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The Two American Reconstructions: An Appraisal, Reflection (Half the Answer #86, with Thomas Zimmer)
What was the first American Reconstruction after the Civil War? Why are some historians suggesting we just left a second
The Democratization of Air Power (Neon Liberalism #76, with Secretary of Defense Rock)
Samantha Hancox-Li and guest Secretary of Defense Rock talk the state of modern war: the proliferation of drones, the
Eat Like a Politician? (Half the Answer #85, with Bennett Rea of Cookin' with Congress)
What was Andrew Jackson's favorite gelatin-based meal? Why did Hillary Clinton feel a deep and urgent need
After America, Nothing (Neon Liberalism #75, with Nicholas Grossman)
Join Samantha Hancox-Li and guest Nicholas Grossman, professor of political science at the University of Illinois, as they discuss
Fighting the Omni-Flamewar (The Editors' Chat #14)
Note: If you support us on Patreon you can find the episode on that platform. The Editors' Chat is
Richard Dawkins Finds Love, and Other AI News (Half the Answer #84, with Hagen Blix)
Is this chatbot sentient? Is AI my friend? Is isolation hackable? Trent and Caitlin discuss recent AI news, Sam Altman&
The Constitutional Crisis Is Here (Neon Liberalism #74, with Robert Tracinski)
Join Samantha and Robert Tracinski, currently running for Congress in Virginia's fifth district, as they talk about the
To What Lengths Should Democrats Go to Save a Liberal Society? (Half the Answer #83, with Jacob Levy)
In a time when the ruling party seems to be totally fine with breaking every law, every rule, and every
Against Slopulism, For Taxes? (Neon Liberalism #73, with Elizabeth Wilkins)
Samantha is joined by Elizabeth Wilkins, president of the Roosevelt Institute, to discuss the economic debate that's roiling
Dystopian Prisons, Progressive Messaging, and the 2026 Midterms (Half the Answer #82, with Whitney Curry Wimbish)
Progressive messaging is so hot, the cynical opportunists are appropriating it for mass appeal. A combat surgeon returned from Gaza
Measuring the Vibecession (Neon Liberalism #72, with Matt Darling)
Samantha is joined by Matt Darling to discuss the state of the economy. Macroeconomic indicators are good, but the vibes
