Page One Abhishek Mukund

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Robert Jensen to discuss President Trump's voters, what the future of the country could be, and the very real, but often overlooked, threat of climate change in the near future. Professor Jensen also provides his opinion on why someone like Donald Trump could become President.

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Rachel Wellhausen to discuss President Trump’s incoherent trade policy, his shift toward bilateral deals, and a compare and contrast of how this President is similar to prior Presidents. Professor Wellhausen makes a prediction of President Trump’s trade policies will be heading into his final two years of his first term, as well as a look at what it could be should President Trump get re-elected.

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by Stephanie Leutert to discuss the Caravan, why so many people from Central America are seeking asylum, Mexico’s role in their journey, the outcome of prior caravans, the reaction of President Donald Trump, and some possible ways of dealing with the Caravan in humane ways.

Host Abhishek Mukund is joined by UT Austin Professor Rebecca Bigler to discuss how racial and gender attitudes are formed in children, the critical roles of their environments and parents, and a quick how-to guide about what it takes to raise children in a more accepting world. Professor Bigler closes with an important discussion of what impact a Trump Presidency may have on future generations.