Allison Schrager on Risk and Reason In Everyday Life
What happens when an economist walks into a brothel? In this episode, economist and author Allison Schrager talks with host John Donvan about her new book, “An Economist Walks Into a Brothel,” and how...
9 Aug 201946min
Nadine Strossen & Thane Rosenbaum on Hate Speech in America
In this episode of Discourse Disrupters, two of America’s top legal minds tackles one of the most pressing questions of the day: what should we do about "hate speech." Learn more about your ad choices...
26 Jul 201957min
#168 - Has the Transatlantic Relationship Been Irreparably Damaged?
Populism is on the rise. Relations between American and European leaders are often tense. Is the transatlantic relationship beyond repair? Four of the brightest foreign policy minds gather in Brussels...
12 Jul 201953min
Bonus Episode: How Europe Is Answering to "America First"
Team IQ2US is busy in Brussels, getting ready to bring you our next debate, “The Transatlantic Relationship Has Been Irreparably Damaged.” This one will be presented in partnership with the German Mar...
28 Jun 201932min
#153 - Is Social Media Good for Democracy?
A decade ago, Facebook and Twitter promised a digital revolution that would bolster democratic values and empower users around the world. Did that work out? In this episode, we take a look back at one...
14 Jun 201951min
#126 - Should the U.S. Give Undocumented Immigrants a Path to Citizenship?
There are an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States today. In a divided and contentious political climate where immigration is a key issue for voters across the ideol...
31 Mai 201955min
#134 - Is Universal Basic Income the Safety Net of the Future?
Presidential contender Andrew Yang wants to give every American a monthly check from the government, just to cover the basics. And he's not alone. Business leaders, particularly those in Silicon Valle...
17 Mai 201953min
#167 - Should Scientists Dim the Sun?
Right now, climate engineers are working on new technologies that would reflect the sun’s rays away from earth. For some, it’s a bold new plan to combat climate change. For others, it's a dangerous at...
3 Mai 201953min
