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Half the Answer

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Donald Trump
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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 speak with Jared Holt and Michael Edison Hayden about the infamous right-wing "busybody journalist" Andy Ngo, his work demonizing Muslim immigrants in grad school, and his transition to online political influencer and professional v... more

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Trent and Caitlin are joined by Layla al-Sheikh to discuss that Israel deal and the history of past proposals and solutions.

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Christopher Mathias, author of "To Catch a Fascist," speaks to Caitlin and Trent about the events of 2020, clashes between violent fascist clubs and "community defense" groups. They discuss misconceptions about what "antifa" is and what kinds of acti... more

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Trent and Caitlin talk with journalist Jacqueline Sweet about how violence is framed in media as political, the rush to score points for one side or the other, inconsistent standards for free speech and freedom of the press, and the scammy nature of ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Matt McManus
Assistant Professor at Spelman College and author of The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism.
Spelman College
Episode: Charlie Kirk and the Roots of the Far Right
Ed Burmila
Political scientist and author of the book 'Chaotic Neutral'
Gin and Tacos Podcast
Episode: Chaotic Neutrality in the Democratic Party
Marisa Kabas
Journalist, founder of The Hand Basket, independent journalism venue
The Hand Basket
Episode: Ezra Klein, Charlie Kirk, Free Speech, and Whitewashing in the Media
Amanda Moore
Undercover researcher in far-right movements, journalist
Episode: What Are Groypers?
Lindsey Cormack
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
Episode: The Language of Democrats and Republicans

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

4.3 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Interesting subjects,

    but snickering is half the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    gzs51
    Sweden2 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 States3 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 States3 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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