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Apr 22, 2024
Of Protests and Passover: Noah Feldman on “To Be A Jew Today”
00:23:49
As Passover begins, Noah Feldman, Harvard law professor, founding director of the Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law, and the author of To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People (Macmillan, 2024), talks about his new book, inspired by his conversations with his children and even more relevant since 10/7, that tries to define what all Jews have in common.
Apr 18, 2024
The Cold War Is Over. Welcome To The “New Cold Wars”
00:24:01
Recent history has shown how two global superpowers engage on the world stage. What changes when a third nation joins the mix?
On Today's Show:David Sanger, White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, talks about what he calls the new 'Cold Wars'—emphasis on the 's'—as the U.S., China and Russia vie for dominance.
Apr 18, 2024
Divided SCOTUS Might Let Hundreds of January 6th Rioters Off The Hook
00:23:21
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments concerning the law used to charge defendants for their actions on January 6th.
On Today's Show:Kate Shaw, professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, co-host of the Supreme Court podcast Strict Scrutiny, a contributor with ABC News and a contributing opinion writer with The New York Times, offers her legal analysis.
Apr 16, 2024
Why Sen. Gillibrand Has A Child Care Bill Specifically For Police
00:24:25
What is on Congress's radar after Iran's strike on Israel?
On Today's Show:U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) talks about her work in Washington, including the war in Gaza, her bill for child care for police officers and more.
Apr 15, 2024
Doris Kearns Goodwin On The 1960s and Today
00:23:39
How are the politics and society of today similar to those of the 1960s?
On Today's Show:Doris Kearns Goodwin, presidential historian, author of many books, including Team of Rivals and her latest, An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s (Simon & Schuster, 2024), writes about the life and times she shared with her late husband, Dick Goodwin, a speechwriter and advisor to JFK, RFK and LBJ.
Apr 12, 2024
Inflation, Bidenomics, And The 2024 Election
00:21:27
This election year, the politics of inflation will be a key issue for voters.
On Today's Show:John Cassidy, staff writer at The New Yorker, talks about the latest inflation report and how both parties are responding.
Apr 11, 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson's Balancing Act Between the Right and the Far Right
00:23:48
With Congress facing a number of key issues, we explore the Rep. Mike Johnson's stewardship of the nation's business before the House of Representatives.
On Today's Show:Luke Broadwater, congressional correspondent for The New York Times, talks about the latest congressional news, including the pressure on Speaker Johnson from the right over FISA, spending, foreign aid, and more.
Apr 10, 2024
New Biden Student Loan Forgiveness: We Explain Who’s Included
00:21:40
The White House says that President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan could help 30 million borrowers.
On Today's Show:Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, national higher education reporter at the Washington Post, shares her reporting and unpacks the details.
Apr 09, 2024
Why Trump’s Abortion Video Needs Some Follow-Up Questions
00:20:35
Former President Trump recently stated that he thinks abortion policy should be left to the states, as many in the GOP are expressing support for a national 15-week abortion ban.
On Today's Show:Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, talks about the 2024 election and abortion in light of recent developments
Apr 08, 2024
Employment Is “As Good As It Gets.” What Does It Means Politically?
00:23:03
Objective economic indicators continue to show a mismatch with the public's perception of the state of the economy.
On Today's Show:Megan Cassella, CNBC Washington correspondent, talks about Friday's jobs report, Treasury Sec. Yellen's trip to China, and other national political and economic news.
Apr 22 | 00:23:49
Of Protests and Passover: Noah Feldman on “To Be A Jew Today”
Apr 18 | 00:24:01
The Cold War Is Over. Welcome To The “New Cold Wars”
Apr 18 | 00:23:21
Divided SCOTUS Might Let Hundreds of January 6th Rioters Off The Hook
Apr 16 | 00:24:25
Why Sen. Gillibrand Has A Child Care Bill Specifically For Police
Apr 15 | 00:23:39
Doris Kearns Goodwin On The 1960s and Today
Apr 12 | 00:21:27
Inflation, Bidenomics, And The 2024 Election
Apr 11 | 00:23:48
Speaker Mike Johnson's Balancing Act Between the Right and the Far Right
Apr 10 | 00:21:40
New Biden Student Loan Forgiveness: We Explain Who’s Included
Apr 09 | 00:20:35
Why Trump’s Abortion Video Needs Some Follow-Up Questions
Apr 08 | 00:23:03
Employment Is “As Good As It Gets.” What Does It Means Politically?
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