Can The Center Hold After Charlie Kirk? Plus: Shutdown Strategy

Can The Center Hold After Charlie Kirk? Plus: Shutdown Strategy

Nate and Maria share their reactions to last week’s assassination of conservative organizer and activist Charlie Kirk, who died after sustaining a gunshot wound at a speaking event on a Utah campus.

Then, they debate the Democrats’ strategy as a government shutdown looms — and Nate says what he would do if he were Chuck Schumer.

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Best of Risky Business: Life After Poker (with Vanessa Selbst)

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3 Jan 42min

Why Are Some Countries Happier Than Others?

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31 Des 202539min

Best Of Risky Business: Lessons From The River

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20 Des 202539min

The Riskies! 2025 Edition

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17 Des 202541min

What’s In Store With Self-Driving Cars

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13 Des 202539min

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