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Caitlin M. Green and Trent R. Nelson interview experts who weigh in on current debates. In the process they seek not only to uncover answers to the questions of the day, but to explore why they are being asked in the first place. To understand the questions we ask, they believe, is half the answer.

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Graham Platner is a parade of red flags stuffed into a pair of yellow rubber waders, and yet so many let those things slide with a tsk tsk at best. For others, he was a bad man with bad views who unfortunately represented the only possible way to rev... more

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Marisa Kabas
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Episode: Graham Platner: Walking Red Flag (with Marisa Kabas)
Amanda Moore
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Episode: America's 250th Birthday Party and The Green Reflecting Pool (with Amanda Moore)
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Episode: Jared Kushner and Albania's Flamingo Revolution (with Hunter CG)
Danny Funt
Author of Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling
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Episode: The Legalization of Sports Gambling in America (with Danny Funt)
Radley Balko
Journalist and Quattrone Center Journalism Fellow; author and commentator on policing and civil liberties
Collateral Damage; The Free Press
Episode: Bari Weiss Is Supposed to Do the News Now (with Radley Balko)
Thomas Zimmer
Historian, writer, speaker
Independent scholar / author of Reconstruction essays
Episode: The Two American Reconstructions: An Appraisal, Reflection (with Thomas Zimmer)
Bennett Rea
Hosting creator of Cookin With Congress
Cookin With Congress
Episode: Eat Like a Politician? (with Bennett Rea of Cookin' with Congress)
Hagen Blix
Cognitive scientist, linguist, and AI researcher
Independent / author of Why We Fear AI
Episode: Richard Dawkins Finds Love, Isolation as a Societal Norm, and Other AI News (with Hagen Blix)
Whitney Wimbish
Staff writer at The American Prospect; co-writer for Majority Report newsletter
The American Prospect; Majority Report
Episode: Dystopian Prisons, Progressive Messaging, and the 2026 Midterms (with Whitney Curry Wimbish)

Hosts

Caitlin M. Green
Host of Half the Answer; Liberal Currents
Trent R. Nelson
Co-host of Half the Answer; Liberal Currents

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Half baked

    Worthless liberal/leftist drivel. I am dumber for having given it a chance. All feelings no facts - classic arrogant liberals.

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    Ryukyu Daddy
    United States9 months ago
  • Interesting subjects,

    but snickering is half the podcast.

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    gzs51
    Swedena year ago
  • Great podcast. Informative and timely.

    Audio could use a tune up. Just put a blanket or foam up in front of you when you record. It will damp the room noise and fix most of the problem.

    Thank you for the great podcast. I am a new listener but I look forward to your episodes.

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    5
    Mind ur beez wax
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fix your audio

    Please get some professional products for your audio. Dr Green in particular drops out and is muddy sounding. Really terrible sound that detracts from what is being discussed. And while guests have been great, Mr Nelson adds essentially nothing to the mix. Great potential but very amateurish production.

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    Lesslethalbyhalf
    United Statesa year ago

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Ken Paxton and the Potential Boogaloo Congressman (with Steven Monacelli)
Q: What role does Paxton's past scandals play in voters' minds according to the discussion?
The guests acknowledge that scandals persist in the public narrative and can be used as a talking point, yet many voters seem to view them as political persecution or evidence of resilience, depending on allegiance, which affects Paxton's perceived electability.
Ken Paxton and the Potential Boogaloo Congressman (with Steven Monacelli)
Q: How is Ken Paxton leaning into the perception that he is psychotic or extreme?
The guest explains that Paxton leans into culture-war attacks and frames himself as a defender against what he calls the left's attempts to disrupt traditional values, while Tallarico pursues a higher-ground approach; this dynamic is central to how the race may unfold.
Graham Platner: Walking Red Flag (with Marisa Kabas)
Q: What should voters look for when evaluating a candidate with controversial history?
Voters should look for concrete evidence of accountability, a credible plan for governance, and respect for the rights and autonomy of others, rather than accepting excuses or focusing solely on political ideology.
Graham Platner: Walking Red Flag (with Marisa Kabas)
Q: What does the episode say about media and public reactions to allegations against powerful men?
They argue that misogynistic narratives and “warped hero” tropes often shield such figures, while a woman who comes forward bears a disproportionate amount of scrutiny and abuse, highlighting systemic biases in political discourse.
Dystopian Prisons, Progressive Messaging, and the 2026 Midterms (with Whitney Curry Wimbish)
Q: What role do commentators see for independent media and bundling/subscription models in supporting this work?
They discuss the challenge of funding independent outlets, the potential of bundles to lower subscription barriers, and the idea that more transparent funding and collaboration could sustain quality reporting while countering corporate influence.

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This show tends to feature long-form conversations with academics, journalists, and policy researchers who dissect current political debates, governance, and social issues. Episodes often center on democracy, polarization, media influence, and policy trade-offs, with guests who bring analytical frameworks and on-the-ground perspectives. A notable strength is the way hosts push for deeper context behind hot-button topics, often coupling rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling. The format can yield sharp insights for listeners seeking to understand not just the headlines, but the questions driving public discourse, making it useful for researchers, policymakers, journalists, and strategic communicators evaluating how ideas evolve in pu... more

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