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Friday, September 15 2017

  • Look What You Made Me Do September 15, 2017

    From Taylor Swift to medieval historians, what to do when&nbsp;white supremacists idolize&nbsp;your work; whether the debt ceiling has outlived its usefulness; and why we need more boredom. (episode)

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    • The Debt Ceiling Distraction September 15, 2017

      Trump was praised for his deal with "Chuck and Nancy" on the debt ceiling. But why is the debt limit an important political tool&nbsp;in the first place?&nbsp;

    • Taylor Swift: Alt-Right Icon September 15, 2017

      Over the last few years Taylor Swift has attracted a following among white supremacists. How it happened and why critics thinks she needs to speak up.

    • When Neo-Nazis Lay Claim to Your Field September 15, 2017

      How academics and experts in medieval studies are fighting against white supremacists for the future of the field they love.

    • In Defense of Boredom September 15, 2017

      Brooke talks to Note to Self host Manoush Zomorodi about her fear of boredom and Manoush's new book, "Bored and Brilliant."