Why Art Might Save America - For Real
How can art help save our democracy? The relationship between art and politics has shaped American history for generations. From challenging those in power to inspiring social movements, artists have ...
7 Jul 52min
Obama's Library, Trump's UFC 250, and Two Very Different Americas
This week, guest host Melissa Murray, host of Crooked Media’s Strict Scrutiny podcast is joined by Erin Ryan, co-host of Crooked Media’s Hysteria. They juxtapose the Obama Presidential Center opening ...
23 Jun 1h 23min
How Christian Nationalism Threatens Democracy - Original Airdate 2025
This episode originally aired in 2025. Christian nationalism is an extremist, anti-democratic ideology rooted in the belief that the United States should be a nation for Christians to the exclusion of...
16 Jun 1h 7min
Why Is Disability Still an Afterthought?
What does disability rights and representation really look like? While the Trump administration continues to decimate access to healthcare and dismantle civil rights, disabled Americans are often amon...
9 Jun 1h
How the Left Can Take Back States’ Rights
Why are state governments more important than ever? While the Trump administration has been busy gutting and remaking the federal government, it’s critical to remember that the power in Washington was...
2 Jun 1h 2min
How Anxious Should You Be About AI? (w/ Katie Drummond and Timnit Gebru)
AI development is barreling ahead with no guardrails, leading Americans to feel anxious about what lies ahead. This week, Stacey tackles the big questions we need to ask ourselves about the technolog...
19 Mai 1h 9min
How SCOTUS Is Erasing Black Voters, and Abby Phillip on Jesse Jackson’s Legacy
This week, Stacey goes beyond the headlines about the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Voting Rights Act and outlines why this step is so dangerous - not just for minority voters around the countr...
12 Mai 1h 14min
What’s Next for Voting Rights, and Why Activism Matters (w/ Jane Fonda)
This week, Stacey opens the show by answering audience questions about the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Voting Rights Act, and what it means for our democracy. Then she’s joined by Jane Fonda,...
5 Mai 1h 3min
