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What Next TBD: The George Soros Succession
Life imitates prestige television for George Soros, his sons, and—because of their billions—politics across the world.
24 min
927
Amicus: SCOTUS Wants To Drain The Swamp, Too
Justice Alito’s opinion in Sackett clears the way for filling in. paving over, and otherwise threatening millions of acres of wetlands.
42 min
928
Political Gabfest: What Could Judge Cannon Do?
Donald Trump is arraigned in federal court and Judge Aileen Cannon is assigned to his case – again; Atlanta’s Cop City is approved; and Elizabeth Gilbert’s book is delayed.
57 min
929
Slate Money: Could Global Inequality Actually B...
Slate Money talks the decline in global economic inequality, tacky beach pictures, and what happened to the Instant Pot.
43 min
930
What Next TBD: Reddit’s Rolling Blackouts
The site wants to monetize its data, but what’s it going to cost?
23 min
931
Amicus: Is A New Supreme Court Emerging?
What week two of not getting punched in the face by SCOTUS tells us about what’s going on at the High Court.
6 min
932
What Next: After They Testified: The Rabbi Lead...
A religious community in Missouri steps up to defend their trans neighbors—and family.
25 min
933
The Waves: Your Period Deserves Respect
How cultural embarrassment around periods is hurting menstruating people, with author Kate Clancy.
32 min
934
Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas - Ep. 3: I’m...
To understand who Clarence Thomas was in the 1980s, you need to hear from the women who knew him best.
51 min
935
What Next: The Culture Wars Curriculum
How the rhetoric of Christian homeschooling has taken over conservative politics.
24 min
936
Amicus: Can Trump Outrun The Law?
The case against the former President is “airtight”, but is that enough?
6 min
937
Hear Me Out: A Little Racism Can Be A Good Thing
We don’t always have to be a melting pot.
25 min
938
How To!: Quit Your Calling
Daphne Gomez on leaving a job you loved to save your sanity, part two.
36 min
939
What Next: How This Trump Trial Is Different
The making of a federal case.
23 min
940
What Next: The Liberal Case Against Affirmative...
Can a “class-based” approach be fairer and make for more diversity on campus?
26 min
941
What Next TBD: Are You Ready For A.I. Generated...
The future actors are worried about may be waiting in the wings.
29 min
942
A Word: Hollywood Shuffle
Striking Black screenwriters fear an unhappy ending without a new deal.
25 min
943
The Waves: Finding Love Without Romance
Author Amy Key explores a life without romantic love, but with a lot of Joni Mitchell.
32 min
944
Political Gabfest: Chris Christie Kamikaze Camp...
Mike Pence, Chris Christie, and Doug Burgum join the fight for the Republican presidential nomination; Oklahoma okays Catholic public-charter school; and Saudi LIV Golf tees up PGA Tour.
55 min
945
Amicus: The Trump Indictment
Jack Smith lays out the charges against former President Donald J Trump
54 min
946
Slate Money: The SEC’s Crypto Crackdown
Slate Money breaks down SEC lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase
51 min
947
Political Gabfest: Trump Is Indicted – Again
Donald Trump is indicted for a second time; this time he faces the feds. And the Supreme Court holds off on ending the Voting Rights Act – for now.
27 min
948
What Next TBD: Is Crypto Toast?
Lawsuits against two of the biggest crypto exchanges show exactly what the SEC thinks of the industry.
30 min
949
Amicus: Did John Roberts Really Just Save Votin...
The surprise opinion in voting rights blockbuster Allen v Milligan, from a court in search of a new center (and some respect).
6 min
950
What Next: After They Testified: The Drag King ...
A drag performer and lip-syncer speaks their own truth to Texas lawmakers.
24 min