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Bill Scher (Real Clear Politics, Politico) and Matt K. Lewis (The Daily Beast, MattLewis.org)
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The Week in Blog | Jan 27, 2012 | Bill Scher & Matt K. Lewis
Foreign Entanglements
Connecting dots across the pond
Political scientist David Brockington and Robert Farley discuss whether it makes sense to compare election trends across the UK, France, and the US. Plus: Jeremy Corbyn as a case for compromise.
MeaningofLife.tv
TV that Americans used to share
Daniel Kaufman and David Ottlinger lament the social and political implications of television fragmentation.
Play this clip on MeaningofLife.tvGlobal 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.
Play this clip on MeaningofLife.tvThe Glenn Show
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.
Play this clip on MeaningofLife.tvPiercing McMaster’s mystique
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?
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