Jul 31, 2024
Why is college so expensive, and also, why do rich families keep trying to bribe their ways into the most elite schools?
Sahaj Sharda is the author of “The College Cartel.” He joins to discuss the underlying structures ruining higher ed.
Jul 24, 2024
Matt Taibbi is an independent journalist and winner of the National Magazine Award. Formerly a gonzo journalist at Rolling Stone, he now runs Racket News.
He joins to discuss the relationship between power and journalism, and the role of newsmakers in a chaotic era.
Jul 19, 2024
Thoughts on Donald Trump's acceptance speech at the 2024 RNC Convention. AND what happens next, at the forthcoming DNC bloodbath.
Jul 16, 2024
Donald Trump has tapped J. D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate, cementing the Republican Party as a populist movement--and ending the old balance between Goldwater and Rockefeller Republicans, or Reagan fusionists. In this episode we discuss the implications.
Jul 15, 2024
Some takes on bad takes following the assassination attempt, followed by rambling but heartfelt plea not to shoot each other.