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May 23, 2014 — David R. Dow & Robert Blecker (moderated by Aryeh Cohen-Wade)
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The Good Fight round 2
May 22, 2014 — Kevin Glass & Sonny Bunch
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Rational Actors
On Rational Actors, Kevin and Sonny discuss the phenomenon of “the politicized life,” in which cultural preferences come to reflect political leanings. Sonny argues that the tactic of politicized boycotts has shifted from right to left over time. Kevin asks whether some positions, like 9/11 trutherism, are deserving of ostracism. Why are undergraduates rebelling against controversial commencement speakers? Is the rise of trigger warnings on campus an authoritarian omen? And where is this culture of heightened political correctness headed?
May 21, 2014 — Bill Scher & Matt K. Lewis
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The DMZ
On The DMZ, Matt and Bill react to the latest round of the GOP civil war between the establishment and the Tea Party: the primaries in Georgia and Kentucky. What does the issue of coal in Kentucky show about the politics of climate change? Why is Tom Cotton having such a tough time picking up a Senate seat for the GOP in Arkansas? Why the heck did a conservative blogger break into a nursing home to photograph Mississippi Senator Thad Cochran’s wife? Turning to the scandal at the Department of Veterans Affairs, they consider why the GOP response has been muted so far. Plus: Why Democrats are revolting against an Obama judicial nominee.
May 20, 2014 — Robert Wright & James Traub
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Worldwise
May 19, 2014 — Freddie deBoer & Alexis Madrigal
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May 18, 2014 — Glenn Loury & Ann Althouse
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The Glenn Show
On The Glenn Show, Glenn and Ann discuss the firing of New York Times editor Jill Abramson and the gender pay gap. They consider a Straussian explanation for political correctness. They next revisit the Clarence Thomas–Anita Hill story, about which Abramson wrote a book. Are women and African-Americans held to a different standard than white men in the workplace? Plus: What role will gendered expectations play if Hillary Clinton becomes president?
May 17, 2014 — Michael Brendan Dougherty & James Martin
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The Score
On The Score, Michael talks to the Rev. James Martin, author of the new book Jesus: A Pilgrimage. They discuss how Jesuit scholarship deepened Jim’s faith, and Jim’s experiences on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Michael asks about lessons from the life of Jesus for those opposed to authorities within the Catholic Church. Is Christianity moving towards a synthesis of Sunday School and modern scholarship? They discuss the vagaries of Biblical translation, and Michael argues that internal discrepancies in the Bible can be seen as evidence for divine inspiration. Plus: Do you have to be a nerd to become a Christian?
May 16, 2014 — Greg Marx & Natalie Stroud
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Democracy in America
May 15, 2014 — Bill Scher & Matt K. Lewis
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The DMZ
On The DMZ, Matt reveals the long-buried truth behind his mysterious middle initial, then defends Karl Rove’s statement about Hillary Clinton’s mental faculties. How should older politicians respond to attacks based on their age? Bill and Matt do a deep dive into the Nebraska GOP primary, where Tea Party favorite Ben Sasse triumphed. Is there any hope left for passing immigration reform this year? Plus: Does the rash of canceled commencement speeches shows that liberals don’t actually care about free speech?
May 14, 2014 — Mark Leon Goldberg & Alexis Okeowo
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Worldwise

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