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The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
Chapter 7: What If You're Wrong?
Host Megan Phelps-Roper asks J.K.
Raising Parents with Emily Oster
Ep 8: Should You Have Kids?
For most of human history, having kids wasn’t much of a choice.
Conversations with Coleman
The Liberal Case for American Power
Watch now | Though critical of some U.S. interventions, Shadi Hamid says the country's dominance remains essential to global stability.
The Free Press Interviews
Elise Stefanik on the ‘Rotten’ Ivy League, Mayor Mamdani, and Why She’s Leaving Congress
As she plans her departure, Rep. Stefanik reflects on rifts over antisemitism, what she predicts is a coming ‘decline’ in New York, and what she sees as a socialist takeover of the Democratic Party.
Old School with Shilo Brooks
The Ancient Jewish Wisdom Behind a $5 Billion Company
Daniel Lubetzky of ‘Shark Tank’ talks about ‘Pirkei Avot.’
School of War
The Future of Warfighting Technology Is Now, with Aviv Shapira
An Israeli defense-tech founder explains how AI-powered drone swarms, born in gaming and sports tech, are reshaping modern warfare.
Breaking History
Is This War Justified? Eli Lake Debates Iran with Robert Wright
Eli Lake joins Robert Wright on NonZero for a wide-ranging, and at times contentious, conversation on Iran, Israel, and the logic of the current war.
The Free Press Investigates
Unpacking ‘Spiral: Murder in Detroit’
Watch now: Sam Woll was a pillar of her Jewish community—until she was found murdered outside her home. Her family is still waiting for justice.
Honestly with Bari Weiss
A Note from Bari on Honestly
Honestly is taking a pause.
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
Chapter 7: What If You're Wrong?
Host Megan Phelps-Roper asks J.K.
Raising Parents with Emily Oster
Ep 8: Should You Have Kids?
For most of human history, having kids wasn’t much of a choice.
Conversations with Coleman
The Liberal Case for American Power
Watch now | Though critical of some U.S. interventions, Shadi Hamid says the country's dominance remains essential to global stability.
The Free Press Interviews
Elise Stefanik on the ‘Rotten’ Ivy League, Mayor Mamdani, and Why She’s Leaving Congress
As she plans her departure, Rep. Stefanik reflects on rifts over antisemitism, what she predicts is a coming ‘decline’ in New York, and what she sees as a socialist takeover of the Democratic Party.
Culture
Swing State Debates
Swing State Debates Episode Five: The Youth Vote in Michigan
While talking to Generation Z voters, I discovered a troubling consequence of our political divide: Liberal students are often barely familiar with the ideas they are against.
Things That Matter
DEBATE: Do We Need God?
Religion has faded across the West, but the hunger for meaning hasn’t. Steven Pinker and Ross Douthat debate whether a secular society can sustain itself.
The Free Press Live
WATCH: The U.S. and Israel Strike Iran
Niall Ferguson, Douglas Murray, Michael Oren, Haviv Rettig Gur, and more bring live reactions to the U.S.-Israel joint strikes on Iran.
The Freedom Debates
Would America Be Safer Without the Second Amendment?
Alan Dershowitz and Dana Loesch face off in our latest live debate on guns in Chicago.
The America Debates
A Free Press Live Debate on Foreign Policy
Bret Stephens and James Kirchick face off against Matt Taibbi and Lee Fang in a fiery debate in New York.
Hezbollah’s Hostages
WATCH Hezbollah’s Hostages Season Finale: A World Without the Terror Group
History proves that tyranny can be overthrown. With Hezbollah now weakened, the brave dissidents of our series ask: How can we push for real political change?
FP Live
WATCH: Trump’s Takeover of D.C., with Jed Rubenfeld and Matthew Continetti
Is it legal? Is it necessary? What are the consequences?
FP in Israel
Bari Weiss meets Palestinians | FP in Israel
Earlier this year, Bari Weiss and a team of Free Press journalists visited Israel. The result was a series of films, podcasts, and written articles called “FP in Israel.”
Ben Meets America
Have San Francisco’s ‘Harm Reduction’ Tactics Worked?
We asked police, addicts, and residents to weigh in—while people appeared to overdose in front of our eyes.
Swing State Debates
Swing State Debates Episode Five: The Youth Vote in Michigan
While talking to Generation Z voters, I discovered a troubling consequence of our political divide: Liberal students are often barely familiar with the ideas they are against.
Things That Matter
DEBATE: Do We Need God?
Religion has faded across the West, but the hunger for meaning hasn’t. Steven Pinker and Ross Douthat debate whether a secular society can sustain itself.
The Free Press Live
WATCH: The U.S. and Israel Strike Iran
Niall Ferguson, Douglas Murray, Michael Oren, Haviv Rettig Gur, and more bring live reactions to the U.S.-Israel joint strikes on Iran.
The Freedom Debates
Would America Be Safer Without the Second Amendment?
Alan Dershowitz and Dana Loesch face off in our latest live debate on guns in Chicago.
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