Free Speech in Comedy Clubs and on Campus
The author William Deresiewicz, who formerly taught English at Yale University, describes what he sees as essential threats to free speech—and ultimately to the process of education—on campuses across...
14 Feb 202222min
What the Beijing Olympics Reveal About China
The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing are often referred to as China’s “coming-out party”—presenting China to foreign visitors as a political, economic, and cultural superpower, committed to the rule of...
10 Feb 202223min
Black Thought Takes the Stage
Tariq Trotter, best known in music as Black Thought, the emcee of the Roots, is regarded by many hip-hop fans as one of the best freestyle rappers ever. His work changed shape when the Roots became th...
7 Feb 202219min
The Joe Rogan Controversy and Spotify’s Stranglehold on the Music Industry
Earlier this week, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and other artists removed their work from Spotify, protesting the company’s relationship with Joe Rogan, a podcaster who has broadcast misinformation about...
3 Feb 202220min
Russia’s Intentions in Ukraine—and America
“They push buttons,” says Timothy Snyder, a professor of history at Yale. “What button of ours are they pushing here? What are they trying to get us to do?” Vladimir Putin is posturing toward a costly...
31 Jan 202229min
Does America Still Trust the Supreme Court?
Supreme Court Justices often portray themselves as beyond the reach of partisan politics, but it’s increasingly hard to make that argument: recall the fights over the nominations of Merrick Garland an...
27 Jan 202224min
The Olympic Games Return to China, in a Changed World
Much has changed since China last hosted the Olympics, during the 2008 Summer Games. Those Games were widely seen as greatly improving China’s international reputation. But the 2022 Winter Games have ...
24 Jan 202217min
Can “Partygate” Bring Down Boris Johnson?
Late last year, the British press reported that, at the height of the COVID lockdowns in the U.K., Prime Minister Boris Johnson and members of his staff hosted a series of parties and gatherings at 10...
21 Jan 202220min
