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Here's where to find podcasts from The Nation. Political talk without the boring parts, featuring the writers, activists and artists who shape the news.Start Making Sense hosted by Jon Wiener, Edge of... Read more

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Stripping The Court of Its Power | Contempt of Court with Elie Mystal

Stripping The Court of Its Power | Contempt of Court with Elie Mystal

Instead of reforming how the Supreme Court uses its power, what if we took its power away?Harvard Law School professor, ... Read more

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It’s a Barbie World But Is That a Good Thing? | Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer

It’s a Barbie World But Is That a Good Thing? | Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer

Barbie has smashed through the glass ceiling. Greta Gerwig’s new movie based on the popular Mattel doll is the big summe... Read more

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