The Trainborne Toxic Event
It’s been nearly two weeks since a freight train derailed outside of East Palestine, Ohio and the controlled burn of toxic chemicals it was carrying. Though officials say the area is now safe, some re...
16 Feb 202322min
How Many More?
A shooting at Michigan State University Monday night left at least three students dead and five others critically injured. It came on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida school s...
15 Feb 202319min
Breaking Down The "Anti-Trans Hate Machine"
For years, transgender activists and journalists have criticized the New York Times and other mainstream news organizations for their inadequate – and harmful – coverage of trans issues. Some of that ...
14 Feb 202323min
99 Surveillance Balloons Go By
After the U.S. military downed a Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean last week, three more “unidentified aerial objects'' have been shot down in North American airspace since Friday. While we ...
13 Feb 202318min
The Fate of Football (Players) with America Dissected and Garrett Bush
It's Super Bowl Sunday! We're pleased to present the latest episode of America Dissected, tackling America's love of what can be a dangerous (and sometimes deadly) sport just in time for the big game....
12 Feb 202358min
How Syria's Civil War Slows Earthquake Relief
The death toll from the earthquakes that have devastated Turkey and Syria passed 21,000 people on Thursday, with many more injured and without shelter. Dr. Houssam al-Nahhas, a Middle East and North A...
10 Feb 202320min
Going Deep With The Veep
Despite some combative moments from Republican lawmakers, Tuesday's State of the Union address was meant to deliver a message of unity to a divided Congress. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to What...
9 Feb 202320min
SOTU Goes The Nation
President Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address Tuesday night, speaking to a divided government amid some swipes and heckling from far-right Republicans. Jon Favreau, co-host of Crooke...
8 Feb 202317min
