This week, the hosts dive into the controversial question of U.S. military involvement in Israel's conflict with Iran. They also tackle the unsettling surge in political violence within the U.S. and the troubling implications it carries for safety and accountability. A significant discussion arises around a Supreme Court decision regarding transgender care for minors, reflecting ongoing tensions in gender rights. Plus, listener contributions spark engaging conversations on the intersection of AI technology and historical research. A real treat for those following pressing political narratives!
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Risks of US Joining Israel-Iran War
The US joining Israel's military action against Iran would be unprecedented and highly risky with unpredictable consequences.
The decision involves complex calculations about regime change, regional stability, and US military risk.
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US Intervention Less Risky than Iraq
US military intervention in Iran is seen as less risky than Iraq due to no plans for ground troop occupation.
The major concern is unpredictability of fallout and regional instability from military action.
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Trump's Public Decision-Making Style
President Trump makes decisions publicly, reacting to external feedback rather than private contemplation.
He governs by "echolocation," sending signals out and discovering his stance from responses.
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Robert Evans' 'Family Matters' examines the root causes of problems in public schools, tracing them back to the breakdown of family structures. Evans contrasts the minor disciplinary issues of the 1950s with the more severe problems of the 2000s, such as drug use and violence. His research leads him to conclude that the absence of family structure and discipline significantly contributes to these issues. The book advocates for solutions such as family dinners to provide stability and communication. Evans emphasizes that schools alone cannot solve these problems without addressing the underlying family dynamics.
This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss whether the US should join Israel’s war on Iran, the tragic Minnesota assassinations and why US political violence is surging now, and the Supreme Court’s unsurprising but willfully obtuse decision to uphold Tennessee’s youth transgender care ban.
For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss the exciting possibilities and likely limitations of using AI tools for historical research and writing.
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