Explain It to Me

Latest Episodes:

Inauguration Special Jan 21, 2017

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Shortly after the inauguration ceremonies ended, Ezra, Matt, and Sarah gathered to analyze what it all means in the first Trump-era Weeds episode.

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DeVos, Rigged Polls, and Quitting Bureaucrats Jan 18, 2017

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Sarah, Ezra, and Matt are joined by Libby Nelson to discuss Trump's not-so-great hires, not-so-great polls, and new research into how career staff act during presidential transitions.

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Trump Cabinet, Obamacare Update, and Heroin Jan 10, 2017

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Sarah, Ezra, and Matt talk about the rush to hold hearings on Trump's cabinet appointees, the sudden emergence of trouble in repeal paradise, and an effort to cut down on pill abuse that backfired massively.

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Sarah and Ezra Interview Obama About Obamacare Jan 06, 2017

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Two weeks before he leaves office, President Obama sits down for a lengthy conversation about the lessons of the Affordable Care Act and the law's uncertain future.

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Happy New Year Jan 04, 2017

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Sarah and Matt offer predictions for 2017, and offer tax wonk tips about when to time your child's birth.

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Year-End Spectacular Dec 28, 2016

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Sarah, Ezra, and Matt each review one big thing they learned in a tumultuous year for policy and politics.

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Kentucky, the Rust Belt, and the Big Picture on Trade Dec 21, 2016

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Sarah, Ezra, and Matt talk about what Obamacare-using Trump voters are hoping for, which regions really need help, and a massive overview of the evidence on globalization and inequality.

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Russia and the American Dream Dec 14, 2016

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Ezra and Matt discuss Russian hacking, Rex Tillerson, and inequality's role in reducing social mobility.

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Trump's Surprisingly Ambitious Education Agenda Dec 07, 2016

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Matt is joined by Libby Nelson to discuss Donald Trump's big plans for K-12 education and his massive financial conflicts of interest.

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Assessing the Trump Cabinet — and Exploring How Recessions Affect Health Nov 30, 2016

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Sarah and Matt take a deep dive into what Trump's cabinet picks say about how he will govern, with a particular focus on HHS Secretary-designate Tom Price. Also: an exciting white paper on recessions and health outcomes!

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