An antidote to political tribalism: “lottocracy”

Philosopher Alex Guerrero argues that a system where politicians are selected by lottery from the general populace would heal America’s fractured politics.

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Bill Scher (Real Clear Politics, Politico) and Matt K. Lewis (The Daily Beast, MattLewis.org)

Philosopher Alex Guerrero argues that a system where politicians are selected by lottery from the general populace would heal America’s fractured politics.

Psychologist John Bargh, author of Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do, describes a technique that helps you do hard-to-do things.

Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate whether Republican momentum from the Kavanaugh hearings will bear out on Election Day.

Aryeh Cohen-Wade speaks with Lauren Oyler, who recently wrote about social media’s effects in The Baffler.

Glenn Loury and climate scientist Patrick T. Brown discuss the difficulties in fighting climate change.

Robert Wright and Peter Beinart discuss the roles of Russia and the US in raising tensions between them.

Robert Wright speaks with Lama Surya Das about trying to view the turbulent events of the day with equanimity.

Aryeh Cohen-Wade and Cathy Young consider the two versions of the nominee.

Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate whether the level of scrutiny faced by Brett Kavanaugh or Christine Blasey Ford is justified.

Maha Rafi Atal and Samuel Hammond analyze the new proposal by Matt Bruenig of the People’s Policy Project.

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