Episodios

  • What’s Really Going on with Protests in Chicago?

    What’s Really Going on with Protests in Chicago?
    Oct 8 2025
    President Donald Trump’s move to deploy National Guard troops to Portland and Chicago has been met with outrage from locals and pushback from judges. We hear what’s really happening on the ground in Chicago and why community leaders say the ingredients for dangerous escalation are already in place. Guests: Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf, Senior Minister, Lake Street Church of Evanston & Omar Jimenez, CNN Anchor & Correspondent --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Whitney Wild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 m
  • Bad Bunny Is Everywhere. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.

    Bad Bunny Is Everywhere. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.
    Oct 5 2025
    The announcement that Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February has angered some right-wing voices due to his LGTBQ advocacy and criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. It comes amid another SNL appearance and an upcoming world tour that will skip the continental US. We explore why he is so beloved in Puerto Rico and how the NFL is banking on his star power as it looks to grow. Guest: Vanessa Diaz, Professor of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies, Loyola Marymount University --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Sofía Hanalei Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 m
  • At Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon, Looking Tough Is the Mission

    At Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon, Looking Tough Is the Mission
    Oct 1 2025
    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth summoned US generals and admirals from around the world for an extraordinary meeting in Virginia on Tuesday, where he railed against ‘woke’ policies and stressed the need for stricter physical fitness standards. But what kind of ‘warriors’ does he actually want in uniform? Guest: Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton, US Army (Ret.) --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 m
  • How Trump’s Immigration Agenda Could Spark a US Brain Drain

    How Trump’s Immigration Agenda Could Spark a US Brain Drain
    Sep 28 2025
    The Trump administration’s surprise announcement that it will boost H-1B visa application fees to $100,000 has caused widespread fear and confusion among foreign workers. The proposed changes are also sparking concerns for American businesses that won’t be able to foot the bill. Is American innovation at risk? Guest: Aizada Marat, Alma CEO --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 m
  • Are You a Bad Mom for Taking Tylenol?

    Are You a Bad Mom for Taking Tylenol?
    Sep 24 2025
    Major medical groups are speaking out against claims made by President Donald Trump linking Tylenol use to autism. So where should pregnant people and parents of autistic children turn for guidance? We hear why a search for answers could lead vulnerable parents to blame themselves. Guests: Meg Tirrell, CNN Medical Correspondent & Shannon Rosa, senior editor of Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 m
  • Disney Caves to Trump’s FCC. What Does it Mean for the Rest of Us?

    Disney Caves to Trump’s FCC. What Does it Mean for the Rest of Us?
    Sep 21 2025
    Disney’s decision to yank ABC host Jimmy Kimmel off the air following FCC pressure has outraged fans, performers and Democratic politicians. Will other prominent anti-Trump voices be next? We hear from someone who used to be in charge of the FCC who says the regulator is going overboard. Guest: Tom Wheeler, former FCC Chairman --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 m
  • Is Kash Patel’s Bro-Coded FBI Dropping the Ball?

    Is Kash Patel’s Bro-Coded FBI Dropping the Ball?
    Sep 17 2025
    In the days since the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel has been scrutinized for a series of missteps some believe hindered the investigation. However, experts say a series of other shakeups at the agency could have an even greater impact on US law enforcement going forward. Will President Trump stick with him? Guest: Evan Perez, CNN Senior Justice Correspondent --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 m
  • Charlie Kirk Was Killed. Now What?

    Charlie Kirk Was Killed. Now What?
    Sep 14 2025
    The apparent assassination of Charlie Kirk has both sides of the aisle calling on Americans to ‘lower the temperature’ of political rhetoric. But we’ve been here before – is there actually any chance that happens? We hear why Kirk was so effective in motivating young conservatives and look at what could happen next. Guest: Alex Stone & Lilliana Mason, SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins Professor of Political Science --- Host: David Rind Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Donie O’Sullivan & Sean Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 m