Whowhatwhy's Podcasts

It’s long past time to challenge the American Dream. Alissa Quart reveals its harsh realities and calls for a new ethos that values community, fairness, and class worth. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

Are our rising temperatures humanity’s alarm bell? Can we ever get global unity to cut CO2 emissions? Jeff Goodell explains.  Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

Israel on the brink: Peter Beinart delves into ethnonationalism, political unrest, and the fight for democracy’s future. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

Norman Solomon discusses the invisible wars the US has been waging for decades, their impact on society, and the role of the media in its perpetuation. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

Climate change shapes history, says historian Peter Frankopan. Civilizations thrive or fall on environmental stewardship and adaptability. Read More:  www.WhoWhatWhy.org

Fentanyl, if left unchecked, is an almost certain death sentence for its users — and for America’s cities. A conversation with Sam Quinones. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

The US’s historical ascent to global dominance, and the implications for China, Russia, and today’s geopolitical landscape. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

After the murder of George Floyd, three police departments confronted aggressive cop culture, overcoming daunting obstacles to champion justice and equity in policing. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

Exposing the manipulation of the ’60s civil rights legacy by many diverse movements today that are trying to co-opt it for their own ends. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

Like the “Mouse That Roared,” Ukraine should try for a total victory: foreign policy expert Gideon Rose. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

The next fiscal cliff: Impending state/local fiscal crises loom large due to political short-sightedness in budgeting. Urgent action will be needed. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

An examination of the shift in space exploration and satellites from government-led to private sector dominance and how SpaceX has led the way. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

In recognition of Memorial Day I talk with David Morris, an embedded correspondent during the Iraq war, a victim himself of PTSD, and author of a poignant exploration. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

A deep look at the transformative AI landscape. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

Ben Smith discusses new media’s rise and fall, the power of individual voices, and journalism’s future. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

Michael Lind looks at workers’ wages, how business and government alliances are suppressing bargaining power, and how this contributes to America’s decline. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

A hard-nosed look at the chance of achieving zero-emission aviation by 2050: new tech, alternative fuels, and diverse solutions, all amid uncertainty, rising costs, and limited access. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

A dark look at the unsettling connection between the Second Amendment, America’s gun culture, race, slavery, and the fear of Black retribution. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

Jeff Sharlet explores the complex relationship between religion, religious nationalism, and right-wing politics, and how these forces intertwined with Trumpism. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

The next world war will be fought on a cyber battlefield and the threat of mutually assured destruction is already happening.   Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org