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Government and Politics

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Government and Politics Sub-categories:

  • Civics (3)
  • Democracy and Elections (23)
  • Federal Government (9)
  • Immigration and Deportation (24)
  • International/Global Affairs (21)
  • Legislation (2)
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Viewpoints Explained: Tensions Rising In The Migrant Crisis & Why One City May Shut Its Doors

>> November 15, 2023

As temperatures drop and winter sets in, tensions are beginning to boil over as this crisis reaches new heights.

topics covered: Government and Politics, Immigration and Deportation, Military and War, Politics, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Public Assistance, Public Policy
ListenViewpoints Explained: Tensions Rising In The Migrant Crisis & Why One City May Shut Its Doors

Are We Alone In The Universe? U-F-O’s, U-A-P’s, And Aliens Explained

>> November 5, 2023

We speak with two experts about how the scientific community approaches this field of study and some of the challenges that come with working within this space.

topics covered: Astronomy, Communication, Conspiracy Theories, Government and Politics, Research, Science, Space Travel and Space Exploration
ListenAre We Alone In The Universe? U-F-O’s, U-A-P’s, And Aliens Explained

$13,000 Per Toddler For Annual Childcare: Why America Is Failing Its Parents

>> October 29, 2023

Americans are struggling to bear the extremely large price tag of early childhood care.

topics covered: Child Care, Child Development, Children and Parenting, Government and Politics, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Finance, Public Assistance
Listen$13,000 Per Toddler For Annual Childcare: Why America Is Failing Its Parents

Viewpoints Explained: An Influx of Southern Migrants: What’s Going On?

>> October 18, 2023

We cover how this large influx is leading to chaos and mass frustration among residents and leaders.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Immigration and Deportation, Politics, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Public Policy
ListenViewpoints Explained: An Influx of Southern Migrants: What’s Going On?

The Story Behind the Free Speech Organization Advertising Everywhere

>> October 15, 2023

We uncover what exactly FIRE stands for and why some people have mixed feelings on the nonpartisan nonprofit.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Education, Government and Politics, History, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Politics
ListenThe Story Behind the Free Speech Organization Advertising Everywhere

30 Years of the Motor Voter Law: Why This Act Has Trapped Countless Immigrants

>> October 8, 2023

Elizabeth Keathley's unintended voter registration spirals into a near-deportation ordeal. Join as she and her lawyer, Richard Hanus, recount the battle.

topics covered: Democracy and Elections, Government and Politics, Immigration and Deportation, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Legislation, Public Policy
Listen30 Years of the Motor Voter Law: Why This Act Has Trapped Countless Immigrants

A Family Forever Changed: Rachel’s Struggle With Schizophrenia

>> October 8, 2023

Deborah Kasdan recounts her sister Rachel's journey with schizophrenia, reflecting on its profound impact on family and the indelible mark of mental illness.

topics covered: Communication, Culture and the Arts, Government and Politics, History, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Health and Policy
ListenA Family Forever Changed: Rachel’s Struggle With Schizophrenia

‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency In Reading’: Why Are Literacy Rates So Low?

>> October 1, 2023

Education expert Natalie Wexler joins us to share important insights and what parents can also do at home to bolster these skills.

topics covered: Child Development, Education, Literacy, Parenting, Public Policy
Listen‘2/3 Of Students Are Testing Below Proficiency In Reading’: Why Are Literacy Rates So Low?

Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Prison Breaks Becoming More Common?

>> September 27, 2023

Aging infrastructure, fewer correctional officers, and a large inmate population. These are just some of the factors feeding into why prison breaks, and then large-scale manhunts, seem to be popping up more these days.

topics covered: Government and Politics, Incarceration, Public Safety
ListenViewpoints Explained: Why Are Prison Breaks Becoming More Common?

Viewpoints Explained: China’s Deepening Economic Woes: What’s Fueling This Decline?

>> September 20, 2023

We talk about why Americans should care about this developing international economic news.

topics covered: Employment and Workplace Issues, International/Global Affairs
ListenViewpoints Explained: China’s Deepening Economic Woes: What’s Fueling This Decline?

From Drug Trafficker To Informant: How Ex-Criminals Are Aiding Investigators

>> September 10, 2023

We also speak with Sgt. Ryan Wasson about the critical role informants play in aiding law enforcement, but why it’s important to avoid glorifying the work of people like Flores.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, International/Global Affairs, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Parenting, Technology
ListenFrom Drug Trafficker To Informant: How Ex-Criminals Are Aiding Investigators

Why Does Everyone, Including Parents, Want To Be Influencers?

>> September 10, 2023

We highlight this ever-evolving lucrative industry and how new laws are better protecting those who’ve been previously taken advantage of.

topics covered: Career, Government and Politics, Politics, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenWhy Does Everyone, Including Parents, Want To Be Influencers?

When Green Energy Turns Toxic: Re-Tooling Solar Panels

>> August 27, 2023

Experts discuss the shift towards recycling solar panels and what more needs to be done to make this energy source truly sustainable.

topics covered: Conservation and Sustainability, Energy and Renewable Energy, Energy Production, Environment, Industry, Local Government, Politics, Recycling, Solar Power, Technology, Waste Management
ListenWhen Green Energy Turns Toxic: Re-Tooling Solar Panels

Separating Fact From Fiction: Are You a Victim of Misinformation?

>> August 20, 2023

Experts discuss how conspiracy theories arise, why they’re so pervasive online, and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Culture and the Arts, Democracy and Elections, History, News and Journalism, Politics, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenSeparating Fact From Fiction: Are You a Victim of Misinformation?

Viewpoints Explained: An End To Finding News Content On Social Media In Canada

>> August 16, 2023

We talk about what’s driving this big move and how it’s going to impact both Canadians and media outlets.

topics covered: News and Journalism, Regulation, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenViewpoints Explained: An End To Finding News Content On Social Media In Canada

Viewpoints Explained: How Much Are You Paying for Subscriptions Each Month?

>> August 2, 2023

We uncover how some businesses use deceptive marketing tactics to keep consumers paying.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Technology
ListenViewpoints Explained: How Much Are You Paying for Subscriptions Each Month?

Looking Through a New Lens: The Largest & Most Powerful Telescope Ever Built

>> July 30, 2023

We speak with astronomer Jacob Bean about how this telescope will lead to greater discoveries – including the hunt extraterrestrial life.

topics covered: Astronomy, Culture and the Arts, Innovation, International/Global Affairs, Physics, Science and Technology, Space Travel and Space Exploration, Technology
ListenLooking Through a New Lens: The Largest & Most Powerful Telescope Ever Built

Viewpoints Explained: Why Is an End to Affirmative Action Such Big News?

>> July 26, 2023

We break down how higher education will be affected by the Supreme Court’s recent ruling ending affirmative action.

topics covered: College and Admissions, Education, Government and Politics, Inequality, Race and Identity
ListenViewpoints Explained: Why Is an End to Affirmative Action Such Big News?

The Interesting Origins of Cannabis

>> July 23, 2023

We speak with highly acclaimed pharmacology expert Dr. Richard Miller about the global history of cannabis and its controversial record over the last 70 years of American history.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Government and Politics, History, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Public Health and Policy
ListenThe Interesting Origins of Cannabis

Mary Lasker: A Public Health Pioneer

>> July 23, 2023

We speak with biographer, Judith L. Pearson about the many big contributions Lasker made to cancer & heart disease research throughout the twentieth century.

topics covered: Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, History, Politics, Public Health and Policy, Research, Science
ListenMary Lasker: A Public Health Pioneer

Viewpoints Explained: The 36-Hour Rebellion Within Russia

>> July 12, 2023

Who is Yevgheny Prigozhin? We discuss the short-lived coup that’s now known as the biggest uprising in Vladimir Putin’s 23-year-reign.

topics covered: Government and Politics, International/Global Affairs, Military and War, Politics
ListenViewpoints Explained: The 36-Hour Rebellion Within Russia

Viewpoints Explained: What Does the Oceangate Disaster Signal About Extreme Tourism?

>> July 6, 2023

We discuss the lack of regulations in this growing, private industry of extreme tourism.

topics covered: Government and Politics, Public Safety, Regulation, Tourism
ListenViewpoints Explained: What Does the Oceangate Disaster Signal About Extreme Tourism?

Viewpoints Explained: The Future of San Francisco

>> June 28, 2023

High real estate prices. Rampant crime. A mass exodus. We discuss the sharp decline of this once-golden city by the bay.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Housing and Homelessness, Local Government, Tourism
ListenViewpoints Explained: The Future of San Francisco

Cannabis & Profit: A Need To Make Reparations

>> June 18, 2023

We talk about the current landscape and changes that need to be made to include communities who've been targeted during the War on Cannabis.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Community, Criminal Justice and Courts, History, Politics, Public Policy, Racism and Discrimination
ListenCannabis & Profit: A Need To Make Reparations
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