Were you an adventurous baby? Or were you risk averse? According to Dr. Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist who studies genopolitics, your answers to those questions might also inform your politics. Host, John Donvan digs into the debate surrounding genes and early nurturing, and examines how they both might inspire a natural predilection to skew left ... Show More
Nov 21
Should the U.S. Militarize the War on Drugs?
he Trump administration is taking the War on Drugs in a bold direction, using aircraft carriers, intelligence networks, and direct military strikes to target alleged smuggling vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. Supporters of militarization argue that previous strategie ... Show More
53m 15s
Nov 14
Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie
How big is the divide between different age groups? In this inaugural episode of a new Open to Debate series, “Generational Divides,” Reason’s editor-at-large Nick Gillespie brings together a Baby Boomer, a Gen X-er, and a Gen Z-er to discuss Social Security benefits and how they ... Show More
53m 15s
Nov 2023
Adam Grant on Your Potential, Gen Z and — oops — Elon
Are tech bros successful because of some innate talent, or could any of us be like them? Organizational psychologist and Wharton School professor Adam Grant takes on the myth of innate talent and the reality of growth in his latest book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving ... Show More
59m 20s
Aug 2024
Hail Harris: the Democratic convention begins
As Democrats convene in Chicago, polls suggest Kamala Harris is ahead by a whisker in the US presidential race. Can the party sustain the momentum? In hospital, your recovery may depend not just on diagnostic technology or the drugs you take, but whether your doctor is a woman (1 ... Show More
23m 21s
Aug 7
569. Family Conflicts, Difficult Children & Overcoming Resentment | Answer The Call
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is joined by his daughter Mikhaila Fuller as they address listener questions on having children, understanding women, how to help your wife through motherhood, navigating and avoiding resentment, dealing with family conflict and more. We hope you enjoy it. ... Show More
1h 9m