Best Of 2022 | When Your Book Gets Banned By the School Board
Banning books in schools is on the rise. Around the country, parents are lobbying to banish from libraries and curriculums any work they deem to be “graphic” or “offensive,” often sweeping up books ce...
31 Aug 202227min
Best Of 2022 | The NFL’s Race Problem
Until last month, Brian Flores was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, and one of only three Black head coaches among the NFL’s 32 teams. That number has since dropped to one. On Tuesday, Flores ann...
30 Aug 202227min
Best Of 2022 | Ginni Thomas Wanted a Revolution
Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, is a fervent right-wing activist. She was also a supporter of the attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election result...
29 Aug 202225min
The Streaming TV Bloodbath
Shows are disappearing. Staff are getting axed. Is It greed, or necessary for the networks' survival?Guest: Julia AlexanderHost: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
28 Aug 202224min
The Hacker Blowing the Whistle on Twitter
Legendary hacker Peiter "Mudge" Zatko’s reputation in the cybersecurity world is unmatched. His allegations against Twitter’s security are all the more damning because of it.Guest: Joseph MennHost: Li...
26 Aug 202230min
How Serena Transcended Tennis
After winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles, four Olympic gold medals, and over $100 million in prize money, this month Serena Williams announced the end of her professional tennis career. While her on...
25 Aug 202226min
Abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention
The Department of Justice announced this month that they were investigating allegations that leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention mishandled sexual abuse accusations for decades. How have abuser...
24 Aug 202228min
Oklahoma's Upcoming Execution Spree
Despite its fraught history of botched executions, the state of Oklahoma is preparing to begin a 29 month execution spree this week. 25 dates have been set for men with severe mental illness, personal...
23 Aug 202222min
