Should Congress Abolish the Debt Ceiling?
The US has more than $31 trillion in national debt. If it is breached, the government may go into default, leading to national and global consequences. Supporters in favor of abolishing the debt ceili...
2 Juni 202353min
Is Netanyahu's Government Heading in the Wrong Direction?
Since his 2022 re-election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has introduced plans for a new judiciary reform, leading to large-scale public protests. Supporters say these changes will better ...
26 Maj 202353min
Should Certain Books Be Banned in School?
Are certain books beyond reproach? It’s a fundamental question making its way across America’s school boards. Those who argue “yes” say schools should not expose children to topics they deem inappropr...
19 Maj 202353min
What Does It Mean to "Win" An Argument? Mehdi Hasan in Conversation with John Donvan
How can we argue in good faith? How can we communicate with confidence? How can we uncover new ideas through the art of debate? Journalist, broadcaster, and best-selling author Mehdi Hasan has made a ...
12 Maj 202353min
Is Carbon Capture Essential to Fighting Climate Change?
When it comes to carbon dioxide, last year was a record year. The world emitted more of the climate-warming gas in 2022 than in any year since scientists began recording levels in 1900. The culprit, s...
5 Maj 202353min
Is Florida Eating New York's Lunch?
Last year was a banner year for those trading the New York chill for the Florida sun. Thirty-nine percent of Empire Staters packed up and moved to the Sunshine State, more than any year in history. In...
28 Apr 202353min
Is the Banking System Safer Than It Was in 2008?
When the Great Recession struck, it was the start of the most significant economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s. A slumping housing market revealed vulnerabilities of huge numbers ...
21 Apr 202353min
Are Men Finished and Should We Help Them?
By several measures, men are in trouble. Women outnumber them in college enrollment. And even once there, men are not as likely to graduate. Men also face higher levels of substance abuse, higher numb...
14 Apr 202353min
