
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||

Caitlin and Trent talk with journalist Gillian Brockell about her work tracking the flights and airline companies that move people in unsafe conditions to third-party recipient countries, where they will be imprisoned, mistreated, tortured, and possi... more
Trent and Caitlin ask Evan Urquhart about his 2025 wrap up piece on Assigned Media: "The Year We Lost Everything." They discuss the need to take stock of where we are on trans rights, autonomy and the various freedoms we hold dear, and the value of a... more
Caitlin and Trent chat with linguistics scholars Savi Namboodiripad and Daniel Midgley on what word most exemplifies 2025. Was it a new coinage? A pre-existing word that gained a new meaning or usage this year? A word that seemed to be on everybody's... more
Trent and Caitlin catch up with Greg Sargent from The New Republic about his recent piece exploring the family history and ideology of Stephen Miller. How did the product of Russian Jewish refugees come to see today's refugees as incapable of integra... more
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Worthless liberal/leftist drivel. I am dumber for having given it a chance. All feelings no facts - classic arrogant liberals.
but snickering is half the podcast.
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.
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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This podcast features in-depth discussions on pressing contemporary issues, offering a blend of expert insights and personal narratives. Episodes center around various themes, including public health, education policy, immigration, and historical analysis, allowing listeners to gain a multifaceted understanding of complex topics. By engaging with a diverse array of guests, from journalists to academics, the show seeks to uncover not just answers, but also the underlying questions that shape societal discourse. This approach makes it particularly valuable for listeners interested in nuanced perspectives on political and social issues, often intersecting with themes of justice and activism.
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