Lawrence Wright examines human rights and how activists are fighting to extend them to animals, turning away from previous animal welfare models.
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Are trans kids safe in Texas?
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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Is democracy in decline globally?
Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, Kelly and David Pfeil discuss the health of democracies amid the rise of authoritarianism – and what can be done to strengthen them.
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Why strong women scare autocrats
Zoe Marks discusses the newest wave of patriarchal authoritarianism sweeping the globe, and the reversals of women’s rights that have followed.
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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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Strangers are friends you haven’t met yet
Valarie Kaur is a Sikh activist, lawyer, filmmaker and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, and she joins us to talk about her approach to conflict resolution and why she says every interaction we have should begin with love.
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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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Pharaohs wrote the playbook for today’s dictators
UCLA Egyptologist Kara Cooney discusses her research into the Egyptian pharaohs and why their system of rule and religious beliefs can help us to understand why the many still so often give power to the few.
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She kept her baby and lost her future
Author Merritt Tierce discusses her pregnancy at age 19, when she felt adoption and abortion were not options for her, and the dreams she gave up to have her baby.
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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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A case for how to better spend policing dollars
Derecka Purnell discusses her journey to the moment where she began to believe police reform doesn’t work, and the solutions she feels are necessary for equality, healing and public safety.
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