The United States of Anxiety Season Three: There's an Election Coming

The United States of Anxiety Season Three: There's an Election Coming

Women gained the right to vote nearly a century ago. Yet, power is still concentrated in the hands of men. In a year that’s seen a surge of female candidates, the question at the heart of the 2018 midterms is: Who is our democracy for?

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Who Matters in America 2020?

Who Matters in America 2020?

Trump, Inc. co-host Andrea Bernstein sits down with Kai Wright, to discuss how American history informs the 2020 election. The conversation, called "Who Matters in America 2020?," was part of Reporter...

29 Loka 202029min

They’ve Never Wanted You to Vote

They’ve Never Wanted You to Vote

Voting is a hallmark of our democracy, but it is not guaranteed for any American citizen. Visit WNYC/ Gothamist’s “2020 Voter Guide For New York And New Jersey” to make a plan and if you live outside ...

26 Loka 202048min

A Zombie Political Party

A Zombie Political Party

With almost two weeks left until Election Day, Charlie Sykes, founder and editor-at-large of The Bulwark, joins us for a conversation about Republican party politics over the last 50 years, the Trump ...

19 Loka 202042min

Inside the Pandemic's First Days

Inside the Pandemic's First Days

After a summer of outdoor dining, hiking, and staying indoors, New York City is on alert… again. Localized COVID spikes across the city have prompted lockdowns of schools and businesses, but the pande...

12 Loka 202045min

How to Steal an Election

How to Steal an Election

Reporter Christopher Werth brings us a story from Wisconsin, a key swing state, about the legal efforts to suppress the votes of communities of color and how Milwaukee-based organizers like Melody McC...

5 Loka 202049min

A Historian's Guide to the 2020 Election

A Historian's Guide to the 2020 Election

As the country confronts racial tensions and class conflicts, the question begs: how did we get here? We look back to a moment in our history when our country was struggling to become a true, multirac...

28 Syys 202050min

A Court On The Edge

A Court On The Edge

The Republican Party has long sought a stable conservative majority in the Supreme Court. With the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat up for grabs, that could become a reality - but not without a...

21 Syys 202044min

Dissent, Dissent, Dissent

Dissent, Dissent, Dissent

In this special episode, we reflect on the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, following her passing on Friday. Kai is joined by Emily Bazelon (Staff Writer at The New York T...

20 Syys 202046min

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