Matt Lewis thinks presidential debates would be more thoughtful in diavlog form. Plus: The Bain of Romney’s existence.
America’s allies are building up their forces in the South China Sea. Should America dedicate military resources to calm the situation?
Ann Friedman, editor of the new crowd-funded magazine Tomorrow, discusses editorial freedom. Plus: The strange fascination of Magic Mike.
Glenn Loury and Louis Putterman, author of the new book The Good, the Bad, and the Economy, discuss what China’s economic history tells us about human nature. Plus: Does your country determine your morals?
Conor Friedersdorf has a theory about the future of online education. Plus: The goal of parenting.
Mark Schmitt and Scott Lemieux discuss whether conservative Supreme Court clerks leaked information about the Obamacare decision. Plus: Does Scalia truly care about the Constitution?
Despite new evidence suggesting the Palestinian leader was assassinated, Matt Duss and Zack Beauchamp are skeptical. Plus: Why is Romney going to Israel?
John Horgan and George Johnson discuss what the bright young minds of tomorrow will be studying. Plus: Did scientists really find the Higgs boson?
Bill Scher argues that liberals have to work with corporations to get things done. Plus: Are liberals more optimistic about America?
Andrés Martinez and Mexican journalist Ana Francisca Vega say that Americans should change their view of Mexico. Plus: The end of Mexican drug violence?