Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 47m
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Apple Rating 4.6 (542)
Since Apr 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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We investigate the surprising stories behind the most fascinating debates and pressing issues facing society today. By looking into how we got here, we aim to understand more deeply where we may be headed next.

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Can Gambling Make Us Wiser?

Jun 04, 2026 37m

⁠Visit the Longview website to learn more and support our reporting Prediction markets have exploded from a niche financial concept into a multibillion-dollar industry — one that's reshaping how we…

To Snip or Not to Snip

Apr 30, 2026 46m

Katie Herzog never planned to become a dog person and she definitely never planned to agonize over her goldendoodle's testicles. But when it came time to neuter Moose, she couldn't find a good answer…

Wetwear

Apr 09, 2026 39m

What if the next great leap in computing wasn't made of silicon — but of living human brain cells? Reporter Greg Warner takes us inside the lab of Hon Weng Chong, an Australian computer engineer who…

Strange Bedfellows Part III: Backlash

Apr 02, 2026 42m

The final chapter of Reflector’s tour of LGBTQ activism examines some of the controversies currently roiling society—starting with a look at one of the most contentious subjects in American history:…

Strange Bedfellows Part II: The Q

Mar 26, 2026 50m

You can hear Part 3 of this series right now when you become a Longview subscriber by visiting us ⁠here Part two of Reflector’s dive into the LGBTQ+ movement picks up with the arrival of the Qs…and…

Strange Bedfellows Part I: When LGB met T

Mar 20, 2026 41m

You can hear Part 2 and 3 of this series right now when you become a Longview subscriber by visiting us here Reflector goes gay with a three-part look at the movement known as LGBTQ. Episode one…

Paid Protesters

Mar 03, 2026 41m

From abolitionists to the Tea Party, accusations of “paid protesters” have shadowed American political movements for centuries. But what if the reality is more nuanced (and more interesting) than the…

Propaganda of the Deed (Part 2)

Feb 13, 2026 44m

Political tensions across the country continue to rise. Today, we spoke with protesters who believe the time for debate, peaceful protest, and civil disobedience has passed, asking what they think…

Propaganda of the Deed (Part 1)

Feb 06, 2026 46m

As demonstrators openly debate whether violence is justified to resist the Trump administration, we step back to ask: Have we been here before?  This episode traces a largely forgotten chapter of…

The Hallelujah

Dec 26, 2025 31m

After leaving the church that both defined and destroyed her family, Megan Phelps-Roper turned away from the Bible. In this episode, she returns to one of its dark tales to ask what still endures…

The Last Invention

Oct 03, 2025 38m

Listen to our new show The Last Invention Apple  Spotify Order Katie Herzog’s new book: Drink Yourself Sober Sign up for our newsletter on Substack and become a Longview subscriber at our…

Extra! Extra! We Have An Announcement

Mar 17, 2025 7m

We are living through one of the most unpredictable periods in recent history. A time of profound, destabilizing social upheaval. A time of barely-imaginable technological advancements. A time of…

Breaking USAID

Feb 15, 2025 50m

Should the U.S. stop giving foreign aid?This is a question many have been asking long before Elon Musk and Donald Trump launched DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) and began dismantling USAID…

A Nation of Immigrants Votes for Deportations

Jan 07, 2025 1h 15m

Despite its reputation among many on the political left, the United States has welcomed more immigrants than any other nation in history. Today, the U.S. is home to more immigrants than any other…

Why Doesn't Anyone Trust The Media?

Nov 21, 2024 58m

In the wake of the election results, many Democrats are doing some serious soul-searching (and a fair amount of blame-gaming) to understand why they lost. But it’s not just Democrats reckoning with…

The Comeback of Donald Trump

Oct 30, 2024 1h 6m

Here comes the much-anticipated (maybe dreaded? Obnoxiously over-covered?) 2024 US presidential election, and no one knows who will emerge as the next President of the United States.Today’s episode…

Growing Support at American Universities for Violent Palestinian Resistance

Oct 10, 2024 48m

Wars—like the one between Israel and Hamas—are not only fought on the battlefield, but they are also fought through stories. In today’s episode, I interview Eman Abdelhadi, an American academic,…

The Whole World Is Watching

Oct 03, 2024 47m

Today: Fears of another world war, a high stakes presidential election and the very divisive subject of American support for Israel. We speak with progressive voters who are considering staying home…

Why Do Politicians Lie?

Sep 16, 2024 48m

We are hard at work on several stories that we hope to share with you soon, but today we’re trying something a bit different. We're bringing you a roundtable discussion with Sarah Isgur and Mike…

Hindsight: Emily Bazelon on Election Denial 2024

Aug 29, 2024 30m

In today’s Hindsight we are looking back on our coverage of stolen election claims (No, You Stole the Election!) with journalist, lawyer, and podcast royalty, Emily Bazelon. We discuss…

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