Aryeh Cohen-Wade says much like the cultish religion, Trump will ultimately attract little, albeit passionate, support. Plus: Can education cure bigotry?
Rebecca Solnit considers the implications of the Buddhist vow to save all beings. Plus: Embrace the unknown.
Robert Wright and philosopher Evan Thompson, author of Waking, Dreaming, Being, discuss near-death and out-of-body experiences.
Bill Scher argues that the comedian-turned-senator may be just the guy to take down Trump. Plus: How Trump hurts the pro-life community.
Journalist Elspeth Reeve says we shouldn’t assume education cures bigotry.
Daniel Strauss and Sarah Mimms wonder how Trump supporters rationalize their candidate’s more transparent lies. Plus: Is there a Bernie blackout?
Aryeh Cohen-Wade and John Ziegler discuss how the melding of news and business has killed real reporting. Plus: Does Trump want to lose?
Rebecca Solnit, author of Hope in the Dark, praises the power of uncertainty.
Sociologist Emily Sigalow sketches the century-long story of interplay between Judaism and Buddhism in America. Plus: Varieties of Jewish meditation.
George Borjas says immigration policies should be driven by values, not just numerical data. Plus: The gains and pains of immigration.