How the Israel-Gaza War Rages in America
A Jewish writer and Muslim journalist sit down to discuss the power dynamics, tribalism, and role of empathy in a far-away conflict that hits close to home in America. Guests:Aymann Ismail, Slate staf...
14 Marras 202329min
The Rise of a Red State Democrat
Andy Beshear, Kentucky’s Democratic governor, maintained a Biden-like moderate image and rode it to victory in this year’s election. His state knows him best as the “infrastructure governor”—but his s...
13 Marras 202322min
Will A.I. Take My Job?
A review website became suddenly flush with new bylines, right as the newsroom was negotiating with management. But information on their new contributors was hard to find—were they people at all, or w...
12 Marras 202318min
Tesla vs. the Swedes
In late October, Tesla mechanics in Sweden began to strike after the company refused to sign a collective agreement. This week, the country's other major unions joined in the fight as well. Can Sweden...
10 Marras 202323min
The Real Goal of Trump's Indignant Testimony
When Donald Trump took the stand in his civil trial in New York this week, maybe he wasn’t trying to convince the judge who will decide this case—maybe he was playing for the MAGA audience outside, wh...
9 Marras 202324min
Israeli Life Will Never Be the Same
A month after the October 7 attack by Hamas, how do Israelis view what happened, their country, neighbors, and the future?Guest: Iris Zaki, Israeli filmmaker whose latest, ‘I Don’t Have That Empathy. ...
8 Marras 202323min
Abortion on a Red-State Ballot
Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights have remained popular among voters—even in red states like Ohio. As the state votes today on whether to add the right to an abortion to the state...
7 Marras 202319min
Mitt Romney Reflects, Regrets, and Retires
As Mitt Romney heads into retirement, is the idea of a moderate Republican being retired as well?Guest: McKay Coppins, staff writer at The Atlantic, author of Romney: A ReckoningIf you enjoy this show...
6 Marras 202330min
