Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate the wisdom of Trump’s decision to exit the climate deal.
Economist Laurence Kotlikoff on why former Wall Street executives make poor stewards of national tax policy. Plus: Can Republicans pass their “Better Way” tax plan?
Freddie deBoer on how establishment politicians use “identity politics” to hide harmful economic policies.
Science journalists John Horgan and George Johnson debate whether “panpsychism” raises or lowers the status of human consciousness.
Historian Colin Snider considers where the country’s deepening crisis might lead. Plus: The Brazilian scandals that won’t go away.
Aryeh Cohen-Wade and journalist Hannah Gais on whether violent protest tactics are justified.
Matt Lewis assesses Bill Scher’s outrageously early guide to the next presidential election. Plus: Those gun-loving Democrats.
Jill Filipovic, author of the new book The H-Spot, on changing public policy to make women’s happiness a priority.
Economist Laurence Kotlikoff on why the House bill is unlikely to gain bipartisan support.
Ankit Panda on whether South Korea’s new president will pursue friendlier relations with Kim Jong-un. Plus: Kim Jong-un’s new missile: Better, stronger, faster?