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Death, mystery, and danger loom off the coast of Koh Tao, Thailand, where dozens of tourists have died under mysterious circumstances over the last two decades. Listen to "Death Island" every Wednesday for more.
The speaker discusses political tension and historical references, including the use of "rhino" to describe Republicans and references to Gone With The Wind.
A discussion about Sarah Palin's book deal and how it was marketed as a "homespun" book written by a working mother to appeal to conservative values.
Discussing how the rise of right-wing media organizations led to assumptions on the left that the frothing anti-communist wing of the Republican Party has lost, and the misconception of being plucky outsiders.
This podcast episode explores the shift in American evangelicals' stance on abortion from the 1960s and early 70s when many of them were pro-abortion, to the present day, where the issue is a central part of their political identity.
The anti-gay marriage movement reframed the conversation around the fear that religious institutions would be forced to marry same-sex couples if it became legal, tapping into the negative connotations of the word "forced."
The organized way of raising an alarm about unisex bathrooms by feminist activists has led to conservative homemakers feeling fear over men using women's bathrooms and vice versa, and feeling a sense of loss in being able to protect their wives and families.
The opposition to feminism and the push for equality between genders is a tool used to keep white Americans in a constant state of adolescence, relying on the government for protection. This fear is co-opted by those opposing feminism, who also believe that white children are innocent and the main concern.
A coalition created by an African-American woman, during a time when far-right religious conservatives were grappling with the fact that white supremacy was no longer an effective way to gain votes.
An author speaks out against the radical right wing and their projection methods of hate speech, hoping that they will be held accountable for their language.
The guest shares how her childhood experiences of her dad having to move for work and financial struggles impacted her political views. She also discusses the challenge of finding unbiased information about Senator Elizabeth Warren.
The culture wars are fueled by the much more numerous coalition of people who want to make abortion illegal and hurt gay people, as opposed to supporters of single payer health care, which is a less durable coalition.