Democrats, Take The Stimulus Deal Already

Democrats, Take The Stimulus Deal Already

The White House, Senate Republicans and the House Democrats are all on completely separate pages about another coronavirus relief package. With the election just three weeks away, is now the best time to strike a deal? And what would it look like?


Guest: Jordan Weissmann, Slate senior economic and business correspondent.


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When Bots Go Nazi

When Bots Go Nazi

It’s kind of strange that Grok, Elon Musk’s chatbot, went full Nazi a few weeks ago, and is just…still out there. But, then again, how are you supposed to hold an LLM accountable?Guest: Drew Harwell, ...

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Bonus: A Muslim, a Dad, an American

Bonus: A Muslim, a Dad, an American

In this political moment where hostility towards immigrants and outsiders is openly espoused, one of our own colleagues has released a book about growing up as a Muslim-American in the post-9/11 era—a...

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How The Epstein Files Blew Up MAGAworld

How The Epstein Files Blew Up MAGAworld

The MAGA world has been waiting for Jeffrey Epstein’s client list to be released since the first Trump administration. But with those like Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, who stoked interest in the list l...

18 Heinä 202525min

Can Trump Bully Russia?

Can Trump Bully Russia?

For years, Donald Trump was often the only Western leader with anything nice to say about Vladimir Putin.But with Russia and Ukraine still fighting six months into his term, their friendship is on the...

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Deported—To a Country You've Never Been To

Deported—To a Country You've Never Been To

His client, Nyo Myint, is a refugee from Myanmar who was deported by the Trump administration—first to Djibouti, then to South Sudan—along with seven other men. His lawyer is now reaching out to the U...

16 Heinä 202524min

Behind the Democrats’ Losing Strategy

Behind the Democrats’ Losing Strategy

Why the Democrats’ electoral strategy of “hire consultants to tell you which positions poll well enough to take” has run its course—and where they should look to start rebuilding.Guest: Ben Mathis-Lil...

15 Heinä 202525min

Who Is Trump Promoting For Life?

Who Is Trump Promoting For Life?

This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on Emil Bove, who has been promoted from Trump’s personal lawyer to his current nominee for a lifelong appointment to the Third Circuit Court...

14 Heinä 202524min

When A.I. is Sycophantic

When A.I. is Sycophantic

He started using ChatGPT to help with spreadsheets. But their relationship took a turn, and before long it was telling him he could leap off a 19-story building and fly.Guest: Kashmir Hill, features w...

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