A political observer shares how he sees the massive flow of information in modern life and its relationship to less respect for expertise, especially in the political realm. We look at how sugar has become such a prominent part of our diet, and the trouble that has caused for public health. We also talk to a legal ethics expert about calls for U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign after his office confirmed two meetings with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S.–after he said in his January confirmation hearing that he didn’t speak to any Russians during the 2016 presidential campaign.
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Politics And The Age Of Information
Our guest looks at the glut of information today and what he calls the death of expertise, along with the way information is processed in the new political era.
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Author Makes The Case Against Sugar
There’s more scientific evidence than ever these days that sugar…that sweet substance found in so much of our food…is bad for us. Research has linked excess sugar consumption to obesity and a handful of chronic diseases, and some have suggested that sugar can even be physically addictive, much like tobacco or hard drugs. But just how did sugar become such a big part of our diets? An author explores that question, and also makes that case that perhaps it’s time to start considering sugar as a drug, rather than a food.
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Legal Ethics Expert Discusses Calls For U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions To Resign
Democrats, some Republicans, and ethics experts are calling for U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign after his office confirmed that he spoke to Russian ambassador Sergei Kislyak last year, even though he told senators during his January confirmation hearing that he didn’t talk to Russia during the presidential campaign. A legal ethics expert puts this news into context.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Veronica Rueckert Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Tom Nichols Guest
- Gary Taubes Guest
- Rebecca Roiphe Guest
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