Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism professor Howard French defies the notion that George Floyd is America's wake up call, as his death is only the latest outcome of centuries of systemic racism, and The Atlantic's senior editor Ron Brownstein paints a picture of who will vote for who in November.
Apr 16
365: Mad Men with Dr. Trita Parsi
James and Al sound the alarm over Trump’s deteriorating mental state, and explain the challenges it poses for JD Vance and the effects it will have on the upcoming election. Then, they analyze the political dynamics at play in the California gubernatorial election, and welcome Dr ... Show More
59m 54s
Apr 9
364: Winning Is Everything, Stupid With Gov. Steve Bullock
James and Al game out the implications of Trump’s foreign policy following the ceasefire with Iran, analyze the growing schism in the MAGA movement, and examine the shift toward Democrats and Independents in recent off-year elections. Then they welcome former MT Governor Steve Bu ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2023
How to reform the US police – with Neil Gross
As the United States grapples with the killing of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old black man who died after being beaten by five police officers in Memphis in January, Katie Stallard speaks to Neil Gross, a former police officer and professor of sociology at Colby College. They discus ... Show More
24m 29s
Jun 2021
New videos obliterate GOP whitewashing of Capitol riot
Newly released video from January 6 shows a supporter of former President Trump, Scott Fairlamb, taunting, stalking, and punching law enforcement outside the U.S. Capitol. Fairlamb is charged with 12 criminal counts including assaulting police and carrying a dangerous weapon into ... Show More
43m 48s
Dec 2021
Rev. Sharpton, Ben Crump, and the Pursuit of Justice
<p>Looking back on 2021, it felt like maybe Black Americans got closer to knowing justice.In April, Derek Chauvin was <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/derek-chauvin-verdict-reached-trial-over-george-floyd-s-death-n1264565" target="_blank">found guilty of murdering Ge ... Show More
31m 48s
Oct 2021
Why the National School Board Association Apologized
Charlie dives into the polling in the tightening Virginia gubernatorial race reveals that Republican candidate, Glenn Youngkin, is actually ahead. Will it be enough to pull him over the finish line or will the high-profile Democrats flooding the state like Obama, Stacy Abrams, an ... Show More
39m 5s
Jul 2015
Why do American police kill so many black men?
Recent high profile cases of unarmed black men dying at the hands of the US police have sparked outrage, protests and civil unrest in several American cities. The deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Walter Scott and Freddie Gray are - some claim - evidence of long-standing prob ... Show More
27m 46s