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Critic Proof
Alyssa Rosenberg (Think Progress, The Atlantic, The XX Factor) and Emily Nussbaum (The New Yorker)
On Critic Proof, Alyssa and Emily compare two TV shows about Washington, House of Cards and Scandal. They explain how they came around to Scandal. They discuss the show's sex scenes and handling of race, which seem edgy by network television standards, and ponder whether it will go off the rails. Turning to House of Cards, Alyssa explains why she's been underwhelmed by the much-hyped Netflix drama. Does either show capture DC journalism accurately? And why is it so hard to write a compelling show about politics? (Spoilers throughout.)
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The IRS scandal and the perils of bureaucracy
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Rob Farley and Colin Snider consider. Plus: A remarkable conviction in Guatemala. Play entire video
A liberal’s argument for intervention in Syria
Zaid Jilani makes the case, but Ali Gharib is very skeptical. Plus: Debating intervention. Play entire video
What sports stats can’t tell you
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The intellectually honest way to debate
Tamar Gendler talks to Daniel Dennett, author of the new book Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking. Plus: "Surely" you jest Play entire video
How moderate Democrats are like unicorns
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