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Dec 16, 2012 — Robert Farley & Nicholas Sarantakes
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Foreign Entanglements

On Foreign Entanglements, Rob speaks with Nicholas Sarantakes, author of the new book Making Patton. Nick discusses the creation of the film Patton, including the disputes between the producers, the Army, and surviving figures like General Omar Bradley. Rob wonders about how Patton fit in with the political climate of the late ’60s in the United States, noting that the film is difficult to interpret as anti-war. Next, Rob and Nick talk a bit about the international disputes caused by Patton before moving on to representations of international politics in art, specifically in Star Trek. Rob concludes by wondering whether we’ll see Ryan Gosling starring in Petraeus in 20 years.

Dec 15, 2012 — Isaac Stone Fish & Yuki Tatsumi
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Worldwise
Dec 15, 2012 — Jonathan Phillips & Liane Young
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The Mind Report
Dec 14, 2012 — Conor Friedersdorf & Sommer Mathis
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Friedersdorf
On Friedersdorf, Conor and Sommer kick things off by revisiting the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand and the recovery efforts presently afoot in the city. Conor argues that Portland, Oregon is similarly vulnerable to a catastrophic earthquake. Sommer discusses how urban planners are reacting to Hurricane Sandy. They discuss whether localities or the federal government are better at responding to natural disasters. Finally, they discuss the success (or lack thereof) that New Orleans and other cities have had preparing for future disasters.
Dec 13, 2012 — Mark Schmitt & Katherine Mangu-Ward
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The Good Fight round 1
Dec 12, 2012 — Isaac Chotiner & Ramesh Ponnuru
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Dec 11, 2012 — Heather Hurlburt & Daniel Drezner
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Dec 11, 2012 — Ben Jacobs & Harry Siegel
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Ben and Harry discuss major political stories from the New York metro area, starting with Mayor Bloomberg’s attempt to buy the Financial Times. If Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to run for president as a Democrat, why does he keep helping New York Republicans? Is Cory Booker going to challenge Chris Christie for governor of New Jersey? Will Hillary Clinton make one more bid for president, and how would that affect Cuomo? Harry goes on a tear against legalized gambling. Finally, who will be the next mayor of New York?
Dec 9, 2012 — Adam Serwer & E.J. Graff
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Adamize
[Editor’s note: This diavlog was recorded before the Supreme Court announced that it will hear the Prop 8 and DOMA cases.] On Adamize, Adam and E.J. talk about the Supreme Court and gay marriage. E.J. predicts the challenge to DOMA will be open-and-shut. Adam asks whether the federalism angle on the DOMA challenge could appeal to the court’s conservatives. Adam wonders whether marriage equality’s recent victories at the ballot box strengthen its chances in court, and E.J. describes a nightmare scenario. Turning to the news of Kate Middleton’s pregnancy, E.J. explains why Americans are having fewer children.
Dec 8, 2012 — Paul Bloom & Steven Pinker
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The Mind Report

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