The Blog
Beyond the Mic
Extended takes, deeper analysis, and the stories that didn't fit into the episode.
Can Ukraine Have Democracy While at War?
The question of Ukrainian elections during wartime exposes a deeper tension: how do democracies fight long wars without abandoning the principles they're fighting to protect?
Why Bipartisan Conversations Matter More Than Ever
Polarization isn't a bug in American politics — it's the product. Here's why we built a show around fixing that, and what 60+ episodes have taught us about disagreeing well.
What the MH370 Debate Taught Us About Critical Thinking
We've had conspiracy theorists and investigative journalists on the same topic. After four episodes and three expert guests, here's what MH370 actually taught us about how we evaluate evidence.
The Expert Gap: Why We Started Interviewing Specialists
Two guys with opinions can only go so far. When we brought on our first expert guest, it changed the entire trajectory of the podcast — and what our audience expected from us.
The Pseudo-Archaeology Pipeline: From Ancient Aliens to Real Harm
After talking with Dr. Flint Dibble and Carl Feagans, a pattern emerged: pseudo-archaeology isn't just harmless fun. It's a gateway to conspiracy thinking with real consequences.
5 Things We Got Wrong (And What We Learned)
Hosting a political podcast means being wrong in public. Here are five takes from our early episodes that didn't age well — and how our conversations with experts changed our minds.
Is Gen Z Actually More Politically Engaged?
After our conversation with teacher Jeremy Adams about Gen Z loneliness, we dug into the data on young voter turnout, political identity, and whether being online counts as engagement.