This week, and the second part of our democracy mini-series, sees the return of Caleb Lines as we discuss the important relationship between politics and religion.
Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/democracy-part-ii-does-god-have-the-right-to-vote/id1690975615?i=1000793345498
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RfJgHMx45ANPXiwqx6iRe?si=5cbd69be4c314903
The Pentagon have confirmed that an execution by firing squad will be livestreamed.
We cannot let the significance of this fly under the radar.
Thoughts? Andrew Moran I'd love to know what you make of this.
Also Emma Long from a constitutional point of view. How is this legal?
Even Vance speaking against it. But at least he's showing a little bit of political smarts, assuming he plans on running in 2028.
https://apnews.com/article/fort-hood-execution-hegseth-vance-e806a305d9c6460aa20b14e40047680e
On today's news, I'm joined by Jared Bahir Browsh from University of Colorado Boulder to discuss some of the biggest stories from the past week in the US, including:
🤖 Tech leaders sign a new AI Accord
🏈 Ted Cruz gets the Protect College Sports Act through the Senate
🏳🌈 Trump and Linda McMahon remove Biden-era definitions of sexual harassment
💉 A man is exonerated after nearly 40 years on Death Row
Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-the-making-ai-death-row-and-college-football/id1690975615?i=1000792526041
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fh8KNKKbPjN46mXzG8Xc6?si=febdd80417394d3d
This week, I'm joined by Lindsay Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, to kick off our four-part special, as we ask... what does democracy even mean?
Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/democracy-part-i-what-does-democracy-mean/id1690975615?i=1000792172584
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MzvpfKGe6XFAu9Wt4w8Ge?si=cc2cb95b9227498b
And just like that, as quickly as Trump banned a number of news outlets from entering the White House, a judge reversed it.
Is it me or does it feel like this tug of war between the executive and judicial branches will be one of the defining characteristics of the Trump administration, which will be studied in school in 50 years?
On today's new episode, I'm joined by Ira Chaleff to discuss Greenland, Pete Hegseth, the Arc-du-Trump, the White House media ban, and the countdown to the midterms is on!
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wysJ4xsQoSrXAnpXtTqBE?si=77487fc71e1b4c67
Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-the-making-is-greenland-one-step-closer-to-us-statehood/id1690975615?i=1000791377385
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6gqdgg8w59xo
Besides AI (obviously), what are your predictions for the visit?
But most importantly, what kind of outrageous stuff do you think Trump will post on Truth Social as soon as Xi leaves?
https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/senate/general/2026/texas/talarico-vs-paxton?v=1790182181473
The latest from RealClearPolling indicates the optimism from democrats may not be misplaced.
Do you think Talarico can actually win this?
✅ for yes
❌ For no
Danish sovereignty strengthened while US set to build two more military bases.
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9dr74g32g8go
According to Nato, this is a classic Michael Scott win-win-win. What do you think?
Later today I'll be discussing the following stories as we record America: In the Making:
1. Greenland and the new US-Denmark deal that everyone's happy with. What are your thoughts? Who are the real winners? Could Trump still go further?
2. The midterms countdown is on, with early voting in progress, but what impact will Trump's constant pressure have on turnout, results etc?
3. The Arc-du-Trump is going to be a military complex with snipers and drones, but... why?
4. Pete Hegseth is in crisis, as people quit and whistleblowers expose how chaotic his management is. Will he resign? Will he be fired? Or will he cling on?
5. Trump finally bans CNN, MSNow and Politico from the White House, but news outlets are banding together to shut out coverage of the President. Is it backfiring?
I want to hear your thoughts and opinions.
Comment now and you might get a shout out in the podcast.
In our latest history episode, I'm joined by historian and Kennedy family expert Barbara Perry to explore the unlikely friendship between a young President and a former First Lady.
Eleanor Roosevelt wasn't just the wife of a President. She was a fierce advocate for civil rights, and a tremendously well-respected democrat, whose endorsement mattered.
And one historic lunch meeting changed everything, arguably setting the course of the Presidency that would change American history.
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72MLqVL7NEI6h2OtegamBh?si=34357ccf66944a8b
Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-did-jfk-and-eleanor-roosevelt-become-allies/id1690975615?i=1000791044547
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What are your reactions to the Greenland news?
Will this resolution work for everyone?
Or does it just embolden Trump to take Greenland at a later date?
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