Glenn Loury and John McWhorter talk with sociologist and ex-cop Peter Moskos about the relatively peaceful demonstrations following the killing of Tyre Nichols.

On this week’s DMZ, Bill Scher and Matt K. Lewis discuss Biden’s State of the Union Address. Plus: How well is McCarthy playing his debt limit hand? And are Trump’s attacks on DeSantis working?

Robert Wright and Gabor Maté, addiction expert and author of the new book The Myth of Normal, discuss how modern society contributes to mental and physical illness.

Robert Wright and Mickey Kaus discuss recent developments in the Trump-Russia narrative and its handling in the media.

Glenn Loury and organizer Ernest Cortes debate the relationship between merit and social esteem under conditions of extreme inequality.

On this week’s DMZ, Bill Scher and Matt K. Lewis discuss the news that Nikki Haley is running for prez—but is she actually angling for veep? Plus: GOP disjunctions over Ukraine and on the debt limit and will Paul Pelosi conspiracy theorists apologize?

Nikita Petrov talks about political repression, public opinion, and Kremlin propaganda in his home country.

Robert Wright and Mickey Kaus discuss the shortcomings of ChatGPT.

Glenn Loury and John McWhorter discuss the achievements of the Harlem Renaissance writers and how they compare to the mindset of contemporary Black Studies programs.

On this week’s DMZ, Bill Scher and Matt K. Lewis discuss the legacy of the newly-retired Pat Buchanan. Plus: Is White Lotus conservative?; The debt limit showdown; and will Haley take on Trump?