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June 22, 2020
Simple Interventions Can Help People Spot False Headlines
The avalanche of online content available to people around the world has outpaced humans’ ability to separate fact from what can be highly toxic and even dangerous fiction.But helping people identify nefarious information online might be possible through inexpensive digital-media literacy outreach, according to a Princeton…
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June 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 not only threatens the stability of our democracy, but also creates disillusionment among voters.This week, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss important questions about the health…
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June 16, 2020
Leadership During Epidemics, Bioterror Attacks, and Other Public Health Crises (Dr. Laura Kahn)
World leaders have been tested in their ability to protect their citizens against Covid-19, which has upended nearly every facet of society. Stable leadership is needed now more than ever. In this episode, Dr. Laura Kahn shares her take on the skills necessary to lead during such uncertain times, which is the subject of her…
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June 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 year will surely be eventful. This week, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the Black Lives Matter protests and how social media and technology have boosted the movement. They look…
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June 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 its financial viability. Yet, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the system has taken on greater importance for Americans. In addition, as we look to the 2020 presidential…
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May 05, 2020
Politics & Polls #184: The Demise of the American Dream Featuring Nicholas Lemann
Throughout American history, significant economic changes have had a profound impact on the socioeconomic landscape and political economy of the country. With Covid-19 laying bare some of today’s economic inequalities, many wonder if the “American Dream” has all but evaporated.In this episode, author and academic Nicholas…
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April 29, 2020
Politics & Polls #183: Economic Inequality and Covid-19 Featuring Sir Angus Deaton
Covid-19 has had a disproportionate impact on at-risk populations, shining the spotlight on economic inequality and instability. Issues such as limited access to health care, unemployment, and financial vulnerability are now driving much of the government’s response.Today our guest is Sir Angus Deaton, Dwight D. Eisenhower…
Features
April 27, 2020
WWS Reacts: China’s Response to Covid-19
As the rest of the world struggles to combat Covid-19, China, where the virus originated in late 2019, appears to have made significant strides to quell the virus. As a result, researchers, health care professionals, and policymakers around the world are looking for the lessons learned from China’s experience. We asked…
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April 15, 2020
Zelizer Named Member of Biographers International Organization
Julian E. Zelizer was elected a member of the distinguished Biographers International Organization, a nonprofit organization that provides educational opportunities to biographers and promotes charitable activities in the field of biography.“It is a true honor to join this great organization and to become part of a community of…
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March 25, 2020
Politics & Polls #177: Leadership in a Time of Crisis Featuring Juliette Kayyem
As the number of COVID-19 cases around the nation continues to climb, Americans are racing to respond. Entire cities have ground to a halt. Doctors have appealed for more masks, gowns, and eye gear. And many states have closed nonessential businesses and issued shelter-in-place orders. The pandemic is undoubtedly one of the…