The Night Light with Joshua Johnson

By: Joshua Johnson
  • Summary

  • Uplifting, nonpartisan analysis of politics, trends & democracy, hosted by Joshua Johnson (formerly of NPR's "1A", MSNBC & NBC News). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nightlightjoshua/support
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Episodes
  • There's too much to talk about, so... Ask Me Anything!
    Jul 18 2024

    It's been an overwhelmingly busy time lately, especially in presidential politics. Let's take some time to see what's on your mind! Anything at all you'd like to ask about, discuss, share, vent about or ideate on -- or if you've got questions for me -- now's the time. Doesn't have to be political, either. Share your thoughts in the chat!

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Supreme Court Roundup: abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, social media & more
    Jun 27 2024

    The Supreme Court’s term is nearly over, and as usual we’re getting some big rulings near the end. Bloomberg broke the news of a mistakenly published draft appearing to protect abortion access in Idaho. The Biden Administration got a win from the Court regarding social media. But some big cases are still pending, and next term’s docket is taking shape. We’ll walk through some of the major rulings and look ahead to future cases. Plus, today is the anniversary of a landmark LGBTQ+ case: one that Justice Sonia Sotomayor cited in a dissent over a new ruling about marriage rights.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • The Trouble with C-Sections: Rachel Somerstein on "Invisible Labor"
    Jun 20 2024

    Imagine a C-section without proper anesthesia. Rachel Somerstein found herself so traumatized by that experience that she couldn’t bear to hold her newborn baby. Her new book “Invisible Labor” explores the history and legacy of the world’s most common surgery: one that critics say is performed far too often with far too little care for the mother. If reproductive rights and abortion access are key issues for you, then this should also be on that list. When I read this book I was furious by Page 3. By the end I was shocked, saddened… but still hopeful. My conversation with Somerstein is something everyone considering pregnancy should hear, because there’s still a lot we don’t know to expect when we’re expecting.

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    1 hr and 17 mins

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