The Civics Skeptic Joella Shearer
-
- Business
A podcast about the parts of US government that don't quite add up.
-
Candid Cold War: Eisenhower's New Look
A discussion of the reasons for, characteristics and impacts of, Eisenhower's New Look Policy
-
The Civics Skeptic: The Most Powerful Branch of Government
A discussion of which branch of the United States government is actually the most powerful, despite what the framers intended.
-
The Dangers of Payday Loans
I discuss a Vice article on payday loans, what they are, and what steps are being taken to prevent them becoming too dangerous to consumers.
-
Why is food being wasted when there are so many in need?
I discuss a Politico article on the steps the USDA is taking to prevent and minimize food waste, as well as interview an essential worker.
-
What the numbers in the news really mean
I analyze an article from the NYTimes on how the statistics in the news are obtained and distorted, as well as discuss the current stock value of Clorox.
-
As the pandemic spreads, Amazon grows
I discuss a Vox article about the growth of Amazon during the Covid-19 pandemic, and what this means for consumers.