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Fragmenting society, with disinformation
The rise of advanced information technologies has resulted in sophisticated efforts to fragment American society — from foreign actors like Russia, to conspiracy theorists and political campaigns — and these efforts are working. ASU’s Braden Allenby tells us what this looks like, how it works and what we can do to restore a robust, pluralistic democracy.
Episode 19
Episode 19
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The necessity of trust in democracy
Many of life’s daily interactions depend on trust.
Episode 18
Episode 18
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Fragmenting society, with disinformation
The rise of advanced information technologies has resulted in sophisticated efforts to fragment American society — from foreign actors like Russia,
Episode 17
Episode 17
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Democracy’s roots: Equality, freedom and inclusion in ancient Greece
Democracy flourished in Athens 2500 years ago — but lasted only about a century.
Episode 16
Episode 16
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How America was built on slavery: Those roots can still be felt today
American capitalism was built on the backs of slaves and the slave economy — and not just in the South.
Episode 15
Episode 15
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On lynching and racial oppression: How white violence denies black innocence
The practice of lynching was originally used against British loyalists.
Episode 14
Episode 14
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Crises of their own: How nonprofits are creatively confronting COVID-19
Organizations serving the public during the crisis of COVID-19 are facing their own challenges.
Episode 13
Episode 13
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Love Sickness: Shakespeare, medicine and metaphors in a world of plague
Romantic love was long considered an illness — with some bizarre and harrowing treatments.
Episode 12
Episode 12
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The most vulnerable among us: How the pandemic reveals inequities in health care and beyond
Poor and minority communities were at a disadvantage before COVID-19, but they are getting hit hardest now. Can the U.S.
Episode 11
Episode 11
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Testing is key: Attacking the virus with rapid response, robots and reliability
Reliable and fast testing is needed all over the U.S. to confront the spread of COVID-19. We talk with Dr.
Episode 10
Episode 10
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Conditions of contagion: The fears we face
In 18th-century England, viruses and bacteria were not understood — but the idea of contagion was part of the social fabric.