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In her new book, Alexandra Chasin details the early history of America's "war on drugs", led by Harry Anslinger in the 1930's--just after Americans figured out that alcohol prohibition had failed. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Prof. Alexandra Chasin Recounts the Early Days of America’s War on Some Drugs
Based on smears, lies and deceptive videos, GOP lawmakers pander to extremists, using obscure law to enable states to defund…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: In Sneaky Move, GOP Congress Hammers Planned Parenthood
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A trip back to the old West, on horseback, from father-son authors Will and John Gorenfeld, as we talk about the new book Kearny's Dragoons Out West: The Birth of the US Cavalry.
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New bill allows ISP’s to sell your browsing info, activists will buy and publish data on lawmakers who voted for it…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Activists Are Buying Browsing Data on Lawmakers Who OK’d New Law
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Despite grandiose claims, Trump rollback of EPA rules won’t save coal industry or put miners back to work; warming escalates….. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Trump Screws the Planet for Short-term Profiteering
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With big loss on Obamacare, limits on tax cuts, Trump tries to regain agenda control with threats to sanctuary cities…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Desperate to Distract, Trump Bashes Immigrants Again
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Svend Brinkmann, author of Stand Firm: Resisting the Self-Improvement Craze, joins us for an animated discussion about the limits of self-help programs and books. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Danish Psychologist, Author Is Wary of Self-Improvement Schemes
With big stack of chips on the table, Trump insists on House vote; former casino owner should know “house wins”…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Gambler Trump Faces Big Loss on Obamacare Vote
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House intel spat, as Republican Nunes shares new info with Trump and Democrat Schiff leaks in response, a duel next?.... Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Torrents of Leaks and Lies Deluge DC
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Wall Street Journal editorial says “Trump lies like a drunk to an empty gin bottle”, as media outlets treat speculation as fact…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Truth Emergency Worsens in American Government and Media
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