Think about your most strongly held political belief. How did you arrive at your position? What experiences, information, or opinions influenced you?
In the final installment of our summer podcast series on the state of political discourse today, we dive into an increasingly important skill: the ability to debate yourself.
Our host John Donvan sits down with ... Show More
Yesterday
Will AI Make Work Obsolete?
AI can write code, diagnose diseases, design buildings, and create art. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude and autonomous robots are transforming industries once seen as automation-proof, fueling fears of mass job loss. Some argue that machines will become so efficient that they will one ... Show More
53m 15s
Feb 26
Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: The Golden Age of News Media
Are we in a News Media Golden Age, or a fragmented era? In this “Generational Divides” episode, Reason editor-at-large Nick Gillespie brings together Baby Boomer, Millennial, and Gen Z voices to debate how our media landscape is changing. Are more platforms expanding truth, or bl ... Show More
53m 15s
Feb 2025
#401 — Christian Nationalism and the New Right
<p>Sam Harris speaks with Katherine Stewart about her new book, <em>Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy</em>. They discuss Project 2025, Christian nationalism, white supremacy, whether the backlash against wokeness has been overblown, the asymm ... Show More
32m 37s
Sep 2024
GET READY FOR THE TRUMP/HARRIS DEBATE: 20 English Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, and Advanced Vocabulary
<p>In this lesson, we'll go over important English terms related to debates, with simplified definitions and example sentences. These terms will help you understand key phrases and expressions as we watch the upcoming debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Tru ... Show More
15m 34s
Jul 2023
Beyond the Twitterverse: Politics, Policy and Identity with Christy Kelly
In this episode, recorded on the road in Howell, Michigan, Vivek hosts an in-depth conversation with Twitter acquaintance and political independent, Christy Kelly. Kelly, an outspoken social media commentator known for her insightful perspectives, discusses topics from race-consc ... Show More
34m 45s
Sep 2020
Matthew D. Wright, "A Vindication of Politics: On the Common Good and Human Flourishing" (UP of Kansas, 2019)
Rancor reigns in American politics. Is it possible these days to regard politics as an arena that enriches and ennobles?
Matthew D. Wright responds with a resounding yes in his 2019 book, A Vindication of Politics: On the Common Good and Human Flourishing (UP of Kansas, 2019).
Wr ... Show More
1h 43m