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Weathering the Storm: A TV Meteorologist’s Fight for Facts in a Post-Truth Era
June 28, 2024 05:05 - 25 minutes - 58.3 MBWhen did weather forecasting become life-threatening? Meet Chris Gloninger, the TV meteorologist who faced death threats for reporting on climate change. A tale of science vs. politics. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
The Couch vs. The Ballot Box: The Struggle for Civic Participation
June 21, 2024 05:14 - 45 minutes - 103 MBVoter apathy is high. Are reforms making it worse? A radical approach to save democracy by empowering busy citizens. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
The French Connection: The Far Right’s Rise and Its Global Implications
June 14, 2024 08:06 - 29 minutes - 68.3 MBThe world is shifting right, and France is at the epicenter. Decoding the forces reshaping global politics in this crucial election year. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Beyond GDP: Redefining Economic Success by Measuring What Really Matters
June 07, 2024 06:17 - 35 minutes - 82.2 MBReimagining how we measure the economy: moving beyond GDP to focus on key indicators of American well-being, such as health, security, opportunity, and political voice. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
How the Supreme Court Continues to Be the Leading Obstacle to the Right to Vote
May 24, 2024 05:18 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBThe Supreme Court has been eroding democracy for decades. Nine key cases reveal voter suppression and constitutional threats. Is today’s court the paramount danger to our democracy? Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
An Election Prophecy: How 13 Keys Unlock Presidential Election Outcomes
May 17, 2024 07:40 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MBCracking the code to predict any presidential race and uncovering the hidden forces shaping the Trump vs. Biden rematch. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Voices of Reason: Debating the Complexities of the Israel-Hamas Conflict
May 10, 2024 09:52 - 52 minutes - 121 MBThe Israel-Hamas conflict’s complexities, campus protests, global impact, and potential outcomes. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Anatomy of an Election Meltdown: The Looming Threats to the 2024 Election
May 03, 2024 05:57 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MBA RAND report’s chilling predictions for the 2024 election — infrastructure hacks, AI disinfo, a lack of voting machine security — show the risks are worse than we thought. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Rewiring Our Brains: The Alarming Neurological Consequences of Climate Change
April 26, 2024 07:15 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBA neuroscientist exposes the shocking mental health toll of a warming world. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Innovation Interrupted: ‘Technocapitalism’ and the Fight for Tech's Soul
April 19, 2024 12:03 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MBTech has been hijacked by a select few, abandoning the common good for "Technocapitalism." Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
White Rural Rage Is Not Going Away
April 11, 2024 22:15 - 41 minutes - 95.2 MBUnveiling the heartland’s fury, its rural discontent, and its very real threat to American democracy. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Fixing the Unfixable: American Democracy Reimagined
April 05, 2024 05:28 - 39 minutes - 89.3 MBDemocracy’s deep flaws, and some radical fixes to future-proof American governance. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Justice at Trial: A Lifelong Legacy of Advocacy
March 29, 2024 05:36 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBHow a distinguished trial lawyer shaped justice through landmark cases in national security, press freedom, and more. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Gangs, Governance, and Grief: Haiti’s Harrowing Reality
March 22, 2024 04:22 - 24 minutes - 56.8 MBHaiti faces marauding gangs, failed governance, and a tragic humanitarian crisis. Violence, kidnappings, and displacement grip the nation, while international aid falls short. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Silicon Soldiers: The Military-Technology Complex
March 15, 2024 00:27 - 33 minutes - 76.5 MBThe Pentagon’s growing alliance with Silicon Valley, where AI and tech innovation are redefining warfare and morality. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Unmasking the Disinformation Playbook with Barbara McQuade
March 08, 2024 12:12 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MBAn examination of the dark world of political disinformation and its peril to democracy’s future. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
America Last: The Right’s Enduring Romance With Dictators
March 01, 2024 12:01 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MBThe right’s love for dictators isn’t new. We reveal a century-long saga of conservatism’s authoritarian infatuation. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Navigating Chaos: Insights on a World at War
February 23, 2024 10:56 - 43 minutes - 100 MBSeismic shifts in global politics: wars escalate, authoritarianism rises, and democracy faces its toughest test in today’s turbulent world. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
We Are Still There: Unraveling America’s Middle East Quagmire
February 16, 2024 08:25 - 36 minutes - 83.7 MBExploring the complexities of US military engagements in Iraq and Syria, from destroying ISIS to the challenges posed by Iran and Israel. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Reclaiming Populism: It’s Not What We Think It Is
February 09, 2024 11:46 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBDiscover the forgotten meaning of populism: A story of grassroots struggle, democracy, and the fight for social justice. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
The Distant Revolution: Russia’s Growing Exiles Challenge Putin’s Rule
February 02, 2024 06:02 - 34 minutes - 79.8 MBYoung, tech-savvy Russians are fleeing Putin’s regime, igniting a silent exodus that could reshape Russia’s political and social landscape. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Is the Abortion Battle the New Foundation for Modern Political Activism?
January 26, 2024 07:54 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBFelicia Kornbluh explores the future of reproductive rights post-Dobbs, the possible impact on the 2024 election, and the hurdles in broadening the fight. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Davos Elites vs. the Rising Middle Class: Is a Win-Win Possible?
January 19, 2024 09:41 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBUnpacking the dynamics between Davos elites and the emerging global middle class. Are there opportunities for a win-win future? Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
MAGA Unraveled: An Insider’s Perspective on Right-Wing America
January 12, 2024 05:56 - 26 minutes - 61.3 MBExplore the evolution and deep roots of the MAGA movement, its impact beyond Trump, and an insider’s journey from belief to disillusionment. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
From Israel to America: The Intersection of Geopolitics and Jewish Identity
January 05, 2024 10:54 - 42 minutes - 97.7 MBHow pivotal events in Israel resonate within American Jewish communities, shaping identity and geopolitics. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
‘Vibes vs. Data’: Unpacking the US Economy
December 15, 2023 03:57 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MBAn exploration with economist Noah Smith on why public sentiment about the US economy often contrasts with hard economic facts. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Unmasking the Elephant: Stuart Stevens on the GOP’s True Colors
December 08, 2023 08:56 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBExposing the GOP’s dark turn: How the party’s very survival now hinges on embracing autocracy over democracy and its foundational values. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
‘Fox News’ Is Not News
December 01, 2023 09:47 - 29 minutes - 67.8 MBBrian Stelter analyzes Fox News’s impact on political narratives and GOP influence, and its future in bending American democracy. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Conflicting Memories of Two ‘Friends’ of Lee Oswald (Part 2)
November 22, 2023 13:04 - 45 minutes - 105 MBExclusive interviews with two who knew Lee Oswald, offering unique insights into the enigmatic figure linked to JFK’s assassination. (Ernst Titovets) Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Conflicting Memories of Two ‘Friends’ of Lee Oswald
November 22, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 150 MB VideoExclusive interviews with two who knew Lee Oswald, offering unique insights into the enigmatic figure linked to JFK’s assassination. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
From Anxiety to Action: Young Floridians Transforming Politics
November 17, 2023 11:39 - 31 minutes - 71 MBTwo young activists transform Florida politics, engaging voters all year. Discover their journey and the power of grassroots politics. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Don’t Shoot the Messenger: The Methods and Power of Pollsters
November 10, 2023 11:43 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MBPolling’s adaptability and impact on democracy, amid skepticism and change. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
From Boom to Cell: The Sam Bankman-Fried Journey
November 05, 2023 04:14 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBThe SBF fraud and conviction, the crypto craze’s crash, and a $3 trillion delusion laid bare. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
The AR-15 Story: From Garage Invention to National Shame
November 03, 2023 03:57 - 32 minutes - 75 MBThe AR-15 had patriotic beginnings. Today it’s a sad symbol of out-of-control violence in American society. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Billionaire Dreams, Societal Nightmares, and the Illusion of Reality
October 27, 2023 10:05 - 30 minutes - 70.6 MBTech billionaires’ dangerous game: selling escapist fantasies while ignoring urgent crises like climate change and income inequality. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
The Shifting Sands of the Middle East: What’s Next for Israel, Hamas, and Iran?
October 20, 2023 10:58 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MBThe enigma of recent geopolitical events—from rising global terror threats to the uncertain future of Gaza and the limitations of Middle East accords. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Is the Hamas Attack a Pivot Point for Israel and the Middle East?
October 13, 2023 03:32 - 19 minutes - 43.8 MBIsrael’s latest crisis from an insider’s perspective: the role of the US, the state of Israel’s internal politics, and is there a path to diplomacy. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
The Invisible Frontlines: Israel’s Secret War Against a Nuclear Iran
October 06, 2023 08:32 - 30 minutes - 68.6 MBIsrael’s clandestine efforts to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions are reshaping the Middle East in unexpected ways. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Can America Survive Its Own Constitution? The Tyranny of the Minority
September 29, 2023 09:29 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBIs American democracy at a breaking point? How the Constitution enables minority rule, why distrust in institutions is rising, and what’s at stake for the future of democracy. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
The Wisdom of Survivors: Overcoming Global Trauma
September 21, 2023 23:23 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MBDr. Robert J. Lifton on our collective traumas: The psychic impacts of COVID-19, climate change, gun violence, and divisive politics. A look at resilience in our time. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Antitrust and the Age of AI: Dissecting the US v. Google Case
September 15, 2023 11:20 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MBIs Google a monopoly or a force for innovation? A look at the US v. Google case that could redefine the internet and the future of antitrust law. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
It’s Back! Rethinking COVID-19 Narratives: The Media, Fauci, and the Fear Factor
September 08, 2023 05:07 - 45 minutes - 103 MBReassessing COVID-19 narratives amid resurgence: a critical look at media influence, Fauci’s role, and the culture of fear that shaped our response.
A Radical Prescription for US Health Care
September 01, 2023 10:55 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBIn a week when President Biden announced that Medicare would take the first steps to lower the price of expensive medications, we talk with an advocate of a far more radical overhaul of the US’s flawed health care system. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Why Hollywood Is Striking Out
August 25, 2023 11:20 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MBStrikes, Streaming, and Hollywood’s Unraveling: Inside the Chaos. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Power Play: How Just 12 People Control America’s Economic Destiny
August 18, 2023 09:55 - 38 minutes - 89.2 MBOnly 12 people control vast US economic power via index funds and private equity. Think of the risks for the economy — and for democracy itself. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Power Play: How Just 12 People Control America’s Economic Destiny
August 18, 2023 09:55 - 38 minutes - 89.2 MBOnly 12 people control vast US economic power via index funds and private equity. Think of the risks for the economy — and for democracy itself. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Living and Dying by the Myth of Rugged Individualism
August 10, 2023 20:02 - 26 minutes - 60.8 MBIt’s long past time to challenge the American Dream. Alissa Quart reveals its harsh realities and calls for a new ethos that values community, fairness, and class worth. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
The Heat Will Kill You First: A Wake-Up Call for Humanity
August 03, 2023 23:23 - 34 minutes - 80 MBAre our rising temperatures humanity’s alarm bell? Can we ever get global unity to cut CO2 emissions? Jeff Goodell explains. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Is Israel on the Brink of Civil War?
July 28, 2023 08:23 - 34 minutes - 79 MBIsrael on the brink: Peter Beinart delves into ethnonationalism, political unrest, and the fight for democracy’s future. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
Perpetual War… Invisible War
July 21, 2023 06:53 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBNorman Solomon discusses the invisible wars the US has been waging for decades, their impact on society, and the role of the media in its perpetuation. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org