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June 07, 2017
Politics & Polls #47: Race Relations in America
Race remains a potent political force in America, as evidenced by the 2016 presidential election. Despite the progress that’s been made, race continues to infiltrate many areas of public policy from health care to education to employment.Professor Eddie Glaude from Princeton University joins this episode of Politics & Polls…
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June 01, 2017
Politics & Polls #46: Trump’s 'Gaslighting of America' with Teen Vogue’s Lauren Duca
President Donald Trump’s attacks on the media persist while journalists continue to grapple with how to cover such a tumultuous presidency. Amidst the clamor, new voices in journalism have risen to the top, positioning themselves as political power players in a media-saturated world.Among these voices is Lauren Duca, an award…
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May 18, 2017
Politics & Polls #44: A Disastrous Week in Washington
Washington has been hit with a trifecta of catastrophic events in the past week.First, President Donald Trump fired Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey, justifying his decision by pointing toward Comey’s mishandling of the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s emails. Trump later changed course, admitting he fired…
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May 17, 2017
Politics & Polls #45: Inside Hillary Clinton’s ‘Doomed’ Campaign
More than 100 insider sources helped journalists Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes lift the veil on Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the many avoidable missteps that turned a winnable election into a stunning defeat.Allen and Parnes’ new book, “Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton’s Doomed Campaign,” digs deeper to illuminate a flawed…
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May 03, 2017
Politics & Polls #42: Where Are All the Jobs?
In his campaign promise to make America great again, President Donald Trump vowed to “bring jobs back to America” and revitalize the labor industry. Now, one hundred days into the Trump presidency, some are wondering: Where are all of those jobs?Believers say job creation is right around the corner, while critics argue little…
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April 27, 2017
Politics & Polls #41: Trump’s First 100 Days
The first 100 days of Trump’s presidency have been a whirlwind of victories and setbacks, leaving Americans with mixed opinions about President Trump and how the next four years could unfold. While his approval ratings are at historic lows and he has yet to enact any major legislation, his supporters have been pleased with the…
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April 26, 2017
WWS Reacts: Le Pen vs. Macron in France’s Presidential Election
In their first round of voting, French citizens advanced Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron — two candidates outside of the traditional left-right party structure — through to the May 7 presidential run-off. Macron, a 39-year-old centrist from En Marche!, his newly formed social-liberal movement, has never held elected office…
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April 20, 2017
Politics & Polls #40: The 115th Congress with Rep. Leonard Lance (R-N.J.)
From Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election to the looming federal budget negotiations, the 115th U.S. Congress currently has a full plate. What other challenges might today’s Congress face in the months ahead?In this episode of Politics & Polls, Professor Sam Wang interviews Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ) about…
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April 13, 2017
Trust in Local Community Leads to Better Long-Term Decisions Among the Poor
Would you rather receive $100 today or $125 in three months? Recent studies show those at the lowest income levels typically choose the $100 now, favoring immediate rewards over larger, delayed payoffs. However, this type of short-term decision-making often leaves individuals worse off financially, making it increasingly…
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April 13, 2017
Politics & Polls #39: National Security with Gen. David Petraeus
Last week, a chemical weapons attack killed dozens of Syrians, prompting President Donald Trump to launch 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles on a Syrian airbase. Meanwhile, concern about North Korea’s nuclear arsenal builds, with satellite images hinting at another detonation test.Plus, there are ongoing national security issues: The…