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Mind-blowing physics
Physicist Lawrence Krauss, author of the new book A Universe From Nothing, discusses empty space, a strange form of energy that inhabits it, and the weirdness of the universe in general.
Will Iran crack?
Would harsh sanctions stop Iran's nuclear program, or instead create a backlash in support of the regime? Trita Parsi, president of the National Iranian American Council, weighs the possibilities.
The angry black First Lady?
On the premiere episode of The Glenn Show, John McWhorter and host Glenn Loury discuss how race shapes Michelle Obama's public image. (Plus, is Rick Santorum right about how to avoid poverty?)
Is Syria’s Assad doomed?
Beirut-based journalist Michael Young explores whether Syria has already passed the point of no return.
Gitmo and the Inquisition
Is Guantanamo a modern version of the Inquisition? Cullen Murphy, author of the new book God's Jury, sees some disturbing parallels. (Also, Cullen reveals Pope Benedict's unusual connection to the Inquisition.)
Mitt’s tax troubles
Does Romney have something to hide? Evan Smith and Joshua Trevino ponder why Mitt refuses to release his tax returns. (Also, why did Rick Perry fail? Evan Smith has three reasons—see if he can remember them all!)
Raise Romney’s taxes?
Should investment income be taxed at a higher rate? In the premiere episode of Pros and Conn, Pat Garofalo and host Conn Carroll debate the question.
Bibi vs. Barack
Robert Farley and Matt Duss analyze the high-stakes poker game being played by Netanyahu and Obama over Iran, Israel, and the future of American politics.
Obama, FDR, and the politics of lesser evils
Should the left embrace Ron Paul, who is steadfast on civil liberties while Obama isn't? Debating Glenn Greenwald, Katha Pollitt argues no by recalling the many illiberal acts of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Can Romney be stopped?
Is the Christian right too fractured to unite around a non-Romney? Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider the question.
A return to normalcy vs. a return to the moon
Do voters want big ideas—like Gingrich's proposed moon base—or the managerial competence embodied by Romney? Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate.
America’s Arab Spring errors
Will the US miss the boat on the Arab Spring? Matt Duss debates Daveed Gartenstein-Ross.
Meet an Israeli “traitor”
Israeli veteran Mikhael Manekin, whose group Breaking the Silence argues against the West Bank occupation, describes what it's like to be attacked as disloyal—and worse—by his political opponents.
Conservative puppet master?
If Erick Erickson says it, is it so? Bill Scher and Matt Lewis investigate whether the RedState blogger pushed Rick Perry out of the presidential race.
Stumbling Towards War
Could a few miscalculations in the coming days spark a naval battle between the US and Iran? Spencer Ackerman and Eli Lake describe the frightening possibilities.
