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Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way forward.
Episodes
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 11/04/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 10/28/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 10/21/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 10/14/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 10/07/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 09/30/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 09/29/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 09/23/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 09/22/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 09/16/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 09/15/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 09/09/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 09/08/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 09/02/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 09/01/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 08/26/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 08/25/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
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Wide Awake America for 08/19/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
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Wide Awake America for 08/18/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 08/12/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 08/11/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 08/05/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 08/04/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 07/29/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 07/28/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 07/21/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 07/14/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 07/07/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 06/30/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 06/23/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 06/16/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
Wide Awake AmericaThe cult of control: understanding extremism in America
Explore the complex landscape of America as Nadine Smith discusses psychological influence and radicalization with Steven Hassan.
Wide Awake AmericaUncovering hidden histories: Dr. Rebecca Hall's journey to wake
Explore the vital role of enslaved women in revolts through Dr. Rebecca Hall's enlightening book and research.
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Wide Awake America for 05/26/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
Wide Awake AmericaFollow the money: Claire Atkin on digital ads, disinformation & rebuilding trustworthy media
Explore the digital ads landscape with insights on accountability and disinformation in the $800 billion market.
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Heather Mcgee on drain-pool politics, the solidarity dividend & the fight for America's public good
Join Heather McGee on Wide Awake America as she discusses politics and the dismantling of public resources in America.
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Why fascists fear teachers: Randi Weingarten on public education, democracy & authoritarianism
Explore why fascists target teachers in America's classrooms with insights from Randi Weingarten and Nadine Smith.
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 04/28/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
Wide Awake AmericaBuried truths & lost histories: Katherine Marsh on "The Lost Year", the holodomor, and the dangers of propaganda
Katherine Marsh joins Wide Awake America to discuss "The Lost Year", her award-winning novel exploring the Holodomor, propaganda & more.
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 04/14/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 04/07/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
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Wide Awake America for 03/31/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
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Wide Awake America for 03/24/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
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Wide Awake America for 03/17/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
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Wide Awake America for 03/10/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
Wide Awake AmericaConfronting the right: Suzanne Pharr on authoritarianism, organizing, and collective liberation
Discover how sexism intertwines with politics in our conversation with Suzanne Pharr about her influential book.
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Wide Awake America for 02/24/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
Wide Awake AmericaPower Requires Violence: Inside the System That Protects Abusive Men
Uncover the patterns of abusive behavior upheld by the elite, revealing how systemic violence affects us all.
- Wide Awake America
Wide Awake America for 02/10/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
Wide Awake AmericaWide Awake America: Woniya Thibeault on ancestral skills, resilience, and community
Explore ancestral skills and discover how they ground us in uncertain times through community and resilience.
Wide Awake AmericaWhen silence was not an option: Minneapolis neighbors after Renee Goode's killing
Join the discussion on silence and activism after Renee Goode's death. Discover insights from sociologist Nicole Bedera.
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Wide Awake America for 01/20/2026
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
Wide Awake AmericaAgainst the whistle: queer athletes, state power, and the fight to be seen
Wide Awake America features authors, thinkers, change-makers, and witnesses discussing the toughest social and political topics with an eye open to the way…
Wide Awake AmericaBridging generations and broken histories: Katherine Marsh discusses the lost year
Uncover the mysteries of different generations through The Lost Year, a novel exploring past secrets and human connections.
Wide Awake AmericaWhy Russia's war on Ukraine was always inevitable
Explore the history of Ukraine in our latest episode with Maksym Eristavi, shedding light on Russia's imperial patterns.
Wide Awake AmericaHow disinformation fuels division--and why it's harder to spot
Explore how disinformation is fueling polarization and violence. Learn about the new face of propaganda on Wide Awake America.
Wide Awake AmericaHuman safari: drones, resistance, and bearing witness in Ukraine
Explore the human aspects of war in Kherson: Human Safari, a documentary revealing the impact of Russian drones on civilians.
Wide Awake AmericaUnfinished promises: the roots of suppression and the fight for democracy
Discover how history repeats itself on Wide Awake America, with insights from Manisha Sinha on current political challenges.
Wide Awake AmericaAmerica's weather warning system is failing: Andy Johnson on the crisis inside NOAA
Andy Johnson highlights the threats posed by climate change and the need to restore funding for critical weather services.
Wide Awake AmericaIn progress, not perfect: ALOK and Nadine Smith on shame, pride, and building real community
Join Nadine Smith as she discusses with ALOK about shame, pride, and building inclusive communities through acceptance.