Do voters want big ideas—like Gingrich’s proposed moon base—or the managerial competence embodied by Romney? Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate.

Will the US miss the boat on the Arab Spring? Matt Duss debates Daveed Gartenstein-Ross.

Would harsh sanctions stop Iran’s nuclear program, or instead create a backlash in support of the regime? Trita Parsi, president of the National Iranian American Council, weighs the possibilities.

On the premiere episode of The Glenn Show, John McWhorter and host Glenn Loury discuss how race shapes Michelle Obama’s public image. (Plus, is Rick Santorum right about how to avoid poverty?)

Beirut-based journalist Michael Young explores whether Syria has already passed the point of no return.

Is Guantanamo a modern version of the Inquisition? Cullen Murphy, author of the new book God’s Jury, sees some disturbing parallels. (Also, Cullen reveals Pope Benedict’s unusual connection to the Inquisition.)

Israeli veteran Mikhael Manekin, whose group Breaking the Silence argues against the West Bank occupation, describes what it’s like to be attacked as disloyal—and worse—by his political opponents.

Does Romney have something to hide? Evan Smith and Joshua Trevino ponder why Mitt refuses to release his tax returns. (Also, why did Rick Perry fail? Evan Smith has three reasons—see if he can remember them all!)

If Erick Erickson says it, is it so? Bill Scher and Matt Lewis investigate whether the RedState blogger pushed Rick Perry out of the presidential race.

Should investment income be taxed at a higher rate? In the premiere episode of Pros and Conn, Pat Garofalo and host Conn Carroll debate the question.