University of Chicago historian Tara Zahra looks at the period of mass migration to America between 1846-1940. She says it was characterized by deep anxiety, both in the US and Europe.More
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Economist Bryan Caplan and producer Rehman Tungekar explain how an "open borders" policy could end global poverty.More
This story quite literally hit close to home for me. I grew up just about an hour away from the suburb it takes place in, and until...More
My conversation with Turkish writer Elif Şafak back in April still sticks with me as the year comes to a close. In many parts of the...More
2016 marked the 100th anniversary of America’s beloved National Park system. I could think of no one better to reflect on the importance...More
I thought there was good back-and-forth between Chuck and myself in this conversation. I like how the interview went “meta” at the end,...More
People with a heightened sense of entitlement that they feel gives them a free pass. You and I have a word for these people. Philosopher Aaron James has an entire theory about them.More
If people were more empathetic, the world would be a better place, don’t you think? Paul Bloom thinks perhaps not.More
Vikram Chandra reviews “The King Must Die” by Mary Renault.More
You can interpret the line from Paul Sartre’s 1944 play “No Exit” in a lot of different ways. Philosopher Gregory Sadler has a fascinating take.More
Israel Story radio host Mishy Harman recommends "A Tale of Love and Darkness" by Amos Oz.More
Martha Nussbaum may be one of the most well-respected living philosophers in the world today. She tells Steve Paulson that retribution and payback aren't compatible with true justice.More
