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Over the last decade, billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson have come to embody the future of space travel and exploration. What does it mean when the ideas and ambitions of a few powerful men come to dominate the conversation so thoroughly? Guest: Lucianne Walkowicz , astronomer at the Adler Planetarium and founder of the Just Space Alliance Host Lizzie O’Leary This episode...

Over the last decade, billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson have come to embody the future of space travel and exploration. What does it mean when the ideas and ambitions of a few powerful men come to dominate the conversation so thoroughly? Guest: Lucianne Walkowicz , astronomer at the Adler Planetarium and founder of the Just Space Alliance Host Lizzie O’Leary This episode...

Emily, John and David discuss Joe Manchin, how the Trump DOJ lives on, and George Packer’s four Americas. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: John Dickerson for CBS News: “ Sen. Joe Manchin on Face the Nation , June 6, 2021 ” Ruth Marcus for the Washington Post: “ Attorney General Garland, Please Stop Digging ” George Packer for the Atlantic: “ How America Fractured Into Four...

On this week’s episode: Elizabeth, Dan, and Jamilah counsel a mother who is feeling guilty that she’s having a hard time bonding with her second child. She, of course, loves her son very much. But sometimes wishes her family could revert back to happier days when she had only one kid.  Then, you are hopping in the Newcamp minivan to travel from Florida to Colorado and hopefully pick up a few usefu...

Conor Lamb has been one of the most reliable moderates and institutionalists among the House Democrats. The Capitol breach on January 6th changed that. Now, the Pennsylvania congressman says his focus is shifting to “not allowing things like respect and bipartisanship to be something that hides the truth.”  Guest: Congressman Conor Lamb , Democrat from Pennsylvania.   If you enjoy this show, pleas...

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The Japanese Breakfast musician talks about writing her memoir,  Crying in H Mart , why she's moving on from making art about grief and loss, and what's bringing her joy these days. Listen to Japanese Breakfast's latest album, "Jubilee," here , and  check out her  Crying in H Mart  Spotify playlist here . Are you new to our show? Check out our  starter kit  of some of our favorite episodes. And su...

In the last year, New York City has experienced a surge in violent crime, reflecting a trend across major cities nationwide. In a heated race to be the city’s next mayor, one candidate, former New York police captain Eric Adams, is using the issue of public safety to his advantage.    Guest: Eric Lach , staff writer at The New Yorker. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Pl...