Today's Spiel Takes on the recent CBS headline "Florida bill allowing radioactive roads made of potentially cancer-causing mining waste signed by DeSantis". And MAN do we get into the current state of research about phosphogypsum.
Slobs vs. Snobs
Why does it feel like our political debate was brought to us by the National Lampoon? Sonny Bunch applies his powers of cultural analysis to the changing face of political conservativism. Bunch is executive editor of the Washington Free Beacon, where he also writes film criticism.
In the Spiel, Devin Nunes really messed this thing up, huh?
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Our guest later today (Chris Murphy) knows a thing or two about "supermarket moments."
Marc Hetherington, on coffee and you.
Want a preview of tonight's interview? Political scientist Marc Hetherington thinks your coffee order says it all.
Jake Tapper on McCarthyism
What's the big lesson of the scourge of McCarthyism? Mike Pesca asked Jake Tapper.
Ronan Farrow on the challenges facing the State Department.
On our show tonight, Ronan Farrow rings the alarm on the State Department's atrophy.
Slate's April Glaser about Facebook's hunger for your data.
April Glaser for Senate?
Brooke Gladstone is down to regulate Facebook
This is what happens when you ask On the Media's Brooke Gladstone about regulating Facebook. There's more to it in tonight's episode!
Steve James on his documentary film, Abacus.
Later tonight, director Steve James tells us about his latest film, Abacus, and the Chinatown bank that was "small enough to jail."
Derek DelGaudio tells us about "In & Of Itself"
Tonight, Derek DelGaudio tells us about the ideas driving his show.
Steve Coll on America's invasion of Afghanistan.
Later tonight, Steve Coll tells us about the big problem with America's 2001 invasion of Afghanistan.
Carrie Brownstein on Portlandia
There's something wrong with U.S. elite gymnastics
Today's Spiel is about Larry Nassar: the institutions that enabled him, the women who fought back, and the judge who had the last word.
Jen Welter on what representation is really worth.
Later tonight, we talk to Jen Welter, the first woman to hold a coaching position in the NFL.
Dan Ariely on why it's hard to keep money in your pocket.
Later tonight, behavioral economist Dan Ariely tells us how to beat the odds and save money.
Professor of theology Candida Moss on the Green family.
Later tonight, professor of theology Candida Moss tells us about the many ways the family behind Hobby Lobby is promoting Christian fundamentalism.
Comedian Jeff Ross on his latest special
Later tonight, comedian Jeff Ross tells us about the Texan community he roasts in his latest special.
A thank you
Reaching into The Gist files from June 2016, when Mike Pesca was contemplating Brexit and a hypothetical Trump victory. This still resonates:
Russell Shorto on his new book
Later tonight, we talk to Russell Shorto, whose latest book – Revolution Song – tells the story of six people living through the American Revolution.
