizona officials say that needs to changeWorkers exposed to extreme heat have no consistent protection in the US | AP News More from David Michaels: The Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of DeceptionDoubt Is Their Product: How industry’s Assault on Science Threatens Your HealthSubmit your policy questions!We want to know what you’re curious about.Credits:Jonquilyn Hill, hostSofi LaLonde, producerCristian Ayala, engineerA.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcastsSpecial thanks to Katelyn BoguckiWant to support The Weeds? Please consider making a donation to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast explores the problem of school lunch debt, the emotional impact on children, the extent of lunch debt in America, the challenges faced by school districts, the history of school lunch programs, and the impact of school lunch on children and the politics surrounding it.

Discussion on the legal challenges faced by Donald Trump, including a unique Rico charge. Multiple indictments against Trump in different states explained. Logistical hurdles of a large case and the upcoming topic of Donald going to Georgia. Crimes charged in federal and Georgia case against Trump analyzed. Advantages and disadvantages of trying multiple defendants together explored. Potential impact of ongoing legal investigations on Trump's eligibility for 2024 presidency discussed.