John Roberts’ Long Game
The most recent Supreme Court term saw huge progressive wins for DACA recipients, LGBTQ rights and abortion access. However, upon further inspection it’s clear that Chief Justice John Roberts is playi...
13 Jul 202026min
TBD | Is “Covid Flight” a Thing?
Tens of thousands of people leave American cities every year. Normally, they’re replaced by new arrivals seeking jobs, education, and opportunity. But in a world transformed by the coronavirus, what h...
10 Jul 202019min
Is “Covid Flight” a Thing?
Tens of thousands of people leave American cities every year. Normally, they’re replaced by new arrivals seeking jobs, education, and opportunity. But in a world transformed by the coronavirus, what h...
10 Jul 202019min
Mary Trump’s Truth
It is impossible to write a surprising book about Donald Trump, but you can’t fault people for trying. Mary Trump writes that her uncle lived an “institutionalized” life, but was plainly never loved b...
9 Jul 202026min
How Activists Brought Down a Massive Gas Pipeline
Local activists never expected the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to go bust. Now they’re asking each other: How did that victory happen? And can it be replicated?Guest: Lyndsey Gilpin, founder and editor-in...
8 Jul 202023min
How California Created Its Newest COVID Hotspot
At the end of May, California’s oldest prison, San Quentin, had zero reported cases of COVID-19. Now, the facility has more than 1,300. Guards are falling ill. Some inmates are refusing tests, making ...
7 Jul 202016min
The Economy Still Has the Virus
Republicans have begun embracing masks. It’s a welcome change -- but it’s also an economic indicator. Guest: Slate’s Jordan Weissmann. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. ...
6 Jul 202022min
TBD | What's a City Without the Office?
Since March, white-collar offices in major cities across the United States have stood empty. Now, with growing evidence that the workforce is equally effective at home, companies and designers are sta...
3 Jul 202018min
