Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses how tech companies have sowed rifts and how the communication breakdown means we are now being ruled by mob dynamics.
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What do we really know about Vladimir Putin?
UCLA political scientist Daniel Treisman discusses Putin’s rise from spin doctor to tyrant – and about who makes up his inner circle now as the world watches for his next moves.
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A dissident Egyptian comic takes on middle school bullies
Bassem Youssef, the heart surgeon turned political satirist, joins us to talk about the unique experiences of immigrant children and what he learned from observing his own family.
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Beyond the numbers: The impact of one million U.S. COVID deaths
Josh Fischman discusses the after-effects of the COVID-19 death toll, including financial repercussions, effects on children and the new strain on social safety nets.
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The forgotten story of how Lincoln tried to bring together a divided nation
John Avlon discusses Lincoln as a peacemaker, his approach of reason over brute strength, and how that was derailed after his assassination.
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Can Will Hurd’s Republican Party exist?
Will Hurd explains his view of today’s Republican party and what he sees as its future, and his argument that Washington should appeal to the political middle to represent America more wholly.
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The end of Roe v. Wade wouldn’t end abortions
Jessica Bruder examines networks of “community providers” – those who perform abortions outside the medical establishment and how they’re preparing for the fall of Roe v Wade.
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The pros and cons of letting Putin off easy
Tom McTague argues that Russian aggression must be seen in a larger geopolitical light, with China and its threat to democracy closely linked.
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The surprising small beginnings of big social movements
Gal Beckerman explains the origins of big ideas – from the scientific revolution to feminism – and the surprising ways movements spread.
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How could anybody think Sandy Hook was fake?
Elizabeth Williamson discusses how the baseless conspiracy theories around Sandy Hook have developed, and how the families of Sandy Hook are fighting back.
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Texas is spending border security funds far from the border
Perla Trevizo discusses their investigation into Gov. Greg Abbott’s claims that 11,000 criminals have been arrested at the border, and where those border-security dollars and efforts are actually going.
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The life of Madeleine Albright
We revisit our 2017 conversation with Madeleine Albright, who passed away this week. Albright made history as the first woman to serve as the U.S. secretary of state.
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