Ep 114 | State of the Union, MrBeast, Organic Food
Ravi and Rikki lead things off with their reactions to President Biden’s State of the Union address and what it says about the state of political polarization today. Then we turn to YouTube extraordin...
9 Feb 202359min
Ep 113 | Rent Control, Birth Control, ESAs
Ravi and Rikki take a closer look at the Biden administration’s fair housing plan, potentially including one controversial proposal: rent control. Rikki then turns us to her recent reporting on the me...
7 Feb 202354min
The Hardest Step - Ep 1 | Newfound Hope with Topeka K. Sam
Introducing "The Hardest Step," which is taking over the Lost Debate feed for a special episode! Topeka K. Sam is a shining example of the power of redemption. While in federal prison for drug traffi...
5 Feb 202343min
Ep 112 | Ozempic, Fair Tax Act, Credit Card Rewards
Ravi and Rikki start with the weight-loss drug that’s sweeping TikTok, Hollywood, and the nation: Ozempic. Then we turn to the dark side of your rewards card, and ask some oft-ignored questions about ...
2 Feb 202356min
Ep 111 | DOJ Vs. Google, Civics Education, Fake Reviews
Ravi and Rikki first welcome today’s guest host, David Dayen, before turning to the Justice Department’s antitrust suit taking aim at Google’s digital ad business. Then we discuss the state of civics ...
31 Jan 20231h 3min
Ep 110 | Four-Day Workweek, Hospice Fraud, Practical K-12
Ravi and Rikki lead things off by discussing an emerging trend in white-collar work: the four-day week. Then we turn to hospice care and the little-known cottage industry beneath it, plagued with ramp...
27 Jan 202355min
Ep 109 | Challenging ChatGPT, Polyamory, MS Teacher Shortage
Ravi and Rikki start by revisiting ChatGPT, the OpenAI platform with the potential to dramatically reshape society at every level. Then, the hosts bring in our graphic designer, Aidan, to guide them t...
24 Jan 202352min
The Regressives Ep. 11 | Empty Nests: Why Do Blue Cities Fund Stadiums?
In 2022 the NFL's Buffalo Bills announced a deal with the state of New York to build a brand new $1.4 Billion stadium in Erie County. The passage of funding between the state, the Buffalo Bills, and t...
22 Jan 202346min
