A conversation with political scientist Rose McDermott, about evolutionary theory, prospect theory, and smell, and their connections to politics.

This is a president who sees the nation as himself

Where We Set The Limits

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Law professors Guy-Uriel Charles and Rick Hasen join me to discuss voting rights, especially after the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais.

A discussion with two political scientists about how we in the U.S. got here, and what change might require.

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A discussion of homelessness, with philosopher Paul Schofield.

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Friday night's U.S. military operation in Venezuela was a textbook violation of international law. It's also entirely unauthorized by U.S. law, which ought to (but probably won't) matter.

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My conversation with Michigan State's Brian Kalt, as we discuss the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Section 4.

A discussion of birthright citizenship and injunctions, with law professor Jacob Hamburger.

I'm pulling an episode from the archives of my previous podcast, Tatter. This is a discussion of slurs--especially gendered slurs, as well as racial and ethnic slurs--with philosopher Lauren Ashwell.

A discussion of academic freedom with law professor David Rabban.

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A conversation with social psychologist Gerald Higginbotham about race and gun rights.

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George Retes is suing the federal government for unconstitutional detention.

A conversation with political scientist Julia Azari about three racially transformative presidents, and their backlash successors.

Where We Set The Limits

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A discussion with social psychologist Clara Wilkins, about her research on perceptions of victimization among members of dominant groups.

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A conversation about Christian nationalism, with sociologist Samuel Perry.

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A conversation with legal expert David Gans, focusing on voting rights and redistricting.

With red states growing fast, the Democratic Party will have a tough path to the White House without making more states competitive, according to a New York Times analysis.

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Can you recognize a gerrymander?