Researchers David Yaden and Roland Griffiths discuss the spiritual aspects of psilocybin experiences. Plus: Using psilocybin to give up smoking.
Thomas Leonard, author of the new book Illiberal Reformers, on the challenge of morally evaluating people of the past.
Heather Hurlburt says the presidential advisor didn’t shape opinion of the Iran deal as much as the controversial New York Times Magazine profile claims.
Betsy Woodruff sees warning signs for Hillary in the Mountain State. Plus: Will “Never Trumpers” actually vote Trump?
Roland Griffiths, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University, explains how going into a psilocybin experience with a specific intention can yield surprising benefits.
Betsy Woodruff and Daniel Strauss ask how durable the principled opposition to Trump will be.
Scholar of religion Jenny Butler explains an Irish folk practice intended to bring good fortune. Plus: Environmentalism as a spiritual practice.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss whether the presumptive nominee will choose a female running mate to best position himself against Hillary.
Anne Klaeysen, a leader of the New York Society for Ethical Culture, contrasts the society’s values with those of some “New Atheists.” Plus: God-shaped hole.
Scholar of religion Jenny Butler explains why many Pagans are ardent environmentalists.