The founder of Skeptic magazine discusses whether conspiracy thinking is on the rise and whether it's coded right or left. 

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

Michael Shermer: Conspiracy Thinking, Wokeness, and the Future of Free Thought

The Good Eats host talks about the virtues of Cap'n Crunch, why fusion cooking isn't cultural appropriation, and how Martha Stewart's perfectionism ruined dinner parties.

Alton Brown: A Culinary Legend Offers Food for Thought

New York Times columnist and linguist John McWhorter discusses the rise and fall of "woke," DEI and affirmative action, and his new book on the history of pronouns.

John McWhorter: Is 'Wokeness' Finally Dead?

Wall Street legend Jim O’Shaughnessy discusses how to live well and innovate boldly during the age of Trump, Musk, and AI.

Jim O'Shaughnessy: Don't Squander This Age of Innovation

Historian Sean McMeekin dissects how communism has enduring and resurgent appeal in the West despite its history of violence and economic disaster.

Sean McMeekin: Don't Whitewash the History of Communism

FIRE’s executive V.P. discusses the Biden administration's failures, Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s influence on free speech, and the most pressing First Amendment issues facing the U.S. today.

Nico Perrino: What the Trump-Musk Alliance Means for Free Speech

Immigration experts Alex Nowrasteh and Bryan Caplan make the case for significantly more and easier immigration to the U.S.

Alex Nowrasteh and Bryan Caplan: The Case for More Immigration

The evangelical Christian argues that drug legalization is the conservative thing to do. 

Christina Dent: The Evangelical Christian Fighting To End the Drug War

The trade economist details the most alarming protectionist policies proposed by the incoming Trump administration.

Douglas Irwin: Why Trump's Tariff Plans Are Dangerous

Billy Binion speaks to Sister Helen Prejean about her activism to end the death penalty, as depicted in her book Dead Man Walking.

Helen Prejean: Why This Nun Is Fighting To End the Death Penalty

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