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The BS Epidemic - 326
Episode 335
Today we are talking about philosopher Harry Frankfurt's famous essay "On Bullshit," and how it applies to Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and J.D. Vance. W…
1 year, 7 months ago
American Political Freaks - 325 PREVIEW
Episode 334
This time we are talking Mark Robinson and the Olivia Nuzzi-RFK Jr affair. Subscribe now to hear the whole thing!
1 year, 8 months ago
The Flailing Trump Campaign - 322 UNLOCKED
Episode 333
Hey folks, Ryan has been sick with Covid, so this week we're unlocking a bonus episode.
Donald Trump visited Wilkes-Barre, much to Ryan's surprise, …
1 year, 8 months ago
The Oligarch Class - 324 PREVIEW
Episode 332
Today economics professor Rob Larson comes on to discuss his new book Mastering the Universe: The Obscene Wealth of the Ruling Class, What They Do wi…
1 year, 8 months ago
DNC Recap - 323
Episode 331
We've got historian Harvey Kaye back on to talk about the major DNC speeches and what they reveal about the state of the Democratic Party. Enjoy!
1 year, 9 months ago
The Flailing Trump Campaign - 322 PREVIEW
Episode 330
Today we're talking Trump, Harris's policy rollout, and UK riots. Subscribe now to hear the whole thing!
1 year, 9 months ago
Democrats in Array - 321
Episode 329
Today we've got Prospect columnist and historian Rick Perlstein on to talk about the last month of political history—the Harris switcheroo, Tim Walz …
1 year, 9 months ago
America’s Rotting Presidential System - 320
Episode 328
Today we are discussing two readings: “The Perils of Presidentialism,” by political scientist Juan Linz, and a selection from On Violence by Hannah A…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Enigma Kamala Harris - 319 PREVIEW
Episode 327
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1 year, 10 months ago
The Early 90s Were Decadent and Depraved - 318
Episode 326
Today we are bringing back John Ganz to talk about his book When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 199…
1 year, 10 months ago