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Should Certain Books Ever Be Banned in School?
In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis passed a state education reform package meant to restrict certain books and how gender, sexuality, and race are taught in public schools. In Texas, school administrators restricted access to more…
With Yascha Mounk, Chris Rufo

Is The Banking System Safer Than It Was in 2008?
Silicon Valley Bank. Signature Bank. Credit Suisse. The global banking system may be facing its most significant crisis since 2008. Some say eroding regulations, sharp interest rate rises, and the uncertain crypto landscape ring serious…
With Jason Furman, Gillian Tett

Will ChatGPT Do More Harm Than Good?
It’s poised to “change our world.” That’s according to Bill Gates, referencing an advanced AI chatbot called ChatGPT, which seems to be all the rage. The tool, which was developed by OpenAI and backed by a company Gates…
With Gary Marcus, Keith Teare

Should The U.S. Ban TikTok?
With one billion active users across more than 150 countries, TikTok is by many measures the world’s most successful video app. Nearly one in three Americans have an account. It is the most downloaded app…
With Milton Mueller, Kori Schake

Has China's Power Peaked?
This was supposed to be the “Chinese century.” In just a few decades, China transitioned from a developing economy to the world’s second-largest. Measured in purchasing power parity, it actually surpassed the U.S. economy in…
With Michael Beckley, Ian Bremmer

Is Elon Musk Killing Twitter?
Kara Swisher argues Yes. Anthony Scaramucci argues No. These days, the bird’s the word. Since shelling out $44 billion for Twitter, critics say Elon Musk is knocking the social media giant off its perch. Under…
With Anthony Scaramucci, Kara Swisher
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