Central Air
Episodes
MeanToo (with Dave Weigel)
Hosts Josh Barrow, Megan McCarrd, and Ben Dreyfus discuss the perils of digital communication, referencing Dave Weigel’s past listserv scandals.
A Declaration Against Interest (feat. Jonathan Chait)
Central Air host Josh Barro and guests Ben Dreyfus, Megan McCordle, and Jonathan Shait discuss Nicole Hannah-Jones’ recent New York Times essay regarding her daughter’s education.
Gays In Crisis
Josh Barrow, Megan McCardle, and Ben Dreyfus discuss the political implications of AI safety, debating existential risks like "murder bots" and…
Don't Forget to Never Forget
Josh Barrow, Megan McCardle, and Ben Dreyfus discuss the 25th anniversary of 9/11, debating the long-term political consequences and the Iraq War’s legacy.
The Time Tax (feat. Annie Lowrey)
Central Air hosts interview Annie Lowry about her book *The Time Tax*, which examines how bureaucratic hurdles and means-testing impose heavy time burdens on government program recipients.
Calling All Cranks
Josh, Ben, and Megan debate cranky policy proposals, starting with transportation rules like banning right-on-red turns and charging fees for honking.
The Best of the Worst
Josh Barrow shares his experience with a foot injury and MRI anxiety before discussing the proposed Warner Bros.
Lower Education
Josh Barrow and Ben Dreyfus interview UCLA sociologist Gabriel Rossman about the University of California’s test-blind admissions policy.
The Gen Z Takeover (feat. Kristen Soltis Anderson)
Hosts Josh Barrow, Megan McArdle, and Ben Dreyfus welcome polling expert Kristen Soltes to analyze the upcoming election.