Political Gabfest - Public Charge
Emily Bazelon, David Plotz and Josie Duffy Rice (of The Appeal) discuss Trump’s new move to punish documented immigrants, death in prison and Jeffrey Epstein, and recession.Come see the Political Gabf...
15 Elo 20191h 1min
What Next - Hong Kong’s Protesters Have No Good Options
This week the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong escalated, as activists effectively shut down an airport and beat up suspected imposters. Activists show no sign of letting up, even though the local ...
15 Elo 201919min
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - The Allure of Smart Guns
In this episode Shannon Palus learns about personalized guns, sometimes referred to as “smart” guns. Her guest is Cassandra Crifasi, Deputy Director at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy & Resear...
14 Elo 201932min
What Next - The Iowa State Fair Will Never Make Sense
Another presidential primary means another trip to the Iowa State Fair. But the Democratic Party’s new rules for thinning down the field of candidates means a photo-op with a turkey leg isn’t all it u...
14 Elo 201917min
What Next - The Gangs and Corruption Fueling the Border Crisis
The demographics of migrants crossing the southern border of the United States have changed over the last several decades. What used to be young Mexican men seeking economic opportunity has turned int...
13 Elo 201919min
Slate Money - Slate Money: Succession S2E1: "Silica Mud Treatment"
Don't worry, Slate Money is obsessed with Succession too. So we're going to be recapping and discussing the latest episode every week. For the season premiere, Felix and Emily are joined by journalist...
12 Elo 201942min
What Next - Can Any School Be Massacre-Proof?
In the absence of new federal laws to address mass shootings, school safety has become a design problem. Guest host Henry Grabar asks: How are architects responding to an era of active shooter drills ...
12 Elo 201919min
Slate Money - Naked Swimmers
This week, Emily Peck is out, so How To! Host Charles Duhigg joins Felix Salmon and Anna Szymanski to discuss Chinese currency manipulation, the economics of agriculture, and instant payments.And in S...
10 Elo 201959min
