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 • 34 episodes
Okay, But Why?
Latest Episodes
Okay, But Why Do We Celebrate the 4th of July?
This week is the 4th of July, which means we’re celebrating American independence. But what exactly is it that we’re celebrating? What’s so special about American democracy, and how does it work? And with everything going on in politics, should...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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9:29
Okay, But Why Are So Many People Talking About Trans Kids?
There’s a lot to be stressed about right now. We’re seeing the dissolution of our democratic norms and ideals before our very eyes.But extremists don’t want us thinking about democracy. They want us thinking about the 5 trans kids who wa...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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9:49
Okay, But Why Is Minimum Wage So Low?
The federal minimum wage right now is $7.25. For someone working full-time, that translates to $15,060 per year, just $20 over the national poverty line.The US minimum wage has been hotly debated since its beginning, so this week, we’re ...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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10:23
Okay, But Why Are Kids Struggling With Their Mental Health?
Kids today have a lot to worry about. Getting through adolescence was hard enough in generations past, but these days, kids have more anxieties than ever. And who can blame them? There were 83 school shootings in 2024 and gun violence is now th...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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9:42
Okay, But Why Don't Abortion Law "Exceptions" Work?
Few issues polarize this country like abortion. Most Americans believe these intensely personal decisions should be made by families and doctors, not politicians. But even those who call themselves “pro-life” usually believe some exceptions sho...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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10:46
