Matt Lewis argues that Reagan concealed his intellect—to the eventual detriment of the conservative movement. Plus: Woodrow Wilson’s complicated legacy.
For our tenth anniversary, we asked some of BhTV’s oldest friends to reflect on the past decade.
Betsy Woodruff and Daniel Strauss are worried about the latest intergalactic installment. Plus: How paranoia can be lethal.
Robert Farley and Daniel Nexon explain Turkey and Russia’s true strategic aims. Plus: Worst-case scenarios.
Theologian David Carr on how Jesus’ followers made sense of his unexpected death. Plus: Trauma and the making of Abrahamic monotheism.
Robert Wright speaks with Buddhist priest Greg Snyder about his work in Brooklyn public schools. Plus: From anger to Zen.
Glenn Loury and John McWhorter argue that campus protesters are wrong about what’s behind the under-representation of faculty of color. Plus: What student protesters get right and wrong about free speech.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate. Plus: Fear vs. facts on Syrian refugees.
Theologian Paul Knitter on how Jesus “fully woke up.” Plus: Integrating Buddhism and Christianity.
Daniel Strauss and Nick Gass on the resignations of Mizzou’s president and chancellor. Plus: The “mad rush” to block Syrian refugees from the US.