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Wonking Week: Nature™

In this week’s audio newsletter, we talk with T.C. Boyle about how he employs futility and progress in his latest novel, When the Killing’s Done. In addition, Emily Badger looks at the latest debate in patent law involving human genes.

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Wonking Week: Shutdown and Reboot

In this week’s podcast newsletter, Emily Badger examines the implications of a government shutdown. In addition, we open with a discussion of how technology and artistic effort coexist uneasily.

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Wonking Week: Play Hardball

In this week’s audio newsletter, we discuss the fracas in Wisconsin and the start of the baseball season. In addition, Idea Lobby blogger Emily Badger examines academic freedom.

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Wonking Week: The Threat of Invasion

In this week’s audio newsletter, we discuss the situation in Libya. In addition, Emily Badger examines how the military is responding to the repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell.'

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Wonking Week: Disaster

In this week’s audio newsletter, we discuss the horrific events in Japan, while Emily Badger examines the state of nuclear energy regulation in the U.S.

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Wonking Week: Slugging

In this week’s podcast, we discuss the juvenile justice system. In addition, Emily Badger examines the practice of slugging for the work-day commute.

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Remembering California’s Nuclear Meltdown

We provide some background and context for the nuclear-power crisis in Japan.

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Funny Things Are Everywhere

In this week’s Wonking Week podcast, we discuss the politics of Dr. Seuss. In addition, Emily Badger examines collective bargaining.

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Wonking Week: Brought to You By…

In this week’s audio newsletter, we discuss inventive memory tricks and the psychology behind last names. In addition, Emily Badger examines funding models for PBS.

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Wonking Week: Star-Crossed Lovers

In this week’s audio newsletter, we discuss the anxieties of gift giving on Valentine’s Day. In addition, Emily Badger examines the U.S. government’s awkward relationship with cyberspace.

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