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Spectacles, but for Bad Guys | Insight
A new magazine seeks to build a coalition between left- and right-wing critics of liberalism. What explains their alliance?…
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Vote With Your Ballot | Insight
Some people think punishing the president for high gas prices is nonsensical. In fact, it’s a profoundly honest expression of what democracy promises.…
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How Not to Build Democracy | Focus
Development assistance is one way the United States can help other countries to democratize. But it could use a rethink.…
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Madison v. DeSantis | Insight
Florida’s new parental rights bill prohibits discussion of LGBT issues in the classroom. It’s going to cause chaos for the state’s school system.…
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Not Tired of Losing Yet | Insight
Breaking down the theory of “mediatization” helps explain why Kristi Noem keeps fighting her own party and losing.…
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The Pork Is Back in Town | Insight
Congress is reviving pork barrel politics. By allowing legislators to bring home big projects, it could rejuvenate Congress—or corruption.…
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How to Solve the Blood Shortage | Guest Insight
The FDA’s blood donation rules stigmatize sexual minorities for no good reason—and it may cost a million lives each year.…
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Ambassador Allan Katz | Focus Interviews
Former Ambassador to Portugal Allan Katz joins us to discuss civil discourse, polarization, and how this all applies to the situation in Ukraine right now.…
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Why Are They Called Oligarchs? | Insight
Russian oligarchs and American billionaires: some say there’s hardly any difference. Harry explains, “What’s in a name?”…
