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Listen to This Article: Socialism Wins Its American Normandy

Narrated Version | Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral primary opens a new era in American crazy

Jun 30 •

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ATW Bookclub: "Catch-22" Part 3

Walter and Matt discuss Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (Day 3/5). Excerpt from ATW episode 139

Jun 29 •

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Transcript - America This Week, June 27, 2025: "Zohran! Can Tik-Tok Socialism Save Gotham?"

Walter and Matt disagree on the prospects for the victor of New York's Democratic mayoral primary. Also, has ChatGPT been reading "Catch-22"?

Jun 28 •

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A Pause to Chuckle at the Democrats' Tortured Mamdani Wigout

The victory of Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral primary swiftly moved Democrats to Denial, Anger, Bargaining, and Depression, but not Acceptance

Jun 27 •

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Timeline: Trump's Latest Travel Restrictions, AKA "Travel Ban"

The Trump 2.0 incarnation of the policy affects 19 countries

Jun 8 •

Timeline: Beaglegate

Bhattacharya puts an end to NIH beagle labs. Here's a timeline of the last decade of controversy over their operation

May 9 •

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Timeline: U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty and Disputes

The two countries have reached a compromise in dispute over a 1944 treaty, but the amount of water Mexico can release in 2025 remains unclear

May 7 •

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Do Your Own Research: Liber-net's Misinfo Grant Database

A conversation with Andrew Lowenthal about what the database shows and its limitations. Plus, one bizarre grant for barbers and hairstylists

May 5 •

Timeline: The Path to Real ID Implementation

It's been two decades since passage of the Real ID Act. It finally takes effect May 7

May 1 •

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Listen to This Article: A Pause to Chuckle at the Democrats' Tortured Mamdani Wigout

Narrated Version | The victory of Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral primary swiftly moved Democrats to Denial, Anger, Bargaining, and Depression…

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Listen to This Article: Socialism Wins Its American Normandy

Narrated Version | Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral primary opens a new era in American crazy

Jun 30 •

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15:16

Listen to This Article: Divided America is Vulnerable in War

Narrated Version | Donald Trump's decision to bomb Iran has triggered a maelstrom of destabilizing political pressures. Can we fight and fracture at the…

Jun 26 •

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Listen to This Article: The Great Disappearing Trans Freakout

Narrated Version | The Supreme Court drives a stake in the transgender controversy, and neither party says much. Is this chapter in American politics…

Jun 25 •

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Listen to This Article: Optimism, The Last Taboo

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Jun 25 •

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