Jim Lobe and Robert Wright discuss why Israel is so worried about Iranian power—and whether it should be. Plus: Us vs. Them vs. Them.
Noah Millman and Freddie deBoer discuss what applied linguistics can tell us about student learning and the human brain. Plus: Can computers really grok human language?
Daniel Strauss and Melissa Quinn discuss the skyrocketing cost of public universities for in-state residents. Plus: Ted Cruz, fan of big government?
Rob Farley speaks with Australian analyst Natalie Sambhi about new strains in the relationship between the two nations. Plus: Why Indonesia is burning boats.
With the Patriot Act set to expire, Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider public opinion on the balance between liberty and security. Plus: Conservatives ♥ celebrities.
Glenn Loury and John McWhorter critique Dyson’s New Republic piece on Cornel West. Plus: The changing meaning of “thug.”
John Horgan and George Johnson discuss the healthcare system’s mixed-up incentives. Plus: A new hope for cancer therapy?
Robert Wright and Ann Althouse debate. Plus: Is David Letterman a nihilist?
Betsy Woodruff and Daniel Strauss explore why gay couples adopting children is more popular than same-sex marriage. Plus: Why Clinton’s media strategy is self-defeating.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss Fox’s recent interviews with Bush, Rubio, and Walker. Plus: Maybe Jeb Bush doesn’t really want to be president.