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The Wright Show

Robert Wright (Bloggingheads.tv, The Evolution of God, Nonzero) and Matthew Yglesias (Slate, The Rent is Too Damn High)

Andrew Breitbart is dead, and Matt is already speaking ill of him. Should we abandon the taboo on criticizing the recently deceased? A new study says the wealthy are less ethical—but are they more jerky because they're rich, or richer because they're jerks? Bob thinks university admissions contribute to the jerk problem, and Matt suggests a possible solution. Bob asks Matt to help him overcome his Twitter phobia. Plus: Matt previews his forthcoming e-book, The Rent Is Too Damn High.

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Recorded: Mar 1   Posted: Mar 1, 2012
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The Wright Show | Mar 1, 2012 | Robert Wright & Matthew Yglesias

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The IRS scandal and the perils of bureaucracy

Kevin Glass and CJ Ciaramella argue that big government is at the root of Obama's latest troubles. Plus: How simultaneous scandals could help Obama.   Play entire video

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Sarah Posner and Sigal Samuel reflect on the complex choices facing Orthodox Jewish women in secular society. Plus: Fighting for the right to pray.   Play entire video

Is there a democratic rollback in Latin America?

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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