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Sep 12, 2013 — Kevin Glass & Travis Waldron

Rational Actors

On Rational Actors, Kevin and Travis discuss the significance of the NFL’s concussion settlement. They note that superstar salaries are not representative of the average NFL player’s career. Are rules changes fair to retired players who won’t directly benefit? Is youth football threatened by growing public awareness of the health risks? Is there any way to build a safer football helmet? How does the NFL Players Association compare with unions in others sports, such as basketball or baseball? Finally, they discuss the politics of sports and congressional involvement in labor disputes.

Sep 12, 2013 — Mark Leon Goldberg & Colum Lynch

Worldwise

Sep 11, 2013 — Bill Scher & Matt K. Lewis

The DMZ

On The DMZ, Matt says that Obama’s Syria address failed utterly, while Bill defends the speech. Does Obama truly want intervention? Matt argues that Obama’s rhetoric of a moral crusade against chemical weapons doesn’t match the logic of his actions. Bill explains Obama’s tactical thinking, but Matt says the president isn’t showing leadership. Matt says Bill is showing the kind of overconfidence that conservatives had in the Bush administration pre-Iraq. Turning to 2016, Matt touts Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as a possible dark horse contender. Plus: The return of CNN’s Crossfire.

Sep 10, 2013 — William Beutler & Andrew Lih

Sep 9, 2013 — Heather Hurlburt & Daniel Drezner

Sep 8, 2013 — John Horgan & Rod Adams

Science Faction

Sep 7, 2013 — Robert Wright & Meir Javedanfar

Worldwise

Sep 6, 2013 — Laurie Santos & Chris Stedman

The Mind Report

Sep 5, 2013 — Mark Leon Goldberg & Alex Massie

Worldwise

Sep 4, 2013 — Bill Scher & Matt K. Lewis

The DMZ

On The DMZ, Matt explains why he opposes bombing Syria, while Bill makes the case for military intervention. Matt hears uncomfortable echoes of the run up to the Iraq war. By taking his case to Congress, is Obama being calculating or capricious? Reviewing the political ramifications of the Syria vote, they discuss Rand Paul vs. Marco Rubio, the Arkansas Senate race, and why no 2016 Democratic contenders are opposing the president. Finally, Matt challenges Bill on whether he supports intervention just because he likes Obama.

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