Category: Editor’s picks

  • Lawrence W. Reed: What Does it take to be a Hero?

    Lawrence W. Reed: What Does it take to be a Hero?

    In this interview, Lawrence Reed discusses what it takes to be a hero, the enduring importance of character and moral courage, and why personal responsibility remains the foundation of a free society.

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  • Steven E. Landsburg: Everyday Economics

    Steven E. Landsburg: Everyday Economics

    We speak with economist Steven E. Landsburg about how to think like an “armchair economist,” why everyday intuition so often fails in economic reasoning, and what it really means to look at the world through incentives, trade-offs, and curiosity rather than moral shortcuts.

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  • Sean W. Malone: Heroes and Villains

    Sean W. Malone: Heroes and Villains

    In this interview, Sean W. Malone discusses why modern pop culture is increasingly drawn to dystopian narratives, what the rise of cancel culture reveals about shifting attitudes toward speech and morality, and how today’s entertainment industry reflects deeper tensions around freedom, responsibility, and meaning in public life.

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