Episode 134: How Democracies Die
Democracy is under threat. From Venezuela to Turkey, from Hungary to the Philippines, powerful leaders are rewriting their countries norms and laws to secure power at the expense of their citizens. Pr...
21 Jun 201818min
Episode 133: Black Teachers Wanted
America is getting more diverse, and that means more children of color are students in our schools. But teachers are still overwhelmingly white, so many of these students rarely see teachers who look ...
14 Jun 201820min
Episode 132: Get Organized
There are thousands of civic organizations in America, from big-time lobbying groups to local grassroots organizations, and they all want your time and support. But some organizations are more effecti...
6 Jun 201822min
Episode 131: Another Blow to Unions?
Unions used to be a major political force in America. But over the last few decades they have steadily declined, and now a Supreme Court case might deal another severe blow to their strength. Professo...
30 Mai 201821min
Episode 130: Informing Women's Choices
In 1973, the Supreme Court made access to abortions a legal right. Since then, crisis pregnancy centers have popped up across the country to dissuade women from getting abortions. Professor Kimberly K...
23 Mai 201819min
Episode 129: Information vs. Opioids
The opioid epidemic is ravaging communities across America and there's no silver bullet to fix it. But communicating to people about risks and steps to prevent addiction is a start. Professor Itzhak Y...
16 Mai 201826min
Episode 128: The Women Rebooting Democracy
Following the 2016 election, suburban well-educated women got together in PTA groups, libraries, and coffee shops to organize—some for the first time. Professor Lara Putnam shares insights on how thes...
9 Mai 201822min
Episode 127: Surviving Poverty
America—the world's wealthiest country—is home to over 40 million people living under the poverty line. And for many, there is no safety net to fall back on. Professor Joan Maya Mazelis explains how w...
2 Mai 201823min
