Revealing study of China's sophisticated censorship tactics and their surprising effectiveness in controlling online information flow.
Explores how classical education influenced America's founding fathers, shaping their ideals and the nation's early government.
An inspiring look at the trailblazing career and cultural impact of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Lena and Eli dive deep into the foundational freedoms that define American liberty, exploring how the first ten constitutional amendments protect everything from free speech to fair trials in your daily life.
A powerful essay on equality, feminism, and personal freedom.
Insightful analysis of Cold War strategies, offering crucial lessons for navigating today's complex geopolitical landscape and great-power competition.
A thought-provoking exploration of modern loneliness, its societal impacts, and innovative solutions to rebuild human connections in our fragmented world.
Challenging U.S. perceptions, revealing Mexico's democratic and economic transformation.
A sobering analysis of Western democracy's decline, exploring populism's rise and the erosion of liberal values in the 21st century.
An insider's gripping account of the Cuban Missile Crisis, revealing high-stakes decision-making during a nuclear standoff.
Controversial prophecy: when mass migration shatters Western civilization
A provocative historical examination of Jesus as a political revolutionary, challenging traditional religious narratives with scholarly research and cultural context.
Explore how China's Communist Party has maintained 70+ years of power while transforming policies from Mao to Xi, creating a paradoxical system where political continuity coexists with dramatic economic and social change.
Lena and Eli explore the complex colonial roots and dual traumas of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from 1885 to today. They examine how the same events created opposing national stories and discuss paths toward equality.
A gripping exposé of powerful men's tactics to silence abuse victims, following a journalist's dangerous pursuit of truth.
This episode traces the dramatic deterioration of Venezuela-US relations from close trading partners to military confrontation, examining key turning points from Chávez's rise through Trump's unprecedented military action in 2026.
A Muslim mother's poignant memoir exploring identity, faith, and belonging in post-9/11 America through her family's experiences.
America's identity crisis: a nation racing toward self-destruction
