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Oct 21, 2020
Politics & Polls #206: What Happens Next?
As the election inches closer, polling data seems favorable to the Democrats, especially in a number of Senate races. Yet some say the Democrats are…
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Oct 15, 2020
Politics & Polls #205: How the Right Rules (Jacob Hacker)
The Republican Party seems to be divided: Is it the old guard, advocating for small government and tax cuts? Or has it moved into more of an America…
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Oct 07, 2020
Politics & Polls #204: America's Political Epidemic (Abdul El-Sayed)
After a Rose Garden ceremony last week, President Donald Trump, members of his staff, and several Republican senators have all tested positive for…
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Oct 01, 2020
Politics & Polls #203: The Next Generation of Journalism (Jaden Jefferson)
Some criticize the way the media covers political issues, spurring conversations about how journalism can be improved, especially within the next…
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Sep 21, 2020
Politics & Polls #202: Restoring American Democracy Featuring David Frum
Regardless of who wins the 2020 presidential election, American politics will be forever impacted by Trump's presidency. In this episode, author…
Jun 17, 2020
Politics & Polls #190: The State and Health of Our Democracy Featuring David Litt
A vexing part of our democracy is that even overwhelmingly popular policies are sometimes not enacted into law because of political stalemates. This…
Jun 11, 2020
Politics & Polls #189: Black Lives Matter, Protests, and a National Shift on Police Reform
With nationwide protests in support for the Black Lives Matter movement and growing economic frustration from the Covid-19 pandemic, this election…
Jun 04, 2020
Politics & Polls #188: The Fiscal Future of the U.S. Postal System Featuring Historian Richard John
The U.S. postal or mail system, the purse strings of which are controlled by Congress, has been running at a deficit for years, calling into question…
May 28, 2020
Politics & Polls #187: South Korea’s Response to Covid-19 Featuring Asaph Young Chun
When COVID-19 first emerged in South Korea, the country’s rapid response and decisive intervention enabled the country to detect cases early, slowing…