Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast
MS NOW, Chris HayesEvery week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening? This podcast starts to answer these questions. Writers, experts, and thinkers who are also trying to get to the bottom of them join Chris to break it all down and help him get a better night’s rest.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 437 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNews | |||
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- Don’t stop talking
I do not think the way to end radicalization is to stop talking about subjects. Not talking about religion and politics is a relatively recent phenomenon and more likely that’s what got us to this awful point in history than the correlation you think you identified. And as far as talking about sex goes…well, Belle Case La Follette (and surely others) advocated talking more about sex even well over a hundred years ago because they saw it as a way to improve lives. Because knowledge is power. ... more
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United States3 months ago - Beth Macey
Enlightening.
Apple Podcasts5Alarmed Canadian
Canada3 months ago - Life Without Cars
When I visited Sweden, bikes were everywhere and they owned the roads. There are vehicles but not so many. We rented a car to drive to Copenhagen and it was a hassle. I worked in transportation management to reduce SOV trips. Most people want OTHER people to ride the bus so that they can have the road to themselves.
Apple Podcasts5SallyCBUnited States3 months ago - Accountability NOT
Chris I listen to you on MSNBC and this Pod. Please tell the crew at MSNBC to stop saying these MAGAs will be held to account when/if Dems come to power.
This is the most ridiculous notion, complete nonsense. Even if in 2028, the Dems control House, the WH and have 61 seats in the Senate the Dems will not hold any of these MAGAs accountable.
We’ll get a speech that all this back and forth must stop, moreover, these people have mostly violated norms not codified laws.
Convictions wil... more
Apple Podcasts5Prometheus---United States3 months ago - Posse commitatus act
Chris are mispronouncing the name of the act check it out.
Apple Podcasts5Lee EsqUnited States3 months ago
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This podcast explores pressing societal and political issues through conversations with writers, experts, and thinkers. Each episode seeks to make sense of current events and broad concepts that shape the world, often highlighting themes such as political corruption, healthcare dilemmas, the complexities of immigration, and the intersection of social issues with historical contexts. Noteworthy discussions often include critiques of systemic injustice and the impact of contemporary governance on society. The approach is both analytical and reflective, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by communities today and promoting discourse around potential solutions.
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