Half the Answer
Half the Answer
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Caitlin M. Green and Trent R. Nelson interview experts who weigh in on current debates. In the process they seek not only to uncover answers to the questions of the day, but to explore why they are being asked in the first place. To understand the questions we ask, they believe, is half the answer.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as misinformation, media interpretation, and critical questioning, with episodes exploring topics like campus misinformation and the impact of sensationalism in op-eds. For instance, a featured episode with Dr. Bradford Vivian addresses how certain narratives distort perceptions of academic institutions, while other episodes dissect the implications of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives.
Caitlin M. Green and Trent R. Nelson interview experts who weigh in on current debates. In the process they seek not only to uncover answers to the questions of the day, but to explore why they are being asked in the first place. To understand the questions we ask, they believe, is half the answer.
Caitlin and Trent speak with Jacob T. Levy, Tomlinson Professor of Political Theory at McGill University, about the state of democracy in the U.S. How did we get here? What are the tools and motivations of the people working to dismantle the institutions that make us a democratic nation? Is there a way out of it?
Resources:
Jacob's website: https://jacobtlevy.com/
Jacob's book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/rationalism-pluralism-and-freedom-9780198717140
Jacob's work with Niskanen Center: https://www.niskanencenter.org/author/jacob-t-levy/
That GAP ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwzF26o0AuU
Subsequent Abercrombie ad: https://youtube.com/shorts/14sXRgWTfdk?si=CWT_dEqXzbE77H8C
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