The Planet Is Heating Up Whether You Care Or Not
People say they care about climate change. Why won’t they talk about it?
Podcasts
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Is It Still Safe To Fly?
Aviation and antitrust expert Bill McGee breaks down recent airplane disasters and reveals the real risks to our airspace.
“Nixonian Behavior On Steroids”
John Dean, famous Watergate whistleblower, speaks with David Sirota about Trump’s grab for unitary executive power.
RFK’s Beef With Big Food
Trump’s nominee for health secretary is leading a crusade on junk food, and the industry is getting ready to fight back.
Trump’s Tariff War Explained
Trump is starting an economic war to settle political debts. Economist Brad Setser explains why this could be a very bad idea.
Elon Musk’s Hostile Takeover
Elon Musk and his allies have been sowing chaos in the civil service and hijacking government infrastructure. Journalist Nathan Tankus explains why.
The Supreme Court Case That Got Us Here
Fifteen years ago, the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision ushered in a new era of corporate dominance over American politics.
How America Created Cities Built To Burn (Part 2)
Decades of real estate lobbying pushed Californians further into fire zones. Will the fires force the state to rethink how to house its population?
The L.A. Fires And The Uninsurable Earth (Part 1)
The urban inferno is a warning about America’s future — if we do not combat the climate crisis and adapt to its threats.
MAGA’s Civil War Over Immigration
A spat between tech bros and Trump’s base illuminates the growing cracks in the Right’s anti-immigrant coalition.