Political Demonization is Solvable
Anne Applebaum talks to Flavia Kleiner about how patriotic liberalism can beat xenophobic populists.
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Trade Wars
Harvard Law Professor Mark Wu discusses the inevitable structural changes taking place in U.S.-China trade relations and how President Donald Trump has impacted these shifts.
Homelessness is Solvable
Malcolm Gladwell talks to Rosanne Haggerty about ending homelessness for everyone. Forever.
Roe v Wade Overturned
Women’s rights lawyer Kathryn Kolbert argued the pro-choice case last time a serious attempt was made to overturn Roe v Wade. She explains her concerns that the Supreme Court might…
Staring into a Black Hole
The first-ever image of a black hole was a monumental scientific achievement. Harvard physicist Andrew Strominger talks about what the discovery means for the present and future.
Bonus Live Episode: Michael Lewis and Malcolm Gladwell
Around the launch of Against the Rules, Michael spoke with his friend and co-producer, the author Malcolm Gladwell, at the 92Y in New York. Hear them talk about podcasting, referees,…
Vampire Weekend Returns: Ezra Koenig with Ariel Rechtshaid
Vampire Weekend returned this month with their first record in six years, “Father of the Bride”. And long before it sat on top of the Billboard album chart, the band’s…
How Socialism Was Weaponized
The word “Socialism” is often demonized in American politics, but is that criticism warranted? Professor Sean Wilentz of Princeton University walks us through the history of American socialism and how…
J.S. Ondara: Knockin’ on America’s Door
Bruce Headlam discovered J.S. Ondara listening to his car radio late last year. And with a great showing at South By Southwest and a spot opening for Neil Young this…
J.S. Ondara: Knockin’ on America’s Door
Bruce Headlam discovered J.S. Ondara listening to his car radio late last year. And with a great showing at South By Southwest and a spot opening for Neil Young this…
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