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Ep. 19: The truth about America's illegal immigrants Oct 27, 2016

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Donald Trump has made illegal immigration a major part of his presidential campaign. But America's illegal immigration controversy is a lot more complex than Trump's sound bites and policies. Let's dig into it.

Ep. 18: Why ObamaCare is struggling Oct 20, 2016

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Three years after it became law, the Affordable Care Act is facing a litany of problems. How serious are they? Here's everything you need to know.

Ep. 17: The empowering story of America's first all-female government Oct 13, 2016

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In 1916, a group of women who were fed up with how men were running their small Oregon town decided do something about it. This is the story of the Petticoat Revolution.

Ep. 16: The Trump Glossary Oct 06, 2016

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To better understand Donald Trump and the effects he produces, let's name some of his go-to rhetorical moves, from Meflection to Cookie-Grubbing.

Ep. 15: The most prolific American lyricist you've probably never heard of Sep 29, 2016

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Fanny Crosby wrote more than 9,000 hymns in her lifetime

Ep. 14: What Disney World's outrageous prices say about our unequal economy Sep 22, 2016

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It's a rich man's world after all

Ep. 13: 8 questions employers should never ask job applicants Sep 15, 2016

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Believe it or not, job interviews have rules.

Ep. 12: How Shirley Chisholm's 1972 campaign for president changed the face of politics Sep 08, 2016

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In 1972, the New York Congresswoman ran for president under the slogan "Unbought and Unbossed" and her tenure in politics proved she was a dedicated catalyst for change.

Ep. 11: Allergies, explained Sep 01, 2016

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Everything you need to know about why we have allergies

Ep.10: How to survive your freshman year of college Aug 25, 2016

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Practical advice from someone who’s been there, done that