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Dave Eggers on His Book "The Captain and the Glory"
S2020 E3075 - 2m 55s
Satirists and novelists have grappled with how best to cover this most unusual administration. Its idiosyncracies are proving an excellent fit for Dave Eggers, renowned for his parable-like novels on issues from globalization to technology and political polarization. He discusses his newest novella, "The Captain and the Glory."
Dahlia Lithwick Discusses Amy Coney Barret and Roe V. Wade
S2020 E3075 - 2m 31s
A key aspect of Barrett’s appeal to conservative activists is her adherence to the legal doctrine of “originalism.” What exactly does this entail, and how useful is it as a legal framework? Dahlia Lithwick, a columnist for Slate, warned recently that Barrett’s confirmation hearings represent an “erosion of representative democracy” in the United States.
Jessica Anderson Discusses the Amy Coney Barrett Hearing
S2020 E3075 - 2m 44s
Day two of confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett and the stakes couldn’t be higher, with healthcare at the top of the list. Judge Barrett claims personal faith shouldn’t interfere with court rulings. But what do anti-abortion activists make of her nomination? As executive director for Heritage Action for America, Jessica Anderson is a strategist for conservative policies. She joins the show
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