#57 - Would The World Be Better Off With...

As a bonus, today we’re sharing a special episode of The Blessings of Liberty, a new podcast from Open to Debate debater Jeffrey Rosen and our friends at FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Jeffrey sits down wi ... Show More

The American Dream – the idea that anyone can achieve success in the U.S. through hard work and determination – is under scrutiny, and some worry it’s no longer achievable for the broader population. Those who agree say increasing healthcare, education, and housing costs create d ... Show More

Happiness is a complex emotion and mental state that can be achieved through virtue or pleasure. But should it be for the good of the individual or society? Those in favor of virtue point to the Stoics and the Founding Fathers, saying you should strive for a life of moral virtue ... Show More

A few reflections on religion following The Free Press debate in Austin, TX on February 27, 2025. Michael Shermer and Adam Carolla (atheists) faced off against Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Ross Douthat (Christians). You can watch the debate here: https://www.thefp.com/p/watch-does-the-wes ... Show More

Presidential hopefuls debate, Trump talks to Tucker, and Daniel shares what’s weird. For show notes and more, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Discussion programme in which guests from different faith and non-faith perspectives debate the challenges of today's world. 

Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro join Dave for a discussion about religion, trans activism, censorship, the IDW, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

For centuries, scientists have grappled with the most fundamental question of them all - what is reality? Is it a matter of common sense? Or can God or some higher being only know? And what was there before the Big Bang created the world we live in? Einstein revolutionised our wa ... Show More

Amid the tensions and debate over US support for Israel’s war with Iran, many public figures have invoked religion. As the first bombs struck Tehran last week, “Pray for Israel” was trending on social media, bolstered by scores of the lawmakers who actually want the war to escala ... Show More

A chat about spirituality, religion, and philosophy.  

This is not a debate of religion vs. secularism. This is a debate about where and how the values in life are found, produced, and experienced. Some would argue that atheism has gone too far and there needs to be some point of unity to rally a sense of community around - what will ... Show More

I interviewed American biologist Jerry Coyne and author of 'Faith vs Fact: Why Science and Religion are Incompatible' and 'Why Evolution Is True'. We covered a myriad of controversial topics plaguing our world today: from the religious conflict in Gaza to modern-day struggles wit ... Show More