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The US House is accelerating its impeachment investigation of Pres. Biden, largely related to troubles surrounding his son Hunter. What are the accusations? Who is Hunter Biden? Are the claims valid? ...

16 Joulu 20231h 59min

The latest indicators suggest America’s economy is doing well overall. So why don’t we feel good about it? It all depends on what you mean by “economy”. Plus, AI is about to change life as we know it,...

15 Joulu 20231h 54min

The United Nations COP28 climate change conference ended with a landmark agreement to transition away from fossil fuels. What would it take to succeed? How did OPEC make the deal happen (partly by opp...

14 Joulu 20232h 2min

Do you trust the media’s reporting on the war in Israel? One critic’s questionable claim got a number of journalists in Gaza in hot water… and in real danger.I’ve got a bone to pick with a group that’...

13 Marras 202354min

We’re all struggling to talk about what’s happening in Israel, especially on college campuses. Universities are having a tough time… but they also have what they need to do this right.The University o...

6 Marras 20231h 11min

Congress’s deadlock is broken… for now.Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) failed three times to become House Speaker. Republicans finally found someone they could unanimously support: Mike Johnson (R-LA). If you’...

29 Loka 202344min

College is a place to engage with ideas. Right now a lot of students are deep in their feelings, furious at their classmates' views on Israel. Some universities are struggling to rein in protests and ...

22 Loka 202355min

Some of us struggle to protect our sense of childlike wonder, especially in painful times like these. I never have, and I have Disney to thank/blame for that. This bonus episode wasn't something I exp...

16 Loka 202315min