In normal times, if one party is bad at politics, it’s a problem for that party. But in these times, we only have one major party that still believes in democracy. And yet Democrats are likely to lose the Congress this fall, and could lose the White House in 2024 — maybe even to Donald Trump, the first US president ever to lead a coup attempt and still the leader of a … [Read more...] about Walter Shapiro: Finding the Democrats’ Missing Message
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Jade McGlynn on Putin’s Memory War
Spencer's guest this time has fascinating, important insights about Vladimir Putin's "memory war:" a campaign to rewrite history with Russia at the center of the world stage. That campaign is being enacted with horrific violence in Ukraine, but is pursued in different ways around the world, including in the United States. Dr. Jade McGlynn is a senior researcher with the … [Read more...] about Jade McGlynn on Putin’s Memory War
Lincoln Project Co-Founder Mike Madrid: Latino Voters Have an Urgent Warning for Democrats
How could it be that the Democratic Party is losing Latino voters to the Trumpist Republican Party? How could it be that Democrats are losing support from blue collar workers? Both things are happening — and they’re related, according to our guest this time Mike Madrid is a co-founder of the Lincoln Project of Never-Trump Republicans. He’s a longtime political consultant … [Read more...] about Lincoln Project Co-Founder Mike Madrid: Latino Voters Have an Urgent Warning for Democrats
Michele Gelfand: What Tight & Loose Cultures Teach Us About the World & Ourselves
In Singapore, you can face a heavy fine or even jail for offenses like spitting on the sidewalk or importing chewing gum. Meanwhile in New Zealand, a man who hatched himself from a giant egg was appointed the country’s “official wizard.” These are examples of tight and loose cultures. Tightness and looseness explain a lot about what we think is right and wrong when there’s more … [Read more...] about Michele Gelfand: What Tight & Loose Cultures Teach Us About the World & Ourselves
A Guide for the Confused: What Is Critical Race Theory?
Even if you see through the phony panic being spun up by Trumpists, some of what you hear from critical race theorists can sound extreme, especially if you don’t know much about the context. In this episode, host Spencer Critchley offers a guide for people who feel confused about Critical Race Theory but aren't sure why. Episode Transcript On the one hand, Trumpist … [Read more...] about A Guide for the Confused: What Is Critical Race Theory?