The link between historic lynchings and voter registration, Afghanistan in the era of fentanyl, supporting firefighters mental health, and more.

Published: July 30, 2021, 8:30 p.m.

Historic lynchings in the American South are linked to lower voter registration among Black people; how a drop in demand for Afghanistan's opiates could affect the country and its people; why COVID-19 has changed the childcare debate; support for wildland firefighters; and helping veterans who are experiencing food insecurity. For more information on this week\u2019s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.