Episode 294: What Did We Learn From Covid?
Six years after the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global emergency, are we any better prepared for the next pandemic? Professor Joseph Harris reflects on what Covid revealed about the ...
3 Maalis 35min
Episode 293: Haiti and the Weight of Uncertainty
Haitians living in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are once again facing uncertainty. Though a federal judge intervened just a day before the Trump administration was set to end TPS fo...
17 Helmi 38min
Episode 292: When Tariffs Hit Home
A year into President Trump's second term, tariffs and trade disputes have once again become central to U.S. economic policy. Professor Menzie Chinn looks back at the biggest economic trends of the pa...
3 Helmi 30min
Episode 291: The Ripple Effects of Attacks on Higher Education
The Trump administration has made changes to how the federal government approaches diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, using executive actions, funding rules, and legal challenges that are resh...
20 Tammi 31min
Episode 290: When Nonprofits Can't Count on Washington
As we head into the holiday season, many nonprofits are entering their busiest time of year while uncertainty around government funding continues to loom. Professor Dyana Mason explains how President ...
16 Joulu 202531min
Episode 289: The Rising Costs of Healthcare
In the wake of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, millions of Americans are left wondering what comes next for their healthcare. Professor Miranda Yaver breaks down what fueled the shutd...
2 Joulu 202541min
Episode 288: Recognizing Defendants' Disabilities
The criminal legal system often misunderstands—and mishandles—people with intellectual disabilities. Law professor Katie Kronick explains how and why these individuals so often fall through the cracks...
18 Marras 202537min
Episode 287: Why Local Elections Matter
This Election Day is the perfect moment to look beyond the national headlines and focus on what's happening closer to home. As Americans head to the polls, Professor Brian Adams breaks down why state ...
4 Marras 202537min
