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The Spying Business: The Art of Finding Kompromat Jul 20, 2021

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The business of spying is booming as investigators around the world dig into trash bins, tail subjects and, in some cases, impersonate journalists to get incriminating information. Their findings are upending politics, business and personal lives. Reena Ninan speaks with journalist and author Barry Meier to pull back the curtain on this highly secretive industry.

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Big Philanthropy: How the Super Rich Game the System Jul 19, 2021

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Amassing gargantuan fortunes has been an American way of life for well over a century. When the super rich then turn around and donate large sums of money, we call them generous. But are they really? Journalist and author Anand Giridharadas joins us to dig into the dirty details of the world of big philanthropy.

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COVID Lesson #978: Moms Need More Help! Jul 15, 2021

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Unaffordable childcare, unpaid leave, inflexible workplace policies and unequal pay are just some of the unsustainable work realities that the pandemic brought into relief. The Marshall Plan for Moms campaign was created to address them. Its founder Reshma Saujani joins us to talk about the campaign’s ambitions and how policy makers from across the spectrum are reacting.

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Newly Minted Doctors on the Front Lines of COVID Jul 14, 2021

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In the spring of 2020, when coronavirus cases were surging in New York City, NYU's soon-to-be-graduating medical students got an email: Did they want to graduate early and work in the COVID wards? Reena Ninan speaks with Emma Goldberg about her new book "Life on the Line: Young Doctors Come of Age in a Pandemic," a gripping account that chronicles the stories of six doctors who, at great risk to their own lives, accepted the challenge that would forever change how they approached medicine.

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Heat: The Silent Killer Jul 13, 2021

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Extreme heat waves that bring record-setting temperatures are becoming more frequent and are proving especially dangerous to people in urban areas. Kathy Baughman McLeod, Senior Vice President and Director of the Adrienne Arsht - Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center at the Atlantic Council, helps us better understand the dangers and how we might be more resilient.

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Why Help Wanted Signs are Everywhere with Jason Furman Jul 12, 2021

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Millions of low wage jobs continue to go unfilled in the leisure, entertainment, retail and manufacturing industries. Is the $300 weekly federal unemployment benefit to blame, as some Republicans argue? Or is a fear of COVID, along with childcare issues at fault, as some Democrats contend? According to Harvard Professor of Practice Jason Furman, the truth is much more complicated.

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The Great Reshuffle: Why Millions of Americans are Quitting Jul 08, 2021

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The balance of power is shifting to workers across the country as millions of employees call it quits. The pandemic has prompted many to rethink their priorities, including holding out for better pay, shifting to work that is more rewarding and looking for jobs with enhanced work/life flexibility. The question is, will corporations get the message? Journalists and authors Anne Helen Petersen and Charlie Warzel help explain what's going on.

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Could the Push to Legalize Drugs Backfire? Jul 07, 2021

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In the wake of Oregon's landmark legislation to legalize possession of an array of drugs including heroin, methamphetamine, LSD and oxycodone, other states are considering following suit, hoping to dramatically reduce arrests and lower prison populations. But will the change in policy lead to less drug use or more? Vox's Senior Correspondent German Lopez joins us to dig into the details.

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Democracy Under Threat Jul 06, 2021

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The 2016 election of Donald J. Trump to the US presidency marked a significant shift into authoritarian politics that challenged democratic norms. While Trump is no longer in power, according to political scientist Daniel Ziblatt, the threat to our democracy is greater than ever. What can we do to prevent democracy’s erosion?

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Introducing: The Recount Daily Pod Jun 15, 2021

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Every morning on The Recount Daily Pod, host journalist Reena Ninan will break down the most important news of the day, both domestically and abroad. In 5 minutes or less, you’ll walk away feeling smarter and more in sync with the world. Then, tune in for an interview with journalists who are on the forefront of the stories that affect us all.

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