Episode 90: The Past and Future of the Constitution
Is the U.S. Constitution about to change? Professor David Marcus lays out why some states are calling for a constitutional convention to introduce amendments. And Professor David Robertson delves into...
12 Jul 201730min
Episode 89: Charismatic Campaigning
The Sanders and Trump presidential campaigns both capitalized on emotional speeches and rallies. But politics weren't always this way. Professor Jeremy Young examines the history of how charisma and e...
27 Jun 201725min
Episode 88: How Discrimination Hurts
Many transgender Americans report being denied a job because of their identity, but that's just one result of the discrimination they face. Professors Eric Grollman and Lisa Miller explain how unfair ...
21 Jun 201725min
Episode 87: NAFTA Winners and Losers
Since the North American Free Trade Agreement, American processed foods have flooded the Mexican food market -- with dramatic effects on people's health. Professor Alyshia Gálvez explains how Mexico b...
13 Jun 201726min
Episode 86: Unequal Protection from Pollution
As Congress and the Trump Administration roll back environmental protections, some communities are especially harmed. But Professor David Konisky explains that unequal protection is nothing new, and l...
6 Jun 201725min
Episode 85: Iran Deal or No Deal?
What do Iran's elections and Trump's international trip mean for the nuclear deal and US-Iran relations? Professor Kevan Harris discusses the history behind the latest news and paints a different pict...
30 Mai 201725min
Episode 84: Pregnancy in Prison
Quality of healthcare for women in jail varies widely, but it is the only place in the U.S. where they have a legal right to it. Professor Carolyn Sufrin outlines the policies that led to the contradi...
23 Mai 201725min
Episode 83: 21st Century Safety Net
Social security, health insurance, and unemployment insurance help Americans through life's ups and downs. Benjamin Veghte explains the benefits and challenges to these programs and offers ways they c...
16 Mai 201724min
