Month: October 2022

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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - The Supreme Court Case that Could Upend Democracy

Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Judge Michael Luttig for the definitive conversation on a giant elections case now on the calendar at the Supreme Court. Moore v Harper is a North Carolina redistricting case that is also a vehicle for the Independent State Legislature Theory - a so-called doctrine that could radically re-order democracy in America. Judge Luttig - a stalwart of conservative legal circles for decades - will argue the case as co-counsel alongside former Acting Solicitor General under Obama, Neal Katyal. 

In this week’s Amicus Plus segment, Dahlia is joined by Mark Joseph Stern to talk about the blossoming of bonkers gun cases in the wake of last term’s SCOTUS decision in Bruen, a big case concerning consumer protections and much more… 

Dahlia’s new book Lady Justice: Women, the Law and the Battle to Save America, is also available as an audiobook, and Amicus listeners can get a 25% discount by entering the code “AMICUS” at checkout

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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Do half of new books really sell fewer than twelve copies?

A US government lawyer recently caused a stir in the publishing world when he said during a high profile legal trial that half of all new trade titles ? books aimed at a general audience - sell a dozen copies or less. Tim Harford investigates with the help of Kristen McLean from the NPD Books group.

Presenter: Tim Harford Producers: Octavia Woodward, Jon Bithrey Editor: Emma Rippon Production Coordinator: Jacqui Johnson Sound Engineer: Graham Puddifoot

(Image: Stack of books on display at the bookstore: bitterfly/Getty)

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It Could Happen Here - It Could Happen Here Weekly 56

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.

 

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Planet Money - The high cost of a strong dollar

When it comes to international trade and finance, everyone pretty much speaks one language: the U.S. dollar. So when the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates and the dollar suddenly gets strong, it can cause huge headaches all over the world.

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The Gist - Deciphering The Mystery Of Xi Jinping

The Economist’s Sue-Lin Wong, host of the new podcast The Prince, discusses the most powerful person in the world, Xi Jinping. As China’s 20th Communist Party Congress convenes, Xi has positioned himself to rule China for another five years, and maybe the rest of his life. But so little is known about him … until now. Plus, witness the drones filling the skies of Ukraine—Ghost Phoenixes, Switchblades, and these so-called “Kamikaze” models. And it’s an Antwentig, in which Angela Landsbury’s cinematic son is clarified and “Just Asking Questions” is endorsed.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Celebrate Diwali And Your Sweet Tooth At These Spots

The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is coming up Monday and you might consider celebrating it with a variety of South Asian desserts. Reset talks with Ashok Selvam, editor of Eater Chicago, and Jasmine Sheth, James Beard Foundation grant winner and creator of Tasting India, about South Asian desserts to celebrate the holiday this year.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Oct. 21, 2022

Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap with Tina Sfondeles, Chicago Sun-Times chief political reporter, Jacoby Cochran, City Cast Chicago host, and Ray Long, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter and author of The House That Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois’ Velvet Hammer.