Jun 27, 2019
With reports that voting rights are being compromised, some have
concluded that elections are not truly democratic. Yet, individuals
are making positive changes in their communities to protect these
important rights. Joshua Douglas joins Sam Wang to discuss his new
book, “Vote for US: How to Take Back Our Elections...
Jun 20, 2019
The internet continues to expand and grow in complexity, yet many
people are unaware of its origins. Understanding the internet’s
roots could be beneficial when looking toward the future of the
web. David Kushner, award-winning journalist and author, joins
Julian E. Zelizer to talk about his new book, “The Players...
Jun 13, 2019
As the country debates whether President Trump should be impeached,
many are making comparisons to past presidencies like Richard Nixon
and Bill Clinton. Less attention, however, is paid to the
impeachment of Andrew Johnson, the first president to be impeached
by the House of Representatives. Brenda Wineapple, author...
Jun 7, 2019
Many in the media argue that the Trump administration is
challenging democratic norms. Are they right or overstating the
case? Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin joins Sam Wang to
discuss the role of the fourth estate, the danger of “normalizing
chaos,” and how Rubin transitioned from a passionate...