#1456 Capitalism and Colonialism vs Climate Progress
Air Date: 11–20-2021
Today we take a look at the state of international climate negotiations and the intersection of capitalism and colonialism in the role of indigenous peoples around the world in stewarding the lands in a climate-friendly way.
Read more#1379 Tell Stories, Not Myths: Democracy in America
Air Date: 11–10-2020
Today we take a look at the long and shifting history of the myth of democracy in America. We've never had it since the beginning but the reasons have shifted, ebbed and flowed over time. Now, in the midst of an attempted slow-motion coup, we look back at this most central American myth.
Read more#1455 How to End Homelessness
Air Date: 11–12-2021
Today we take a look at the current state of homelessness in America and the best solution we currently know of to tackle the problem. Surprisingly simple, the best way to end homelessness is to give people homes.
Read more#1454 The Problem with Facebook is Facebook
Air Date: 11–9-2021
Today we take a look at the Facebook business model that is driving hate, lies, violence, extremism, and the breakdown of democracy around the world as well as some of the regulatory ideas geared toward reigning it in and mitigating the damage.
Read more#1453 The Tea Party Too (School Board Backlash and the Dark Money Behind It)
Air Date: 11–6-2021
Today we take a look at the raucous school board meetings where parents have been expressing their displeasure with protecting one another from a deadly pandemic or making children aware of the existence of systemic racism in America. Just as with the Tea Party, the Dark Money behind the movement didn't light the fire but is very adept at fanning the flames.
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