What can Congress’s present dysfunction teach us about our politics and how to make it better? | Politics in Question
In the season four opener of Politics In Question, Julia, Lee, and James unpack the rampant dysfunction on Capitol Hill. Why did Congress wait until the last minute to fund the government and raise th...
11 Okt 202136min
Political Predisposition with John Hibbing | On Opinion
“40% of the variance observed in political attitudes can be attributed to genetics”Twin studies have suggested that one third of our political orientation can be traced to our genes. But does that mea...
6 Okt 202155min
A love letter to democratic institutions | Democracy Works
The problems of disinformation, conspiracies, and cancel culture are probably familiar to many of our listeners. But they're usually talked about separately, including on this show. In his new book, T...
4 Okt 202142min
Connection and Collaboration Through Podcasting | TDG Event Series
Have you ever considered hosting or producing a podcast to advance your work or address an issue? Podcasts are a great way to raise awareness and make connections with listeners in your own community ...
1 Okt 202147min
Legislating for Change: Jessica González-Rojas | Future Hindsight
IntersectionalityAs an Assemblymember, González-Rojas works to address a variety of intersectional issues facing her community, ranging from housing to healthcare. Her prior experience as a reproducti...
29 Sep 202134min
The January Insurrection According to Rep. Pramila Jayapal, What Families Need to Know about Covid in Kids, and Our Roundtable Debates AOC’s Met Gala Moment | Our Body Politic
Farai Chideya talks with Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington about her decision to have an abortion years ago, and her experience of the January 6th insurrection. Our Body Politic’s new econo...
27 Sep 202151min
Afghanistan, Part I: Red Pill | Democracy in Danger
The forever war claimed 243,000 lives and cost $2.3 billion over two decades, before coming to a chaotic end with the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan last month. But what about the costs yo...
22 Sep 202139min
Where Juvenile Detention Looks More Like Teens Hanging Out | 70 Million
There’s a place in rural St. Johns, Arizona, where teens who have encounters with officers of the law can play pool, make music, and get mentored instead of going to jail. It’s called The Loft, and it...
20 Sep 202129min
