The Great Purple State
The Great Purple State
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In war, you must empathize with your enemy: thoughts on the Iran War and Trump's failure
In this episode, recorded a few weeks ago, Conall and Emerson offer their thoughts on Trump's handling of the war he started with Iran, and why the US is losing that war. Among other things, we note the fact that this is an administration fille...
To fight evil, you gotta name it: thoughts on fascism, resistance, and history's ghosts
In this episode, Conall and Emerson have yet another discussion about how to deal with rising fascism in the United States, and we both emphasize the importance of the simple power of naming things as they are. When we name evil and malice as s...
Keep Hope Alive: Thoughts on hope, rage, and the state of things
In what may be their best pod yet, Conall and Emerson have a deep, heartfelt discussion on navigating a perilous moment in history, and how to cultivate hope when things feel deeply bleak. Conall offers his broad perspective on the state of dem...
"A Better World Is Possible": An interview with Samantha Harrington, climate journalist
In a far-reaching interview with the redoubtable climate journalist Samantha Harrington of Yale Climate Connections, Conall and Emerson talk with Sam about how climate change is transforming Wisconsin and other parts of the country, how the cli...
Wisconsin’s message to the world: Don’t give up the ship
Conall and Emerson discuss the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election that saw Susan Crawford defeat Elon Musk’s millions in a landslide, alongside other recent events here and in America. We speak about hope, resistance, and the importance of...