Psychologist Jay Van Bavel on the roots of partisanship. Plus: How cognitive biases shape our reality.
Bill Scher on whether liberal politicians will soften their Second Amendment stance to win votes.
Levi McLaughlin explains how Japan’s largest “new religion” influences legislation. Plus: The “nation-state” religion.
Historian Colin Snider on new information that could bring down President Michel Temer.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider whether Trump is dooming his party’s electoral chances. Plus: What Roger Ailes wrought.
Psychologist Jay Van Bavel on how two people can see the same event in radically different ways.
Arms control expert Jeffrey Lewis on China’s strategy for dealing with North Korea’s nuclear program. Plus: How do you solve a problem like North Korea?
Philosopher Massimo Pigliucci uses Stoicism to counsel people on letting things go. Plus: Stoicism—the Swiss Army knife of philosophies!
Ankit Panda on what the latest weapons test suggests about North Korea’s capabilities.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis on how the disgraced Fox News founder, dead at 77, changed the political landscape.