Errol Louis, a political anchor and NY Magazine columnist, discusses Robert Moses' controversial legacy in NYC and the impact of his urban planning on marginalized communities. Mitchell Moss and Rachel Weinberger debate innovative remedies for the harmful effects of Moses' expressways. Jonathan Zimmerman dives into the history of school culture wars, from the Scopes trial to current issues like critical race theory. Lastly, the conversation touches on rising loneliness in America, exploring social connection strategies in today's tech-centric world.

Jonathan Zimmerman, Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the dichotomy between research and teaching in higher education, the implications of student evaluations, the necessity for peer review of teaching, and the lasting impact of teaching and learning.