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May 28, 2013 — David Blankenhorn hosts a conversation with Glenn Loury and Glenn Loury II

The Glenn Show

On a special live edition of The Glenn Show, David moderates a discussion with the Glenns, father and son. Glenn shares some family history, and Glenn II shares the story of how he came out to his parents. They consider the morality of homosexual conduct and the growing support for same-sex marriage, including the effect of personal ties on changing minds. Glenn II explains why his support of gay marriage has deepened recently. David argues that, for the sake of marriage, we must leave the culture war behind. Why is marriage declining in the general population? Should children be taught that marriage is the way to escape poverty? Finally, the three debate the comparison between the civil rights movement and the current struggle for same-sex marriage.

May 26, 2013 — Robert Wright & Enrique Acevedo

Worldwise

May 25, 2013 — Paul Bloom & Joseph Simmons

The Mind Report

May 24, 2013 — Matthew Duss & Patrick Christy

Foreign Entanglements

On Foreign Entanglements, Patrick argues that the US should “max out” sanctions on Iran. Matt says sanctions are having impact, but wonders whether they’re changing Iran’s nuclear calculus. They debate the credibility of US threats, including how Syria’s possible use of chemical weapons affects Iran’s behavior. Can Iran—or the US Congress—actually accept a deal? And would a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities be the inevitable first step toward regime change?

May 23, 2013 — Sarah Posner & Eric Segall

The Posner Show

On The Posner Show, Sarah talks to Eric about Town of Greece v. Galloway, a case the Supreme Court just decided to hear in which two town residents challenged as a violation of separation of church and state Christian prayers that have opened the town council’s meetings. Eric says that Supreme Court precedent on the subject of legislative prayers has created “chaos” and adopted a “pernicious” historical test. Eric argues that a moment of silence is the best solution. They discuss how the case is likely to play out before the Supreme Court. Plus: What about the Texas cheerleader case?

May 22, 2013 — Bill Scher & Matt K. Lewis

The DMZ

On The DMZ: Why the scandals are personally hard on Matt and Bill. The pair analyze the treatment of the scandals by the MSM and the left blogosphere. Matt draws attention to the race for Virginia governor. And is Bill Kristol going to kill immigration reform or is Orrin Hatch going to save it?

May 21, 2013 — Jonathan Kay & John Moore

Worldwise

May 20, 2013 — Glenn Loury & John McWhorter

The Glenn Show

On The Glenn Show, Glenn and John continue their debate about affirmative action. Glenn points out areas outside of academia where he thinks affirmative action would be appropriate. They debate the use of employment tests that show a disparate racial impact. Glenn uses his own graduate economics program as an example of how standards can be revised, not lowered, to promote diversity. Do opponents of affirmative action overvalue qualification? John quotes Zora Neale Hurston, who said that blacks must compete even if the game is rigged. They close by examining whether efforts to lower the black crime rate are a kind of affirmative action.

May 18, 2013 — Laurie Santos & Alex Shaw