

Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Apr 2, 2025
Michael Binyon, a foreign affairs specialist for The Times, discusses the implications of a liberal victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election and its potential impact on U.S. politics. The conversation also touches on Marine Le Pen's legal challenges amid a shifting political landscape in Europe. Joining him is Matt Ridley, a science writer and author who dives into the fascinating world of sexual selection, including insights from his book on black grouse mating rituals and the evolutionary significance of beauty in the animal kingdom.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Unraveling a Cold Case: A Journalist's Legacy and Espionage
01:40 • 2min
Exploring Democracy and Recent Literary Works
03:13 • 2min
Political Shifts and Electoral Implications
04:43 • 15min
Geopolitical Shifts and Cultural Reflections
19:28 • 12min
The Enigmatic Mating Rituals of the Black Grouse
31:05 • 2min
The Beauty of Attraction
33:28 • 4min
Exploring the Evolutionary Significance of Beauty
37:45 • 2min