A historian and author tells us about how the seven-day week came to be. Then, we talk to a sociology professor about what happens when spending on police departments increases.
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How the seven-day week affects our lives
We take the seven-day week for granted in modern society, but how did it become such a fundamental part of our lives? We talk with UC Berkeley historian David Henkin, who pursued answers to that question for his book “The Week: A History of the Unnatural Rhythms That Made Us Who We Are.”
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The effects of increased police spending
In his State of the Union speech, President Biden pushed back against calls to defund the police, calling instead for increased spending. A sociologist joins the show to talk about his new research looking at what effect more police spending has.
Episode Credits
- Molly Stentz Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Trina La Susa Technical Director
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Christine Hatfield Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Lee Rayburn Interviewer
- David Henkin Guest
- Brenden Beck Guest
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