Episode 41 Archive: White-Collar Government
Trump's cabinet is the wealthiest in U.S. history. In light of this news, this episode revisits Professor Nicholas Carnes' interview on the effects of a government run by the rich, for the rich, and w...
11 Apr 201729min
Episode 78: Can't Get Ahead
Poverty can persist in the same communities for generations, especially communities of color. Professor Darrick Hamilton walks through the policies that prevent people from moving up in the economy an...
5 Apr 201727min
Episode 77: Urban Renewal 2.0
Development efforts in American cities often push out long-term residents and communities of color. Zeroing in on Baltimore, Professor Brandi Blessett breaks down the intentional and unintentional imp...
28 Mar 201721min
Episode 76: American Job Guarantee
Could we fight unemployment by providing government jobs in construction, child care, and other needed public projects? Professor William Darity explains how a Federal Job Guarantee could work and how...
21 Mar 201722min
Episode 75: Buy the Book
As charter school debates play out at the local level, out-of-state donors are contributing millions of dollars to school board campaigns in cities like Los Angeles and Denver. Professor Sarah Reckhow...
14 Mar 201719min
Episode 74: Is Our Food Safe?
Rollbacks on federal regulations will put American's food at risk. Professor Adam Sheingate explains the risks to consumers and the prospects for food safety in the coming years. He stresses that trus...
7 Mar 201723min
Episode 73: Sanctuary City Limits
As the federal government ramps up deportation efforts, myths about sanctuary cities are widespread. Professor Tom Wong shows how local sanctuary policies lead to safer and economically stronger commu...
28 Feb 201728min
Episode 72: Power in Politics
The outsized influence of money is a problem in U.S. politics. Sean McElwee and Professor Tabatha Abu El-Haj describe how donors skew policy and how getting more people to vote could counter big money...
23 Feb 201738min
