25 July 2017
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Is “horseshoe theory” valid?
Aryeh Cohen-Wade and Kumars Salehi debate whether the extremes of the political spectrum converge.
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In this video:
- Jeet Heer’s article on the “dominance politics” of Chapo Trap House
- Do Harry Potter and Game of Thrones have a place in political discourse?
- What the alt-right gets wrong about the Frankfurt School
- Kumars on why teens love weird political memes
- Aryeh’s anthropological look at the alt-right
- Should neoliberals and leftists be allies or enemies?
- What’s the best strategy to oppose Trump?
Humanitarian solutions to political problems
Deepmala Mahla, Mercy Corps’ Country Director of South Sudan, on the uphill battle against famine in South Sudan. Plus: How direct cash transfers save lives.
In search of the “intelligence gene”
Glenn Loury and John McWhorter discuss what future genetics research could tell us about human aptitude.
“Volunteers for death”
Journalist Murtaza Hussain and Olivier Roy, author of the new book Jihad and Death, on what ISIS really wants. Plus: The future of ISIS.
What the hell is a law?
Crispin Sartwell, author of Entanglements, describes a materialist view of social realities. Plus: Penetrated by reality.
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Robots who reject polyamory
Bioethicists James Hughes and Regina Rini explain how artificial intelligence could shape the future of human morality. Plus: Raising moral machines.
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Lies, damn lies, and the stories Trump tells
Glenn Loury and Harold Pollack debate whether we should worry about the White House’s looseness with truth. Plus: The illegitimate president?
Where is the public support for antitrust laws?
Matt Stoller, Fellow at New America, says there’s rare bipartisan support for greater regulation of the tech industry but no pressure to make it happen. Plus: Reining in the tech giants.
Trump’s attack playbook
Matt Lewis on parallels between the way Trump treats the media and the way he treated his opponents in the GOP primary. Plus: Did CNN do wrong?
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The case against embracing single-payer
Bill Scher argues that Democrats haven’t thought through the consequences. Plus: Will Republicans move on from health care?
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Is the state necessary?
Philosophers Crispin Sartwell and Daniel Kaufman debate whether social order is possible without coercion.
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How the U.S. enables kleptocracy
Political scientist Alexander Cooley on how lax regulations help corrupt foreign officials hide their money. Plus: Trump, the tycoon president.
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Can the working class become knowledge workers?
Matt Lewis says that offering free college won’t fix what’s wrong in rural America. Plus: Don’t hold your breath for impeachment.
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Skimming the surface of sleep
Jason Siff, author of Thoughts Are Not The Enemy, explains why he allows his students to fall asleep during meditation. Plus: Think again, meditators!
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Orwell vs. Huxley: Whose dystopia are we living in?
