Karen Brooks Harper discusses the children and parents concerned that seeking gender-affirming care constitutes child abuse and might mean family separation.
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How long could high inflation last?
Eric Leeper, a professor in economics at the University of Virginia, explains the many reasons inflation is rising, its impact on individuals and businesses, and policy options for taming it.
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The cult of cryptocurrency
Will Stephenson reveals his own foray into Bitcoin and his journey to a cryptocurrency convention in Miami, where he gained a new understanding of the currency’s myths and ethos.
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When work is no longer the center of your life
Noreen Malone discusses why people are suddenly realizing that ambition isn’t what it’s cracked up to be, and how that plays into the current Great Resignation.
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How we’ll co-exist with COVID
The Atlantic’s Katherine Wu discusses the possibilities of what an endemic future might look like and how humans will need to learn to co-exist with this virus.
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Who can stop Russia from invading Ukraine?
David J. Kramer of the Bush Institute discusses Russia’s motives, the Western response to the growing conflict, and if there will be war in Europe.
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In Texas, nothing stands between you and your gun
Journalist Rachel Monroe talks about the ramifications of new gun laws in Texas that allow for permitless carry.
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Channeling your anger for change
Philosophy professor Myisha Cherry talks about why the fight against racism means breaking rules and making people angry.
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Tips for joining the Great Resignation
This hour, we’ve got help for millions of Americans taking advantage of a workers’ job market.
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For historians, the past Is written in pencil
James M. Banner, Jr. is founder of the National History Center of the American Historical Association, and he joins us to talk about why history is never really set in stone.
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Pandemic dads are rethinking their roles
Chabeli Carrazana discusses the men who are charting new waters as they balance raising children, work and the pressures of an ongoing public health emergency.
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The real people accused of voter fraud
Vann R. Newkirk II talks about the people targeted for voter irregularities – mostly people of color – and why they serve as a cautionary tale for the future of American voting rights.
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