One from the archive:
Boris Johnson’s No Good, Very Bad Week | Insight
Boris Johnson wants nothing more than to be a Great Man. His recent political foibles indicate why that’s not likely.
Philip Brain
Everything from last week:
Author Thomas J. Main | Focus Interviews
Today, we’re joined by Professor Thomas J. Main to discuss his recently released book, The Rise of Illiberalism.
Spectacles
The Boris Bet | Insight
Boris Johnson remains in a state of perma-crisis, but it could cost his party dearly to turn on him now.
Philip Brain
Cougars or Duplexes: Which Are Scarier? | Insight
Last year, we thought California had killed single-family zoning. But this Bay Area enclave would rather have mountain lions than new homes.
Philip Brain
Capital on the Hill | Insight
As congressional staffers vent about poor wages and working conditions, it’s worth considering what happens when public servants are poorly compensated.
Harry Clennon
And the week before:
When in Rome? | Focus
HBO’s Rome offers a peek into BC-era political dilemmas not unlike our own. The lesson, it seems, is not to do as the Romans did.
Philip Brain
It’s Global Trade, Stupid | Insight
A lot of people want to increase industry at home to prevent future shortages. It sounds nice, but it doesn’t work like that.
Harry Clennon
Ukraine and the Tragedy of Geopolitics | Guest Insight
How much does Ukraine’s location on a map reveal about its present crisis? The answer demonstrates just how complicated democratization can be.
Christopher Healey
The Rules of Law | Insight
The January 6th convictions aren’t quite on target yet. But by going for symbols of the insurrection, they’re on the right track.
Philip Brain
