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Abortion in the age of Trump
The Ohio legislature passed a bill that essentially bans abortions. It says makes abortion illegal once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. We talk about that bill and other anti-abortion laws being challenged nationwide.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenThe Ohio legislature passed what is essentially a complete ban on abortions. We talk about that bill and other anti-abortion laws being challenged nationwide.
President Obama is expected to issue pardons as he prepares to leave office. We look at the history of presidential pardons and who might be on Obama’s list.
Are Jews white? That question has been revived as U.S. politics have become more radicalized and minority groups have been targeted.
A new book focuses on octopuses and the evolution of thought and consciousness.
How one schlubby journalist transformed himself to become an instagram influencer and whether it was worth it.
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In this episode
5 storiesWhat abortion policies may look like in the Trump era
Lawmakers in Ohio have passed a bill that would ban abortions from the moment a heartbeat is detected. Governor John Kasich hasn’t said whether he’ll sign it.
Read the story9 minA history of presidential pardons
President Obama will enter the civilian world again next month. One of the things he might do before leaving the White House is use his power to pardon people.
Read the story8 minAre Jews white?: Questions of identity and power
With Donald Trump’s election, seemingly settled questions about race and identity have been re-opened. White nationalists and members of the “alt-right” have very particular opinions about whether Jews are white.
Read the story8 minInside the big brains of octopuses
Philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith has written a new book about octopuses and the evolution of thought and consciousness. It’s titled ‘Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea and the Deep Origins of Consciousness.’
Read the story14 minJournalist transforms into a professional Instagramer
Max Chafkin’s Instagram account was pretty typical two months ago, with photos of his wife, baby and vacations. Then it focused on professionally styled and staged photos of himself.
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