Jake Sullivan, former national security adviser for Vice President Joe Biden, joins us to make the case that American exceptionalism is alive and well, which he writes about for The Atlantic.
Read moreWhy America Still Needs The Rest Of The World
Foreign Affairs magazine editor Gideon Rsoe joins Krys Boyd to talk about how America’s relationships with other countries has changed since the Cold War. He writes about it in his essay, “The Fourth Founding: The United States and the Liberal Order.”
Read moreHe Came For The Coffee (And Stayed For The War)
Mokhtar Alkhanshali talks about his experience exploring the rich history of coffee farming and leaving Yemen in the midst of a civil war. Dave Eggers tell the story of Alkhanshali’s journey in “The Monk of Mokha.”
Read moreA Playwright Remembers His Border Childhood
Playwright Octavio Solis joins us to tell stories of his younger days along the Rio Grande – and how they influenced his life and work.
Read moreRethinking Recycling
Beth Porter, climate and recycling director for Green America, joins us to talk about recycling strategies for both individuals and municipalities.
Read moreWant To Kill The Middle Class? Try Tariffs
Matthew Rooney, managing director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, makes the case that excessive tariffs raise prices, kill jobs and inhibit innovation.
Read moreThe Ethics Of Editing Babies
This hour, we’ll talk about how Chinese researcher He Jiankui opened a Pandora’s Box with his announcement that he’s edited the genes of twin girls.
Read moreThe World’s Most Violent Places Are Not At War
Rachel Kleinfeld joins us to talk about how corruption, political conflict and state brutality combine to create unsafe places around the globe.
Read moreMeet The Women Who Fought The Taliban
Journalist Eileen Rivers — a veteran herself — introduces us to women who served on Female Engagement Teams.
Read moreHow Travel Apps Can Steer You Wrong
Seth Kugel joins us to talk about why sticking to a limited budget can produce a more rewarding trip.
Read moreAmericans Are Scared Of The Wrong Things
Barry Glassner joins us to talk about why our perception of threats doesn’t line up with reality.
Read moreBring Back The Trust-Busters
Columbia professor Tim Wu joins us to talk about the link between concentrated industrial influence and concentrated wealth.
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