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Friday, August 26 2016

  • Define "Normal" August 26, 2016

    Amid speculation over Clinton's physical health and Trump's mental health, a look at the ethics of diagnosing from&nbsp;afar. Plus,&nbsp;how climate change is&nbsp;literally reshaping the country.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • If You Can't Beat 'Em, Diagnose 'Em August 26, 2016

      As right-wing rumors about Clinton's health spread, the media continues to speculate about Trump's mental health. On the ethics of diagnosing candidates.

    • Therapists Against Trumpism August 26, 2016

      Mental health experts&nbsp;are generally advised to stay out of political debate. But are there moments that call for a break with convention?

    • Climate Change Happened Today August 26, 2016

      It took mainstream media several days to catch on to the latest historically destructive&nbsp;floods in Louisiana. Was it just bad timing or evidence of a greater lack of understanding?

    • Louisiana Doesn't Look Like What You Think It Looks Like August 26, 2016

      The state map of Louisiana is an iconic shape: a boot, a large L in the American South. But it's also a lie that obscures a huge environmental threat.

    • Foretold Cataclysm: The Media's Low Bar For Rio August 26, 2016

      The Rio Olympics&nbsp;proceeded without major hiccups, belying the media's doomsday lead-up coverage. But were the Games a success for the residents of Rio?

    • Caster Semenya, Femininity, and the Meaning of Sports August 26, 2016

      What is the point of sports? How important&nbsp;is the biological distinction between men and women? These questions&nbsp;are wrapped up in the coverage of Olympics athlete&nbsp;Caster Semenya.&nbsp;