Okay, But Why?
There is so much happening in politics right now, it’s hard to keep up. It feels like every day, there’s a new outrageous headline. But it’s not always clear why these things are happening. So in this series of short shareable podcast episodes, we’re here to ask… “Okay, But Why?”
Red Wine & Blue has produced several limited series podcasts over the past 3 years, including series about immigration, Christian Nationalism, and the cost of extremism. Now, we're bringing you "Okay, But Why."
Podcasting since 2023 • 41 episodes
Okay, But Why?
Latest Episodes
Okay, But Why is AI a Concern?
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is everywhere these days. Some people think it’s the solution to all of humanity’s problems and some think it’s going to bring about the end of life as we know it. The truth, as usual, is somewhere in between. Bu...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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15:07
Okay, But Why Is Gerrymandering Legal?
Gerrymandering is one of those things that makes people tune out of politics. It doesn’t just sound technical and complicated, it feels so far outside our control. But it’s important to understand because we all deserve to have our votes count....
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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13:20
Okay, But Why Were The Suburbs Shaped By Racism?
For nearly a century, the suburbs have been a cornerstone of the American Dream. But for almost as long, some people have criticized the suburbs for being too conformist, too dependent on cars, and to be blunt, too… white. We know ...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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13:09
Okay, But Why Do Nine People Get To Decide Our Rights?
The Supreme Court gets to make decisions that affect our most fundamental rights. When it ruled on Roe vs Wade in 1973 and then overturned that ruling in 2022, it determined our ability to access reproductive care. And in 2015, their ruling on ...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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14:46
Okay, But Why Are People Drawn To Conspiracy Theories?
Conspiracy theories might be having a moment, but they’re as old as civilization itself. In 64 AD, for example, the Great Fire of Rome sparked competing theories over who started the fire and why. And just like many of today’s cons...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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12:07
