In our divided political climate, it can feel like we’re always fighting. Our guest has ideas for how to cut down on vitriol. We also check in on fallout from the U.S. decision to kill a top Iranian general. Plus, we hear about a new PBS documentary on infamous Wisconsin senator Joesph McCarthy.
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How To Stop The Hatred In American Politics
According to our guest, America’s political scene has become plagued not only by polarization or incivility, but hatred. We discuss how that’s manifesting in American’s actions and discourse and how she says it can be stopped.
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Documentary Delves Into Sen. Joseph McCarthy's Wisconsin Roots And Role During Red Scare
A new documentary following the life of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy airs January 6 on PBS. We talk with the filmmaker about McCarthy, his history, and his controversial role in anti-communist politics.
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Global Reaction Continues After US Airstrike Kills Top Iranian General
Iraq’s parliament has voted to expel U.S. troops, and Iran says it will no longer follow restrictions laid out in the 2015 nuclear deal. We discuss the continued fallout from the Trump administration’s killing of top Iranian general, Qassem Soleimani.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Amanda Ripley Guest
- Sharon Grimberg Guest
- Dalia Fahmy Guest
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