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Jen Rubin's Green Room

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  • This is Jen Rubin, columnist for The Washington Post, contributor to MSNBC, author of How Women Saved America from Donald Trump. I'm delighted to tell you all about my new podcast, Jen Rubin's Green Room. We're gonna have weeks of fun with friends of Jen. Some of us will talk about the ins and outs of Washington gossip, the fun stories that we don't talk about on air, and sometimes we'll talk about deadly serious subjects and religion. Keep up with the show every Wednesday when you follow Jen Rubin's Green Room on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. I can't wait for you to join us.
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Episodes
  • 51: SCOTUS and the Rule of Law with Steve Vladeck

    51: SCOTUS and the Rule of Law with Steve Vladeck
    May 1 2024
    Jennifer Rubin welcomes Steve Vladeck to discuss the Supreme Court’s immunity case deliberations, the decision not to expedite the appeal, and the potential implications of the decision. They explore the ideological leanings of the justices, with a focus on Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Barrett. They also delve into the concept of standing and its impact on cases, as well as the role of Congress in relation to the Court and potential reforms for the Court.
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    57 mins
  • 50: The Threat of Authoritarianism to Democracy with John Dean

    50: The Threat of Authoritarianism to Democracy with John Dean
    Apr 24 2024
    John Dean discusses his study of authoritarian personalities and the lessons learned from Watergate. He explains that there are two approaches to understanding authoritarianism: studying the way authoritarian governments operate and studying the personality traits of those attracted to authoritarian leaders. Dean describes the traits of social dominators and right-wing authoritarian followers, as well as the enablers who support them. He emphasizes the importance of voting them out of power and the need for collaboration between the study of authoritarian governments and authoritarian personalities. Dean also discusses the challenges of changing the beliefs of authoritarian followers and the threat they pose to democracy.
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    55 mins
  • 49: Fluke with Brian Klass

    49: Fluke with Brian Klass
    Apr 17 2024
    Jen Rubin chats with author Brian Klass about his new book, "Fluke," diving into the role of randomness in shaping events and the need to embrace uncertainty. They discuss how seemingly minor events can have major impacts and caution against overconfidence in predictions, advocating for policy experimentation and emphasizes individual responsibility in shaping the future. They also explore the challenges of social science research, urging for a nuanced perspective and action over mere worry.

    Takeaways:
    The world is far more random, complex, and unpredictable than we often imagine.
    Small, seemingly insignificant events can have significant consequences and shape the course of history.
    Social science often oversimplifies the complexity of the world, leading to misleading predictions and models.
    Policy experimentation and the use of randomness can lead to more effective solutions to social problems.
    Individual actions and decisions, no matter how small, can have far-reaching effects and should be recognized as important. Individuals have a significant impact on shaping the future through their personal actions and involvement in social and political activities.
    Taking action is more important than just worrying about the state of the world.
    Social science research is subject to biases and uncertainties, and findings can vary depending on methodologies and interpretations.
    A more nuanced understanding of the world and the recognition of individual power can lead to positive change.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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