Episodes (Page 2)
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Thomas Sowell's life arc: Episode traces Sowell's journey from poverty in rural North Carolina through Harlem, Marine Corps, Harvard, Columbia, and University of Chicago to prominence at Hoover Ins...
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Three historians debate American trajectory: Ferguson, Hanson, and Kotkin discuss whether US faces decline or renewal, exploring Trump's second term, Republican Party transformation, and Western ci...
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Cuban exodus and assimilation: Carlos Eire recounts Operation Peter Pan journey as 11-year-old fleeing Castro's regime, painful family separation, and lifelong tension between Cuban and American id...
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Global demographic collapse: Demographer Nicholas Eberstadt explains why birthrates are collapsing across China, Japan, Europe, and the United States, with implications for prosperity and global po...
Nicholas Eberstadt
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Pacific War historical context: Jonathan Horn and Ian Toll examine most contested WWII decision
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Wilson's complicated legacy: Christopher Cox's biography reveals Wilson's towering reforms and wartime leadership alongside deeply troubling record on race, gender, and civil rights
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Federal Reserve critique: Kevin Warsh argues the Fed has strayed from price stability mandate, offering candid critique from his experience during 2008 financial crisis and current macro investing ...
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Judicial philosophy and originalism: Justice Alito defends the Constitution as fixed and enduring document, explaining originalist principles guiding his jurisprudence and the Dobbs majority opinion
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Budget reconciliation and Trump agenda: Speaker Mike Johnson defends passage of 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' providing historic tax cuts, $1.6 trillion in savings, border security, and defense invest...
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Scientific system reform: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, newly appointed NIH director, outlines structural flaws including replication crisis, risk aversion culture, and institutional failure addressing chr...
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Writing and satire career: Christopher Buckley reflects on his work as novelist and political satirist, exploring the craft of writing and use of humor in addressing serious topics
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Thomas Sowell returns with new perspectives: Rare appearance by influential economist discussing contemporary policy issues with evidence-based analysis
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China's superficial superpower status: Frank Dikötter challenges prevailing Western narrative, arguing China's image as powerful modern nation masks fundamental fragility held together by repressio...
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Ukraine war and stalemate: Niall Ferguson analyzes ongoing conflict dynamics, discussing current military situation and contested peace prospects under Trump administration
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Panel discussion honors George Shultz's legacy as Secretary of State and his pivotal role in Reagan's Cold War strategy and Soviet diplomacy
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Stephen Kotkin assesses Donald Trump's reelection and its implications for American foreign policy and global stability
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Marc Andreessen articulates optimistic vision for American technological innovation and rebirth under new administration focusing on energy and defense
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Christine Rosen examines how pervasive technology usage degrades authentic human experience, relationships, and face-to-face interaction
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Ancient prophecies and modern relevance: Peter Thiel explores apocalyptic concepts including the Antichrist through Cardinal Newman and fiction by Solovyov and Benson, connecting historical religio...
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Ferguson, Podhoretz, and Olsen dissect voter behavior, demographics, and cultural shifts that shaped the 2024 presidential election outcome