Episode 118: Power to the Pharmacy?
Birth control has helped many avoid unwanted pregnancies, but getting access to it can be a challenge. Professor Anu Manchikanti Gómez dives deep into a law that tried to change this by giving pharmac...
28 Feb 201819min
Episode 117: The Citizen Expert
Ballot questions let voters decide on big issues. But with ad campaigns and special interests, reliable information can be hard to find. Professor John Gastil outlines an innovative solution—give a sm...
21 Feb 201823min
Episode 116: Myth of Millionaire Tax Flight
Raising taxes on the rich encourages job creators to skip town. Or so say some economists and policymakers. This week, Professor Cristobal Young dispels the myth of millionaires leaving high tax state...
14 Feb 201822min
Episode 115: Discounted Care
Prescription drugs are expensive. But for years, a little-known program has given some hospitals discounts to help them provide care for low-income and uninsured patients. Professor Sayeh Nikpay expla...
7 Feb 201823min
Episode 114: Moonshots
We all want innovative policies that propel our nation forward. But getting things done in DC isn't always easy. This week, Thomas Kalil joins us to share some of the practical lessons he learned duri...
31 Jan 201822min
Episode 113: Ballot Blocked
In 1965, the passage of the Voting Rights Act helped secure equal access to the ballot, and it has enjoyed bipartisan support ever since. Right? Professor Rhodes shows how, over the years, politicians...
24 Jan 201821min
Episode 112: A Campaign Pitch
The 2018 midterms are rapidly approaching and voters want to believe they're going to make rational choices at the polls. But as Professor Casey Klofstad explains, there is an unexpected factor influe...
17 Jan 201824min
Episode 111: Who Pays for Justice?
A $50 citation, $100 in court costs—for many Americans navigating the criminal justice system, fines and fees like these add up quickly. Professor Alexes Harris reveals why local governments charge co...
10 Jan 201828min
