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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.

In early July, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott installed a chain of buoys and barbed wire in the Rio Grande as part of his “Operation Lone Star” plan to crack down on illegal border crossings. Then, a few days later, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit in response to the floating buoy border. The DOJ is using an obscure 1899 law called the Rivers and Harbors Act as the legal basis for this suit, claiming the border obstructs navigable waterways. Will that be enough for the DOJ to force Abbott to remove the buoys? Weeds host Jonquilyn Hill asks Texas A&M law professor Gabriel Eckstein and Texas Tribune reporter Uriel García to find out. Read More:Biden is taking Texas to court over its floating border barrierEagle Pass residents sour on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star Submit your policy questions!We want to know what you’re curious about.Credits:Jonquilyn Hill, hostKatelyn Bogucki, producerSofi LaLonde, producerCristian Ayala, engineerA.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcastsWant to support The Weeds? Please consider making a donation to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding a therapist can be exhausting. Between connecting with a clinician you like and locating someone who takes your insurance, it can be a daunting process. And despite a 2008 law that requires parity between mental and physical health care, insurers have found workarounds. Now, the Biden administration is moving to strengthen the parity law to make it easier for folks to access mental health care. Will it work? Vox’s Dylan Scott explains.  Read More:Why it’s so hard to get health insurance to pay for therapy - Vox Submit 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 podcastsWant to support The Weeds? Please consider making a donation to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time ever in America, a birth control pill will be available over the counter. In July 2023, the Food and Drug Administration approved Opill, a progestin-only form of daily oral contraception. This move could open the doors to millions of people who need, and want, to use birth control. To understand the court rulings that got us here, the potential obstacles to equal access, and what Opill means for the future of contraceptives in the US, host Jonquilyn Hill speaks with Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley, an OBGYN and the CEO of Power to Decide, and Khiara M. Bridges, a professor of law at UC Berkeley School of Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices