The Supreme Court Case That Got Us Here
Fifteen years ago, the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision ushered in a new era of corporate dominance over American politics.
Podcasts
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How America Created Cities Built To Burn (Part 2)
Decades of real estate lobbying pushed Californians further into fire zones. Will the fires force the state to rethink how to house its population?
The L.A. Fires And The Uninsurable Earth (Part 1)
The urban inferno is a warning about America’s future — if we do not combat the climate crisis and adapt to its threats.
MAGA’s Civil War Over Immigration
A spat between tech bros and Trump’s base illuminates the growing cracks in the Right’s anti-immigrant coalition.
It’s Lever Time!
This year, our flagship podcast Lever Time reached new heights. Now we’re taking it to the next level.
How Marvel Helped Sell Us Forever Wars
Can a comic book icon of military power be used to challenge war propaganda?
The Health Care Crisis Is The Democracy Crisis
What it will take for Americans to finally demand change?
Why America Is Mad As Hell About Health Care
After the murder of health insurance executive Brian Thompson, the industry is facing a public reckoning. Will it be enough to deliver change?
Trump, Magic, and Misdirection
Magicians rely on misdirection and deception to create an illusion. The science behind their craft may explain how politicians manipulate the public in a post-truth era.