Glenn Loury and Rafael Mangual, author of Criminal (In)Justice, discuss the role of prisons in maintaining public safety.
Bill Scher and Matt K. Lewis discuss the Pennsylvania Senate debate and how it might impact the race.
Robert Wright and Doug Ligor of the Rand Corporation discuss the increasing threat of catastrophe beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Robert Wright and Mickey Kaus discuss the extent of America’s foreign policy realignment.
Glenn Loury and John McWhorter discuss what racially charged comments amongst Latino officials in LA reveals about the political fissures throughout the country.
Bill Scher and Matt K. Lewis discuss what Tulsi Gabbard’s backing of Republican Kari Lake could signal about the ex-Dem’s political aspirations.
War correspondent Seth Harp discusses the phenomenon of online cheerleading during war.
Robert Wright and China expert Jessica Chen Weiss discuss the “democracy versus autocracy” foreign policy paradigm.
Robert Wright and Mickey Kaus discuss whether Ukraine can make big gains against Russia without catastrophic consequences.
Glenn Loury and journalist Matt Rosenberg discuss the shootings, assaults, and car jackings spreading into formerly placid Chicagoland neighborhoods.