Oct 25, 2018
Uncertainty looms regarding next week’s midterm elections. In this
episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang consider the dynamics shaping
the midterm elections and the potential implications with
journalist Barry Yeoman and political scientist Danielle M.
Thomsen. Yeoman discusses a judicial race in North Carolina...
Oct 18, 2018
Technological innovations have fundamentally altered the landscape
of illicit trade. From war lords to state actors, top-down forces
have harnessed technology to expand illicit trade in everything
from pesticides to rhino horns. In this episode, Julian Zelizer and
Sam Wang discuss the current state of the global...
Oct 11, 2018
Following a bitter and contentious confirmation process, Justice
Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn in to the Supreme Court. Could his
confirmation galvanize Republican support in the upcoming midterm
elections? And what effect will it have on the reputation of the
Court? Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang dive deep into the...
Oct 4, 2018
Questions abound regarding what impact the recently opened FBI
investigation will have on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court
confirmation process. In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang
discuss Kavanaugh’s prior political career, recent testimony and
prospects for confirmation with research journalist...