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Michael Shermer: Evolutionary Economics and the Google Theory of Peace
The author of the new book The Mind of the Market: Compassionate Apes, Competitive Humans, and Other Tales from Evolutionary Economics talks about Darwin, free markets, his "Google theory of peace"--and why it's tough to covince conservatives about evolution and left-wingers about capitalism.
Dance Ban
In the Arizona desert, Drew Carey discovers a modern-day "Footloose" story. A few years ago, Dale and Spencer Bell built a family oriented steak house with outdoor seating, fire pits, lots of old western style, and live music. But beware if you get the urge to scoot your boots--county officials have invoked an anachronistic ordinance that bans dancing outside.
Roger Stone
Veteran political operative Roger Stone discusses how "negativity is in the grand tradition of American politics"--and explains why New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer is a psycho, how Nixon was a saint (!?!), and exactly when the Libertarian Party should pack it all in.
Redevelopment
Drew Carey tells the tale of a Hollywood bar owner whose business gets bulldozed when politicians plan to 'redevelop' the area by letting a private developer erect a giant hotel complex in its place. Eminent domain is perfectly legal, but is it necessary? Down the road, Anaheim is redeveloping without resorting to bully tactics.
