Episode 309: Columbus, Indigenous Peoples, and the Stories Nations Tell
Is it Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day—and what does that choice say about whose history America celebrates? The Trump administration has reaffirmed Columbus Day, praising Christopher Columbus...
13 Okt 35min
Episode 307: The Cost of Caregiving
Labor Day is supposed to be about honoring workers—but what about the essential work that happens at home, often without a paycheck? Professor Jennifer Greenfield explains why caregiving, paid family ...
8 Sep 34min
Episode 306: When Schools Close
As families head back to school, many students may find themselves in a new school this year because their original school has closed. In the U.S., more than 1,000 schools closed in 2025–26. Professor...
25 Aug 38min
Episode 305: The Politics of Reproduction
As the U.S. birth rate continues to decline, some politicians are calling for policies that encourage Americans to have more children, otherwise known as pronatalism—even as abortion access, contracep...
11 Aug 33min
Episode 304: When Colleges Close
College closures are becoming an increasingly common part of higher education, largely driven by declining enrollment, shifting federal funding, and rising operating costs. As more campuses face finan...
28 Juli 22min
Episode 303: Who Gets to Be an American?
Birthright citizenship has been part of the U.S. Constitution for more than 150 years, but why has it become the focus of such intense political debate in recent years? Professor Anna Law breaks down ...
14 Juli 34min
Episode 302: The Christian Women Behind MAGA
Conservative Christian women are often portrayed as followers in American politics, but sociologist Katie Gaddini says that stereotype misses the bigger picture. Drawing on the research from her new b...
30 Juni 37min
