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January 2018
A few years ago, some colleges and universities were starting to implement a new model for education: the $10,000 degree. Eric Kelderman, senior reporter at the Chronicle of Higher Education, gives us a sense of where this idea stands now and what it’s future might be.
Jan. 31, 2018
On one hand, e-cigarettes seem to be less harmful than traditional cigarettes. But on the other hand, kids who vape may be more inclined to smoke later on. To help understand the results, The Show's Mark Brodie is joined by Adam Levinthal, director of the University of Southern California Health, Emotion and Addiction Laboratory.
Jan. 31, 2018
Mexicans’ views of Americans have plummeted since the election of Donald Trump. The Show's Lauren Gilger spoke with Christopher Wilson, deputy director of the Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute, about these new findings and what’s next in U.S.-Mexico relations.
Jan. 31, 2018
Four months after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, FEMA announced that emergency food and water services are wrapping up. Joanisabel González, a business reporter at El Nuevo Día, says recovery is uneven at best on the island, though it’s not fully the federal government’s fault for the sluggish pace.
Jan. 31, 2018
A bill making its way through the state Legislature is bringing the debate over states rights and federal land front and center.
Jan. 31, 2018
Is civil discussion the exception in American society today? Are we more likely to wave off or talk over someone who disagrees with us?
Jan. 31, 2018
State Rep. Don Shooter has been stripped of all of his committee assignments and faces a censure vote after a report investigating allegations of sexual harassment against the Yuma lawmaker was released Tuesday. With me to talk about the report and what comes next at the Capitol is Howie Fischer of Capitol Media Services.
Jan. 31, 2018
And for another perspective on the president’s State of the Union speech, I’m joined by Republican David Schweikert, who represents Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, and Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego of Arizona’s 7th District.
Jan. 31, 2018
For the first time in 152 years, a super moon, blue moon and total lunar eclipse will coincide on Wednesday. Joining us to discuss this celestial trifecta is Brendan Mullan, astrophysicist and assistant professor of physics at Point Park University.
Jan. 30, 2018
The Cleveland Indians will remove the Chief Wahoo logo from their uniforms next year. The change comes after decades of protest against the cartoon used since 1947. We’re joined by Amanda Blackhorse, a Navajo and longtime activist working to eliminate Native mascots and logos in professional sports.
Jan. 30, 2018