June 6, 2019: Bad Polls
Tom and Aaron examine two polls with provocative results – but less-than-reliable methods. Also, the Democratic presidential field narrows (or maybe not), and UNC baseball gets ready for Auburn.
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June 6, 2019: D-Day
Scott and Aaron reflect on D-Day and the importance of World War II. Also, the Bill of Rights is introduced…and the shopping cart is invented.
Read MoreJune 5, 2019: Beach Reading
Summertime is here and Aaron’s heading to the shore this weekend: what are the best books to read on the beach?
Read MoreJune 4, 2019: Pride Month
Anna discusses the NAACP’s upcoming Pride Month event, which will highlight out civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and his connection to Chapel Hill.
Read MoreJune 4, 2019: Fighting TB At The Border
Aaron, Waddy, and guest Laura Gutman (a Duke University pediatrician) agree that there’s a humanitarian crisis at the border – and a medical crisis as well. Can they agree on how to address it?
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June 3, 2019: Tariffs
A trade war with China and an immigration fight with Mexico are both leading to higher tariffs – but what’s the actual impact on local folks? Aaron chats with UNC economics professor Patrick Conway.
Read MoreJune 3, 2019: News Deserts, “Fake News,” And Democracy
Ahead of a June 15 seminar, Max and Aaron discuss critical issues facing today’s news media. (And maybe every day’s news media.)
Read MoreMay 30, 2019: Birthdays And Dedications
Great historical figures (including Walt Whitman) celebrate birthdays; great historical buildings (including Duke Chapel) mark their dedications.
Read MoreMay 30, 2019: Aaron’s Books
No polling data this week: instead, Tom and Aaron chat about Aaron’s reading habits. (And a little about UNC baseball.)
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