Contemporary efforts to undermine democracy, spread disinformation and subvert elections are not without precedent in American politics, according to Rachel Maddow, the longtime MSNBC host, author and podcast creator. Rather, they’ve got a “prequel,” a period of American history before and during World War II when an “ultra-right authoritarian movement, weir ... Show More
May 15
How to Get Better at Accepting – Even Appreciating – Uncertainty
Though our lives are filled with uncertainty, we’re less tolerant of it than ever, says journalist Simone Stolzoff, author of the new book “How to Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World that Demands Answers.” Surrounded by prediction markets, statistics and the world’s kno ... Show More
54m 45s
May 15
La Doña Presents Her New Album, 'Corrientes' Live in Studio
Singer, songwriter and San Francisco native Cecilia Peña-Govea – better known as La Doña – joins us in studio with her band for a special live performance on the heels of the release of her new album, Corrientes. It’s her most ambitious and comprehensive project yet. She traveled ... Show More
54m 43s
May 14
A 'Monster' El Niño Is Brewing in the Pacific
An El Niño is starting to form in the tropical Pacific Ocean, and some forecasters say it could be a “monster,” the most powerful in 150 years. The weather system could trigger potentially catastrophic heat waves, flooding and drought, with effects we could start to feel as early ... Show More
54m 41s
Oct 2023
The New Supreme Court Cases to Watch
<p>Last week, the Supreme Court began its new term, picking up where it left off on the most contentious issues of the day, with cases connected to government power, gun rights and abortion.</p><p>Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains why, while previo ... Show More
25m 9s
Jun 2022
Sunday Edition: How SCOTUS is Reshaping America
In a special extended Sunday edition of the 5 Things podcast, we take a look at a momentous week at the Supreme Court and the far-reaching impacts of two major rulings. First, we examine why the court’s conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade, and what it means for women acr ... Show More
24m 20s
Jun 2022
They Want To Burn It All Down (Ep 1798)
The video clips of liberal attacks on democracy, after the Supreme Court’s Roe ruling, are a must-see. In this episode, I address the dangerous path we’re on, and how to correct it.
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56m 3s