Athenian historian Thucydides theorized in the 5th Century B.C. that a rising power will eventually always challenge the ruling one. Graham Allison joins us to talk about how this theory is playing out today.
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How The U.S. Is Making The World Less Democratic
Brian Klaas joins us to talk about the ways in which the U.S., Britain and other nations are actually hindering democratic efforts across the globe.
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What We Learned From James Comey’s Testimony
Rebecca Dean and Dale Carpenter join us to talk about what we learned from former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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The Legacy Of Loving
Sheryll Cashin joins us to talk about how the ruling in Loving v. Virginia continues to pave the way for a more inclusive society.
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The U.S. Government’s Secret Doomsday Plan
Garret M. Graff joins us to talk about the inner-workings of the plan that would ensure continuity in the event of a nuclear attack – and how it’s evolved in the last six decades.
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Steve Bannon’s War
Michael Kirk joins us to talk about Steve Bannon’s days operating Breitbart News – and about how his views on race and nationalism have shaped the president’s policies.
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The Changing Battlefield
Retired Admiral Patrick Walsh joins us to talk about how our armed forces are preparing for 21st Century-style warfare.
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The U.S.-Mexico Relationship
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke joins us to talk about his views on border security. And later, Franklin Foer joins us to talk about how the U.S-Mexico relationship is changing.
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A Look At President Trump’s First 100 Days
Molly Ball of The Atlantic and Abby Livingston of the Texas Tribune join us to talk about President Trump’s first few months in office.
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The Ethics Of Drone Warfare
Sonia Kennebeck joins us to talk about the moral and ethical implications that are tied with the ability to kill from thousands of miles away.
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A Conversation With Chelsea Clinton
Chelsea Clinton joins Krys Boyd in front of a live audience as part of DMA Arts & Letters Live to talk about her life in and out of the spotlight.
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The Making Of A Movement
Eric Liu joins us to talk about what makes a movement effective, which he writes about in “You’re More Powerful than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen.”
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