The historian and early refugee from Hungarian communism on the government's encroachment on public and private life.

The political scientist and historian on politics, parties, and leadership.

The economist and sociologist on the “economic miracle” of East Asia, and what it reveals about the state of our democracy and the relationship of character to capitalism.

The writer and professor discusses philosophies of education, what makes some schools good and some teachers memorable, and her mother's extraordinary journey to a career as a child psychoanalyst.

The political philosopher talks about the the power of central government, privatization of government services, Reaganism, and the meaning of collective identity.

One of America’s best-known historians talks about how modern politicians differ from those of the American Revolution.

In this episode, Bellah talks to Bill Moyers about the relationship of religion to politics and society.

In his 63rd year as a teacher, the professor and historian offers historical context for understanding American society.

Ethicist Michael Josephson discusses society's emphasis on success — and how it may influence people to sacrifice their values.

This fascinating and revealing documentary examines the Iran-Contra scandal as the most recent example of the continuing abuse of democratic values by unaccountable intelligence operations during the Cold War.