20 June 2013

Will Beijing decide Edward Snowden’s fate?

University of Hong Kong law professor Simon Young explains the relationship between China and Hong Kong. Play entire video

Face facts

Thalia Wheatley demonstrates an experiment designed to determine when people see evidence of a mind. Plus: Did music play a role in human evolution?   Play entire video

Who’s really responsible for debt?

Mark Blyth, author of the new book Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea, argues that ordinary citizens shouldn't pay the cost for debt incurred by the government. Plus: Taking austerity personally.   Play entire video

Uncle Bob wants YOU

In his first-ever "hangout" with Bloggingheads commenters, Robert Wright offers tips on helping the site prosper.   Play entire video

Did the financial crisis change Suze Orman?

Mike Konczal and Helaine Olen consider the personal finance guru. Plus: Why skipping Starbucks won't make you a millionaire.   Play entire video

Did Julian Assange betray WikiLeaks?

Robert Wright talks to Alex Gibney, director of the new documentary We Steal Secrets. Plus: Why Jeffrey Toobin is wrong about Edward Snowden.   Play entire video

Is there a US-Turkey partnership?

Matt Duss talks to Hugh Pope, who is in Turkey. Plus: Turkey’s crisis and Erdogan’s opportunity.   Play entire video

Prosperity gospel or pyramid scheme?

Sarah Posner and Betsy Woodruff discuss the faith-based fundraising of Bishop E.W. Jackson, the controversial candidate for Virginia Lt. Governor. Plus: The NSA leaks and Rand Paul's opportunity.   Play entire video

The future of the Biogenesis scandal

Michael Brendan Dougherty and Craig Calcaterra discuss baseball's latest performance-enhancing drug scandal. Plus: Is baseball about to make a huge mistake?   Play entire video

When pot is legal, what will happen to drug dealers?

Glenn Loury talks to Mark Kleiman, who is advising the state of Washington as it legalizes marijuana. Plus: Nip "Big Pot" in the bud.   Play entire video

Is Iran winning in Syria?

Matt Duss and Meir Javedanfar consider. Plus: A defeat for the Supreme Leader?   Play entire video

Is Obama a hypocrite on civil liberties?

Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate, with reference to Arnold Kling's e-book The Three Languages of Politics. Plus: A decade of surveillance, free from abuse?   Play entire video

The security state we deserve?

Joshua Foust and Hayes Brown discuss the NSA leaks and what Americans want. Plus: Is Edward Snowden a brave whistleblower?   Play entire video

Linguistic stereotyping starts young

Joshua Knobe talks to Katherine Kinzler about her study on children's reactions to northern vs. southern accents. Plus: Is how you talk who you are?   Play entire video

When bloggers get dressed

Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss the sartorial challenges of appearing on cable news. Plus: Why Christie's Senate appointment matters.   Play entire video