Grid contributor Matthew Yglesias and his longtime editor, Laura McGann, Grid’s executive editor, discuss a take each week that’s gotten under their skin. They peel back the layers of the "bad take” to figure out what it tells us about American politics and policy.
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episode 3: How Joe Rogan bullied Matt into losing weight
Matt talks about the time podcast celebrity Joe Rogan shamed him about his weight on air. Matt and Laura then discuss their frustration with what’s missing on both sides of the obesity debate – a conversation about recent medical breakthroughs that could help a lot of people live healthier lives.
episode 2: Police are more popular than pro-abortion rights advocates (and liberals) might think
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona wants to link its issue to anti-police politics. Some Senate Democrats are weaving abortion and gender rights together. Matt and Laura dig into public attitudes to assess the wisdom of grouping political causes.
episode 1: Climate justice vs. the climate bill
Matt and Laura break down the numbers on the climate bill and find a big net reduction in carbon. So why do climate justice activists say it does more harm than good?
Trailer: Bad Takes with Matthew Yglesias & Laura McGann
Bad Takes, Grid's new flagship podcast, launches September 14th.