The Tragedy of Picking Sides in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
This is our second episode on the war between Israel and Hamas. Today’s guest is Peter Beinart. Peter Beinart is a professor at CUNY of journalism and political science, the editor at large of Jewish ...
17 Okt 20231h 1min
Inside the Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried
The former golden boy of crypto is on trial for one of the most lurid corporate fraud scandals of the century. What's happening at the trial? What are the most compelling pieces of evidence against hi...
13 Okt 202343min
Israel at War: Why Did Hamas Attack?
What motivated the Hamas terrorist attack? How did Israel fail to stop it? What role is Iran playing in this conflict? What should Americans know about the state of Israel's chaotic internal politics?...
10 Okt 202352min
Disney’s Downfall: The Rise and Fall of an Entertainment Giant
Hollywood has been decimated by the rise of streaming. At Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Sony, profits on TV, film, and streaming went from $23 billion in 2013 to about zero in 2023. N...
3 Okt 20231h 4min
Why Americans are Losing Faith in College
Twenty years ago, higher education was one of the most trusted institutions in America. Today, confidence in higher ed is falling among every demographic: young and old, men and women, Republicans and...
26 Sep 202358min
What’s So Great About Marriage?
Since the 1970s, the General Social Survey has asked thousands of Americans the same question: “Taken all together, how would you say things are these days—would you say that you are very happy, prett...
19 Sep 202351min
Why Is It So Expensive to Build Stuff in America?
We're in the midst of a great affordability crisis. It's not just the inflation crisis. It's a greater cost crisis of the last few decades. Everything that matters most in life—health care, housing, e...
12 Sep 202353min
Fatherhood and What Americans Get Wrong About Major Life Changes
Derek is back, and ... he's a new dad! After several weeks of parental leave, he talks about what's surprised him about new fatherhood. Brad Stulberg, the health and science writer, returns to the sho...
6 Sep 202347min
