Axel Kaiser Explains the Javier Milei Effect

Axel Kaiser discusses Latin America’s political realignment, the battle over culture, and why libertarians need to talk about virtue.

Anthony Scaramucci discusses how China’s rise, the War on Terror, and the 2008 financial crisis fueled populist anger.

Psychologist Peter Gray discusses why kids need more unstructured play, how schools are fueling childhood anxiety, and why smartphones aren’t to blame.

Jon Ronson discusses why old social structures are breaking down, the rise of online identity, and what happens when people lose a sense of meaning.

C.J. Ciaramella discusses 250 years of prison reform, the crisis facing state prisons, and whether America can build a more humane system.

Stephanie Slade discusses the rise of the post-liberal right, the growing appeal of state power, and why fusionism still matters.

Vinay Prasad discusses his departure from the FDA, Fauci's diaries, and how working for the government made him more libertarian.

Kurt Andersen discusses the politicization of everyday life, generational conflict, and whether markets have failed younger Americans.

Jason Silva discusses the promise of AI, the psychedelic renaissance, and the case for embracing technological optimism.

Evan Barker discusses the Democratic Party's growing disconnect from working-class voters, the realities of political fundraising, and the future of populism in America.