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Another woman has come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. We spend our main segment talking about the ongoing drama surrounding his nomination and the varied emotional reactions to the ever-changing news. We also discuss various stories of diplomacy (or lack thereof) around the world. Foreign...  President Trump at the United Nations Jeremy Corbyn and Brexit Theresa May and BrexitEthiopia-Eritrea border reopens after 20 years...And Domestic Diverting Funds to Migrant Children in Custody South Carolina Record Flooding from Florence Hog Lagoons in North Carolina Hurricane Florence Damage is Still GrowingThe Coders of KentuckyThe Kavanaugh Saga Continues... Another Accusation in The New Yorker Revisionist History Memory EpisodesAdditional Resources On Being with Krista TippettWe are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! But - you can preorder it now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation continues to be a source of conflict across the country. We are angry, discouraged, and frustrated by the narrative surrounding this story. Thankfully, this episode is balanced out by Beth's uplifting conversation with Jessica Morse, who is running for Congress in California's 4th District.To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, please visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of sexual misconduct set off a firestorm around Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court this weekend. We discuss what this means for his possible confirmation along with some other big stories from the weekend. We also share our conversation with Elise Larsen about the urgency of climate change.Recommended Resources: Christine Blasey Ford Speaks Out on Kavanaugh Megan Garber - The Phantom Reckoning Home Birth and Birth Certificates What "Problem" Kids Are Trying to Teach UsGratitude Moment: Jocelyn Bell Brunell Wins Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Strengthens Diplomat RanksClimate Change Resources from Elise Larsen:CoolClimate Calculator Carbon CalculatorSix Americas Super Short Survey (SASSY) At water-starved Lake Mead and Lake Powell, 'the crisis is already real,' scientists sayCarbon Footprint Of Best Conserving Americans Is Still Double Global AverageDepartment of Defense Climate Change Adaptation RoadmapDatabase of Solutions From hope to action in an age of climate changeTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Florence is expected to wreak havoc on the Carolinas, Congress is racing to fund the government, and one of our favorite TV writers and producers has revealed that Les Moonves harassed her. We talk about how Designing Women impacted us and how rare strong female characters have been in the history of television. Then, we talk to Professor Michele Gelfand about her research regarding tight and loose cultures and how they affect our politics and our world. Recommended Resources: Linda Bloodworth Thomason articleMichele Gelfand website Tightness–looseness across the 50 united statesTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the 17th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th. We visited the memorial and museum in New York City this weekend and were so impacted by the choices that have been made regarding that space. We share audio from our visit and all of our thoughts, as well as a quick lightning round about this week's news.The Life of Kathy MazzaThe OculusListeners like you make this show - and research trips like our one to NYC - possible. To become a patron and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Supreme Court nominee, a new Bob Woodward book, and an anonymous editorial in the New York Times. The chaos presidency continues.We so appreciate those of you who support the show. If you aren't a part of our Patreon community yet, check out our page and consider joining the team. You'll receive our gratitude and a bunch of regular bonus content.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The invasion and occupation of Iraq quickly unraveled the unity Americans found after 9/11. We discuss what happened and what we can learn from it.Recommended Resources: Education Isn't the Key to a Good Income George W. Bush Speech, September 20, 2001To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With every primary election we're learning that women voters are engaged and unhappy with our political status quo and the candidates who support it. We discuss yet another crisis at our southern border, more staffing changes in the Trump administration, and the female candidates who want to change it all, including Congressional candidate from Colorado, Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding.To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Held Evans writes about faith, doubt, and life in the Bible belt. Today, we talk with her about politics, faith, and what her understanding of Scripture can teach us about resistance and community. Beth also shares her poignant eulogy for Senator John McCain.Don't miss out on our live show in Gettysburg!To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join our book launch team!It's been quite a week in political news. We break down what's going on with Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen as well as what it all may or may not mean for President Trump. To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, including more thoughts about Manafort and Cohen, check out our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.