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Jul 3, 2013 — Robert Wright & Eli Lake
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Nonzero (The Wright Show)
Jul 3, 2013 — Bill Scher & Matt K. Lewis
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The DMZ
On The DMZ: Why Republicans should shut up about Hillary’s age, and how they might run against her. Matt argues the next GOP presidential candidate has to be a rock star, and Bill argues the Democrats will survive if Hillary doesn’t run. Did Rubio blow it on immigration, or did he successfully tamp down criticism from the right? And should we be celebrating July 2nd instead of the 4th?
Jul 2, 2013 — Kevin Glass & Ashe Schow
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Rational Actors
On the debut episode of Rational Actors, Kevin and Ashe consider the GOP’s divisions on the immigration reform bill. Was the bill rushed too quickly through the Senate? What can conservatives do to promote high-skilled legal immigration? Turning to Texas, they discuss the huge response to Wendy Davis’s filibuster of a conservative abortion bill. Ashe argues that pro-life conservatives should make their case in terms of safety, referring to the infamous Gosnell case. Plus: Why can’t the House pass a farm bill?
Jul 1, 2013 — Robert Farley & Kevin Levin
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Foreign Entanglements
On a very special Foreign Entanglements, Rob and Kevin discuss the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Kevin begins by sketching out the strategic situation of 1863 and the course of the battle itself. Rob and Kevin then discuss how memory of the battle has changed over time, focusing especially on how racial issues reshaped commemoration between 1913 and 1963. They conclude by speculating about what may come next. Will anyone remember the anniversary of Reconstruction?
Jun 30, 2013 — Mike Konczal & Corey Robin
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Fireside Chats
On Fireside Chats, Mike talks to Corey about his recent article in The Nation. Corey explains the important role of Friedrich Nietzsche’s ideas in free-market conservatism, and how shifting economic theories of value nudged politics rightward. Corey sees Hayek’s defense of an elite ruling class as an application of Nietzsche’s idea of the Übermensch. Mike asks for a bibliography of Hayek for those on the left, and Corey describes the difference between neoliberalism and classical liberalism. Finally, Corey explains how the Austrian economists are more influential and radical than the right-wing thinkers currently being studied in political science departments.
Jun 30, 2013 — John Horgan & George Johnson
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Science Faction
Jun 28, 2013 — Alyssa Rosenberg & Marc Tracy
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Critic Proof
On Critic Proof, Alyssa asks Marc about his recent article on the looming “Daddy Wars.” Why aren’t men having the same conversation as women about having it all? They explore how sitcoms portray fatherhood, and focus in particular on the tragedy of 30 Rock‘s Jack Donaghy. In the wake of James Gandolfini’s recent death, they discuss the complex depiction of fatherhood on The Sopranos. Finally, they consider Don Draper’s parenting skills in the just-concluded sixth season of Mad Men. (contains spoilers)
Jun 27, 2013 — Mark Leon Goldberg & Eve Fairbanks
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Worldwise
Jun 27, 2013 — Bill Scher & Matt K. Lewis
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The DMZ
On The DMZ, Bill and Matt discuss the return of CNN’s Crossfire. Matt talks about the disturbing undercurrent he perceives among opponents of immigration reform. Bill interrupts to announce that the Supreme Court has struck down DOMA. Are Republican critics of immigration reform secretly racist? Has the issue already tanked Marco Rubio‘s presidential ambitions? Plus: The politics of Obama’s climate change speech.
Jun 26, 2013 — Sarah Posner & Denny Burk
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The Posner Show
On The Posner Show, Sarah and Denny analyze the Supreme Court’s gay marriage decisions. Denny was surprised by Justice Kennedy’s decision against the Defense of Marriage Act, and argues that the opinion puts opponents of same-sex marriage in the same category as racists, while Sarah argues the opinion says religion and morals can’t be used as an excuse to discriminate. Is US v. Windsor the Roe v. Wade of marriage equality? Do younger evangelicals even care about this issue anymore? Denny argues that evangelicals have themselves failed to promote a culture of marriage. Plus: Why Denny thinks conservatives reacting hysterically to these decisions isn’t helpful.

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