Best Goodland Podcasts (2025)

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Congress with Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander 31:24

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2d ago31:24

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New Hampshire has issues, but what about Congress? Liz and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander talk about it all: the US Constitution, war powers, John McCain, post offices, what to do at the holidays if your family's views are vastly different than your own... Pairs well with Niko Papakonstantis’ episode about Select Boards and Property Taxes New epis…

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Courage is Contagious - Special Guest Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander 1:01:35

6d ago1:01:35

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One of the most promising new faces in the US Congress, Representative Maggie Goodlander, joins us for a wide-ranging discussion, including the recent video assuring our troops that they may not obey illegal orders, and the aftermath of that simple offer of support. You may not know that this first-term congresswoman has served in our military for …

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Behind the Curtains 9:37

28d ago9:37

9:37

Jonny and Kevin, with Dos Pueblos Junior Westley Sartain, explore the wonderful world of Stage Crew.

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No Army At All 1:13:19

4h ago1:13:19

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Presidential power is abridged, for a change, by the Supreme Court in its shadow docket ruling in Trump v. Illinois. Rather than ruling in silence, however, this time the Court gives us 25 pages and 4 opinions to chew on. We examine the history behind issues of deployment of the Army as well as the Guard/Militia on domestic soil, which leads us to …

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Humphrey's Execution 1:22:54

15d ago1:22:54

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Oral arguments took place in the highly-anticipated unitary executive case, Trump v. Slaughter. The overruling of the case that seems to govern, Humphrey’s Executor, has been long expected, and indeed, the Chief Justice referred to the “dry husk” that was all that remained of that case after recent years of whittling by the current and recent Court…

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Balance and Check-Mate - Special Guest John Fabian Witt 1:36:31

23d ago1:36:31

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Secretary of Defense Hegseth is making use of his sights. He is focusing at times on Senator Mark Kelly, seeking to wreak havoc upon him for his utterances which have angered Hegseth’s master. Meanwhile, purported drug smugglers have found Davy Jones’ locker at the order of Hegseth, it has been reported, including those left helpless after initial …

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The global race for resources: Redefining mining for sustainable growth 32:50

24d ago32:50

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Mining is vital to sustainable growth but how can it be safer and more sustainable? From the hard lessons of Brazil’s Brumadinho disaster to bold investor-led initiatives, Adam Matthews, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at the Church of England Pensions Board and Chair of the Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030 shares what it takes to ali…

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Disability Rights with Patricia Vincent-Piet 46:51

25d ago46:51

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Spoiler alert: Liz and Pat talk about Wicked. And housing. And curb cuts! Oh my. Pat shares with Liz the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ongoing challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing affordable and accessible housing in New Hampshire. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a monthly supporter of …

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The Only Only 1:00:50

29d ago1:00:50

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Events in the news once again intersect with Professor Amar’s past work, as a little-known aspect of a clause in the Constitution has surprising relevance to the President’s fire-breathing response to a video from Senators and Representatives reminding our military and other officers of their lawful obligations. We trace other constitutionally news…

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Feeding People with Kate Constantine 49:18

1M ago49:18

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Should we feed people? What about kids? Why are these questions that Liz has to write? In an episode that should be the least controversial, Liz talks with Kate Constantine from Gather about food pantries, SNAP benefits, food waste, and school meals. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a supporter of the show --> this helps Liz continue to make episod…

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Walk-off to the Finals 6:48

1M ago6:48

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Jackson and Verner discuss the crucial walk-off home run that carried Dos Pueblos baseball to the CIF Finals for the first time in 30 years.

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The Undigested Matzo Ball 1:10:40

1M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

We return to the tariff case and continue to hear from the justices and the advocates in their own voices from the oral argument. This time, a 20 year old argument from Vik Amar takes center stage with apparent approval from several key justices, and several of the Court’s female justices join forces to make life difficult for the Solicitor General…

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Big deals: financing future energy demand 22:42

1M ago22:42

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Can clean energy investment outpace fossil fuel demand? In this episode, Ben Daly, Head of Transition Finance at Standard Chartered, explores how capital is fueling large-scale decarbonisation projects across the globe—from the first wave of carbon capture to gigafactories powering electric vehicles. Ben also unpacks the critical role of electrific…

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Incidental Trillions 1:10:56

1M ago1:10:56

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The economy, trillions of dollars, and consequences unknown are on the line in the tarrifs case, Learning Resources v. Trump. We present the justices and the advocates in their own voices from the oral argument, and Akhil reacts in real time as he hears the clips for the first time. It’s a three hour argument, so this is the first of a two-parter. …

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Veterans Day with Congressman Chris Pappas 20:33

2M ago20:33

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It's Veterans Day - how does Congress work to support veterans? Liz talks with Congressman Chris Pappas, who serves on the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, about what is happening in D.C. (and New Hampshire, of course). Celebrate 6 months of the podcast by becoming a supporter of the show --> this helps Liz continue to make episodes! Have…

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Veteran Support: Homelessness, Health Care, and Employment with Henry Och 38:34

2M ago38:34

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It's Veterans Day - how is New Hampshire doing when it comes to supporting our veterans? Liz talks with President and CEO of Harbor Care, Henry Och, about initiatives to support veterans in New Hampshire, particularly when it comes to homelessness, health care, and employment. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or need support, call or t…

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The Hyatt Haunting 2:39

2M ago2:39

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Mary and Finn explore Santa Barbara's haunted Hyatt Place.

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Election Correction - Special Guest Vikram D. Amar 1:17:58

2M ago1:17:58

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California. Meanwhile, the tariff case is about to come before the Supreme Court for oral argument. So it’s timely indeed that Vik Amar joins us with expertise on both topics. In fact, Vik has submitted an amicus brief in the tariff case. The “brothers in law” take us deep into the gerrymandering world, the major questions doctrine, and we also pau…

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8 countries, half a billion people and US$20trillion – the story of physical climate risk 21:29

2M ago21:29

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How could physical climate risk reshape global economies? The 2025 Net Zero Atlas assesses exposure to climate hazards across eight major economies — the US, China, Japan, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, and Türkiye — representing 2.2 billion people and nearly 60% of global GDP. In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Jaakko Koorosh…

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SNAP Benefits Mini-sode 9:38

2M ago9:38

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Liz goes solo in this first-ever "mini-sode." Perhaps also the last...? In less than 10 minutes, Liz covers the basics about what's happening with SNAP benefits given the government shutdown...and how some New Hampshire lawmakers are choosing to punch down instead of leading with empathy. If you'd like to be a monthly supporter of the show, become …

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250 Episodes, 250 Years - and a surprise guest! 1:33:16

2M ago1:33:16

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Our 250th episode has us looking back 250 years, and looking ahead to the next year of commemoration of those 250 year anniversaries. Sure enough, there is much gold to mine in those momentous events; much to inform us on matters of current import. We recall and examine a Declaration that is 250 years old - no, not that one. To top it off, we have …

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Towns, Property Taxes, and a Street Sweeper (maybe) with Niko Papakonstantis 39:28

2M ago39:28

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What the heck is a "warrant article" and what does it have to do with property taxes? Should you go to a deliberative session? (yes!) Okay, fine, but what is it? Liz talks with Niko Papakonstantis, the Chair of the Exeter Select Board, about what issues towns face when New Hampshire and the federal government cut services and funding. Niko asks Liz…

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The Threads of Liberty - Special Guest Jeffrey Rosen 1:06:18

2M ago1:06:18

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The President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, Jeffrey Rosen, joins us for a timely discussion of his new book, The Pursuit of Liberty. The relevance to today’s dilemmas is matched only by the fascination of the deep historical analysis and amazing characters the book unearths. In the differences that separated Hamilton and Jefferson, P…

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The Governor with Jon Kiper 43:43

2M ago43:43

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Someone needed to ask: who would want to be governor of New Hampshire? Jon Kiper does! He ran in the 2024 Democratic primary and he's running again. He talks with Liz about why he's running and what exactly the governor does in New Hampshire. New Hampshire Has Issues (including Liz!) does not endorse candidates. New Hampshire Has Issues (including …

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Opinions on Opinions 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

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As we continue to wade into the Supreme Court term, developments are taking place in several cases we are following. Professor Amar’s students are making constitutional news all over the place, it seems; several of them have converged on the tariff case once again, as well as now the unitary executive issues. A new article made a splash, and it pro…

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Marijuana Legalization with Devon Chaffee 43:08

2M ago43:08

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The issue so many Granite Staters (and beyond) have asked about: why isn't marijuana legalized in New Hampshire? The ::checks notes:: "Live Free or Die" state? Devon Chaffee (Executive Director at ACLU-NH) joins Liz to explain just how close New Hampshire has gotten to legalizing cannabis...and why it will probably take some time to get over the fi…

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Junior High Phone Fiasco 8:58

3M ago8:58

8:58

Josh and Lucas explore the Santa Barbara Unified School District's new junior high school cell phone policy.

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Dereliction of Duties 1:12:30

3M ago1:12:30

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By Akhil Reed Amar

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Holding a mirror up to the market: How the UN works with stock exchanges 29:43

3M ago29:43

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By LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

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A Tale of Three Cities 1:16:36

3M ago1:16:36

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Professor Amar visits cities that are in the constitutional news these days: Portland, where the military pays an uninvited visit; Salt Lake City, where gunfire continues this year’s alarming litany of political assassination also seen in Minnesota and elsewhere. Akhil’s epic trilogy, with Born Equal now taking its place as the second volume, speak…

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Clean Energy (is not scary) with Sam Evans-Brown 52:49

3M ago52:49

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Celebrity guest! Liz asks Sam Evans-Brown to do some heavy lifting as Liz learned zero things about anything "energy" related in high school. As much as Liz hates change, it's time to learn a little bit. Tune in to get answers to questions like, "What's a watt?" and "What kind of outlet do you need for an electric vehicle?" and "Is Massachusetts do…

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Out in the World 1:21:26

3M ago1:21:26

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Born Equal is being read - by academics, pundits, historians, and citizens. Reaction has begun to pour in, and discussion has begun. In this episode, we bring you some of the very best flavor of such discussion - an academic symposium held at Penn Carey Law School on the book. Professors Kate Shaw and Kermit Roosevelt each read the work with great …

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Creating a common language: Taxonomies as tools for transparency 27:49

3M ago27:49

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By LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

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What the bleep is the NH Executive Council? with Kayla Montgomery 39:48

3M ago39:48

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The New Hampshire Executive Council has enormous power and almost no name recognition. What the [bleep] is it? And why does New Hampshire have it? In this episode, Kayla Montgomery (VP of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund and Planned Parenthood of Northern New England) returns to the pod to tell Liz an abbreviated histo…

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Blast Off! 1:17:16

3M ago1:17:16

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Happy Constitution Day! And Happy Born Equal Publishing Day! The book tour is underway, and we treat you to an event held live at Princeton University. Professor Amar speaks about the bridge from the last book to this one, and in doing so, the importance of the uniquely grand sweep of his project becomes apparent - as themes from The Words That Mad…

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Voting with McKenzie Taylor 51:10

3M ago51:10

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Grab your passport! We're traveling to...your town clerk's office. New Hampshire *loves* elections, but does it love helping eligible voters get registered to vote? In this episode, Liz talks to McKenzie Taylor, the State Director of the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights, about registering in person, voting in person, requesting to vote abse…

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The Big Equal 1:16:05

4M ago1:16:05

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With the imminent publication of Born Equal, we explore Lincoln’s grand vision of equality as it played out during and after his life. The new book goes further still, offering an expansive though still relentlessly originalist view of this constitutional vision. And now Professor Amar sees this vision through with even greater implications for the…

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When one size doesn't fit all: ABSA's social lens on sustainability in Africa 21:44

4M ago21:44

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What does a ‘just transition’ really mean in practice? In this episode of the LSEG Sustainable Growth podcast, Punki Modise, Group Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Absa Group discusses the link between sustainability and long-term value creation, how they are measuring social impact and the current challenges facing sustainable finance in…

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What's happening in Claremont (part 2) with Rep. Hope Damon 59:42

4M ago59:42

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Liz talks with Rep. Hope Damon about what is happening with the school district, which faces a multi-million dollar deficit in its school budget - and what the State of New Hampshire can / will / will not do, depending on who you ask... This episode was recorded on August 28, 2025. New episodes every Tuesday. Become a supporter of the show. Have an…

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What's happening in Claremont (part 1) with Matt Mooshian 40:18

4M ago40:18

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Liz talks with Matt Mooshian, a former City Councilor from Claremont, about what is happening with the school district, which faces a multi-million dollar deficit in its school budget. This episode was recorded on August 28, 2025. New episodes every Tuesday. Become a supporter of the show. Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email Liz: newhampshi…

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The 64 Percent Question 1:19:08

4M ago1:19:08

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Trump is keeping the courts active; this week saw a ruling against many of the widespread tarrifs he has sought to impose, and the Fifth Circuit upheld his dismissal of an NLRB member. Meanwhile, a Fed governor was dismissed, supposedly for cause. And the social media announcements of supposedly impending executive orders imposing voting requiremen…

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What happened in Claremont? with Rep. Hope Damon (TEASER) 16:15

4M ago16:15

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What happens in Claremont doesn't stay in Claremont - and instead impacts all of us. In this teaser (with a full episode coming soon!), Liz talks to Rep. Hope Damon about the school funding crisis in Claremont...and beyond. Full episode coming soon. New episodes on Tuesdays. Become a supporter of the show Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Email…

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The Land of The Land 1:26:45

4M ago1:26:45

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Gerrymandering, borders, the use of the military on US soil, and even the status of the District of Columbia. All these relate to geography, and the "more perfect union" our founders sought. The Constitution therefore speaks to all these issues, and originalism must be considered. We look at what the Constitution has to say, why it says these thing…

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Medicaid: It's Health Insurance! with Kristine Stoddard 58:08

4M ago58:08

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Don't be fooled: a Medicaid by any other name would smell as sweet - because it's health insurance! In this episode, Liz and Kristine Stoddard (health care super nerd/wonk) cover what Medicaid really is (health insurance!) and what the impacts will be on *all* of Granite Staters...due to a majority of New Hampshire lawmakers' actions. Liz uses many…

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The Good of the Country 58:29

4M ago58:29

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President Trump has taken to social media, as usual. This time he asserts an authority to control elections through executive order. He claims that he is empowered to do this as the sole representative - nay, the sole decider - of the nation’s interest. We look to the constitution for a reply. He also echoes some election complaints, and election c…

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IMPACT= Investing for gender equity and climate resilience 32:04

4M ago32:04

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In this episode, we explore intersection between gender equity and climate resilience in emerging markets. Recorded during London Climate Action Week, this fireside chat features Lori Kerr, CEO of FinDev Canada, and Leslie Maasdorp, CEO of British International Investment, in conversation at our London office. Together, they discuss how integrated …

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Homelessness ... in New Hampshire? with Erica Diamond and Lauren Bombardier 42:53

4M ago42:53

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Is there really an issue of homelessness in New Hampshire? Like...everywhere in New Hampshire? Yes, yes there is. Liz is joined by Erica Diamond and Lauren Bombardier from Families In Transition to talk about homelessness, which is affecting so many of our community members. Erica and Lauren explain to Liz that homelessness is a result of a lack of…

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We the Who? - Special Guest Jill Hasday 1:24:23

4M ago1:24:23

1:24:23

With all our recent discussion on Skrmetti, and questions of scrutiny as applied to gender dysphoric individuals, the question of where women’s rights stand in this morass deserves new attention. Professor Jill Hasday has written an important book, We the Men, which is deeply relevant to these discussions. To what extent does inequality persist in …

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Immigration (Myths and Realities) in New Hampshire with Grace Kindeke 49:32

5M ago49:32

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Comments about immigration are all over social media, in politicians' speeches, and in politicians' social media...but what is actually happening? In this episode, Liz talks with Grace Kindeke about some of the myths circulating about immigration, including crime, social services, and higher education. New episodes every Tuesday. Become a supporter…

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Skrmetti Skirmish 1:30:26

5M ago1:30:26

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We continue our discussion of the deep issues raised in the case of US v. Skrmetti. Last time we observed the Court wrestling with questions of whether the Tennessee law banning gender dysphoria treatments in minors was a form of sex discrimination. Later in the argument the Court addressed the question of whether transgender individuals, or some r…