We address listener questions about the headlines shaping today’s world and the social and political forces behind them. Our mission is to offer clear, unbiased commentary rooted in critical thinking and analytical rigor. Through thoughtful, in‑depth conversations, we examine current events and the challenges facing society, while still keeping space for engaging, enjoyable dialogue. We hold that facts matter, and that misinformation and disinformation remain among the most serious threats to an informed and healthy civic culture.
Gartner is a psychotherapist with private practices in Baltimore and Manhattan, where he specializes in the treatment of borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and depression. He was a part-time professor, until 2015, for 28 years at Johns Hopkins University Medical School, and is a widely published author of books and articles for scientific and other journals.