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On The Posner Show, Sarah talks to Jeff about his new article on the rise of violence and discrimination against LGBT people in Russia. They discuss the role that the American religious right has played in encouraging homophobia in Russia. What does it mean to say that Russia's "sexual sovereignty" is threatened? And what the heck is "gay propaganda," anyway? Sarah is shocked that homophobic vigilantes bring their children with them to terrorize gays. Are there any legal consequences for such thuggery? Finally, will the Sochi Olympics draw more international attention to Russian homophobia?

On The DMZ, post-game analysis of the boring Super Bowl leads Bill to wonder why we watch sports at all. Bill suggests that Mike Huckabee's lead in 2016 GOP polls shows that conservatives are obsessed with fighting political correctness. Why are Democrats better at keeping internal discipline? Matt and Bill review the risks and rewards for Hillary Clinton in riding the recent wave of '90s nostalgia. Could Republicans succeed by using economic populism against Clinton? Plus: Matt thinks the CBO's new findings on Obamacare and employment are more of a mixed bag than either side will admit.

The surprisingly non-sexist Super Bowl ads ... Bryce: Equal pay for women is advancing in the states ... Kay: More women are needed in state legislatures ... Why the abortion rate is declining ... The GOP's losing battle on contraception ... Dylan Farrow's allegations against Woody Allen ...

The terrorist threat to the Sochi Olympics ... Could the "gay propaganda" law affect foreign athletes? ... The most expensive and corrupt games in history ... Snowden update: Russians are bored with this story ... Are Russians excited to host the Olympics? ... Why Putin freed Pussy Riot and Khodorkovsky ...

On Foreign Entanglements, Rob talks to Hang about her book on the Vietnam War, Hanoi's War. Hang describes the major myths Americans tend to believe about Vietnam. Rob is fascinated by the conflicting advice North Vietnam received from Moscow and Beijing. How did American air power affect Hanoi's decisions? How important was secrecy to the negotiations that ended the war? Hang explains how the Vietnamese perspective on the war has changed in recent years.

On The DMZ, Bill and Matt make their Super Bowl predictions and discuss the Richard Sherman phenomenon. They then turn to new 2016 polling showing Christie down and Ryan and Walker up. Should the GOP take the lead on issues like immigration reform, or is doing nothing a viable strategy? Would legalization alone settle the immigration question, or are Democrats right to press for citizenship? Matt praises Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who gave the GOP response to the State of the Union. Plus: Is Reince Priebus's proposed boycott of MSNBC over an offensive tweet justified?

On Rational Actors, Kevin and Ben discuss Ezra Klein's move to Vox Media and the challenge of striking out as an independent journalist online. They consider how social media has displaced SEO and encouraged journalists to hone their personal brands. Where does Vox see this new project going? What lessons can new media outlets draw from the success of BuzzFeed? Turning to the State of the Union, Ben proclaims Obama a diminished figure, while Kevin defends the president. Finally, they debate the significance of Obamacare in terms of Obama's legacy.

Why the Ukrainian demonstrations turned violent ... The spread of protests and the clash of civilizations ... Pros and cons of EU integration ... How President Yanukovych is splitting the opposition ... Volodymyr: Ukrainians don't care about the Sochi Olympics ... Should the US side with the protestors? ...

Why most scientific research results are wrong ... Is competition making fudged data more likely? ... John: Science is not a triumphal march ... Can academic publishing be reformed? ... Essential (and inessential) skills for young science writers ... The Big Bang and the case against falsifiability ...

On the premiere of Drezburt, Heather and Dan preview foreign policy at the State of the Union address. They debate whether Obama has failed to make free trade a priority, or whether Congressional obstruction is to blame. Heather praises Democrats for largely holding the line against new Iran sanctions. Next, they discuss the World Economic Forum in Davos, which Dan says has gone "beyond caricature." What is revealed by the massive gender imbalance at Davos? Moving to the crisis in Ukraine, they consider whether the country could splinter. Plus: Why Syria became a catastrophe but Tunisia did not.

Three varieties of suffering ... Western misconceptions about Buddhism ... Are emotions real? ... Does the self exist? ... Who you callin' an enlightened vegetable? ... Goodness, righteousness, and truth ...

Background on the crisis in the Central African Republic ... The main rebel grievances against the government ... The French role in CAR ... Louisa: It's irresponsible to talk about "genocide" ... The rise of CAR's new (female!) president ... How to address the humanitarian catastrophe ...

On The Glenn Show, Glenn and John talk about the link between inequality and single parenthood—and why this is such a controversial topic to discuss. John is concerned about single women having more than one child. Do we know what to do to keep someone out of poverty? John thinks that by focusing on inequality instead of single-parent families, liberals are putting the cart before the horse. They discuss David Brooks's recent column on inequality and Robert Reich's harsh critique of it. Glenn emphasizes that when it comes to discussing poverty, "culture" shouldn't be a dirty word.

On The DMZ: Can Ezra Klein create an independent, high-brow news site that succeeds financially? Bill and Matt analyze Glenn Beck's apology for "helping tear the country apart." Should Beck be welcomed back into polite society? Why did former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, indicted this week, throw away his career? Bill notes that President Obama managed to rise through Chicago politics untainted by corruption. Was McDonnell's sin striving to rise from humble beginnings?

On Foreign Entanglements, Matt and Patrick discuss the Iranian nuclear talks, beginning with the Foreign Policy Initiative's open letter to Congress. Is the Obama Administration right to oppose new sanctions on Iran? How much of a role did sanctions play in bringing Hassan Rouhani to power? Is the new nuclear inspection regime adequate? Why has Supreme Leader Khamanei empowered Rouhani to participate in these negotiations? Can the negotiations be broadened to include human rights?