Episodes
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What happens when a data center moves to town?
Data centers are critical infrastructure that serve our digital world, requiring substantial energy and water.
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ICE says it's coming for companies too
The Biden administration's stance on immigration enforcement is shifting towards holding employers accountable for hiring undocumented workers.
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Trump administration gives ICE access to Medicaid records
The importance of discussing economic news and its impacts on daily life.
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Senate votes to cut funds for public media, foreign aid
The Senate's recent rescission package jeopardizes bipartisan support crucial for the appropriations process, potentially leading to future fiscal instability.
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Are Trump's tariffs starting to impact prices?
Trump's tariff policies are starting to show effects on pricing, raising inflation concerns.
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How could Medicaid cuts affect long-term care?
Proposed Medicaid cuts could affect around 10 million Americans, particularly older adults and individuals with disabilities.
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Another budget showdown on Capitol Hill
The recisions package being debated in Congress could undermine the bipartisan process and shift power away from Congress toward the executive branch.
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The changing rules of who's entitled to services in America
The Trump administration's policies are redefining who is eligible for public services, with significant impacts on vulnerable populations.
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Trump cuts and the National Weather Service
The catastrophic floods have raised questions about the impact of staffing cuts on weather forecasting accuracy.
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The countdown to a government shutdown begins (again)
Congress is struggling to timely pass appropriations bills, leading to a potential government shutdown.
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Who profits from immigration detention?
ICE has received a historic $45 billion increase in funding, which significantly expands the immigration detention system.
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The first national private school voucher program just dropped
The newly passed 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' introduces significant changes to public school funding and Medicaid.
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From “Million Bazillion”: What are tariffs?
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A tale of two jobs reports
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The end of USAID
The dismantling of USAID poses significant risks to U.S. influence abroad and could exacerbate global humanitarian crises.
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Is it possible to be a "good tourist"?
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Let the vote-a-rama begin!
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SCOTUS’ nationwide injunction decision and the economy
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The new era of warfare
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The fate of federal heat safety rules under Trump
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