Nicholas Reynolds and Katie S. Sanders on Peter Ortiz's daring exploits behind enemy lines in World War II

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. 

Sean O’Callaghan breaks down Pope Leo XIV's insights on artificial intelligence

The Vatican has long concerned itself with the practical interaction of theology with the world in which its followers live. Scholar Sean O’Callaghan says that the recent message from Pope Leo XIV on Artificial Intelligence follows in that tradition and offers profound insights for believers and no…

Amy Hanauer on the inequities in the American tax code and their implications for all of us

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

Mary Afsari on the frontlines of womens' healthcare

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.

Farnaz Fassihi on the conflict in Iran, its impacts and efforts to end it

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.

Jeffrey Rosen on Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and America's enduring questions

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 questi…

Ambassador David McKean and M. Todd Bennett on the enduring challenges and promise of the American republic

Two-hundred and fifty years ago, patriots gathered in Philadelphia declared America’s independence from England. Former U.S. ambassador David McKean and historian M. Todd Bennett explore the celebrations that have followed every 50 years since, revealing the enduring challenges and promise of the A…

Jamie Metzl on the intersection of AI and our common moral code

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 acro…

Exploring the new age of journalism with Matthew Watkins

The prognosticators of doom for traditional newspapers are everywhere and it’s hard to argue with them. But for more than a decade, Matthew Watkins has been part of a new model of non-profit journalism at The Texas Tribune as editor in chief.

Exploring Soccer's Rich History in the Context of Today's World Cup with Nick Greene

To Americans, it’s soccer. To most of the rest of the world, it’s football. Author and journalist Nick Greene traces the evolution of the game played with our feet from a 19th century British past-time to today’s glittering World Cup.