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Half the Answer

Liberal Currents
Trans Rights
Higher Education
Technology
Donald Trump
Campus Politics
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Misinformation
Heroic Masculinity
Artificial Intelligence
Trump Administration
DEI (diversity, Equity, Inclusion)
Children
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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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What the hell is going on in Texas? Trent and Caitlin welcome Houston culture reporter Gwen Howerton about the Texas senate primaries, censorship in prisons, and the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the Lone Star State.

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What's happened in New York City since Zohran Mamdani became mayor in January? Has it become a Marxist-Islamic bastion, ruled by a soviet in the succeeding three months? Trent and Caitlin discuss the Sharia Socialism of NYC Mayor Mamdani, the naked v... more

Trent and Caitlin achieve the coveted threepeat guest appearance with journalist Marisa Kabas of the Handbasket, fresh off her incredible legal win obtaining the body cam footage from the DC cops who assisted the DOGE boys in breaking into the USIP o... more

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Recent Guests

Joshua Erlich
Civil rights lawyer
Virginia
Episode: Holding ICE and Border Patrol Accountable (with Joshua Erlich)
Aurelien Mondon
Professor of politics, languages and international studies; research focuses on the mainstreaming of far right discourse and politics
University affiliation referenced in discussion
Episode: Political Polarization Across the U.S.A. and Europe (with Aurelien Mondon)
Jeff Waldorf
The Logical Leftist
The Logical Leftist (online)
Episode: America and Iran: Another Forever War? (with The Logical Leftist)
Gillian Brockell
Former Washington Post journalist, now reporting on ICE flights and related issues
Mother Jones (former), Half the Answer guest
Episode: The WaPo Defenestration and ICE Flight Brutality (with Gillian Brockell)
Andrea Pitzer
Journalist and author of "One Long Night: A Global History of Concentration Camps"
Episode: What’s the Deal with Concentration Camps? (with Andrea Pitzer)
Hunter CG
Political content creator and activist, known online as RoteRote Media
RoteRote Media
Episode: The SAVE America Act’s Assault on Voting Rights (with Hunter CG)
Jonathan Katz
Author and journalist
The Racket
Episode: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, Warehouse Prisons & the El Paso Laser Fiasco (with Jonathan Katz)
Greg Sargent
Political journalist and writer, known for his insights into immigration and policy.
The New Republic
Episode: Understanding Stephen Miller (with Greg Sargent)
Mark Copelovitch
Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs, Director of European Studies
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: The U.S. in Venezuela: The International Community and the Donroe Doctrine (with Mark Copelovitch)

Hosts

Caitlin M. Green
Co-host of Half the Answer; linguist and editor; focuses on political and social analysis
Trent R. Nelson
Co-host of Half the Answer; historian and philosopher; engages in political and policy analysis

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 30 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 States5 months ago
  • Interesting subjects,

    but snickering is half the podcast.

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    gzs51
    Sweden8 months 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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    Mind ur beez wax
    United States8 months 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 States9 months ago

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Some episodes receive praise for clarity and relevance, while production issues (like room noise or mic quality) have been highlighted by listeners.
Generally thoughtful and timely analysis with engaging guests, though some listeners feel audio quality could be improved and one review notes a heavy liberal perspective.
Guests are often high-caliber experts and commentators who bring depth to discussions about immigration, foreign policy, and political strategy.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DOGE Dunces, Depositions, DC Cops and Scoop Ethics (with Marisa Kabas)
Q: What did the deposition tapes reveal that you found most revealing about the DOGE operation?
They showed inconsistencies in grants management, the casual use of automation like ChatGPT to handle complex funding decisions, and a striking lack of accountability among the DOGE participants, which helped frame the broader narrative of the episode.
DOGE Dunces, Depositions, DC Cops and Scoop Ethics (with Marisa Kabas)
Q: What sparked your deeper investigation into the DOGE deployments and the footage you obtained?
A combination of following the DOGE actions in real time, recognizing the lack of transparency, and then filing FOIA requests to access police body-cam footage—an effort that grew into a broader project once the materials were released.
Holding ICE and Border Patrol Accountable (with Joshua Erlich)
Q: What are the main legal avenues for holding federal agents accountable for abuses in immigration enforcement?
Erlich outlines civil liability, potential criminal liability, and the importance of preserving and exploiting evidence, while noting jurisdictional complexities when state and federal authorities intersect, and he emphasizes the need for clearer accountability through courts and Congress.
Making America Sick Again: How MAGA is Hurting Healthcare & Science (with Walker Bragman)
Q: Do you think Casey Means will get confirmed and what does that mean for the broader debate on health misinformation?
The hosts express skepticism about the confirmation process and predict Casey Means' potential confirmation, arguing that it would further entrench a movement that often downplays scientific expertise in favor of ideologically driven wellness narratives.
Making America Sick Again: How MAGA is Hurting Healthcare & Science (with Walker Bragman)
Q: Walker, how is your friend Jay Bhattacharya doing?
Walker notes Bhattacharya has taken on multiple high-profile roles in health administration and policy, and discusses concerns about the direction of the NIH and CDC under his influence, while emphasizing the broader issue of expertise being sidelined in favor of political optics.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Half the Answer

What is Half the Answer about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A conversation-driven series that brings in academics, journalists, and policy experts to weigh in on current debates. Across episodes, topics range from historical and contemporary U.S. immigration policy and border enforcement to American foreign policy, media narratives, and the politics of voting rights, as well as broader questions about science, oppression, and civil liberties. The format tends to mix rigorous analysis with timely cultural and political commentary, often tying historical context to present-day policy outcomes. A notable strength is the duo's willingness to challenge conventional narratives and unpack not just the questions at hand but the underlying assumptions driving them, which can yield fresh angles for audiences ... more

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5. Andrea Pitzer
6. Hunter CG
7. Jonathan Katz
8. Greg Sargent

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