Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss whether a Biden landslide is possible.
Daniel Kaufman, who is writing a book arguing for a “pluralist metaphysics,” talks about his project with philosopher Crispin Sartwell.
Robert Wright speaks with Ezra Klein, author of the new book Why We’re Polarized, about whether Trump’s presidency had the potential to spark a national political realignment.
Should American universities give preference to American applicants for graduate school over foreign applicants? Glenn Loury and Amy Wax debate.
Robert Wright and Mickey Kaus debate Biden’s chances of remaining in the race.
Kat Rosenfield and Phoebe Maltz Bovy analyze the racial controversy that the popular food writer recently sparked.
Matt Lewis makes the case.
Robert Wright and John Horgan discuss some recent explorations of free will in science fiction film and television.
Glenn Loury speaks with documentarian Michael Pack, director of the new film Created Equal: Justice Thomas in His Own Words, about the legacy of the Hill hearings.
Daniel Kaufman and Jesse Singal discuss the debates in philosophy over gender identity and language use.