BhTV (video)

On The Glenn Show, Larry makes the case for abolishing the corporate income tax. He describes his economic model, and critiques the demand-side theories of Paul Krugman. So why should the corporate income tax be done away with? Glenn wonders whether there's a better way to counteract the tax-rate "race to the bottom." Larry's argues that his plan would boost Americans' incomes by 8%. Plus: Glenn and Larry debate whether technological change is hurting American workers.

On The Glenn Show, Glenn and Harold discuss their reflexive distaste for social justice bandwagons. For example, Glenn agrees that poverty is a problem, but thinks raising the minimum wage is an "intellectually impoverished" response. Harold has advice for the minimum wage activists: stick to the facts. Next, Glenn and Harold argue over the relative merits of incrementalism vs. radicalism. Harold is jarred by the discrepancy between Paul Ryan's recent anti-poverty campaign and his proposed budget. They close by debating poverty and political correctness.

Debating marijuana legalization ... Andrew: Marijuana is in many ways good for you ... David: Legal pot will hurt the poor and minorities ... Has medical marijuana proven a failure? ... Why is public opinion on legalization changing? ... Areas of agreement ...

On The DMZ, Bill and Matt consider a recent poll stating that fewer Republicans believe in evolution. Matt argues that Christians should not reject evolution. Could this culture war issue have political implications in 2016? Next, Bill describes the Democrats' push to renew extended unemployment insurance, and Matt encourages the GOP to pursue new conservative ideas to fight unemployment.

On a special year-in-review edition of Foreign Entanglements, Matt and Rob examine the biggest foreign policy stories in 2013, starting with the NSA revelations. They consider the lack of US intervention in Syria and the amazingly fast change in America's relationship with Iran. The Afghanistan War has become incredibly unpopular—so why does no one in Washington seem to care? Will the coming 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War change foreign policy views? Was 2013 the year that the GOP finally turned against neoconservatism? Finally, the real issue: whether it's permissible to have both a lemon twist and olives in a martini.

On a special year-end edition of Rational Actors, Kevin talks to Zack about his theory that 2013 was the best year in human history. What's driving the decline in infant mortality? Kevin notes that both the US economy and the Eurozone were surprisingly resilient this year, and partly credits sequestration. Is President Obama a stealth fiscal hawk? Zack claims that 2013 was the year of drones and predicts that 2014 will be the year of robotic warfare. Kevin predicts that the school choice debate will become a major issue going into the next elections.

Jim's deep pessimism on China ... Bob's deep pessimism on the Middle East ... Marijuana, cocaine, and Chinese cyber-warfare ... Will Obamacare survive? ... Why we need better elites ... The urgent need to colonize outer space ...

On Interrobang‽, Jillian and Katherine discuss Justine Sacco, whose offensive tweet about AIDS in Africa went viral. Did Sacco deserve to lose her job at a PR firm? They then turn to the recent federal court ruling against the NSA and consider whether privacy advocates should place their faith in politicians or in judges. Can the tech sector develop products to protect users' privacy? Jillian condemns the United Arab Emirates for its crackdown on online satire. Should the American Studies Association boycott Israeli academics? Plus: How Egypt's military rulers continue to arrest civil society activists.

After eleven years, Dan quits blogging ... Did America surrender in 2013? ... The year in Putin ... Is Syria the new Pakistan? ... The Asia pivot vs. the Middle East vortex ... What hurt the US more, Snowden or the shutdown? ...

On The DMZ Year-End Holiday Spectacular, Bill and Matt discuss what they got wrong in the past year. Was President Obama a winner or a loser in 2013? What about the GOP presidential contenders? They discuss the journalists who had a great year (Robert Costa, Glenn Greenwald), and those who did not (Martin Bashir, Megyn Kelly). Taking a bold stand, Matt maintains that Die Hard is not a Christmas movie. Plus: What are the best Christmas movies to watch with young kids?

On Foreign Entanglements, Rob and Kelsey discuss the tactical, operational, and strategic imperatives associated with the War on Christmas. Do Santa's twice-checked lists threaten the NSA's data supremacy? Kelsey floats the possibility of countering Santa by destroying the joy of America's children. What are the best aircraft to challenge Santa's sleigh in a dog fight? Is it time to nuke the North Pole? Rob and Kelsey discuss the lessons of the Imperial assault on Hoth as prelude to a similar attack on Santa's northern stronghold. Finally, they consider the possibility of replacing Santa with a fleet of loveable drones, and also point out the value of signature drone strikes against Santa's reindeer herd.

George's new book, "The Cancer Chronicles" ... Are Komen and the NFL over-hyping cancer screenings? ... Holodecks and ancient Hindu temples ... George's war on tumbleweeds ... John reflects on skepticism and enthusiasm in science ... Debunking pseudoscience at dinner parties ...

On The Score, Michael and Mollie consider why everyone seems to love Pope Francis. What are the continuities and discontinuities between Francis and Benedict? Can Francis move the Church beyond the liberal/conservative culture war? They consider Francis's admonition to take care of the poor with your own hands as a way to bridge the post–Vatican II divide. Can the new pope attract holy priests? Finally, Mollie explains why Francis makes her very hopeful about the Catholic Church.

On The DMZ: Duck Dynasty vs. Pajama Boy: a false choice? Matt sees a chilling effect on speech in the suspension of a reality TV star. Bill argues that defending political incorrectness is not a wise battle for the conservative movement to undertake. Next, why Pajama Boy infuriated the online right. Bill thinks it's just advertising, while Matt thinks it's the downfall of Western civilization. Plus: Analyzing the new delay of Obamacare's individual mandate for those with canceled insurance plans.

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's rise to power... ... ...and his mafia-esque reign ... The mass demonstrations in Kiev ... Will a Russian bailout end Ukraine's political unrest? ... Why Putin may pardon Khodorkovsky, the jailed oligarch ... Putin's fear of protests, both in Moscow and Kiev ...