Bill Scher and Matt Lewis on Trump’s recent comments about Mika Brzezinski and the larger debate over “political correctness.”
Philosopher Jay Garfield, author of Engaging Buddhism, explains why Buddhists think the “self” is an illusion that leads to bad behavior.
Sharon Salzberg, author of the new book Real Love, on what Buddhists mean when they warn against emotional attachments. Plus: What’s harder: Loving yourself or loving your enemy?
Linda Blanchard, author of Dependent Arising in Context, explains a central Buddhist teaching. Plus: What do feelings do?
Matt Lewis says the desire to oppose liberals is leading conservatives down a path of intellectual corruption. Plus: Does Karen Handel’s win mask a threat to GOP dominance?
Eboo Patel, founder of Interfaith Youth Core, on America’s struggle to build a diverse society.
Heather Hurlburt and Daniel Drezner discuss how Trump could inspire Europe to take its defense into its own hands. Plus: Has the populist wave crested?
Comedy writer Owen Ellickson on why it’s hard to make good jokes at the president’s expense.
Political scientists Robert Farley and David Brockington discuss whether it makes sense to compare election trends across the UK, France, and the US. Plus: Jeremy Corbyn as a case for compromise.