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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 War Before the War: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Israel-Palestine
Oren Kessler explains the origins of Palestinian nationalism, the myth that Jews started the conflict in Israel, and why peace in the region has been elusive.
The Free Press Interviews
WATCH: Haviv Rettig Gur and Coleman Hughes on the New Fight for Western Values
Watch now | A conversation with Haviv Rettig Gur and Coleman Hughes and hosted by Maya Sulkin on Israel, Iran, and the future of Jewish life in the West.
Old School with Shilo Brooks
The Great Writers Who Were Terrible People
And why we should read their work despite their odious prejudices.
Second Thought
Hollywood Isn’t Dead Yet
In the new season of ‘Euphoria,’ Sydney Sweeney comes out on top, writes Suzy Weiss. Plus: She talks to screenwriter Allan Loeb about his appearance in the show.
School of War
The New Middle Eastern Balance of Power, with Elliott Abrams
Who’s gaining influence, who’s losing leverage, and what comes next for the region?
Breaking History
Eli Lake and David Rose: The UK Censorship Machine Eats Itself
In Britain, a scandal involving spies, PR firms, and the ruling prime minister sees blurred lines between national security and political smear.
The Free Press Investigates
These Two Catholics See Signs of God in UFOs
Watch now: Diana Pasulka and Ross Douthat on UFOs as both a religious and a scientific phenomenon.
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 War Before the War: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Israel-Palestine
Oren Kessler explains the origins of Palestinian nationalism, the myth that Jews started the conflict in Israel, and why peace in the region has been elusive.
The Free Press Interviews
WATCH: Haviv Rettig Gur and Coleman Hughes on the New Fight for Western Values
Watch now | A conversation with Haviv Rettig Gur and Coleman Hughes and hosted by Maya Sulkin on Israel, Iran, and the future of Jewish life in the West.
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
A Town Hall with Ben Sasse
Watch now: The former Nebraska senator, now battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, shares his wishes for the country with '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley.
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
A Town Hall with Ben Sasse
Watch now: The former Nebraska senator, now battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, shares his wishes for the country with '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley.
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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Two Drinks
