Mark Blyth, author of the new book Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea, argues that ordinary citizens shouldn’t pay the cost for debt incurred by the government. Plus: Taking austerity personally.
In his first-ever “hangout” with Bloggingheads commenters, Robert Wright offers tips on helping the site prosper.
Mike Konczal and Helaine Olen consider the personal finance guru. Plus: Why skipping Starbucks won’t make you a millionaire.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate, with reference to Arnold Kling’s e-book The Three Languages of Politics. Plus: A decade of surveillance, free from abuse?
Robert Wright talks to Alex Gibney, director of the new documentary We Steal Secrets. Plus: Why Jeffrey Toobin is wrong about Edward Snowden.
Joshua Foust and Hayes Brown discuss the NSA leaks and what Americans want. Plus: Is Edward Snowden a brave whistleblower?
Matt Duss talks to Hugh Pope, who is in Turkey. Plus: Turkey’s crisis and Erdogan’s opportunity.
Joshua Knobe talks to Katherine Kinzler about her study on children’s reactions to northern vs. southern accents. Plus: Is how you talk who you are?
Sarah Posner and Betsy Woodruff discuss the faith-based fundraising of Bishop E.W. Jackson, the controversial candidate for Virginia Lt. Governor. Plus: The NSA leaks and Rand Paul’s opportunity.
Michael Brendan Dougherty and Craig Calcaterra discuss baseball’s latest performance-enhancing drug scandal. Plus: Is baseball about to make a huge mistake?