Popular culture would insist that the rise of the American newspaper is the history of big, urban dailies. Author Alex Wright says that misses the point, that newspapers emerged in the 19th century because of the will and innovation of countless local publishers across the young and growing country.

Arguments are natural and can be authentic. But media critic Eric Deggans warns that the rise of so-called "argument culture" breeds cynicism while sapping the public's confidence in reliable news and information.

Most people cannot fathom just how much money one billion dollars actually is. Author Gil Duran says we also don't understand just how dangerous the extreme political ideas coming from a group of billionaires is to American democracy.

We expect that the people posting passionately about American politics are actually Americans. But journalist Ali Breland documents the role of foreign business entities hiring people from all over the world to post content aimed at affecting the outcome of November's elections.

The summer of 1968 has long been associated with protest and counterculture. Historian Micki McElya takes us to one particular moment in September of that year when feminism, the civil rights movement, and conservative politics all began to change with results we're still navigating today.

In the mid-twentieth century, strategists developed the idea of "cold war" as an alternative to "hot war" between nuclear armed Super Powers. Professor of international relations Rory Cormac unearthed a trove of previously classified documents revealing the role of forgeries, front-organizations, and fabrications at the height of the conflict.

In the mid-twentieth century, strategists developed the idea of "cold war" as an alternative to "hot war" between nuclear armed Super Powers. Professor of international relations Rory Cormac unearthed a trove of previously classified documents revealing the role of forgeries, front-organizations, and fabrications at the height of the conflict.

Scholars of religion and philosophy, and even some spiritual leaders, have long identified key similarities in the world's different moral codes. Author and futurist Jamie Metzl asks whether artificial intelligence can distill a compelling moral code that synthesizes the greatest thinking from across humanity.

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton stand astride the core debates in American history from neutrality to civil rights and beyond. New York Times bestselling author and constitutional scholar Jeffrey Rosen traces that history, the rise and falls of each man's reputation, and the enduring questions they asked about power, the citizen, and the American state.

The centrality of technology to international power and conflict is not a new or even modern phenomenon. But foreign policy expert Steve Feldstein says computer chips and artificial intelligence are transforming modern warfare and even the bases of international power.

The United States and Israel began bombing Iran in February 2026. In the months that followed, we have seen spasms of violence and claims of diplomatic progress. New York Times reporter Farnaz Fassihi covers the conflict, its impact on the Iranian people, and the diplomatic efforts to end it.

The data says that more than half of the country's population is made up of women. But women's healthcare has grown increasingly politicized. Dr. Mary Fariba Afsari is on the front lines of care, offering healthcare from a mobile clinic that meets patients where they are.

It's been said that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. But Amy Hanauer of the Institute on TaxPolicy and Economic Policy says that for some, taxes might not be on that list anymore - with societalimplications for us all.

That women and men are different and have different hopes, dreams, and viewpoints is not news. But the divergence of men and women on issue after issue, from life goals to politics, is a remarkable phenomenon that researcher Daniel Cox argues threatens societal collapse.

Historian Nicholas Reynolds and award-winning journalist Katie S. Sanders tell the story of a combat-veteran of the French Foreign Legion who ultimately distinguished himself for valor as a U.S. Marine fighting in Europe during the Second World War.

Historian Nicholas Reynolds and award-winning journalist Katie S. Sanders tell the story of a combat-veteran of the French Foreign Legion who ultimately distinguished himself for valor as a U.S. Marine fighting in Europe during the Second World War.

Dr. Cheryl L. Willman, Director of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses cancer's toll as the second leading cause of death throughout the world and the research aimed at improving outcomes and bettering lives.

Historian Nicholas Reynolds and award-winning journalist Katie S. Sanders tell the story of a combat-veteran of the French Foreign Legion who ultimately distinguished himself for valor as a U.S. Marine fighting in Europe during the Second World War.

They come into our homes regularly: people we think we know because we see them on television all the time. Author and journalist Carol Lin reveals a complex personal backstory to the familiar faces we watch on television - even as she remembers 9/11 and one of the moments that made her a household name.

From the oracles of antiquity to the AI-driven tech giants of today, humanity's desire to foresee the future is long-standing. AI ethicist Carissa Veliz warns that predicting the future is not the same as foretelling the truth.

For 30 seasons, female professional athletes in the United States have been part of an effort to build a professional basketball league while also confronting racism, sexism, and anti-LGBTQ bias. Award-winning journalist Tamryn Spruill recounts that history - and the players whose gritty determination on and off the court - built the league and changed the country.

Arguments are natural and can be authentic. But media critic Eric Deggans warns that the rise of so-called "argument culture" breeds cynicism while sapping the public's confidence in reliable news and information.

Most people cannot fathom just how much money one billion dollars actually is. Author Gil Duran says we also don't understand just how dangerous the extreme political ideas coming from a group of billionaires is to American democracy.

We expect that the people posting passionately about American politics are actually Americans. But journalist Ali Breland documents the role of foreign business entities hiring people from all over the world to post content aimed at affecting the outcome of November's elections.

The summer of 1968 has long been associated with protest and counterculture. Historian Micki McElya takes us to one particular moment in September of that year when feminism, the civil rights movement, and conservative politics all began to change with results we're still navigating today.

Popular culture would insist that the rise of the American newspaper is the history of big, urban dailies. Author Alex Wright says that misses the point, that newspapers emerged in the 19th century because of the will and innovation of countless local publishers across the young and growing country.

In the mid-twentieth century, strategists developed the idea of "cold war" as an alternative to "hot war" between nuclear armed Super Powers. Professor of international relations Rory Cormac unearthed a trove of previously classified documents revealing the role of forgeries, front-organizations, and fabrications at the height of the conflict.

The centrality of technology to international power and conflict is not a new or even modern phenomenon. But foreign policy expert Steve Feldstein says computer chips and artificial intelligence are transforming modern warfare and even the bases of international power.

That women and men are different and have different hopes, dreams, and viewpoints is not news. But the divergence of men and women on issue after issue, from life goals to politics, is a remarkable phenomenon that researcher Daniel Cox argues threatens societal collapse.

It's no surprise to talk about the power that great wealth gives individuals. But author Casey Michel describes the rise of a new, American oligarchy with the kind of power once reserved for nation states now in individual hands.