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Bad Takes

Grid contributor Matthew Yglesias and his longtime editor, Laura McGann, Grid’s executive editor, discuss a take each week that’s gotten under their skin. They peel back the layers of the “bad take” to figure out what it tells us about American politics and policy.

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Latest Episodes:

How Joe Rogan bullied Matt into losing weight Sep 14, 2022

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Matt talks about the time podcast celebrity Joe Rogan shamed him about his weight on air. Matt and Laura then discuss their frustration with what’s missing on both sides of the obesity debate – a conversation about recent medical breakthroughs that could help a lot of people live healthier lives.

Suggested reads:

#1573 – Matthew Yglesias, The Joe Rogan Experience

Everything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong, Michael Hobbes @ The Huffington Post

After ‘The Biggest Loser,’ Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight, Gina Kolata @ The New York Times

Send us a bad take to review at badtakes@grid.news.

For a transcript of an episode of Bad Takes, please email transcripts@grid.news.

Police are more popular than pro-abortion rights advocates (and liberals) might think Sep 14, 2022

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona wants to link its issue to anti-police politics. Some Senate Democrats are weaving abortion and gender rights together. Matt and Laura dig into public attitudes to assess the wisdom of grouping political causes.

Suggested reads:

Candidates endorsed by AZ Planned Parenthood face police pushback, Jessica Boehm @ Axios

Pew poling on police funding, Growing share of Americans say they want more spending on police in their area

Send us a bad take to review at badtakes@grid.news.

For a transcript of an episode of Bad Takes, please email transcripts@grid.news.

Climate justice vs. the climate bill Sep 14, 2022

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Matt and Laura break down the numbers on the climate bill and find a big net reduction in carbon. So why do climate justice activists say it does more harm than good?

Suggested reads:

Climate Justice Alliance, The Inflation Reduction Act is Not a Climate Justice Bill

‘We've been sold out’: Enviro justice advocates slam Biden's climate compromise, Zack Colman @ Politico

Send us a bad take to review at badtakes@grid.news.

For a transcript of an episode of Bad Takes, please email transcripts@grid.news.

Trailer: Bad Takes with Matthew Yglesias & Laura McGann Sep 01, 2022

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Bad Takes, Grid's new flagship podcast, launches September 14th.

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