Tatter Podcast
1) Episode 67: Metastasis (Impeachment, w/ Frank Bowman)
The U.S. House has impeached President Donald Trump, for an unprecedented second time. This time, a majority of members of Congress endorsed a single article of impeachment for "incitement of insurrec...Show More
2) Episode 66: Conviction (Impeachment Politics, w/ Sarah Binder)
In the wake of the violence and destruction resulting from mob action in the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and given that many view President Donald Trump's public comments beforehand as inciting t...Show More
3) Episode 65: Gut Check (w/ Tim Spector, on food science)
We all eat, but we don't all eat well. How can we do so? In particular, what dietary choices are best for an individual's physical wellness? And how much do individuals' unique characteristics determi...Show More
4) Episode 64: Rogue (Conspiracy Theories, w/ Kelley-Romano & Miller)
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Even though some conspiracy theories are only endorsed by a small fraction of the population, it is likely a mistake to write off all who believe in conspiracy theories, especially ...Show More
5) Episode 63: Tripwire (w/ Peter Margulies)
ABOUT THIS EPISODE The firings and resignations of senior civilian officials at the Pentagon--most notably of Secretary of Defense Mark Esper--has raised alarm in many quarters. Many are also concerne...Show More
6) Episode 62: Hard Knocks (w/ Seth Masket)
ABOUT THIS EPISODE As Democrats were reminded (the hard way) in 2016, elections don't always turn out as we expect them to. When a political party loses an election, especially if it does more poorly ...Show More
7) Episode 61: Legitimate Authority (w/ Sara Benesh)
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Many people discuss the public's trust in, and willingness to accord legitimacy to, U.S. courts, especially the Supreme Court. But why does that trust and legitimacy matter? What fa...Show More
8) Episode 60: Pass the Torch (w/ Jean Rhodes)
ABOUT THIS EPISODE My generation, and the ones before mine, have really screwed things up, it seems. But eventually, younger people will take their place as leaders (and some already are). For all our...Show More
9) Episode 59: Hazardous Conditions (w/ Doug McConnell)
ABOUT THIS EPISODE As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many people have called for hazard pay for "essential workers" to compensate them for additional risks they encounter because they have to go in ...Show More
10) Episode 58: The Seamless Garment Goes On
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Father James Martin is a Jesuit priest and editor-at-large at America, a weekly magazine published by the Jesuits of the United States. Father Martin is widely know for his advocacy...Show More