Half the Answer
Half the Answer
Podcast Description
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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Content Themes
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.
The 2026 midterm elections are an opportunity for voters to assess Donald Trump's second presidency, and they seem poised to turn some historically red states purple and blue. We've assembled a crack team of political analysts—Ryan Cooper of the American Prospect, Marisa Kabas from the Handbasket, and Jonathan M. Katz from the Racket—and asked them how several key Senate and gubernatorial races will shake out.
Resources
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https://www.youtube.com/@ryanlcooper
https://bsky.app/profile/ryanlcooper.com
https://www.thehandbasket.co
https://bsky.app/profile/marisakabas.bsky.social
https://theracket.news
https://www.tiktok.com/@katzonearth
https://bsky.app/profile/katz.theracket.news
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”Gangsters of Capitalism”: https://bookshop.org/a/115699/9781250135599
”The Big Truck That Went By”: https://bookshop.org/a/115699/9781137278975
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-the-kansas-senate-race-became-surprisingly-competitive
https://abcnews.com/amp/Politics/key-senate-races-determine-party-controls-body-year/story?id=137301095
https://www.ms.now/polling-iowa-senate
https://www.ms.now/polling-nebraska-senate
https://www.ms.now/polling-minnesota-senate
https://www.ms.now/polling-florida-senate
https://www.ms.now/polling-georgia-senate
https://www.ms.now/polling-ohio-senate
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https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-renews-threats-against-iran-posts-ai-image-of-himself-holding-weapon/
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