Americans now face a third wave of the coronavirus. New lockdowns may soon follow—this time, without economic support.
Many provisions of the CARES Act ran out in July and Congress missed its deadline this week to pass new support before the election. We talk to Prof. Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, an expert on the social safety net, about how dire the econom ... Show More
Oct 2021
How To Build A Happy Life: A new podcast from The Atlantic
Hello Social Distance listeners! We'd like to introduce you to a new show. In this series, host Arthur Brooks digs into research and offers tools to help you live more joyfully. Join us for deep conversations with psychologists, experts, and friends of The Atlantic's Chief Happin ... Show More
2m 26s
Feb 2021
Coming Soon: Who Is? The Podcast: Season Three
"Who Is?," an original podcast from NowThis News that explores the lives of the powerful, is back for a third season. On "Who Is?," host and NowThis correspondent Sean Morrow dives deep into the stories and backstories of the politicians, donors, media moguls, movements, and idea ... Show More
1m 41s
Feb 2024
What Next: The American Oligarch Class
How did America end up back in a Gilded Age of incredible wealth disparity, and how did a new generation of oligarchs bend society to their vision?
Guest: Tim Murphy, senior reporter for Mother Jones.
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26m 34s
Nov 2023
Breaking! New News You Maybe Knew… or not
Extra! Extra! Listen (& watch *only on Spotify*) all about it! This week, Tyler and Markiplier bring you new news, news new to you, and maybe new news you already knew, as well as a completely genuine and heartfelt apology for the egregiously factual facts in the F1 episode!??? S ... Show More
37m 43s