Episode 121: The American DREAM
For undocumented youth, the chance to receive legal status would be a life changer. Professor Amy Hsin shows how legalization could encourage young immigrants to get a college degree and even reduce t...
21 Mar 201818min
Episode 120: Growing Up Undocumented
Family, education, and work—for undocumented people in the U.S., these areas of life are filled with uncertainty. As Professor Roberto Gonzales explains, growing up undocumented can throw your future ...
14 Mar 201823min
Episode 119: Democracy in Decline
It's no secret. Our political future is uncertain and unpredictable. Author and scholar Yascha Mounk outlines how economic inequality, a backlash against increasing diversity, and the rise of social m...
7 Mar 201826min
Episode 118: Power to the Pharmacy?
Birth control has helped many avoid unwanted pregnancies, but getting access to it can be a challenge. Professor Anu Manchikanti Gómez dives deep into a law that tried to change this by giving pharmac...
28 Feb 201819min
Episode 117: The Citizen Expert
Ballot questions let voters decide on big issues. But with ad campaigns and special interests, reliable information can be hard to find. Professor John Gastil outlines an innovative solution—give a sm...
21 Feb 201823min
Episode 116: Myth of Millionaire Tax Flight
Raising taxes on the rich encourages job creators to skip town. Or so say some economists and policymakers. This week, Professor Cristobal Young dispels the myth of millionaires leaving high tax state...
14 Feb 201822min
Episode 115: Discounted Care
Prescription drugs are expensive. But for years, a little-known program has given some hospitals discounts to help them provide care for low-income and uninsured patients. Professor Sayeh Nikpay expla...
7 Feb 201823min
Episode 114: Moonshots
We all want innovative policies that propel our nation forward. But getting things done in DC isn't always easy. This week, Thomas Kalil joins us to share some of the practical lessons he learned duri...
31 Jan 201822min
