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Half the Answer

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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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Caitlin and Trent check in with Daniel Harper of the "I Don't Speak German" podcast, taking another moment to peek under the rock and discover that the creepy crawlies are making friends with each other. They discuss the controversial interview betwe... more

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Caitlin and Trent check in with attorney and legal scholar Madiba K. Dennie about the Supreme Court and the originalist reading of the US Constitution—and why the originalist reading is a trap.

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Trent and Caitlin talk with Emily Glankler of Anti-Social Studies about moments in American history that could inform us about the events of Trump’s second term as president. Who are some characters who resemble the individuals we are dealing with to... more

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Caitlin plays field reporter at the Portland ICE facility, interviewing the famous Portland chicken suit guy, Jack Dickinson himself, who gives his observations and thoughts after eight months on the scene.

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Recent Guests

Daniel Harper
Host of the I Don't Speak German podcast, which covers the far right.
I Don't Speak German Podcast
Episode: The Tucker Carlson–Nick Fuentes Interview Episode
Madiba Dennie
Deputy editor and senior contributor at Balls and Strikes, author of The Originalism Trap
Balls and Strikes
Episode: SCOTUS, the Originalism Trap, and the Civil Rights Act
Emily Glankler
Historian with a focus on American history and online content creator
Antisocial Studies
Episode: What Does History Tell Us About the Second Trump Term?
Walker Bragman
Journalist tracking dark money and attacks on public health
Accountability Journalism Institute
Episode: MAHA and the Climate Deniers: Who Are These People?!
John Ghazvinian
Author, historian, journalist
University
Episode: America and Iran: Past, Present and Future
Christopher Mathias
Journalist and author investigating extremism and antifascism
HuffPost, MSNBC
Episode: What Is Antifa, and How Do You Catch a Fascist?
Jacqueline Sweet
Independent journalist and investigative reporter with a focus on misinformation and its impact on public discourse
Episode: Mass Shootings, MedBeds, Media Mistakes and Misconceptions
Jack Schneider
Author and education expert
Episode: Education Wars
Jennifer Berkshire
Author and education expert
Episode: Education Wars

Hosts

Caitlin M. Green
Linguist, editor, and writer with experience in political communication and analysis, focusing on the intersection of language and society.
Trent R. Nelson
Philosopher and historian with insights on political theory and democratic discourse.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Interesting subjects,

    but snickering is half the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    gzs51
    Sweden3 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mind ur beez wax
    United States4 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lesslethalbyhalf
    United States4 months ago

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Palestine in Context: The New Israel-Palestine Deal
Q: If this Wittkopf agreement is not so different from the Blinken agreement, then why would Benjamin Netanyahu, why would he be inclined to accept such a deal now?
Netanyahu might accept the deal due to Trump's leverage and popularity in Israel, which compels him to align more closely with Trump's interests than with Biden's.
Palestine in Context: The New Israel-Palestine Deal
Q: Can you explain to our listeners what you mean when you note that the negotiations have thus far been looking for an apolitical solution?
Negotiations do not address the fundamental political issues and instead offer a technocratic approach that fails to end the occupation or address Palestinian sovereignty.
Palestine in Context: The New Israel-Palestine Deal
Q: What has been going on since last we spoke?
Since the last talk, there has been a renewed attempt to resolve the conflict in Gaza, but the details resemble past ineffective frameworks.
The Language of Democrats and Republicans
Q: Did any of the words they listed show up in your data set?
Most of those terms didn't show up, but 'holding space' appeared rarely and mostly in relation to specific contexts.
The Language of Democrats and Republicans
Q: What do you think about that?
Republicans are more likely to focus on the president, while Democrats tend to focus on their job and local issues.

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