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 Robert Wright & Rasha Kamel | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:33:39

Rasha, an Egyptian protester, says this is not a coup ... Will the new government treat Islamists fairly? ... Why protesters want a new constitution… ... …and were happy for the military to intervene ... Grievances with Morsi ... The future of US-Egypt relations ...

 Robert Wright & Eli Lake | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:49:50

Eli: In plain English, Egypt just had a coup ... Should we root for Morsi? ... Morsi, Erdogan, and the future of political Islam ... Why government secrecy has gotten out of control ... Is Snowden's cause a good one? ... Is political Islam inherently illiberal? ...

 Bill Scher & Matt K. Lewis | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:52:08

On The DMZ: Why Republicans should shut up about Hillary's age, and how they might run against her. Matt argues the next GOP presidential candidate has to be a rock star, and Bill argues the Democrats will survive if Hillary doesn't run. Did Rubio blow it on immigration, or did he successfully tamp down criticism from the right? And should we be celebrating July 2nd instead of the 4th?

 Kevin Glass & Ashe Schow | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:44:29

On the debut episode of Rational Actors, Kevin and Ashe consider the GOP's divisions on the immigration reform bill. Was the bill rushed too quickly through the Senate? What can conservatives do to promote high-skilled legal immigration? Turning to Texas, they discuss the huge response to Wendy Davis's filibuster of a conservative abortion bill. Ashe argues that pro-life conservatives should make their case in terms of safety, referring to the infamous Gosnell case. Plus: Why can't the House pass a farm bill?

 Robert Farley & Kevin Levin | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:45:40

On a very special Foreign Entanglements, Rob and Kevin discuss the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Kevin begins by sketching out the strategic situation of 1863 and the course of the battle itself. Rob and Kevin then discuss how memory of the battle has changed over time, focusing especially on how racial issues reshaped commemoration between 1913 and 1963. They conclude by speculating about what may come next. Will anyone remember the anniversary of Reconstruction?

 Mike Konczal & Corey Robin | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:53:50

On Fireside Chats, Mike talks to Corey about his recent article in The Nation. Corey explains the important role of Friedrich Nietzsche's ideas in free-market conservatism, and how shifting economic theories of value nudged politics rightward. Corey sees Hayek's defense of an elite ruling class as an application of Nietzsche's idea of the Übermensch. Mike asks for a bibliography of Hayek for those on the left, and Corey describes the difference between neoliberalism and classical liberalism. Finally, Corey explains how the Austrian economists are more influential and radical than the right-wing thinkers currently being studied in political science departments.

 John Horgan & George Johnson | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 01:06:31

Cancer in cavemen ... George: Cancer is the price we pay for evolution ... Was $500 billion in cancer research worth it? ... Defending Angelina's double mastectomy ... Using neuroscience to create "enhanced soldiers" ... Why your philosophy degree isn't worthless ...

 Alyssa Rosenberg & Marc Tracy | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:50:50

On Critic Proof, Alyssa asks Marc about his recent article on the looming "Daddy Wars." Why aren't men having the same conversation as women about having it all? They explore how sitcoms portray fatherhood, and focus in particular on the tragedy of 30 Rock's Jack Donaghy. In the wake of James Gandolfini's recent death, they discuss the complex depiction of fatherhood on The Sopranos. Finally, they consider Don Draper's parenting skills in the just-concluded sixth season of Mad Men. (contains spoilers)

 Mark Leon Goldberg & Eve Fairbanks | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:56:04

Eve's book project on the Afrikaans population ... Nelson Mandela's legacy ... Will the mining massacre bring down the ANC? ... The politics behind Obama's Africa itinerary ... Aid, investment, and the Sino-American battle for Africa ... How the Africa trip plays back home ...

 Bill Scher & Matt K. Lewis | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:57:12

On The DMZ, Bill and Matt discuss the return of CNN's Crossfire. Matt talks about the disturbing undercurrent he perceives among opponents of immigration reform. Bill interrupts to announce that the Supreme Court has struck down DOMA. Are Republican critics of immigration reform secretly racist? Has the issue already tanked Marco Rubio's presidential ambitions? Plus: The politics of Obama's climate change speech.

 Sarah Posner & Denny Burk | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:36:47

On The Posner Show, Sarah and Denny analyze the Supreme Court's gay marriage decisions. Denny was surprised by Justice Kennedy's decision against the Defense of Marriage Act, and argues that the opinion puts opponents of same-sex marriage in the same category as racists, while Sarah argues the opinion says religion and morals can't be used as an excuse to discriminate. Is US v. Windsor the Roe v. Wade of marriage equality? Do younger evangelicals even care about this issue anymore? Denny argues that evangelicals have themselves failed to promote a culture of marriage. Plus: Why Denny thinks conservatives reacting hysterically to these decisions isn't helpful.

 Glenn Loury & John McWhorter | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:48:01

On The Glenn Show, Glenn and John discuss whether Paula Deen should have been fired for her use of a racial slur. They consider Deen's Southern heritage and debate the offensiveness of the Confederate flag. Turning to the Supreme Court, they evaluate whether Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act deserved to be struck down. John argues that many African-Americans have constructed an identity around victimhood. Glenn suggests that Latino voters wield more influence because they haven't committed to either political party. Glenn also brings up the odd case of Allen West and briefly addresses the Supreme Court's punt on affirmative action.

 Robert Farley & Daniel Larison | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:55:44

On Foreign Entanglements, Rob and Daniel discuss the Snowden affair. Rob wonders whether Snowden's activities can be separated into acceptable and unacceptable categories, while Daniel worries that it will be difficult to ever push back sufficiently against the national security state. Will Snowden spur a rollback in post-9/11 intelligence sharing? Rob asks Daniel what the Snowden affair means for great power relations. They explain why Obama isn't making anyone happy on Syria, and question the anti-Russian obsession among the foreign policy elite. They close by discussing Rand Paul's speech to evangelical Christians about just war.

 Tamar Szabo Gendler & Angela Duckworth | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:47:19

The power of the marshmallow test ... Can self-control be taught? ... Why you can be good at saving money but bad at dieting ... How stress leads to irrational behavior ... The tricky task of turning intention into practice ... Pigeons, Mr. Clown Box, and character development ...

 Robert Wright & Hugo Godinho | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:29:23

Explaining the Brazilian protests ... Lessons of the Occupy movement ... Who are the protesters and what do they want? ... Has democracy failed in Brazil? ... Potential rifts and a possible endgame ... The global phenomenon of youth protest ...

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