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Vox senior correspondent Zack Beauchamp and Vox senior foreign writer Jonathan Guyer discuss the killing of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the organizers behind the September 11, 2001, attacks on the US. His death marks a turning point in the “war on terror” and US foreign policy, but what kind of turning point? Can we say the war on terror is over, or is it just entering a new stage?

References:
What Ayman Zawahiri’s death tells us about terrorism and US foreign policy

Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death by drone was President Biden’s opportunity to end the war on terrorism

No one has been held accountable for the catastrophic Afghanistan withdrawal 

Where in the world are Russians going to avoid sanctions? 

Hosts:
Zack Beauchamp (@zackbeauchamp), senior correspondent, Vox
Jonathan Guyer (@mideastXmidwest), senior foreign policy writer, Vox 

Credits:
Sofi LaLonde, producer and engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
Amber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts

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In a surprise to many, last week Kansas overwhelmingly voted down an anti-abortion ballot initiative. If abortion rights can win in a deep-red state, what does that mean for the midterms this fall? Join Vox policy editor Libby Nelson (@libbyanelson), Vox senior policy reporter Rachel Cohen (@rmc031), and Vox politics reporter Nicole Narea (@nicolenarea) for a conversation about the new state of abortion politics.

References:

Abortion was on the ballot in Kansas. Access won. 

Why the Kansas abortion amendment is so confusing 

The challenge of turning pro-choice Americans into pro-choice voters 

The states pushing abortion ballot measures in 2022 post-Roe

Senate Democrats slowly consider their options after Roe  

Hosts:
Libby Nelson (@libbyanelson)
Rachel Cohen (@rmc031)
Nicole Narea (@nicolenarea)


Credits:
Sofi LaLonde, producer and engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
Amber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts

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As the Earth swelters through yet another record-breaking summer, a surprise push for climate legislation on Capitol Hill gave us a shimmer of optimism and hope toward fighting climate change. But, while it’s a step in the right direction to reduce carbon emissions, it’s not a panacea. How do we maintain optimism, even when the right steps feel too small?

References:
Summaries of the climate, tax, and prescription drug parts of the Manchin deal
What Democrats' big new bill would actually do 
What the Inflation Reduction Act needs to pass, including Sen. Sinema
Princeton researchers’ estimate of the deal’s climate impact
The Republican vote against benefits for veterans exposed to toxins
The White House/Employ America plan to reduce gas prices
Nina Kelsey’s theory of the “green spiral”
It’s so hot in Europe that roads are literally buckling
Europe is burning like it’s 2052

Hosts:
Bryan Walsh(@bryanrwalsh), Future Perfect editor, Vox
Dylan Matthews, (@dylanmatt), senior correspondent, Vox
Sigal Samuel (@sigalsamuel), Future Perfect senior reporter, Vox

Credits:
Sofi LaLonde, producer and engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
Amber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts

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Dylan Matthews, Dara Lind, and special guest Ari Ne’eman (@aneeman) fire up the Weeds Time Machine for a special episode on the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA was signed into law 32 years ago today, and while the legislation had a profound impact on almost every corner of American society, the bill wasn’t perfect. So hop into the Time Machine to learn about the history of the disability rights movement, how the ADA came to be, and what the movement is working toward today.


References:
What if Disability Rights Were for Everyone?

Opinion | A 'Safety Net' That's a Kafkaesque Mess

Watch Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution | Netflix Official Site

The Power of 504 

Episode transcript

Hosts:
Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt), senior correspondent, Vox
Dara Lind (@dlind), Weeds co-host, Vox


Credits:
Sofi LaLonde, producer and engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
Amber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts

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Dara Lind is joined by Vox senior correspondent Ian Millhiser (@imillhiser) to discuss the major decisions handed down by the Supreme Court this term. They talk about the Court’s emphasis on historical narrative, its move away from settled legal doctrine, and the politicization of the Court. Plus, a white paper on originalism and stare decisis written by then-professor Amy Coney Barrett. 

References:
The post-legal Supreme Court 

Originalism and Stare Decisis 


Hosts:
Dara Lind (@dlind), Weeds co-host, Vox

Credits:
Sofi LaLonde, producer and engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
Amber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts

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Vox Supreme Court correspondent Ian Millhiser (@imillhiser) speaks with Michele Goodwin, a law professor, bioethicist, and leading expert on reproductive health policy, about the future of abortion rights in a world without Roe.

References:
Policing the Womb by Michele Goodwin 

Credits:
Sofi LaLonde, producer and engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
Amber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts

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