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Robert Wright (Bloggingheads.tv, The Evolution of God, Nonzero) and Michael Young (The Daily Star, The Ghosts of Martyrs Square)
To find out what’s happening in Syria, Robert Wright talks to journalist Michael Young, based in nearby Lebanon. Is the anti-Assad genie out of the bottle? Is the country on the precipice of a full-blown civil war? Could Arab troops intervene to defend anti-regime protesters? Also, Michael discusses the view from the Middle East on the potential for war with Iran.
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Global Dispatches
The ones who can’t get out
Alexandra Bilak, Director of the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, explains the challenge of aiding populations who are forced to migrate within national borders.
MeaningofLife.tv
Seneca’s tips for anger management
Massimo Pigliucci, author of the new book How to Be a Stoic, offers some classical self-help advice.
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On the hunt for heretics at Evergreen State College
John McWhorter and Glenn Loury consider parallels between unrest at the school and the nature of religious zealotry. Plus: Should HBO fire Bill Maher?
MeaningofLife.tv
What do feelings do?
Linda Blanchard, author of Dependent Arising in Context, explains how meditation can give you a different perspective on grief.
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Historian Daniel Bessner argues that the “warrior-scholar” serving as National Security Advisor has a narrow strategic vision. Plus: Will Comey’s testimony change anything?
The DMZ
Civility on the campaign trail
Bill Scher on how “above board” politics in the Democratic primary helped unify the electorate. Plus: Do Dems have a “unity edge” over Republicans?
The Wright Show
Trump and the realignment of American politics
Political scientist Darren Beattie argues that the traditional conservative/liberal paradigm no longer makes sense. Plus: Why Trump and not just Trumpism?
The DMZ
Does Karen Handel’s win mask a threat to GOP dominance?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider whether Georgia’s close special election foreshadows trouble for Republicans.
Global Dispatches
The “Trump Effect”
Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament, on Europe’s reaction to political upheaval in the U.S.
MeaningofLife.tv
What’s harder: Loving yourself or loving your enemy?
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