Steve Penfield returns to Our Interesting Times to discuss his article "Remembering 'Roe' and Its Ongoing Political Factions." We talk about the 1973 landmark Supreme Court decision that imposed abortion-on-demand nationwide in its cultural and political context.
Oct 2024
October 9th, 2024: SCOTUS Returns! Here’s What To Look For This Term
Following Tuesday's high-profile SCOTUS oral argument in the "ghost gun" case of Garland v. VanDerStok, Josh Hammer uses today's "deep dive" to preview some of the new SCOTUS term's high-profile, politically and culturally salient cases. Today's "closing argument" then updates us ... Show More
25m 29s
Dec 2023
The Supreme Court Is About to Have a Very Big Year
During its last two terms, the US Supreme Court and its six-member Republican-appointed supermajority showed its power to shape important policy issues that affect all Americans, bringing down significant and highly controversial rulings on abortion, student loan forgiveness and ... Show More
27m 9s
Dec 2024
9 AM ET: Hunter Biden pardoned, chokehold death trial, ‘brain rot’ & more
Despite previously saying he wouldn’t, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter. The Supreme Court will hear a landmark transgender rights case this week. Closing arguments are expected today in Daniel Penny’s trial over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. We’ll tell you ... Show More
6m 39s
Oct 2024
October 17th, 2024: Fani Willis Desperately Tries To Revive Her Anti-Trump Witch Hunt
Josh Hammer updates us on the latest gambit from corrupt Fulton County, Georgia DA Fani Willis during today's "deep dive." Can the scandal-ridden Willis revive her moribund, nakedly political crusade against Trump and his co-defendants? Today's "closing argument" then unpacks Ala ... Show More
21m 43s
Mar 2025
Normally Podcast: Abbey Gate is Finally Mentioned in a Presidential Speech
<p>In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the aftermath of Trump's address to Congress, focusing on the reactions from both sides of the aisle. They explore the importance of normalcy in political discourse, the emotional moments during the address, and t ... Show More
26m 42s
Sep 17
The Plan to Turn Charlie Kirk's Murder Into a Crackdown on the Left
<p>On Tuesday, prosecutors charged the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk with aggravated murder, vowed to seek the death penalty and released a mountain of new evidence against him.</p><p>Jack Healy, who has been covering the killing of Mr. Kirk for The New York Times, explai ... Show More
34m 19s