After Words

Theoretical physicist Leonard Mlodinow explores advances in the study of emotion in psychology and neuroscience, which suggest that the power of feelings are equally as important to our success as thinking. He's interviewed by Northeastern University professor and author Lisa Feldman Barrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From his perspective as a longtime member of Congress and a political scientist, Rep. David Price (D-NC) discusses the rules and role of Congress, how it is changed over time and how the legislative body can function better. He's interviewed by Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The post-Civil War change to the Constitution is the topic of law professors Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick's book, "The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment." They're interviewed by Yale Law professor John Witt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WASPs – White Anglo-Saxon Protestants – such as Henry Adams, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, Dean Acheson, and Joe Alsop, held an outsized influence on American culture and history for much of the country's history, waning only after the mid-twentieth century. Author Michael Knox Beran ("BARE"-in) joins us to talk about the power, privilege, and contributions of WASPs in the United States and the...

A conversation with New York Times Book Review Editor Pamela Paul about her latest book, 100 Things We've Lost to the Internet, and some of the notable books of the year. A note: listen to our next episode on January 7, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) discusses the investigations by Congress conducted during his time on the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees and reflects on the Trump presidency. He's interviewed by former Congressman Dave Brat (R-VA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creator of the 1619 Project, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, looks at American history, slavery and its legacy in present-day America. She’s interviewed by New York University history professor and author Steven Hahn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA) reflects on the events leading up to the first impeachment of former President Donald Trump. He's interviewed by Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Farah Stockman looked at how U.S. companies moving overseas have impacted the working class in America. She was interviewed by Alissa Quart, author and executive editor of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 In the ten episodes of Season 1 hear secretly recorded conversations President Lyndon Johnson made on topics including the Warren Commission, the Vietnam War, the March on Selma, and more. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts starting 11/22 and follow it today so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Infectious Diseases division chief & Vaccine Education Ctr. director Dr. Paul Offit talks about the risks associated with medical innovation. He’s interviewed by Johns Hopkins University epidemiologist Dr. Emily Gu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang argues that America’s current economic & political systems are outdated & offers suggestions on how to transform both to address 21st century challenges. He’s interviewed by Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy argues that corporate America is signing on to "woke culture" only to increase profits. He's interviewed by Greg Mankiw, former Chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers during the George W. Bush administration and a Harvard University economics professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) reflects on the Trump presidency, and his role in the president’s first impeachment trial, & shares his views on threats against American democracy. He’s interviewed by AP chief congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former U.S. Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) discusses the decline of bipartisanship in the Senate and offers recommendations to restore it in the chamber. He's interviewed by Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist Lizzie Johnson looked at the root causes of California's 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century. She was interviewed by Terry Baker, CEO of the Society of American Foresters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syndicated columnist George Will reflects on what he calls the 'unruly torrent years' between 2008-2020. He's interviewed by Amanda Carpenter, Bulwark columnist, and CNN political contributor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women president Michelle Easton offers her thoughts on how to pass down conservative values to young women.  She's interviewed by Independent Women's Forum president Carrie Lukas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Representative Mark Sanford reflects on his political career and discusses the future of the Republican Party. He’s interviewed by former Congressman Charlie Dent (R-PA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What caused student loan debt in the U.S. to rise to more than a trillion dollars? Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Mitchell talks about this growing debt for parents and students with NPR education reporter Anya Kamenetz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neuroscientist Lisa Genova discusses how our memory works. She’s interviewed by author and “The Forgetting” podcast co-host David Shenk. This episode was originally released in April of 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Shapiro, podcast host and editor emeritus of the Daily Wire, argues the Progressive Left is pushing an authoritarian agenda in America. He’s interviewed by nationally syndicated radio talk show host Eric Metaxas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robin DiAngelo looks at how well-intentioned white people can inadvertently cause racial harm through what she calls a “culture of niceness.” She’s interviewed by Eddie Glaude author and Princeton University professor of African American Studies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drones are used more & more as weapons in combat. Retired Marine Lt. Col. Wayne Phelps looks at their impact in combat & their effect on the military units operating them remotely. He’s interviewed by Cornell professor & author Sarah Kreps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American history is being replaced with a polarizing version according to Woodson Center founder and president Robert Woodson. He's interviewed by Harvard Law professor and author Randall Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices