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Aug 21, 2025 • 22min

How Sudan’s collapse exposes America’s fading global power

Anne Applebaum, a Staff writer at The Atlantic and author of "Autocracy, Inc," shares her firsthand accounts from Sudan, where the civil war has devastated civilians. She discusses the dire humanitarian crisis, driven by military factions, leading to famine and displacement. The conversation highlights the decline of U.S. diplomatic focus on Africa and critiques superficial peace negotiations that fail to address the conflicts meaningfully. Applebaum emphasizes the resilience of Sudanese civilians and activists in their struggle for power-sharing solutions and lasting peace.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 27min

The hidden agenda behind “no tax on tips”

Eyal Press, a contributing writer at The New Yorker and a fellow with the Type Media Center, dives into the implications of the controversial 'no tax on tips' provision. He reveals how this policy favors wealthier tipped workers while leaving many struggling employees behind. Press exposes the powerful National Restaurant Association's influence on labor laws and their long-standing resistance to wage increases. The conversation challenges listeners to rethink tipping practices and their effects on social inequality within the service industry.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 22min

How one state became a blueprint for Trump’s immigration crackdown

Jasmine Garsd, Senior Immigration Correspondent for NPR, sheds light on Florida's role as a testing ground for Trump's immigration policies. She discusses the surge in ICE raids and the overflow in detention facilities, highlighting the emotional toll on families. Garsd shares a heartbreaking story of racial profiling during a day at the park, exposing the struggles of affected communities. She also delves into the inhumane conditions at the new detention facility, Alligator Alcatraz, and the fear gripping immigrant families amid stringent enforcement.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 26min

She wanted to be a mother. She was forced to put her son up for adoption.

T.J. Raphael, a journalist known for her investigations into maternity homes, dives into the dark realities of these facilities in the post-Roe climate. She shares the story of Abbi Johnson, who faced immense pressure to give her child up for adoption. Raphael reveals the emotional burdens young mothers endure and the manipulative nature of maternity homes, often rooted in restrictive ideologies. The discussion also addresses adoption complexities and the socio-economic factors that influence these critical decisions, highlighting a pervasive illusion of choice.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 33min

“There’s no good way to kill somebody”: what the death penalty looks like in America

Elizabeth Bruenig, a staff writer at The Atlantic, shares her haunting insights from witnessing five executions, including two failed attempts. She delves into the emotional and ethical complexities of the death penalty in America, contrasting it with humane practices in euthanasia. Bruenig discusses her personal connection as a relative of a murder victim and the moral dilemmas that arise from capital punishment. The conversation raises crucial questions about justice, mercy, and the changing landscape of public opinion on this divisive issue.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 28min

How tech is transforming parenthood (for better or worse)

In this engaging discussion, Amanda Hess, a New York Times culture critic and author of 'Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age', shares her insights on tech's influence in modern parenting. She explores how pregnancy tracking apps impact expectant mothers emotionally and the societal pressures surrounding them. Hess also critiques parenting influencers, revealing the complexities of digital advice versus traditional support. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of community and social connections in navigating the challenges of parenthood.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 30min

“We are living in a new Gilded Age”: how the billionaire class came to power

Evan Osnos, a staff writer at The New Yorker and author of 'The Haves and Have-Yachts', digs into America's fixation on the ultra-wealthy. He discusses the stark wealth divide and how today’s billionaires are both envied and resented. Osnos explores opulent super yachts as symbols of this new Gilded Age, critiques CEO pay disparities, and reveals the veiled influence of billionaires in politics. He also reflects on what future historians might learn from today's symbols of affluence and the societal values they represent.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 36min

Rebroadcast: “There is a government cover-up around UFOs. It’s just not the one that you think.”

In this engaging discussion, national-security reporter Garrett Graff delves into his recent book on UFOs, revealing how the Pentagon has spread disinformation about sightings to protect secret operations. He questions whether we've truly been visited by extraterrestrial life and examines the implications of recent congressional hearings on UFO phenomena. Graff also explores humanity's mathematical likelihood of encountering alien life and reflects on the profound cultural obsession with UFOs and the resulting distrust in government narratives.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 33min

What happens when private equity takes over your hospital, your house, and your job

In this engaging discussion, journalist Megan Greenwell, author of "Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream," sheds light on the often opaque world of private equity. She reveals how acquisitions can devastate communities, using poignant stories like that of a former Toys R Us employee. The episode also highlights grassroots efforts, like those in Riverton, Wyoming, where locals fight to reclaim healthcare services. Greenwell calls attention to the pressing need for transparency and regulatory reform in the private equity landscape.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 28min

Inside the high-speed production of ‘F1 The Movie’

Joseph Kosinski, known for directing high-octane films like Top Gun: Maverick, and legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, discuss the making of F1: The Movie. They share insights into filming real F1 races for authenticity and the rigorous training actors underwent to drive Formula cars. The duo emphasizes the emotional storytelling inherent in motorsport and the thrill of high-speed racing. They hope the film inspires new fans and filmmakers, capturing the exhilarating essence of Formula 1 like never before.

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