Episodes

  • The Rise of Pope Leo XIV and His Role in the Culture Wars

    The Rise of Pope Leo XIV and His Role in the Culture Wars
    May 30 2025
    29 mins
  • Comprehensive Look at the Red Scare and Its Resonance in Today's Politics

    Comprehensive Look at the Red Scare and Its Resonance in Today's Politics
    May 23 2025
    Clay Risen, author of Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America, discusses key elements of this era--The Hollywood 10, censorship of books and movies, those affected, including actor Sterling Hayden and Robert Oppenheimer--as well as the national landscape that provoked the conspirator style of politics, unsung heroes, and much more.
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    29 mins
  • Acclaimed Broadcaster Lon Helton Talks Country Music--"The Music of America"

    Acclaimed Broadcaster Lon Helton Talks Country Music--"The Music of America"
    May 16 2025
    Lon Helton, host of Country Countdown USA, Country Music Hall of Famemember and 12-time winner of the CMA National Broadcast Personality ofthe Year, talks about country music's impact on American culture, hiscareer, memorable interviews, and some of the misconceptions aboutcountry music.
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    29 mins
  • Key to Labour Comeback in Britain and Advice for US Democrats: Listen to Working Class Voters

    Key to Labour Comeback in Britain and Advice for US Democrats: Listen to Working Class Voters
    May 9 2025
    Patrick Maguire, political columnist for The Times and co-author of Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer, talks about the comebackof the Labour party from historic lows, the role of "The Irishman" in researching and analyzing working class voters, the rise of Keir Starmer, results from Starmer's landslide victory, advice for Democrats looking to bounce back and much more.
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    29 mins
  • Lessons From Across the Pond on How Democrats Can Recover?

    Lessons From Across the Pond on How Democrats Can Recover?
    May 2 2025
    Deborah Mattinson, British opinion research expert and author of two books on the Labour Party, talks about how the Labour Party rebounded after election losses, its challenges with "Red Wall" voters who aresimilar to the Midwest electorate, including the QC region, lessons for Democrats, and much more.
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    29 mins
  • John Mellencamp: Music That Explores the Complexities and Contractions of Human Life "Looking Out My Window"

    John Mellencamp: Music That Explores the Complexities and Contractions of Human Life "Looking Out My Window"
    Apr 25 2025
    David Masciotra, author of Mellencamp: American Troubadour, talks abouthow Mellencamp's roots in southern Indiana influenced his music, hissongs that most influenced American culture, the impact of his family onsome of his most famous hits, his politics ("blue guy in a red state")but how his music also challenges the left's disconnect from ordinarypeople, and more.
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    29 mins
  • Erin Murphy: Governor Reynolds Surprise Decision Upends Iowa Political Landscape

    Erin Murphy: Governor Reynolds Surprise Decision Upends Iowa Political Landscape
    Apr 19 2025
    Erin Murphy, Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette, talks about Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds decision not to seek reelection, her future and legacy, the possible nominees from both parties, possible Democratic resurgence in 2025 special elections, and Sen. Chuck Grassley's seat which is up in 2028.
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    29 mins
  • Porter: Trump Tariff Policy Creates Leverage to Accomplish Other Administration Priorities

    Porter: Trump Tariff Policy Creates Leverage to Accomplish Other Administration Priorities
    Apr 11 2025
    Richard Porter, a former Republican National Committee member fromIllinois, discusses President Trump's tariff policy, its connection toother administration economic initiatives, national securityimplications, the national conditions that led to the tariffs, and muchmore.
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    29 mins
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