Glenn Loury and economist Larry Kotlikoff discuss Glenn’s concept of “social capital” and how social inequality perpetuates itself.
Robert Wright and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens debate whether the US applies higher standards to China and Russia than to itself.
Bill Scher and Matt K. Lewis discuss whether John Fetterman’s health is a legitimate concern for voters and whether Dr. Mehmet Oz risks backlash for questioning it.
Glenn Loury and John McWhorter discuss John’s contentious online exchange with the Boston University professor and racial justice advocate.
Robert Wright and Mickey Kaus discuss the president’s “Soul of the Nation” speech.
Psychologist David B. Yaden—co-author of the new book The Varieties of Spiritual Experience—discusses the data with Robert Wright.
Bill Scher and Matt K. Lewis assess the current state of the GOP, with an eye toward the November midterms.
Glenn Loury and Steve McIntosh, president, co-founder, and director of the Institute for Cultural Evolution, discuss the US’s ongoing political fragmentation.
Robert Wright and Mickey Kaus discuss the prospect of DeSantis getting the GOP nomination.
Robert Wright and Mickey Kaus debate the gravity of the Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s dissing of DeSantis supporters.