This week, we're asking you: why do you create? We'll be joined by Former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney Duncan Wardle and Natalie Nixon of Figure 8 Thinking. Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local NPR station or catch the YouTube livestream.

This week, we take a look at what's being lost in education in the digital age. We'll be joined by @eddesignlab.bsky.social founder Kathleen deLaski and Lorain High School English teacher Kaila Phan. Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local NPR station or catch the YouTube livestream.

On our latest show, we asked if you feel represented by the political process as more states are taking part in the growing national battle over redistricting. Surprise - most of you said "no." Listen to the full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

This week, we're asking if you feel represented by the political process. We'll be joined by @usatoday.com's Phillip Bailey and @universityofga.bsky.social political science professor Charles Bullock. Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local NPR station or catch the YouTube livestream.

Why should our labor statistics and our central bank be apolitical? So we don't end up like Argentina or his homeland, Papua New Guinea, says economist @justinwolfers.bsky.social on our latest show. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

The Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. has drawn a lot of criticism, but as @wtopnews.bsky.social's Mitchell Miller tells us, local reactions have been mixed. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

On our latest show, columnist Mary Sanchez tells us how something as simple as a fishing license stop lead to the detention and deportation of a migrant. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Americans want a balanced energy future, with both fossil fuels and renewables. So why is the Trump administration doubling down on only one side? In our latest show, Heatmap's Robinson Meyer explains this and other major changes to the EPA. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

Americans are less religious than they've ever been, so how does that impact how connected - and alone - we are as a society? Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade shares his thoughts. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

The Trump administration has been putting a lot of pressure on the Smithsonian In our latest show @umassamherst.bsky.social history professor Samuel Redman explains how that's impacting one of the country's most significant cultural institutions. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

It may feel difficult to speak your mind in today's political and social climate. But, as @cornelwest.bsky.social reminds us, America has never had a "golden age" of free expression. That's why continuing to speak freely now is so important. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

This week, we're asking if you're afraid to speak your mind in the current political and social climate. We'll be joined by political activist @cornelwest.bsky.social and @kmele.bsky.social of @tanglenews.bsky.social Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local station or catch the livestream.

When it comes to revitalizing American industry, MIT manufacturing expert Elisabeth Reynolds stresses the importance of developing a homegrown workforce - as well as recognizing the value of international talent. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

What will it take to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.? Former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan says it's going to take a lot more than tariffs to make that happen. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

This week, we're asking what a reindustrialized America would actually look like. We'll be joined by former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan and MIT professor Elisabeth Reynolds. Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local NPR station or catch the YouTube livestream.

Hundreds of thousands of immigrants stand to lose their Temporary Protected Status under the Trump administration. @cbsnews.com immigration reporter @camiloreports.bsky.social explains what kind of an impact that's having on people's lives. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

Crime rates are dropping across the nation after a spike during the pandemic. Former Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison has thoughts on why. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

This week, we're asking if crime is an issue where you live and, if it is, what do you want done about it? We'll be joined by the former Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and @ucstonecenter.bsky.social crime expert John Roman. Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT or catch the livestream.

What do we do about our $36 Trillion National Debt? On our latest show, economist Stephanie Kelton of @stonybrooku.bsky.social says we should stop worrying about it so much. Full show on the podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

In our latest show, @forbes.com senior contributor Dr. Omer Awan reminds us that the ongoing measles outbreak across the country is very much a part the larger debate surrounding vaccination in America. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

People have noted a lot of similarities between Big Tech and Big Tobacco when it comes to how their products impact children. Filmmaker Matthew O'Neill says there's hope for making social media safer - but not without regulation. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Constant social media use is have a huge impact on America's children. One of the places we see that most is in the classroom. @wearemama.bsky.social founder Julie Scelfo explains what we're seeing now, and what we could do to change that. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

This week, we're asking if social media is safe for kids. We'll be joined by the filmmaker Matthew O'Neill and Julie Scelfo, founder of Mothers Against Media Addiction Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local NPR station or catch the YouTube livestream.

On our latest show we talked with @forbes.com's reporter Suzanne Kelleher to explore how some of President Trump's policies could be negatively impacting travel and tourism into the United States. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

@financialtimes.com chief US commentator and columnist Ed Luce says that as Trump changes America's image on the world stage, citizens of foreign nations are feeling that the America they once knew is "gone." Link to full YouTube video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZpa...

This week, we're asking if you're worried about America's standing in the world. We'll be joined by the @financialtimes.com' @edwardluce.bsky.social and Gen. Wesley Clark, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe NATO. Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT or catch the YouTube livestream.

On our latest show we talked with @washingtonpost.com's Emily Davies to break down some of President Trump's pardons and commutations and the concerns that have been raised over why they were issued in the first place. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

There's been a lot of concern over further escalation with Iran after the military strike on their nuclear facilities. @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin says that may not be the case - for now. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

On our latest show, @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin addressed Dept. of Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth's anger at a press conference about the Iran Attack. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

This week, we're asking what your thoughts are on U.S. involvement in Iran. We'll be joined by @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy and chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin and former NATO commander Gen. Philip Breedlove. Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT or catch the YouTube livestream.

On our latest show, the Middle East Institute's VP for Policy Kenneth Pollack helps us make sense of the delicate situation between the US and Iran - and lays out why a direct conflict between the two could be far worse than the Iraq War. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

On our latest show, philosopher Agnes Callard explains that polarization itself is not so bad... as long as you're not shouting at each other. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Philosopher and Chinwag podcast co-host Stephen Asma reminds us that most of the issues we face, big or small, can be solved with a little bit of philosophy. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

This week, we're exploring the philosophical middle with Steven Asma and Agnes Callard to see how we can apply philosophy to our daily lives.

Two states have already banned fluoride in their water supplies. In our latest show, we asked @forbes.com senior contributor Dr. Omer Awan what would happen if the Trump administration enacted a national ban on the mineral. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

On our latest show, we asked listeners for their thoughts on the Big Beautiful Bill, and heard from a wide range of callers. Political analyst Chuck Todd told us the problem with the bill for Republicans. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

This week, we're asking you: what do you think of Trump's mega-bill? We'll be joined by @npr.org National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson and Chuck Todd host of The Chuck Toddcast. Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local NPR station or catch our YouTube livestream.

HEP author Kathleen deLaski recently sat down for an interview with @listentothemiddle.bsky.social‬ and delved into research from her new book, WHO NEEDS COLLEGE ANYMORE? Listen to the discussion here: https://bit.ly/4kKRSjB

People across the political spectrum tend to love our National Parks - so why is Trump firing workers and slashing funds for them? We asked former NPS head Jonathan Jarvis about that on our latest show. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

On our latest show, we asked airline analyst Seth Kaplan about who's really to blame for the mounting issues in the country's air traffic control infrastructure. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

The cost of a college education is squeezing the middle class now more than ever. @eddesignlab.bsky.social founder Kathleen DeLaski explains the tough decisions that families have to make when it comes to higher learning. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

On our latest show, former @uofcalifornia.bsky.social Janet Napolitano shared her thoughts on Trump's repeated attacks against @harvard.edu and the tone that sets for higher education in America. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

On our latest show, we talked with WNIN CEO Tim Black about the dire situation many public radio stations could face if they lose federal funding. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

On our latest show, @tanglenews.bsky.social editor-at-large @kmele.bsky.social told us that one of his biggest issues with DEI is how it "redefines fairness," and either prioritizes or penalizes based on race. Link to the full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

The @aclu.org has already filed 53 lawsuits against the Trump Administration. We asked their president, @deborahnarcher.bsky.social, about the biggest threat the Trump White House poses to Americans. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

This week, we're asking you: how do we reckon with past and present racial injustice if not through DEI? We'll be joined by @aclu.org President @deborahnarcher.bsky.social and Fifth Column podcast co-host @kmele.bsky.social Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT or catch the YouTube livestream.

Plenty of people, like this caller from Dallas, told us on our latest show about how much the cost of doing business has gone up since tariffs have been put into place. @kera.org Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

Don’t believe the stock market, which has rebounded since the tariff collapse, says @financialtimes.com columnist @ranaforoohar.bsky.social We heard from listeners around the country who are already being hurt by the tariffs. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

This week, we're asking: how are tariffs affecting you? We'll be joined by financial analyst Juli Niemann and @financialtimes.com associate editor @ranaforoohar.bsky.social Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local NPR station or catch the YouTube livestream.

On our latest show, @nbcnews.com National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube explains what's changed at the Pentagon - and what hasn't - since Signalgate. Link to full show: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...