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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    How Phoenix reflects the US’ larger political state

    Phoenix, Arizona is a microcosm of America’s rising challenges: hyper-partisanship, conspiracy theories, and culture wars exacerbated by drought and extreme heat.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 9, 2024 • 1 min read

    Phoenix, Arizona is a microcosm of America’s rising challenges: hyper-partisanship, conspiracy theories, and culture wars exacerbated by drought and extreme heat.

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    ‘Inside Out 2’ screenwriter on self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    1. 0:00How Phoenix reflects the US’ larger political stateYou’re reading this
    2. 19:16Alec Baldwin's criminal trial begins in New Mexico
    3. 28:04‘Inside Out 2’ screenwriter on why anxiety is worth being grateful for
    4. 42:33CA produce giant Driscoll’s is ending a blight of ‘blah’ berries
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      Madeleine Brand

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    ‘Inside Out 2’ screenwriter on self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    1. 0:00How Phoenix reflects the US’ larger political stateYou’re reading this
    2. 19:16Alec Baldwin's criminal trial begins in New Mexico
    3. 28:04‘Inside Out 2’ screenwriter on why anxiety is worth being grateful for
    4. 42:33CA produce giant Driscoll’s is ending a blight of ‘blah’ berries
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand