Spectacles Out Loud

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Spectacles Out Loud episodes

  • Insight - Housing Crises and Interest Group Deception

    Following the passage of significant housing legislation in California, NIMBY interest groups maintain a misleading facade in their opposition.

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    7 min
  • Insight - Brazil’s Bolsonaro, All-In, Shows His Hand

    Jair Bolsonaro’s preparation for a contested election against Lula da Silva is a clear sign that things are about to get worse in Brazil’s already jeopardized democracy.

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    7 min
  • Insight - Democracy Crossing Death’s Threshold in Tunisia

    As Tunisia’s democratic crisis worsens, it’s important to reconsider the status quo solution of economic sanctions.

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    To read the Insight about Afghanistan referenced in this article, click here.

    7 min
  • Focus - The Supreme Court: Political, Unaccountable, and All-too Powerful

    The Supreme Court has exercised too much authority over American political life for centuries, and the urgent need for reform pre-dates today’s conservative justices.

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    12 min
  • Insight - The Political Crossroads Offered by FDA Approval

    Full FDA approval could mean more mandates and more division. But it probably wouldn't be that bad, and it would be worth it.

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    7 min
  • Insight - Voting Rights Bill a Dead End for Democracy

    House Democrats just passed a new voting rights bill, but it’s not enough to secure democracy’s future.

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    7 min
  • Insight - The Big Fail Isn't in Kabul. It's on Our TVs.

    The mainstream media’s coverage of Afghanistan has revealed a startling lack of ability to reflect and a parasitic need to generate controversy.

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    Friday's Insight and Reflection discussed at end of episode.

    7 min
  • Focus - Why Liberal Democracy? Why Spectacles?

    As we launch publicly, it’s time to take a step back and explain the enduring importance of liberal democracy and how Spectacles aims to help it.

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    12 min

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Join Spectacles editors Harry and Philip for Insight and Focus as they go beyond headlines to explore the news. We won't just explain a headline to you, but we'll try to help you make the connections…