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Michael Shermer: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational
Long a fringe part of the American political landscape, conspiracy theories are now mainstream: 147 members of Congress voted in favor of objections …
3 years, 8 months ago
Rana Foroohar: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-Global World
Financial Times columnist and CNN global economic analyst Rana Foroohar offers a deep look at the vulnerabilities of globalization. She makes the cas…
3 years, 8 months ago
Nouriel Roubini: Megathreats
In the 1970s, the United States faced stagflation: high rates of inflation combined with stagnant employment and growth. Global economist Nouriel Rou…
3 years, 8 months ago
CLIMATE ONE: Kamala Harris and Gina McCarthy: Views From The Inside
It’s been a big year for U.S. climate policy. Three major pieces of legislation: the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act and the…
3 years, 8 months ago
Proposition D and the Future of Housing in San Francisco
This November, San Francisco voters are being asked to vote on a number of ballot measures, local and statewide. One of those local measures is Propo…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Secret Role of the Japanese Americans Who Fought in the Pacific in World War II
In his new book Bridge to the Sun coming out on September 27, 2022, Bruce Henderson, master storyteller, historian and New York Times best-selling au…
3 years, 8 months ago
Erwin Chemerinsky: The Changing Role of the U.S. Supreme Court
With the recent appointments of Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, the balance on the U.S. Supreme Court has shifted fundamentally …
3 years, 9 months ago
Ruha Benjamin: Viral Justice
Ruha Benjamin has been called one of the country's most insightful scholars on issues related to race, technology and justice. In her new book, Viral…
3 years, 9 months ago
CLIMATE ONE: Anand Giridharadas: Persuaders in a Hot and Polarized World
In a democracy, meaningful change often requires adapting views and building coalitions. Some believe finding common ground and building rapport is t…
3 years, 9 months ago
Reza Aslan with Ray Suarez Show
Reza Aslan is a leading expert in world religions and his bestselling books have touched on a range of issues related to history, extremism and spiri…
3 years, 9 months ago