Meh-lania

Melania, the documentary about the First Lady, is a lot like its subject: extremely expensive and fundamentally inscrutable.


Guest: Heather Schwedel, staff writer at Slate, author of “Unfortunately, I Have to Recommend You See Melania”.


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Could Biden's Court Reforms Actually Work?

Could Biden's Court Reforms Actually Work?

Before announcing his exit, Joe Biden expressed interest in reforming the Supreme Court. But, in the spirit of re-balancing the three branches of government, isn’t that a job for Congress?Guest: Steph...

25 Jul 202422min

Why the Secret Service Director Resigned

Why the Secret Service Director Resigned

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after the catastrophic security breakdown during a Trump rally in Butler, Penn. But the assassination attempt was only the latest Secret Service disas...

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Kamala Harris: Meme Queen to Madame President?

Kamala Harris: Meme Queen to Madame President?

And just like that, it’s (almost definitely) Kamala. Her rise has fueled a whole species of internet memes—but the questions about her platform are serious.Guest: Scaachi Koul, Slate senior writerWant...

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Joe Biden Passes the Baton

Joe Biden Passes the Baton

Just over three weeks ago, Joe Biden was heading to the stage to debate Donald Trump. Now, he’s out. Guest: David Faris, Slate contributor, associate professor of political science at Roosevelt Univer...

22 Jul 202425min

The Conspiracy Theory Election

The Conspiracy Theory Election

In the hours after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, conspiracy theories started circulating all over social media, often amplified by powerful voices on both sides of the aisle. It shows a c...

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America’s Tech Trustbuster

America’s Tech Trustbuster

The biggest companies in the world are now tech companies, which is why the biggest antitrust, anti-monopoly fights in recent memory are centered around Silicon Valley. Guest:  Jonathan Kanter, Assist...

19 Jul 202429min

What Republicans Really Want

What Republicans Really Want

With the presidential ticket set and the platform announced, the GOP of 2024 isn’t defined by fiscal conservatism and fighting to end abortion—although those issues are holding on, further down on the...

18 Jul 202427min

How to End One-Party Rule

How to End One-Party Rule

A perennial presidential battleground state, Wisconsin became a warning—or blueprint—for how one party can subvert democracy and keep power without winning more votes. Does the Badger State hold any l...

17 Jul 202428min

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