Dec 20, 2018
First ladies often play big roles in the White House, either behind
the scenes or in the public eye. In this episode, Julian Zelizer
and Sam Wang discuss the highly variable roles played by first
ladies with Lauren Wright, a lecturer in politics and public
affairs at Princeton University. Wright is the author of “On...
Dec 13, 2018
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world
today. In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss the
politics of combating climate change with author Jeff Nesbit.
Nesbit examines the consensus in the scientific community
concerning climate change. He explains how the U.S. is...
Dec 6, 2018
Donald Trump’s presidency has been unsettling to some, often
spurring controversy while testing our country’s political
institutions. Some argue he is at the root of the problem while
others say he is simply a symptom of an already broken system. To
unravel this a bit more and to offer possible ways out,...
Nov 29, 2018
Three weeks after the midterm elections, the results are finally
clear. In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang examine the
emerging consensus regarding the outcome of the midterms that there
was, in fact, a Blue Wave—at least in terms of the U.S. House of
Representatives. The pair discuss the effects of...
Nov 15, 2018
How is today’s brand of conservatism different from past
presidencies? In this episode, Julian Zelizer discusses the ins and
outs of conservatism today, particularly compared with that during
the Ronald Reagan presidency, with economist Arthur Brooks. Brooks
elaborates on his own unlikely path to becoming a...