2020 Year-End Show: What We Learned About COVID
At the start of 2020, the world first became aware of COVID-19. This show looks at what we have learned about the global pandemic since then. In early February, Richard spoke face-to-face with epidemi...
24 Des 202027min
Net-Zero America by 2050: Jesse Jenkins and Eric Larson
In his ambitious climate plan, President-elect Biden promises that by 2050 the United States will reach net-zero carbon emissions.A groundbreaking new study from energy experts at Princeton University...
18 Des 202031min
Mothers, Families and COVID - Erica Komisar
Despite the tragedy, suffering and economic losses of COVID, there are silver linings for many families in the current crisis. Recent lockdowns have a bright side for teens. A new survey says they're ...
11 Des 202027min
Breakthroughs in Science & Space: Neil deGrasse Tyson
We live in a remarkable time for science. Vaccines to fight COVID-19 have been developed with surprising speed and are reported to be more than 90% effective against the virus. Dramatic progress has ...
4 Des 202023min
The Case for AllSides: John Gable, Samantha Shireman
More than ever, we need to fight fake news and misinformation by getting out of our filter bubbles. A bitterly contested election at a time of political paralysis and partisan bickering makes the case...
20 Nov 202029min
Problem Solvers in Congress: Abigail Spanberger (D) Brian Fitzpatrick (R)
In the days since the 2020 election, political distrust and anxiety have only deepened. But divided government and very narrow majorities for both parties in Congress might present an opportunity for ...
13 Nov 202030min
Our Election 2020 Lessons. Jim and Richard
Days after the historic 2020 election, final results are still coming in. But some lessons of the vote are becoming clear. On this episode, our hosts, Richard and Jim, discuss the five lessons they le...
6 Nov 202024min
Record High Voter Turnout? Seth Flaxman
One of the biggest surprises of the 2020 election may turn out to be turnout. Traditionally, a smaller percentage of American voters participate in elections than in many other democracies around the ...
30 Okt 202027min
