The United States was woefully unprepared for the novel coronavirus pandemic due to economic inequality, poor planning, limited state capacity, and an unequal healthcare system that has left millions of Americans vulnerable. That’s the argument of economic analyst Doug Henwood. He joins us on the program today to discuss the intersection of the pandemic and […]
The Political Economy of the Pandemic
How do we begin to understand the worsening economic crisis intertwined with the pandemic? What is to be done in the short term to avert possible worst-case scenarios? For this episode, Allen takes up these questions with political economist James K. Galbraith. James K. Galbraith is an American economist and professor of government in the […]
Make America Radical Again with Harvey Kaye
As America attempts to respond to the current pandemic, we can see more clearly the problems with our economic and political systems. Does history suggest a way forward? For this episode, Allen is in conversation with professor Harvey Kaye about his latest book, Take Hold of Our History: Make America Radical Again, in light of […]
The State of Public Education in the U.S. with Michael Apple
How do we understand the ongoing assaults on public education at all levels? What are the forces at play and what are the implications? In this episode, Allen approaches these questions with educational theorist Michael Apple. They spend the hour discussing the state of public schools in the U.S. and the struggle for democracy in […]
A Conversation with Independent Filmmaker and Novelist John Sayles
For this episode, Allen interviews independent film director and writer John Sayles about his lifelong work telling stories of the working class and his latest novel, Yellow Earth, set in small-town North Dakota during the shale oil fracking boom and bust of the 2000s to 2010s. John Sayles is an independent film director, screenwriter, novelist, […]
PFAS and Water Contamination with Pat Elder
The final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposal to base F-35 military jets at the Truax Air National Guard Base was released earlier this week, confirming community leaders’ concerns about the impact of the F-35s on the health and safety of Madison residents. Today on the show, Allen is joined by Alder Rebecca Kemble […]
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