https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgROkYeFFuI Elan Journo joins Ben Bayer for a discussion of the nature, contemporary appeal, and impact of socialism. What does it take to oppose socialism? Recorded Sept. 30, 2020. Photo by Steve Harvey on Unsplash
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For years Turkey was deservedly hailed as a modern, secular, pro-Western society — at least, until the last decade. Turkey lies at the edge of Europe and the Middle East, not only geographically but also, in a sense, politically. It’s a Muslim-majority country that for most of the twentieth century was a “secular republic,” assuring … Continue reading How Turkey Went from Secular to Islamic Authoritarianism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVg2DewHc_c The attacks of 9/11 have faded into history -- for some, a dimming memory; for ever more people, an event that happened before they were even born. Yet the impact of 9/11 is with us today in innumerable ways, notably the Afghanistan "forever" war. And, nineteen years on, the fundamental lessons of 9/11 have … Continue reading 9/11: Learning the Right Lessons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmx51yLZDDY Ben Bayer and Elan Journo discuss the skepticism toward scientific expertise, especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. August 26, 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLs0paiK4cQ Ben Bayer and Elan Journo discuss the phenomenon of "cancel culture," in connection with the controversy surrounding a letter published in Harper’s magazine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbNQm-eMr9c Elan Journo talks with Amesh Adalja, expert on pandemic preparedness and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, about the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic. July 20, 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHjjlwJod9k Elan Journo and Onkar Ghate discuss the controversy surrounding ARI’s acceptance of a Paycheck Protection Program loan. July 8, 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nkcltIt5Hg Elan Journo and Keith Lockitch discuss Journo’s recent article When Tribal Journalists Try to ‘Cancel’ Ayn Rand. July 1, 2020.
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