There’s been a marked rise over the last decade of nationalist and authoritarian politics. Global freedom declined for a 17th consecutive year in 2022, according...
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Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening?
This podcast starts to answer these questions. Writers, experts, and thinkers who are also trying to get to the bottom of them join Chris to break it all down and help him get a better night’s rest. “Why is this Happening?” is presented by MSNBC and NBCNews Think.
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Changing Cop Culture with Neil GrossThe George Floyd Justice in Policing Act would’ve addressed racial profiling and use of deadly force, among other things. But the bill, which was crafted... Read more
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Cities After Covid with Brad LanderEven if the worst of the pandemic is over, some of the changes it foisted on our lives seem like they're here to stay. In... Read more
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Treating Trans Youth with Dr. Izzy Lowell (2021)Since Chris was on vacation last week and given the wave of recent anti-trans legislation, we’re revisiting and providing an update on our episode with... Read more
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The ‘Havana Syndrome’ with Jon Lee Anderson and Adam EntousStarting in 2016, U.S. diplomats and spies began reporting a wide range of mysterious and debilitating medical symptoms, first in Cuba and then around the... Read more
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Being “Irrepressible” with Little Rock Nine Member Minnijean Brown-Trickey“I went because they didn’t want me there,” says Minnijean Brown-Trickey, our guest this week. It’s been more than 60 years since she made history.... Read more
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“The E-bike is Here to Stay” with Mike RadenbaughYou’ve probably encountered an e-bike in some form or another. Maybe you’ve ridden one. Perhaps one has buzzed passed you on the street, in a... Read more
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The Effects of the ‘Stop W.O.K.E’ Act with Jonathan CoxYou’ve probably heard about what Florida governor Ron DeSantis is up to. One of the most controversial things he’s done is sign the Individual Freedom... Read more