Can You Be a Good Person WITHOUT Belief in God? w/ Rod Dreher
Conversations with Peter Boghossian
and I have far more in common than not, and I am honored to call him a friend. He’s thoughtful, interesting, supportive, kind, humble, sincere, and fun to hang out with. Metaphysical and political differences should never, ever get in the way of friendship. And yet those differences and divisions are what we’ve endured culturally and socially for the last 15 years, at least. We’ve mediated our friendships through metaphysical and political lenses, and we’ve all suffered. We’ve become lesser because we’ve misprioritized what matters: Virtue, kindness, decency. Watch this episode on...
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How China TARGETS Your Kids (And How to Stop It) w/ Sean Nottoli
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is a Danube Institute researcher, self-identified conservative, and a political renaissance man. We discussed China and the US, energy, Iran and Israel, and more. Watch this episode on and read the accompanying .
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"I Got Tired of Lying." How Universities FLATTEN Ideas w/ Morgan Marietta
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Like most honest people, Morgan Marietta, formerly Dean of Economics, Politics & History at the University of Austin (UATX), is repulsed by the dishonesty that’s consumed our academic institutions. I’m sure you’ve heard most of the reasons why academies need open inquiry and honest conversation before, but I particularly liked Morgan’s comment, “There’s a conformist answer and those answers are boring, monochrome, and humorless.” He’s right. When there’s a set of prescribed opinions and responses to issues in general, and moral issues in particular, you’re no longer...
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Your Math Class Will CHANGE Your Life w/ Professor Danny Kaplan
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is a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at The University of Austin. Danny has forgotten more about math and statistics than I will ever know, and I found it wondrous and delightful to explore my ignorance with him. Indeed, advanced math or even basic math is almost never something I think about, and I’ve been unclear whether not knowing it hindered me in any way. I now have a clearer answer to that question. Watch this episode on and read the accompanying .
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Muslims, Jews, and the West’s Self-Hatred w/ Benedict Beckeld
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It’s critically important that what you want to be true does not influence your beliefs about what is actually true. I found this happening to myself in this sobering conversation. I don’t want to believe much of what philosopher says about a majority of Muslims or his claim that we should abandon the term “Islamism.” We discuss the West, Islam, Jews, and more in this fascinating conversation. Benedict's website: Watch this episode on and read the accompanying .
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The Rise of Jew Hatred in Europe w/ Adam LeBor
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In the aftermath of October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a savage assault on Jews and ignited a global bonfire of hatred, we’ve witnessed a surge in attacks against Jews. Synagogues have been defaced, Jewish students harassed on campus, Jews assaulted and even lit on fire, and online bile spewed endlessly. These are manifestations of an enduring plague. Prolific and public intellectual joins me for a sober conversation about the rise of Jew hatred. Watch this episode on and read the accompanying .
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The Collapse of Neoliberalism Has Already Begun w/ Dr. Calum Nicholson
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has become a close friend. We first met in Hungary in 2021. Since then, we’ve had countless spirited dinners together while hashing out the world’s problems over bottles of wine. He’s sincere, thoughtful, and not afraid to question assumptions. With neoliberalism being all the rage, a key question in this conversation was: Is the neoliberal order collapsing? Similar to a recent conversation I had with ,understanding the end of the prevailing world order and what comes next is, if I may say so, a tad ahead of the curve. As the existing global order becomes increasingly disrupted,...
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Markets vs. National Interest: Why the Old Order is CRUMBLING w/ Ralph Schoellhammer
Conversations with Peter Boghossian
This is one of the best and most important conversations I’ve ever had. is an Austrian political scientist, Head of Center for Applied History at MCC Budapest, scholar, and a terrific person. He’s forthright in his speech, incredibly well read and knowledgeable, thoughtful, open to criticism, and intellectually nimble. This episode features discussions on economics, touching on world news and the idea of an economic bloc being formed. It compares the US military comparison against others, debating economic power versus military might, and more. Find my two previous conversations with...
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The West Has Descended into Fantasy Politics w/ Philip Pilkington
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“Fantasy politics” is the best descriptor of what we’re currently witnessing in Western political discourse. That phrase is from my interview with author, public intellectual, and Danube Institute fellow . Philip has numerous zingers in this interview, like: “Now they’ve created a roach motel in Britain,” “The West is in terminal decline,” and “68% of the people in Britain think the country is fundamentally broken”. This is my second interview with Philip. (The was only released as a podcast due to filming issues.) Philip is a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and smart...
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Gavin Haynes: Words, Wisdom, and Wit
Conversations with Peter Boghossian
is a good dude. Smart, too. He’s a fellow at the Danube Institute, which is how we met. This is far more of a conversation than an interview. And for the record, every time I’ve been with Gavin he’s used at least three words which are not in my active vocabulary. I love that! We talked about Dominic McKenzie Cummings, the OODA loop, culture, and more. Watch this episode on . Follow
info_outlineGavin Haynes is a good dude. Smart, too. He’s a fellow at the Danube Institute, which is how we met. This is far more of a conversation than an interview. And for the record, every time I’ve been with Gavin he’s used at least three words which are not in my active vocabulary. I love that! We talked about Dominic McKenzie Cummings, the OODA loop, culture, and more.
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