Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.
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A podcast broadcasting Anarchist texts and audiobooks
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Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps". www.historyofphilosophy.net
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Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
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Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals with Natasha Mitchell.
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Breaking Points is a fearless anti-establishment multi-week Youtube and Podcast which holds the powerful to account hosted by Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti
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Conversations with Coleman is where deep thinkers and curious minds meet for sharp, surprising, and unfiltered chats. Hosted by Coleman Hughes, writer, thinker, and guy who asks the questions other people dodge - this podcast isn’t about debating. It’s about discovery. Politics, philosophy, race, culture, science: it’s all fair game. If you're done with hot takes and hungry for real-talk, come join the conversation.
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Provocative weekly debate on moral, religious and ethical issues. From BBC Radio Ulster
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Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today’s biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.
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David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com
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The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
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Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives – looking back at the news and making links between past and present. Broadcast as Free Thinking, Fridays at 9pm on BBC Radio 4. Presented by Matthew Sweet, Shahidha Bari and Anne McElvoy.
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Very Bad Wizards is a podcast featuring a philosopher (Tamler Sommers) and a psychologist (David Pizarro), who share a love for ethics, pop culture, and cognitive science, and who have a marked inability to distinguish sacred from profane. Each podcast includes discussions of moral philosophy, recent work on moral psychology and neuroscience, and the overlap between the two.
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Why Theory brings continental philosophy and psychoanalytic theory together to examine cultural phenomena.
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Jim and Mark use the insane ramblings of a tiny-handed narcissist to explain logical fallacies. Each episode we focus on a single logical fallacy and, using examples from Trump, UK politics and pop culture, explore how and why it fools people, how to avoid committing it yourself, and how to counter it in an argument.
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Interview with Philosophers about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/philosophy
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Steve Hsu is Professor of Theoretical Physics and Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University. Join him for wide-ranging conversations with leading writers, scientists, technologists, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and more.
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TRAVELING THE WORLD, WRITING WHAT THE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW.
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For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives. Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Daily Stoic Podcast also features Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn m ...
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The Partially Examined Life is a philosophy podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought better of it. Each episode we pick a text and chat about it with insight and flippancy. You don't have to know any philosophy or even have read the text we're talking about to follow and enjoy the discussion.
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Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam is also the creator of the Waking Up app. Combining Sam's decades of mindfulness practice, profound wisdom from varied philosophica ...
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The best audio selections from Jay Dyer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.
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In his series "Crazy Wisdom," Stewart Alsop explores cutting-edge topics, particularly in the realm of technology, such as Urbit and artificial intelligence. Alsop embarks on a quest for meaning, engaging with others to expand his own understanding of reality and that of his audience. The topics covered in "Crazy Wisdom" are diverse, ranging from emerging technologies to spirituality, philosophy, and general life experiences. Alsop's unique approach aims to make connections between seemingly ...
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Significant international thinkers deliver the BBC's flagship annual lecture series
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The logic of personal, philosophical and political freedom.
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Thinking Clearly
Bob Froehlich-Retired Chemist, Counselor, Psychology Professor and Julia Mi
In this age of fake news, alternative facts and information overload, this podcast offers cognitive self-defense strategies and topics that will help you understand and master critical thinking in forming your claims beliefs and opinions.
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History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers
Peter Adamson teams up with Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers, and Karyn Lai to represent the philosophical traditions of ancient India, Africa and the African diaspora, and classical China. Website: www.historyofphilosophy.net.
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“Talk calmly, and carry a quick wit.” benjaminaboyce on youtube, twitter, odysee, bitchute, rumble
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Clearer Thinking is a podcast about ideas that truly matter. If you enjoy learning about powerful, practical concepts and frameworks, wish you had more deep, intellectual conversations in your life, or are looking for non-BS self-improvement, then we think you'll love this podcast! Each week we invite a brilliant guest to bring four important ideas to discuss for an in-depth conversation. Topics include psychology, society, behavior change, philosophy, science, artificial intelligence, math, ...
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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to [email protected] or ...
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The Pill Pod is hosted by a group of PhDs offering their irreverent (and unsolicited) takes on critical theory, philosophy, culture, and politics.
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Explore Something New. Interviews on Science, Sex, Society and Sports. From CERN Particle Physicists and Professional Casino Cheats to Erotic Hypnotists and Olympic Athletes, every week we sit down with a guest from a different walk of life. The story is never the same but the goal always is, to learn something new. Named Best Interview Podcast in 2023, nominated in 2021 and 2022.
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Bite-size episodes from the program that questions everything... except your intelligence. Learn more and access complete episodes at www.philosophytalk.org.
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Does your family think you're crazy? So does mine. Join me, your host Mystic Mark two or more episodes a week as we discuss out of the box concepts with people who take the road less traveled. Support us on Patreon or with a one time donation this show is primarily supported by listeners please help keep the show on the air 3 times a week! Patreon.com/MFTIC
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Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world. History fans can learn about pivotal wars and societal upheavals, such as the rise and fall of Napoleon, the Sack of Rome in 1527, and the political intrigue of the Russian Revolution. Those fascinated by the lives of kings ...
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Journalist Sam Sacks reports from inside the beast - Washington, DC - breaking down the news that working people need to know. New podcast every Tuesday - Friday. Watch the show only on Means.TV
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Solving the problems of what to do next with some of today's top thinkers and writers. Hosted by Jay Shapiro.
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Conversations with a series of people who have nothing in common except that program host Robert Wright is curious about what they’re thinking. www.nonzero.org
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The Socialist Correspondent attempts to get to the truth behind events. Using Marxist principles, it shines a light on those responsible for war, terrorism and exploitation and reports and analyses the struggles of working people across the globe. The Socialist Correspondent is partisan. It unashamedly supports those fighting for peace, justice and socialism.
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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exploring the simulated enigma brendenslabyrinth.substack.com
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Socialism the Podcast offers a Marxist approach to the big issues we face in a world of capitalist crisis. Fighting for jobs, homes and public services for all. From strikes and mass movements through to community campaigns, history and theory. We shine a light on the struggles of workers and young people, and discuss the strategy for a socialist fightback.
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The podcast promoting free markets, free minds, and grateful souls.
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Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. If you'd like to support this endeavor, then please visit the Patreon ( https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal ). Thank you for your charitable and kindhearted support. My name's Curt Jaimungal, a Torontonian with a degree in mathematical physics from the University of Toronto and I analyze various Theories of Everything from this analytic perspective, though more and more opening up to alternative approac ...
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Cosmopod is the official podcast of Cosmonaut Magazine, a project dedicated to expanding the project of scientific socialism in the 21st Century. In our feed we have a combination of podcast episodes and audio articles from our website.
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You don't have to be stuck in a prison cell to feel trapped in your own life. Drawing on her extraordinary journey, Amanda Knox explores how we make sense of struggle, truth, and change in a world that constantly tests us. In conversations with writers, thinkers, and creators Hard Knox dives into the ideas and experiences that help us grow more grounded, thoughtful, and free. Each week, subscribers also have a chance to Ask Amanda Anything. Amanda is here to answer your questions, about her, ...
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What's Left of Philosophy
Lillian Cicerchia, Owen Glyn-Williams, Gil Morejón, and William Paris
In What’s Left of Philosophy Gil Morejón (@gdmorejon), Lillian Cicerchia (@lilcicerch), Owen Glyn-Williams (@oglynwil), and William Paris (@williammparis) discuss philosophy’s radical histories and contemporary political theory. Philosophy isn't dead, but what's left? Support us at patreon.com/leftofphilosophy
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More at https://philosophytalk.org/shows/gilbert-ryle. Gilbert Ryle (1900-1976) was a British philosopher of mind and language best known for his book The Concept of Mind. He developed a novel argument against Cartesian dualism, which he called “the doctrine of the ghost in the machine”—the idea that our minds and bodies are separate substances. Ry…
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HoP 481 True Fool’s Gold: Pierre Gassendi
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20:19Gassendi’s path from skepticism to “baptized Epicureanism.”By Peter Adamson
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Analytic vs. Continental Philosophy 2025 // 231
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1:36:06It's the bi-yearly event in the ongoing race war between analytic and continental philosophy. Philosophers of all stripes invited themselves to partake in the latest and stupidest skirmish, and so we have undertaken a reading of the match that lit the powder keg: How Continental Philosophers "Argue": On the Unseriousness of the Discipline (https://…
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Consciousness and psychedelics: In conversation with Rupert Sheldrake
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31:33Philosophers cannot stop talking about consciousness - what are its limits? What is it made of? What does it allow us? This podcast is part of that conversation, but from a more experimental perspective. Join biologist and researcher Rupert Sheldrake as he discusses consciousness with philosopher Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes from the lens of psychedelics.…
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HPC 41. To Speak or Not to Speak: Skepticism in the Zhuangzi
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23:26We introduce the second great classic of Warring States Daoism, the Zhuangzi, and ask whether it adopts a position of radical skepticism.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers
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Grief is affected by the passage of time in a way that some attitudes and emotions aren't. Samuel Sheffler explores why this might be so in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.
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124 | Living Through Capitalism w/ Dr. James Chamberlain
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57:04In this episode, we talk with James Chamberlain about his new book, Living Through Capitalism, in which he argues that capitalism is hostile to biological life processes and our ability to know them well enough to lead flourishing lives. Capitalism mutilates all life, and not just human life, in its harnessing of life for its own ends. Only in comm…
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The Sophia Club live philosophy — what are friends for?
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1:10:05Friends are different from family. We choose them and they choose us. Philosophers long wondered about what makes friendship such a distinctive relationship in our lives. Is being a good friend a kind of moral virtue? Can friends help us find our true selves? What about the dark and difficult side of friendship — toxic friends and frenemies? How is…
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Ep. 379: Egyptian Philosophy with Chike Jeffers (Part Two)
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1:11:18Continuing on sources from ancient Egypt, finishing up the instructional literature: "The Instruction of Ptahhotep," and "The Instruction Addressed to King Merikare," and then we move to the dialogues, ""The Eloquent Peasant," and "The Dispute Between a Man and His Ba." Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support …
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6209 MY BIGGEST LIFE REGRET! Twitter/X Space
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1:57:44In this call-in livestream on 2 December 2025, Stefan Molyneux discusses morality and parenting while promoting his upcoming book, **Peaceful Parenting**. He anticipates a debate on physical discipline and engages callers on vengeance and justice. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical dialogue, Stefan encourages listeners to reflect on their…
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Philosopher Stefan Molyneux tackles whether humans can think without anthropomorphic biases, drawing insights from discussions with AI. We explore the impact of biases on our reasoning and the importance of critiquing authority figures like parents. The conversation questions the reliability of knowledge, highlighting how narratives are influenced …
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12/3/25: Trump Plots Venezuela Strikes, Hegseth Panics Over War Crimes, Leftwing Populist Loses In TN, Tyson Wipes Out Nebraska Town
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1:00:41Ryan and Emily discuss Trump plots Venezuela land strikes, Hegseth panics over boat strikes, leftwing populist surpasses Kamala margin in deep red district, Tyson wipes out entire Nebraska town. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://…
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12/3/25: Trump Demands Somalis Out Of US, Hillary Complains About Pro-Palestine TikTok, UK PM Tries To Silence Emily
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53:36Ryan and Emily discuss Trump demands Somalis out of the US, Hillary complains about anti-Israel TikToks, UK PM plot to silence Emily. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…
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-Trump launches racist tirade against Rep. Omar, Somali residents in MN -War profiteers rake in all-time high revenues -Government is reopened, but the W.H. is still trying to starve people -Pentagon briefing provides first glimpse into the new clown press corps
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Paranoid American | Oklahoma City, Lockdown Drills, Mall Apartments, and Under The Docs
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2:19:02Listen To The Full Ad Free Episodes and Support the Show on Patreon or Substack: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MFTIC?fan_landing=true Substack: https://myfamilythinksimcrazy.substack.com/ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/myfamilythinksimcrazy Red-Circle Direct: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/b6bbfc07-82fc-4cd1-b73c-0fdc550bfedc/donations Help fund the …
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Mark Griffiths, "Checkpoint 300: Colonial Space in Palestine" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
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47:04Checkpoint 300, the highly securitized border facility between occupied Bethlehem and Jerusalem, is a central feature of Israeli control of Palestinian land and life. An apparatus of turnstiles, overcrowded corridors, and invasive inspections, the checkpoint regulates the movement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, granting access to some wh…
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Power is corruptive and corrosive no matter your age. To the young and inexperienced, it is even worse. 📕 Book Mentioned: Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://dailystoic.supercast.com/ 🎥 Watch…
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Why Andrew Ross Sorkin Spent 8 Years Chasing One Story
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38:09How do you stay locked in on one project for eight years? Andrew Ross Sorkin shares what he learned while writing his bestselling book 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation in today’s conversation with Ryan. They talk about what it really takes to write a massive, deeply researched book while juggling …
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Acclaimed author Christos Tsiolkas on fence-sitting in a time of fracture
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53:54When acclaimed Australia author Christos Tsiolkas was invited to give the 2025 Ray Mathew Lecture at the National Library of Australia, he had in mind what he wanted to say, as difficult as it was. Then he got a rage-filled message from a longtime friend. How did Christos respond? Is fence-sitting an indulgence in an ethically troubled, divisive, d…
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Trump, Markets and The Greatest Crash in U.S. History, with Andrew Ross Sorkin (Part Two)
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37:41In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. In November 2025, Andrew Ross Sorkin, acclaimed New York Times columnist and author, came to Intelligence Squared to reveal the lessons of the 1929 financial crash and ho…
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The Life and Legacy of William F. Buckley (Robert Wright & Sam Tanenhaus)
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1:07:11This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nonzero.org 0:30 Sam’s epic new biography of William F. Buckley 5:53 Was Buckley the original Tucker Carlson? 12:35 Buckley’s paradoxical upbringing 22:36 How Yale turned Buckley into a “counter-intellectual” 36:08 Was Buckley racist or tribalist or what? 54:45 Buckley v. the Civil R…
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How I found resilience through artistry | Misty Copeland
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13:32How did Misty Copeland break barriers and become one of the world's most famous ballerinas? In this powerful talk, she charts her rise from childhood adversity to history-making dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre — and gives a peek at what she plans to do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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12/2/25: Trump Approval Sinks, Epstein Admits Guilt In Emails, FBI Agents Flip On Kash Patel
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1:14:12Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump panics as deep red district up for grab, Trump approval plummets, Epstein admitted guilt in emails, FBI agents ridicule Kash Patel. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See o…
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12/2/25: Black Friday Shoppers Crushed, Trump Frees Convicted Fraudsters, Hegseth Throws Admiral Under Bus Over Venezuela
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48:27Krystal and Saagar discuss Black Friday shoppers crushed, Trump frees convicted fraudsters, Hegseth throws Admiral under bus for Venezuela strikes. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Thanksgiving Week with Kat Von D, Dirt Poor Robins & THE $2K BOOK YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO READ
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1:51:36Tonight I discuss my adventure quest Thanksgiving Week with the Dirt Poor Robins and Kat Von D as well as finally covering the second half of CIOM, one of the most revealing elite texts, which functioned as a high level grad text for systems analysis and international studies. Part 1 is here https://youtu.be/cS5MjXRfUCo Kat Von D is here https://ww…
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ALL of TWITTER Vs Pope Leo & Rep Wilson - DASHA Vs Hollywood - DYER VINDICATED MASS AWAKENING_ [cRXHI_iAN0I]
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1:44:06Today we look at the hilarious savaging and backlashes occurring everywhere as everyone wakes up to the establishment! Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/pr…
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-Controversy over blatant war crime admission envelops the Pentagon -Fossil fuel tycoons leave Brazil with profits secured after climate summit -Unionizing wave sweeps the National Park Service -White House lies about suspected D.C. National Guard shooter
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6207 The Terrible Truth About Secular Ethics!
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57:40ONE OF MY MOST ESSENTIAL SPEECHES! In this X Space from 29 November 2025, Stefan Molyneux addresses the intersection of ethics, religion, and societal integrity, advocating for secular ethics as a remedy for civilization's foundational issues. He critiques traditional religious systems, particularly Christianity, for their failure to uphold Western…
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How Fear Distorts Our View of Climate Solutions (Isabelle Boemeke)
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57:42Isabelle Boemeke is a former fashion model turned climate activist, author and the world’s first “nuclear energy influencer,” known for making one of the most complex and controversial climate solutions both accessible and inspiring. In this conversation, Amanda asks how Isabel transformed despair about climate change into agency and why optimism a…
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Dutch historian Rutger Bregman gives the second of his 2025 Reith Lectures, called "Moral Revolution." History, he says can be "a reservoir of hope." He outlines how small groups of people have changed the course of history such as Elizabeth Fry, who brought compassion into the prison system; Emmeline Pankhurst and the suffragettes who won the vote…
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Matt Houlbrook, "Songs of Seven Dials: An Intimate History of 1920s and 1930s London" (Manchester UP, 2025)
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53:22How has central London changed in the last 100 years? In Songs of Seven Dials An Intimate History of 1920s and 1930s London (Manchester UP, 2025), Matt Houlbrook, a Professor of Cultural History at the University of Birmingham, tells the story of a part of London that was the site for major contests over urban development, race, and the future of t…
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We Can Give This to Each Other | Be Stingy With Time
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12:07We have to illustrate those virtues of courage and justice toward and for and through others. To help people from going hungry. To alleviate someone’s worry and fear. To put food on their table. Feeding America | We donated the first $30,000 and would love your help in getting to our goal of $300,000—which would provide over 3 million meals for fam…
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The stories we tell about cricket — with Paul Giles and Gideon Haigh
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1:09:58From The Don to Warny, the Gabba to the G, from its legacy of British colonialism, to the Asian powerhouse nations of today — cricket is not just a sport, but also a reflection of the societies who play it. Drawing on a wealth of writing about the sport, including novels, biographies, and media reporting, this lecture explores the cultural and hist…
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Moving the Goalposts (Redux) - FT#186
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2:15:30In the one-hundred-and-eighty-sixth episode, we take another look at Moving the Goalposts, starting with Trump and Hegseth talking about the missile strike on the Iranian nuclear facility, and the shifting stories around Trump's association with Epstein. In Mark's British Politics Corner, we talk about the ever-changing age for retirement in the UK…
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Sam Harris speaks with Michael Plant about the philosophy of happiness and effective altruism. They discuss the nature of well-being, Nozick's "Experience Machine" thought experiment, the validity of self-reported happiness data, the conflict between the experiencing self and the remembering self, Derek Parfit's "Repugnant Conclusion," the disconne…
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An art movement built on ancestral wisdom | Jackie Lebo
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15:26"How are the children? How are the cattle? Is it raining?" Filmmaker Jackie Lebo discovered the meaning of this traditional greeting when she and nine other artists explored Turkana, an isolated part of Kenya where the discovery of oil has disrupted pastoral life. Through film, photography and music, she and musicians Elizabeth Korikel and Eddie Gr…
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6206 Life in a GROUP HOME! CALL IN SHOW
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1:38:59Philosopher Stefan Molyneux discusses trauma with a caller who reflects on his turbulent upbringing and struggles as a freelance writer. They explore the lasting impact of experiences in group homes and the power of storytelling for healing and advocacy. SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneux Follow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.co…
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12/1/25: MAGA Drive To Venezuela War, Trump Pardons Convicted Drug Trafficker, Stephen Miller Wife Owned On CNN
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59:28Krystal and Saagar discuss MAGA's drive to war with Venezuela, Trump pardons convicted drug trafficker from Honduras, Stephen Miller wife owned on CNN. Juan David Rojas: https://x.com/rojasrjuand/ Seth Harp: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730414/the-fort-bragg-cartel-by-seth-harp/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/liste…
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12/1/25: OpenAI Financial Disaster, CIA Linked Afghan DC Shooter, Bibi Begs For Pardon
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41:29Krystal and Saagar discuss OpenAI losing money, CIA linked Afghan shoots National Guard in DC, Bibi begs for pardon. Juan David Rojas: https://x.com/rojasrjuand/ Seth Harp: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730414/the-fort-bragg-cartel-by-seth-harp/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 …
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From Evangelical Zionism to Anti-Colonial Solidarity w/ Melani McAlister
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1:25:59In this episode I speak with Melani McAlister, professor of American Studies and International Affairs at George Washington University and author of the remarkable new book Promises Then the Storm — a journal she began on October 5th, 2023.This conversation moves through her life story: • growing up an evangelical Christian in North Carolina • disc…
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Episode #510: Open Source, Open Minds: a Conversation with Dax Raad on the Future of Coding
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57:32On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Dax Raad, co-founder of OpenCode, for a wide-ranging conversation about open-source development, command-line interfaces, the rise of coding agents, how LLMs change software workflows, the tension between centralization and decentralization in tech, and even what it’s like to push the…
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Justice in the Age of Retribution with Andy McCarthy
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1:09:10In today’s episode, I sit down with former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy, now a columnist at the National Review. He is someone whose legal commentary I’ve followed closely for years. Andy has consistently offered analysis of the major legal battles shaping American politics. In our conversation, we cover everything from the rise of modern lawfa…
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The Renaissance of Marxist Studies: A Discussion with Babak Amini
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20:05The last few years have seen a resurgence of interest in academic research in Marxism and related fields, and many researchers have been stepping up to the plate to offer rigorous analysis and critical reanimations of Marxist theory. One particularly exciting place where this is included is the Palgrave series Marx, Engels and Marxisms, which has b…
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This is What’s Really Important | Pretend Today Is The End
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10:09Let us be good Stoics today and prove that we don’t just talk about this philosophy—we live it. Feeding America | We donated the first $30,000 and would love your help in getting to our goal of $300,000—which would provide over 3 million meals for families across the country! Just head over to dailystoic.com/feeding—every dollar provides 10 meals, …
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Ep. 380: Josiah Royce on Community (Part Two)
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54:26More on The Problem of Christianity, discussing how communities relate to history, how individuals relate to communities, and what's unique about Royce's ideal Christian world community. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsors: Get an exclusive 5% …
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Judge Navi Pillay on the fight for human rights, justice and accountability
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54:36Born in apartheid South Africa, she became the country's first female high court judge. She sat on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and helped to establish sexual violence and rape as war crimes in international law. At a time of global conflict and instability, the work and achievements of Navi Pillay are a reminder of what can be a…
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Trump, Markets and The Greatest Crash in U.S. History, with Andrew Ross Sorkin (Part One)
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38:58In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. In November 2025, Andrew Ross Sorkin, acclaimed New York Times columnist and author, came to Intelligence Squared to reveal the lessons of the 1929 financial crash and ho…
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Philosopher Stefan Molyneux explores a challenging listener question about the relationship between God's omnipotence, omniscience, and the concept of free will. He begins by defining omniscience as God's complete knowledge of all events throughout time, which raises questions about human autonomy in light of divine foreknowledge. We delve into tho…
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PEL Presents PvI#106: Heart Tchochkes w/ Seth Stephon Brown
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44:33Seth is an improviser and aspiring professional "muse," which is a type of life coach that hangs out with you to see where you could be more in touch with your humanity so that you can then work out a coherent plan for your adult life. He discusses with Mary and Mark the conflict between authentic individual humans and a social structure filled wit…
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Ethical Budgets, RE in Schools, The Pope’s Astronomer
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56:53As we digest this week’s budget, we discuss the ethics of what and who governments choose to spend our money on. Audrey talks to journalist Anne McElvoy, Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick from Ulster University and Agnes Lunny the CEO of Positive Futures. The uncertainty around what the Supreme Court decision on Religious Education will mean continues. Audrey t…
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