Ahmed Rashid outlines the new political reality in Afghanistan
(GZERO) – Renowned author Ahmed Rashid shares insights on the Taliban and Afghanistan's crisis.
Thought Leader: Ian Bremmer
Guest Commentary | A call for elected officials to help restore civility to Congress
(Gazette) – Late last month, Illinois Democrats and Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a new map defining the boundaries of central Illinois congressional districts for the…
Thought Leader: Ray LaHood
Gottlieb says there’s “no indication” that Omicron causes more severe illness
(CBS) – Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the Omicron variant "does appear to be a less severe illness," partly because of existing immunity among the population.
Thought Leader: Scott Gottlieb
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on “Face the Nation,” December 19, 2021
(CBS) – There's no indication that Omicron causes more severe illness, what we've seen in South Africa in particular is a decoupling between the cases…
Thought Leader: Scott Gottlieb
Science fiction’s curious ability to predict the future
(The Spectator) – To all these potential disasters it is impossible to attach more than made-up probabilities. So what can we do about them?
Thought Leader: Niall Ferguson
Was Modern America Built on Slavery?
(GZERO) – What if the institution of slavery itself was foundational to modern America?
Thought Leader: Ian Bremmer
How Did SARS-CoV-2 Become So Contagious among Humans So Quickly?
(National Review) – Covid-19 is not the first major viral outbreak that the world has dealt with in recent years — but none of those…
Thought Leader: Sanjay Gupta
One reason so many are quitting: We want control over our lives again
The pandemic, and the challenges of balancing life and work during it, have stripped us of agency. Resigning is one way of regaining a sense…
Thought Leader: Amy Cuddy
Abolish the Georgia State Income Tax
(Gingrich 360) – Georgia should join the parade toward eliminating the state income tax.
Thought Leader: Newt Gingrich
Manchin is right, the inflation tax is real. It’s time to stop Biden’s Build Back Better
(Fox) – Inflation is a tax on every American.
Thought Leader: Marc Short
Former CDC director predicts gloomy COVID future: ‘We’re in for a rough couple of months’
(Fox) – Dr. Robert Redfield stresses the importance of 'recurrent vaccination'.
Thought Leader: Robert Redfield
(Podcast) Wildlife Photographer Paul Nicklen on a frozen moment with Narwhals in the Arctic
(Deeper Blue) – Wildlife Photographer Paul Nicklen on a frozen moment with Narwhals in the Arctic
Thought Leader: Paul Nicklen