Mental Forays Into the Radical Center
This week on Middle Theory, the issue of transgender rights takes center stage, after a Trump administration memo became public which seeks a new legal definition of gender. Continue reading 10.24.18. Sex, Gender, Language and Truth
This week we delve into the sordid circumstances surrounding the disappearance and subsequent confirmation of the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Continue reading 10.21.18. Cover Up: Khashoggi
On this edition of Middle Theory, we look at Google’s decision to bring its search engine services to China with its “Dragonfly” project, and the broader history of censorship in the East. Continue reading 10.13.18. Dragonfly: The Great Firewall of China
This week on Middle Theory, the ongoing controversy surrounding Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh reaches critical mass, following testimony from one of his accusers and an ensuing FBI investigation. Continue reading 10.03.18. Kavanaugh: Search and Destroy
This week we examine the fine line between humor and insensitivity in the comedy industry, as entertainer and Netflix host Norm Macdonald lands in hot water after defending some of his colleagues who had fallen from grace. Continue reading 09.26.18. The Killing Joke
This week on Middle Theory, the controversy surrounding Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh reaches full-tilt, following a series of accusations of sexual misconduct against him. Continue reading 09.19.18. He Too: Kavanaugh, Accused
This week on Middle Theory, we remember the crash of United Flight 93, and the other lives lost during the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks on the anniversary of the date. Continue reading 09.11.18. Flight 93
This week on Middle Theory, in addition to news and current events we examine the historical circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Columbia University Professor Jesús Galíndez in 1956. Continue reading 09.06.18. The Galindez File
On this edition of Middle Theory, we remember the life and political career of the influential Arizona Senator John McCain, who passed away on August 25, 2018. Continue reading 09.01.18. John McCain: The Last Maverick
This week on Middle Theory, the “takedown” of Trump associates Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort could point to illegal actions by the President himself. Continue reading 08.23.18. Takedown
This week on Middle Theory we look at the ongoing “Battle for the Web,” as well as concepts of civil disobedience, the ways that government is changing our values, and how we can aspire to change government for the better. Continue reading 08.18.18. Resistance: Civil Disobedience
This week on Middle Theory, we look at the chaos surrounding Alex Jones’ recent ban from social media, and its possible long-term repercussions. Continue reading 08.10.18. Agents of Chaos