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Alec Karakatsanis - "Usual Cruelty"

Season 27 E 117 • 08/02/2022

Civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis discusses the prevalence of "copaganda" in mainstream journalism, the fight against the cash bail system and his book "Usual Cruelty."

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Manhattan Institute Fellow Rafael A. Mangual argues for more policing in U.S. cities, dismisses poverty as a contributing factor to crime and discusses his book "Criminal (In)Justice."
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Joe Manchin's Surprising Climate Deal
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Democratic Senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin strike an unexpected deal in support of legislation that would take unprecedented steps in the fight against climate change.
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Recession Debate & #Trendwatching with Ronny Chieng
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Beyoncé's new album is leaked, America's economic woes spark a debate about whether the country is in a recession, and Ronny Chieng takes aim at the latest trends on social media.
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12:27

Biden Resumes Border Wall & Ivana Trump's Golf Course Burial
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President Biden aims to close U.S.-Mexico border wall gaps in Arizona, and Donald Trump buries his ex-wife Ivana at his golf property in a move that could provide him with big tax breaks.
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CP Time - The Black Roots of House Music
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Roy Wood Jr. traces the origins of house music to Black trailblazers, including Francis Nicholls (a.k.a. Frankie Knuckles) and Martha Wash, who shocks Roy with an unexpected appearance.
08/01/2022
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Pete Buttigieg - The State of U.S. Infrastructure
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses how the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill is being used, the benefits of electric cars and what's being done to curb airline abuses.
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Ms. Pat - "The Ms. Pat Show"
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Comedian and actor Ms. Pat reflects on how she mined her harrowing real-life experiences to create cathartic comedy on her Emmy-nominated BET+ series "The Ms. Pat Show."
08/02/2022
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16:51

Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan Trip, U.S. Kills Al-Zawahiri & More
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan leads to saber-rattling from China, the U.S. kills Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, and Donald Trump sows confusion with a cryptic endorsement.
08/02/2022
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09:25

Alec Karakatsanis - "Usual Cruelty"
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Civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis discusses the prevalence of "copaganda" in mainstream journalism, the fight against the cash bail system and his book "Usual Cruelty."
08/02/2022
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Student Debt Is Following Americans to the Grave
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Student loan debt becomes an increasingly insurmountable financial burden for borrowers in the U.S., and it's not just a problem for young people.
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14:54

GOP Primaries, Kansas Protects Abortion & Alex Jones Trial
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2022 GOP primary results spell good news for Donald Trump, Kansas voters protect abortion rights, and Alex Jones finds himself in an awkward position at his defamation trial.
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Ryuji Chua - "How Conscious Can a Fish Be?"
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Animal rights activist and filmmaker Ryuji Chua argues that animals have greater mental and emotional depth than humans assume while discussing his documentary "How Conscious Can a Fish Be?"
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Fill Me In - A Don't-Blank-Out Challenge in New York City
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Michael Kosta brings his game show back to Times Square, where he peppers passersby with questions about current events and challenges them to fill in the blanks.
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Amandla Stenberg - "Bodies Bodies Bodies"
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Actor Amandla Stenberg drops by to discuss her horror comedy "Bodies Bodies Bodies" and how the film comments on the absurdity of social media.
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So Much News, So Little Time - Reanimated Pig Cells & More
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Spain announces harsh air conditioning restrictions, WNBA star Brittney Griner faces nine years in Russian prison, Klondike's Choco Taco could return, and scientists revive dead pig cells.
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Inflation Reduction Act Passes Senate & CPAC Mock Jail Cell
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The Senate passes a major climate and health care bill in a huge win for the Biden administration, CPAC embraces bizarre political theater, and HBO Max is poised to merge with Discovery+.
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Nathalie Emmanuel - "The Invitation"
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Actor Nathalie Emmanuel talks about her role in the horror thriller movie "The Invitation" and reflects on making the difficult decision to cut her hair.
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Tim Scott - "America, a Redemption Story" - Extended
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South Carolina Senator Tim Scott explains how his parents' journeys informed his worldview, defends the GOP's record on race and discusses his memoir "America, a Redemption Story."
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Idris Elba - "Beast"
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Actor and DJ Idris Elba talks about fighting a CGI lion in his movie "Beast," reacts to becoming a wing-eating meme, recalls his days as a bouncer and puts his sex appeal to the test.
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