How Yale Tried (and Failed) to Avoid Trump's Wrath How Yale Tried (and Failed) to Avoid Trump's Wrath
As Trump went after higher education, Yale built a case for its conservative credentials. The Justice Department came knocking anyway.
Jul 2, 2026 / StudentNation / Zachary Clifton
On the Eve of the NATO Summit, Is Europe Rearming Against a Phantom Russia? On the Eve of the NATO Summit, Is Europe Rearming Against a Phantom Russia?
Inflating Russia’s military threat could divert resources from social needs while fueling Europe’s far right.
Jul 2, 2026 / Stephen Crowley
The History of Iran’s Nuclear Program—With Sina Azodi The History of Iran’s Nuclear Program—With Sina Azodi
Sina Azodi joins the show to trace the history of Iran’s nuclear program, from the shah and the NPT to the JCPOA, Trump, and the recent war.
Jul 1, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
A Mile-High Uprising A Mile-High Uprising
Colorado voters continue the left rebellion in Democratic primaries.
Jul 1, 2026 / Patricia Calhoun
Liberty in Tears at 250 Liberty in Tears at 250
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the nation has strayed from the promise engraved at Liberty’s feet.
Jul 1, 2026 / OppArt / Karen Guancione
What Trump Lost (and Won) With the Supremes What Trump Lost (and Won) With the Supremes
David Cole breaks down the Supreme Court’s latest rulings, while Amy Wilentz explains what the end of Temporary Protected Status means for Haitian immigrants.
Jul 1, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Steven Spielberg’s Aliens Steven Spielberg’s Aliens
“Disclosure Day” has plenty of UFOs and extraterrestrial species but very little of the human insights found in the filmmaker’s past work.
Jul 1, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Kearse
How Toxic Masculinity Took Over the Texas Senate Race How Toxic Masculinity Took Over the Texas Senate Race
The battle between James Talarico and Ken Paxton has been overwhelmed by demagogic gender politics.
Jul 1, 2026 / Samantha Grasso
The Memo of Understanding That No One Understands The Memo of Understanding That No One Understands
The massive ambiguities in the framework for an Iran peace agreement all leave Tehran with the upper hand.
Jul 1, 2026 / David Faris
In Texas, Protesting ICE Can Get You a Life Sentence In Texas, Protesting ICE Can Get You a Life Sentence
Under Trump, eight Prairieland defendants were sentenced to a combined four and a half centuries in prison.
Jul 1, 2026 / Sara Van Horn