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How will this age be remembered?

We are the indulged grandchildren of the Founding Fathers.

The 2008 Election

The war is the most obvious issue, says Lieb.

What is the world’s biggest challenge in the coming decade?

Fitting cranky, old ideas into sleek new packaging.

Is the American political system broken?

Rooting for a political cause, Lieb says, is like rooting for a football team.

What is the measure of a good life?

Take care of your inner circle first.

Do you believe in God?

Faith in the face of evidence to the contrary.

Do you have a creative process?

It’s just work.

What sparks your creativity?

A freckled, gap-toothed muse.

Is your work social criticism?

Is the Daily Show social criticism?

How do you write?

Don’t indulge the block.

Writing for the Harvard Lampoon

The competitive atmosphere at the Lampoon drives writers to produce good work.

Josh Lieb On Comedy

Boredom and humor are intricately connected.

What is your question?

What is your counsel?

Stop smoking, and don’t boss people around.

What is your outlook?

The world is getting busier and more crowded, says Lieb.

Josh Lieb, on the politics of integration.

Lieb, on the battle between our animal impulses and our higher aspirations.

What do you believe?

Prozac to cure a personal philosophy.

What inspires you?

Josh Lieb answers the question “What inspires you?”

How do you contribute?

Enabling Jon Stewart.

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