23 January 2020
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A failed feminist gesture
Kat Rosenfield and Phoebe Maltz Bovy critique the New York Times's dual endorsement of Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren.
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In this video:
- The controversy over the new thriller novel American Dirt
- Phoebe: The trouble is that now every novel is supposed to “do good”
- The Shining doesn’t represent an authentic hotel caretaker’s experience
- “Don’t read this, read that”
- Kat: Women writers are not supposed to not take up space
- The NYT’s dual presidential endorsement as a failed feminist gesture
Stephen King and diversity vs. quality
Aryeh Cohen-Wade and Kat Rosenfield analyze King’s controversial tweets about his Oscar nomination votes.
Being a parent is a spiritual path
John Horgan speaks with psychologist Steve Taylor, author of the book Spiritual Science, about pursuing a contemplative life while raising children.
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Why haven’t Warren and Bernie teamed up against Biden?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis explore the question.
Will Iraq actually expel US forces?
Robert Wright and Eli Lake debate the American role in Iraq after the assassination of Suleimani.
What good comes from highlighting the good stuff?
Robert Wright speaks with Zachary Karabell, who is creating a group of thinkers called the Progress Network, about the relative merits of upbeat and downbeat assessments of the world situation.
Trump’s mixed messages on Iran
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis analyze the killing of Gen. Suleimani and the Iranian reaction.
What—if anything—is moral truth?
Robert Wright and philosopher Gideon Rosen discuss the meaning of the term “moral realism.”
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Examining “toxic femininity”
Glenn Loury talks to Meghan Daum, author of the new book The Problem with Everything: My Journey Through the New Culture Wars.
The Wright Show
What liberals don’t understand about the nature of Trump’s support
It’s not about Trump, explains conservative journalist Daniel McCarthy.
The Glenn Show
Critiquing The Enigma of Clarence Thomas
Glenn Loury and law professor Scott Gerber review Corey Robin’s new book on the Supreme Court Justice.
Culturally Determined
The many reasons Tulsi drives people crazy
Aryeh Cohen-Wade and Michael Tracey explore why Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is such a controversial figure.
Feminine Chaos
The great bed frame debate
Kat Rosenfield and Phoebe Maltz Bovy analyze a viral tweet advising women to not date men who don’t own bed frames.
Culturally Determined
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