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11 April 2025

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In Selma, Obama gives a speech for the ages

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The Psycho-logic of Trump’s Tariffs

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Robert Wright and psychologist Paul Bloom try to make sense of Trump’s trade tactics. Plus: a would-be worthwhile Canadian initiative, Musk-MAGA infighting, the US’s (arguably) flawed structure, and more.

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The Real (And Fictional) Orson Welles

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Robert Wright and comics writer Milton Lawson discuss the life and legacy of the famous filmmaker—as well as Milton’s sci-fi graphic novel, “Orson Welles: Warrior of the Worlds”.

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The logic behind Trump’s tariffs

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Karthik Sankaran and Connor Echols discuss how the administration’s new levies could reshape the global economy.

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Reid Hoffman’s p(bloom)

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Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder and author of the new book Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future, offers an optimistic view of the coming AI earthquake.

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Varieties of Authoritarianism

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Almut Rochowanski of the Quincy Institute and Robert Wright discuss how Trump’s second term compares to authoritarian and oligarchic regimes abroad—and how Americans should respond.