Episode 275: Higher Ed on the Frontlines
Higher education is under fire—from attacks on DEI to threats against research funding, political pressure is mounting fast. While headlines often focus on elite and Ivy League schools, Professor Ceci...
6 Mai 202545min
Episode 274: What's Happening With Social Security
As the Social Security Administration faces a wave of staffing cuts and administrative shakeups, what's at stake for the millions who depend on it? Brookings Institution economist Dr. Gopi Shah Goda d...
22 Apr 202528min
Episode 273: The Four Threats to Democracy
As President Donald Trump's second term unfolds, one big question looms: How resilient is American democracy? Professor Suzanne Mettler has spent years studying the forces that put democracy at risk a...
8 Apr 202547min
Episode 272: Bonus: One Man's Stand During Watergate
Political scientist Ryan LaRochelle stays post-interview to highlight a lesser-known but powerful chapter of the Watergate era. LaRochelle delves into the story of William S. Cohen, a Republican congr...
25 Mar 202511min
Episode 271: Trump, Nixon, and the Dismantling of Federal Agencies
President Donald Trump kicked off his second term with a wave of executive actions, including efforts to shrink the federal government by gutting or entirely dismantling some federal agencies. While s...
18 Mar 202534min
Episode 270: The Ripple Effects of Immigration Raids
Discussions about immigration and deportation often focus on politics, policies, and legal battles. But what happens to the people at the heart of it all? Professor William Lopez shares the story of o...
4 Mar 202533min
Episode 269: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and American Jobs
Tariffs are often promoted as a way to protect American workers—but do they actually work? Dr. Erica Owen takes us through the fast-moving shifts in U.S. trade policy under President Trump and the rip...
18 Feb 202525min
Episode 268: Does AI Have a Role in Education?
Generative AI has sparked excitement, curiosity, and a lot of unease. For schools, is it a groundbreaking tool for education, or a high-tech shortcut some might call cheating? In this episode, Profess...
4 Feb 202538min
