Should the US attack Syria?

Joshua Landis thinks that American intervention would topple Assad quickly but lead to chaos and civil war.

Romney on contraception

Would the birth control debate hurt him in November? Ellen Chesler and Michelle Goldberg debate. Plus: The GOP's big favor to the left.    

Comments on comments

Conor Friedersdorf and Alex Schmidt discuss what motivates Internet commenters. Plus: NY vs. LA.

A resurgent women’s movement

Sarah Posner and E.J. Graff discuss how the right has created a backlash among young women. Plus: A back-door attack on Obamacare?

Obama’s cool killing of Osama

David Corn, author of the new book Showdown, describes the president's steeliness in ordering the Bin Laden raid. Plus: How Obama gave Paul Ryan the rope-a-dope.

Beyond big vs. small government

Eric Liu, co-author of the new book The Gardens of Democracy, argues that government should be "big on the what and small on the how." Plus: The myth of the wealthy job creator.

Warehouse woes and consumer power

Journalist Mac McClelland worked undercover to expose poor conditions at a massive warehouse for an online retail giant. She discusses how consumers can make a difference. Plus: The dehumanizing conditions workers endure.

Detroit and the “Samaritan’s dilemma”

Was the Detroit bailout politically inevitable? Glenn Loury and Reihan Salam consider. Plus: Why college is so expensive.

Is God a remix?

Kirby Ferguson, creator of Everything is a Remix, and Robert Wright consider the cultural evolution of the Abrahamic God. Plus: Intellectual property law run amok.

Homeless hotspots

Phoebe Connelly, reporting from South by Southwest, talks to Conor Friedersdorf about the controversial marketing scheme. Plus: Why Rush Limbaugh should come on Bloggingheads.

Putting wisdom back into education

Alain de Botton, author of the new book Religion for Atheists, thinks schools have something to learn from the world of faith.

Etch A Mitt

Bill Scher and Matt Lewis explain why the gaffe was so devastating.

Could Chinese missiles hit American ships?

Robert Farley and Andrew Erickson discuss China's anti-ship ballistic missile capability.

The British journalism invasion

Michael Brendan Dougherty and Freddy Gray investigate whether the Internet is making American journalism more British. Plus: The not-so-special US-UK relationship.

Romney/Santorum 2012?

Whom should Romney consider for his running mate? Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss on The DMZ. Plus: Vice President Newt?

Forget victory?

Robert Farley and Joshua Foust consider whether risk management should be America's goal in the Middle East. Plus: Is the Army to blame for the Afghan massacre?