Bill Scher and Matt Lewis wonder whether the government shutdown might jolt Republicans into getting their act together. Plus: How Chris Christie can win the shutdown.
William Beutler and and Ian Spencer recount how Blackberry created, and then lost, the smartphone market. Plus: What’s behind Steve Ballmer’s retirement?
Robert Wright talks to Judson Brewer. Plus: How Buddhist detachment affects everyday life.
Robert Farley and Laura Seay discuss Kenya’s response to the terrorist attack. Plus: Was the Westgate attack a sign of desperation?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss GOP strategy. Plus: Why Republicans can’t win the shutdown debate.
Matthew Lee suggests that the UN ambassador’s Twitter account is not what it seems. Plus: The Syria debate that wasn’t.
Kevin Glass and Stephen Slivinski consider. Plus: Hooray for gridlock!
Glenn Loury and Harold Pollack discuss. Plus: Poor decisions.
Talking to Glenn Loury, Ann Althouse explains the unorthodox reason she voted for Obama. Plus: Why doesn’t Obama fight for anything?
Robert Wright talks to Majid Rafizadeh, who grew up in both countries. Plus: Diplomatic overtures by Iran’s new president.