The debate around religion is more interesting that it may seem. Stephen Asma joins me to talk about his new book, "Why Need Need Religion."

Religion Is Not About Beliefs—Stephen Asma on Why We Need Religion

Debra Mashek, Executive Director of Heterodox Academy, joins me to talk about the importance of viewpoint diversity. Deb left a tenured position at Harvey Mudd College due to a worrying trend that's going on in the universities: It's getting harder and harder to speak your mind.

Leaving the University to Save the University — Debra Mashek on Bringing Back Viewpoint Diversity

Interviews with some of the smartest & most interesting people in the world of ideas. Our goal is to take these complex ideas and express them in simple, clear, intuitive language that is easy to understand.

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