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The Source episodes

April 08, 2025 The man behind the AI revolution
Nvidia has become one of the most valuable corporations on Earth. The computer chip maker won big in gambling on AI. Those chips promise changes that will rival the industrial revolution. Stephen Witt is the author of the book "The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip."
51 min
April 06, 2025 The Red Scare still scares today
It was a time when Americans were afraid to speak out. A swirling political and cultural hysteria was part of life. Anyone who questioned American policy was targeted and ruined. Books were taken from libraries. School teachers were being scrutinized. It was the Red Scare. In post-World War II America being called a communist was a serious charge. America was willing to abandon freedoms because of alleged conspiracies. Clay Risen joins us to discuss his new book "Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America."
50 min
April 03, 2025 2024 race for the White House: What happened?
Did Donald Trump win the White House in 2024? Or did Kamala Harris lose it? It was one of the most unusual contests for the presidency in recent history. And it left many in the nation wondering what happened? And what were some of the decisions that could have changed the outcome? We hear about the new book, "Fight – Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House."
50 min
April 02, 2025 Saving the separation of church and state in Texas
Texas is seeing a direct challenge on the separation of church and state. It’s happening with school vouchers, a Bible-based curriculum for public schools, and a bill in the legislature requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms. We discuss the ways this agenda threatens religious freedom and more.
50 min
March 31, 2025 How the measles outbreak is a preventable tragedy
The West Texas measles outbreak continues to spread, and more children are being diagnosed with measles. Each case represents a system failure that a safe vaccine could have prevented. Why do parents turn away from vaccination and potentially endanger their own children and the health of the wider population? Dr. Adam Ratner, author of “Booster Shots,” joins the conversation.
50 min
March 27, 2025 Some Texas rural suspects left in jail with no charges or access to attorney - NYT investigation
A New York Times investigation exposes how many rural regions of Texas violate the rights of individuals charged with misdemeanors. Digging into Maverick County there are questions about why indigent suspects are rarely given access to an attorney—even when they ask for one—leaving them in jail without charges.
26 min
March 27, 2025 Trump’s executive order on elections could block voters from the polls
President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order that demands broad changes to how elections are run in the United States. Critics say the order is overreaching and unconstitutional but if allowed to stand would prevent millions of qualitied Americans from being able to vote in federal elections.
25 min
March 26, 2025 The end of Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Dale Bredesen discusses his new book "The Ageless Brain: How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime," in which he shares the latest, cutting-edge science on Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegeneration. He offers a preventative program that he claims readers of all ages can put into practice to optimize their cognitive health now and sustain it for years to come.
50 min
March 25, 2025 Investigating online hate and terror
We go behind the computer screen to understand how social media is aiding extremists—including brutal jihadist organizations like the Islamic State group and white supremacists around the world— and in the United States. Terrorgram is an online community used to recruit would-be domestic terrorists. A ProPublica-Frontline investigation charts the rise and fall of Terrorgram,
50 min
March 24, 2025 The importance of getting screened for colon cancer
It’s a decision that can save your life. Colon cancer screening is crucial because it allows for early detection and removal of precancerous polyps, preventing or significantly improving outcomes for colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths. When colorectal cancer is detected early, it's often highly treatable and curable.
50 min

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