We often hear that everything in life should be taken in moderation. Indeed, so much of our planning and decisions seem to aim for a perfect balance, whether it's between work and life, in our exercise routine, or our sugar intake.

But is moderation always the best policy? What can that mean? And if there is some good in it, what does it first depend on?

Join  Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto in a wide-ranging conversation about moderation, its appeal in the culture, and why treating it as a virtue or not truly matter.

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