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Politics & Polls #230: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold (Ross Benes)

After the election of Donald Trump, rural America — which made up a good portion of Trump's base — quickly became a focal point. Authors like J.D…

Politics & Polls #229: Can Immigrants Still Chase the American Dream? (Sarah Coleman)

Given today's anti-immigrant, nativist sentiments, is the American Dream even still possible for immigrants to the U.S.? For decades, the politics…

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COVID-19 Reduces Access to Opioid Dependency Treatment for New Patients

COVID-19 has been associated with increases in opioid overdose deaths, which may be in part because the pandemic limited access to buprenorphine, a…

Politics & Polls #228: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency (Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes)

President Joe Biden is approaching his 100th day in office, yet his ultimate win against incumbent Donald Trump was never a foregone conclusion. In…

Politics & Polls #227: 40 Acres, a Mule, and an Early Civil Rights Champion (Bruce Levine)

An often-forgotten champion for racial justice in America is Thaddeaus Stevens, a 19th century statesman. He was a leader of the young Republican…

Politics & Polls #226: Racism at its Roots (Don Lemon)

As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Don Lemon's monologues on racism, antiracism, and the nation's systemic flaws speak for his millions of…

Politics & Polls #225: Conspiracies in American Politics (Michael Butter and Nancy Rosenblum)

Conspiracy theories are embedded in American history, though today they circulate at speeds we haven't seen before. Qanon, or Q, is a modern-day…

Politics & Polls #224: American Rescue Plan, Vaccines & the Filibuster

Within the first 100 days of Joe Biden’s presidency, he’s already signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package as the vaccine roll-out is…

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Outbreak of a Rare, Polio-like Syndrome Likely Prevented or Postponed by Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions

Social distancing not only helped slow the spread of COVID-19 — it also may have prevented the transmission of an outbreak of a rare polio-like…

Politics & Polls #223: John Marshall's Full Legacy (Robert Strauss)

John Marshall may be one of the most influential founders to never become President. As an early chief justice, he was a principal founder of the U.S…

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Toxique: The Aftermath of French Nuclear Testing in the South Pacific

Between 1966 and 1996, the French government conducted 193 nuclear weapon tests in the islands of the South Pacific. These explosions profoundly…

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Life Expectancy Falling for Adults Without a Bachelor’s Degree

Life expectancy in the United States dropped in 2020 due to COVID-19, but, for American adults without a college degree, an increase in mortality…

Politics & Polls #222: How Ted Kennedy Championed Modern Liberalism

The story of liberalism isn't often told, especially as the conservative era has taken root. Yet, there was a key figure in the formation of modern…

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“Nerdy Girl” Princeton Alumni Battle Covid-19 “Infodemic”

As new variants of the novel coronavirus emerge and people consider whether to get vaccinated, it can be confusing to know where to turn and which…

#221: Is the Senate a Threat to Democracy? (Adam Jentleson)

Nearly every major decision governing the country bears the stamp of the U.S. Senate. Yet, the current makeup of the Senate — which is predominantly…

Politics & Polls #220: The President’s Cabinet (Lindsay Chervinsky)

Once all members are confirmed, President Joe Biden’s cabinet will be the most diverse group of advisers ever appointed. This team even includes…

Keith Wailoo

Wailoo Named 2021 Dan David Prize Winner

Historian and scholar Keith Wailoo joins Dr. Anthony Fauci and others as a recipient of the 2021 Dan David Prize, an award endowed by the Dan David…

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Diversity in Policing Can Improve Police-Civilian Interactions

The recent killings of Black Americans have reignited calls for policing reform, including proposals to diversify police departments, which have…

Politics & Polls #219: How War Shapes Us (Margaret MacMillan)

From World War I to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, conflict has long been a part of American history. These events have molded society and culture…

Politics & Polls #218: How the Religious Right May Have Provoked the Insurrection (Katherine Stewart)

At the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, religious messaging echoed through the streets as Christian-right activists protested the 2020…

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Politics & Polls #217: An Insurrection, an Inauguration & an Impeachment

January has been a politically charged month. Georgia flipped blue in two runoff U.S. Senate races, followed by a violent insurrection at the U…

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The Double Pandemic: Health Policy Course Pivots to Address Covid-19 and Systemic Racism

As Heather Howard, a lecturer in public affairs, was planning for her fall course “Health Care for Vulnerable Populations in the U.S.,” she…

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Covid-19 Reduced U.S. life Expectancy, Especially Among Black and Latino Populations

The Covid-19 pandemic, which claimed more than 336,000 lives in the United States in 2020, has significantly affected…

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Politics & Polls #215: All About JFK (Fredrik Logevall)

Today, many are examining leadership in American politics. Historians, biographers, and journalists are turning to the past to uncover how leadership…

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Politics & Polls #214: Georgia Senate Runoff Election

Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang speculate on the Georgia Senate runoff election in this episode, which was recorded Jan. 5 — before the final outcome was…