Best Spectrum Street Epistemology Podcasts (2025)

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Andrea Hiott - The Paradox of Love and Being Human 1:15:24

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This episode dives into the paradox of being human - how we care, how we deny care, how we form meaning, and how love requires both vulnerability and courage. We discuss the embodied nature of mind (E-cognition), the tension between self-protection and connection, and the possibility of relating without collapsing into defensiveness or certainty. h…

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Cancelling Authors, "Sensitivity Readers," & the DEATH of Publishing | Adam Szetela 43:48

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Adam Szetela finished his Ph.D. in the Department of Literatures in English at Cornell University. Before Cornell, he was a visiting fellow in the Program on the Study of Capitalism at Harvard University. He is the author of That Book Is Dangerous! How Moral Panic, Social Media, and the Culture Wars Are Remaking Publishing. In this episode, Adam an…

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Transhumanism: The New EUGENICS? | Allen Porter 1:05:03

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Allen Porter is a philosopher who specializes in continental philosophy, with an emphasis on Heideggerian existential phenomenology. We began our conversation by talking about wokeism, an ideology rooted in "lived experience." From there, we moved on to talking about transhumanism. Watch this episode on YouTube and read the accompanying Substack po…

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"Pluribus" Review w/ Brett Hall 1:03:42

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In this show, Brett Hall and I review the show "Pluribus." Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Peter Boghossian

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Dr. Stefanie Green - Dying On Your Own Terms 1:14:56

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In this conversation with Dr. Stefanie Green, we explore medical assistance in dying (MAiD) through real stories, real families, and real ethical questions. Stefanie is a physician and clinical leader in the field of assisted dying in Canada, and the author of This Is Assisted Dying. This is not a debate. It’s a human conversation about autonomy, c…

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Islam Is a Worldview, NOT a Religion | Muslim Apologist Hamza Tzortzis 48:12

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Hamza Andreas Tzortzis is an Islamic apologist and the founder and CEO of Sapience Institute. Hamza and I only scratched the surface of this conversation about Islam. The goal was not to solve theological, political, metaphysical, or divisive social issues in 60 minutes. The goal was to introduce you, the audience, to what and how one thoughtful, c…

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Jamie Reed - Trans-kids Safety Advocate & Whistleblower 1:03:35

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In this episode of If I’m Really Honest, I sit down with Jamie Reed - a former case-manager at the Washington University Transgender Center in St. Louis - to explore her journey, the ethical and medical questions she raised, and what it means to reconsider deeply held beliefs about care, identity, and transformation. We dig into whistle-blowing, co…

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Women Have Been BETRAYED: Former Levi's CMO Jennifer Sey 44:48

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Jennifer Sey is the former CMO of Levi's and Founder of XX-XY Athletics, a clothing brand standing up for female athletes and fair competition. In this conversation at the Genspect Conference, Jennifer and I discuss her brand, the issue of males in female sports, and much more. Jennifer on Instagram: Watch this episode on YouTube and read the accom…

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How To Have Impossible Conversations | Peter Boghossian at TPUSA Berkeley Event 8:16

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Our TPUSA event at UC-Berkeley was chaos. Rioters outside and an extraordinary police presence inside. The environment was extremely tense. This is a clip from the event where I talk about having difficult conversations. Watch this episode on YouTube and read the accompanying Substack post. Follow Peter Boghossian…

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Hard Questions For Hard Times | LIVE Men's Event in NYC w/ Coleman Hughes & Dov Davidoff 1:21:38

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At the Comedy Cellar in NYC, in a basement crammed with 180 seekers of unvarnished truth, Coleman Hughes, Dov Davidoff, and I laughed and philosophized. We didn't show up to pamper fragile egos or flash virtue badges; we plunged into the messy underbelly of sexuality, identity, and the existential void that's stranding men (esp. young men) in a swa…

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Dawn Maslar - The Science Behind Attraction & Long-Term Love 59:45

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What exactly is love? And why does our brain completely change when we fall into it — only to change back again two years later? In this conversation, biologist Dawn Maslar explains the neuroscience, hormones, and evolutionary roots of attraction, bonding, commitment, and long-term connection. We break down everything from the fear-based origins of…

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Restoring Clinical Clarity on Gender Distress | Mia Hughes 52:10

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In this conversation, Mia Hughes and I discuss the launch of her recent Genspect campaign, "Restoring Clinical Clarity on Gender Distress". Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Peter Boghossian

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Anthony Magnabosco - Street Epistemology 54:39

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Anthony Magnabosco, the public face of Street Epistemology, joins Jamin Coller to discuss what it means to have conversations that don’t devolve into debates. They explore the evolution of SE, how it differs from traditional apologetics or argumentation, and how curiosity and grace can reshape how we talk about deeply held beliefs. They also discus…

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The Impending Energy Crisis and What to Do About It | Jesse Peltan 1:07:01

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Do not be deceived by Jesse Peltan's age. Referred to as Elon Musk's energy consigliere, the man is a living encyclopedia of all things energy-related. But he's not merely an encyclopedia; he's razor-sharp with thoughtful, feasible solutions to our impending energy crisis. Jesse on X: Watch this episode on YouTube and read the accompanying Substack…

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Chris Germer - Self-Compassion 49:56

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Dr. Chris Germer co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and co-author (with Kristin Neff) of Self-Compassion for Burnout — joins Jamin Coller for an honest conversation about radical acceptance and the “voice of love.” They discuss non-fixing as a teaching posture, why warmth matters as much as awareness, and how curiosity turns empat…

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Paraphilias, Deception, & SHOCKING Trans Medical Scandals | Mia Hughes 1:01:31

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In this conversation, Mia Hughes and I discuss transgender procedures and the language and obfuscation that allows them to occur (especially on children). We also discuss insane stories that she has uncovered while researching transgender issues. I found this conversation with Mia Hughes fascinating and deeply disturbing. This is the fourth convers…

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ATTACKED By Indigenous Activists: Frances Widdowson Speaks Out 47:40

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Frances Widdowson is a former professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary. She was attacked by indigenous activists during a Spectrum Street Epistemology session at the University of Winnipeg in Manitoba. She tells her story in this episode of Conversations with Peter Boghossian. Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Peter Boghossian…

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Patrick Ryan – Ethics of Cult Deprogramming 1:16:02

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In this thoughtful conversation, I sit down with Patrick Ryan, veteran cult intervention specialist and longtime practitioner in the field of coercive influence. We talk through the evolution of cult deprogramming, how belief systems shift, the tension between gentle engagement vs. confrontation, and why many people leave high-control groups on the…

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Ex-Muslim Who Tells the TRUTH About Islam | Apostate Prophet 1:04:55

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Ridvan Aydemir, better known online as Apostate Prophet, is an Ex-Muslim, Turkish-German YouTuber known for critiquing Islam. Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Peter Boghossian

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Immigration Is THE Problem of Our Time w/ Lionel Shriver 58:10

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Rarely have I met anyone whose beliefs and broad view of the world comport so well with my own. So, it was a genuine pleasure to sit down with Lionel Shriver in person (our last interview was online, and I don't like those nearly as much) and solve some of the world's problems. Watch this episode on YouTube and read the accompanying Substack post. …

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Automation Will COMPLETELY DISRUPT the World w/ Farzad Mesbahi 1:09:23

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Farzad Mesbahi is an expert on Tesla and futurism. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. Discussions of trans, Muslim immigration, the death of the West, the decline of civilization, political assassinations, and such take a toll on me. So, it's refreshing to switch gears (pun intended) and discuss some optimistic futurism with a genuine expert. W…

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Jim Rutt - God, Consciousness, and AI 57:25

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What does it mean to be awake—as a human, or as a machine? In this wide-ranging conversation, Jamin Coller and Jim Rutt explore consciousness, religion, evolution, metaphysics, and whether AI can ever truly “wake up.” They unpack Game B, noble lies, mystical experience, and why the illusion of God might be as neurologically real as the love you fee…

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"We Have Lost the Basics of Liberalism" A Conversation With Political Scientist Péter Krekó 33:13

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Dr. Péter Krekó is an economist, political scientist, European public intellectual, professor, the executive director of the Budapest-based independent think tank Political Capital, and a fierce critic of Viktor Orbán and his administration. Watch this episode on YouTube and read the accompanying Substack post. Follow Peter Boghossian…

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Rick Alan Ross - Cults: Inside And Out 1:02:52

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This conversation gets precise about what makes a cult a cult. Rick Alan Ross explains early warning signs, how authority gets sacralized, why “thought-terminating clichés” work, and what respectful, evidence-based interventions look like. We revisit Waco, NXIVM, and other case studies—not to sensationalize, but to learn how to spot coercion, prese…

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Muslim Migration FAILURE in Western Europe w/ Raymond Ibrahim 1:10:53

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Raymond Ibrahim is a no-nonsense historian and blunt commentator on Islam and its intersections with the West. He pulls no punches. We strolled through Central Park on a crisp summer afternoon, in deep conversation. We walked, sat (as we both are getting over a knee injury), and conversed about everything from the historical roots of Islamic ideolo…

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Do Humans NEED Belief? W/ Brett Hall 46:21

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I have a specific point of disagreement with my friend Brett Hall, the Australian science educator, renowned podcaster, and consigliere to figures like David Deutsch and Naval. And while we have broad agreement on a number of issues and even share a core identical epistemological commitment (Truth), we do have a more than pesky disagreement: What r…

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Michelle Dowd - Forager in an Apocalyptic Cult 1:08:11

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This episode features an honest, moving conversation with author and educator Michelle Dowd, whose memoir Forager: Field Notes on Surviving a Cult explores growing up inside a high-control religious community and building a new life beyond it. We discuss her forthcoming book A Prodigal Daughter, her Substack newsletter where she engages with reader…

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The Manual For Young Men w/ Matt and Max Smith 34:39

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In this episode, I talk with Matt and Max Smith, co-authors of The Preparation: How To Become Competent, Confident, and Dangerous. Watch this episode on YouTube Follow Peter Boghossian

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Songmi Han - North Korean escapee, feat. Casey Lartigue 1:16:17

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In this powerful episode of If I’m Really Honest, Jamin Coller speaks with Song Mi, a North Korean defector who escaped at age 17 after years of hunger, surveillance, and propaganda. Song Mi shares how her mother’s escape opened her mind to the outside world, the dangers she faced crossing China, Laos, and the Mekong River, and what it was like to …

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Europe Is Collapsing: What Comes Next? w/ Benedict Beckeld 1:16:42

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In NYC, two people stopped me on the street and commented on my conversation with philosopher and linguist Benedict Beckeld. One man told me, and I quote, "It changed my life." Obviously, then, due to the overwhelmingly positive responses and because Benedict challenged some of my core beliefs, it was a no-brainer to have another conversation with …

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Lynn Nadel - What Do We Really Know About The Brain? 1:05:07

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Cognitive maps, place/grid/time cells, H.M., consolidation, reconsolidation, and free will — this deep-dive with Dr. Lynn Nadel explores how the hippocampal formation knits space and time into experience, and why that matters for who we become. Resources and references mentioned in the episode are linked in the show notes. Guest links: UA profile –…

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Can You Be a Good Person WITHOUT Belief in God? w/ Rod Dreher 56:15

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Rod 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 f…

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Tim Mills - From Missionary to Harmonic Atheist 1:03:13

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In this episode of If I’m Really Honest, I sit down with Tim Mills, aka The Harmonic Atheist — a former pastor-in-training, missionary, and Bible memorization champion who spent decades deeply invested in evangelical Christianity before leaving the faith at 42. We explore his story of deconversion, the dominoes that began to fall during years of st…

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How China TARGETS Your Kids (And How to Stop It) w/ Sean Nottoli 46:33

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Sean Nottoli 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 YouTube and read the accompanying Substack post. Follow Peter Boghossian

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Rabbi Tovia Singer - What Pharisees Actually Believed 24:53

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Today’s episode features Rabbi Tovia Singer (Outreach Judaism) offering a Jewish perspective on Jesus’s crucifixion, who/what “Messiah” means in Tanakh, how the Pharisees are portrayed, and what it really means to be “under the Law.” Whether you’re a Christian, a Jew, or just curious, this is a thoughtful challenge to common assumptions—shared in t…

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"I Got Tired of Lying." How Universities FLATTEN Ideas w/ Morgan Marietta 59:59

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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, "Th…

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Daryl Davis - Klan Whisperer 54:23

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Music, empathy, and hard conversations with Darryl Davis—the pianist who has spent decades befriending people in hate-based groups and tracing rock & roll’s true lineage. We cover Elvis’s first spin on Dewey Phillips’ show, Sun Records, Little Richard vs. Pat Boone, Led Zeppelin’s “borrowed” blues, FCC/radio history, and why travel + dialogue still…

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Your Math Class Will CHANGE Your Life w/ Professor Danny Kaplan 59:14

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Danny Kaplan 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 be…

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Jeff Schoep - From Hate to Humanity 55:09

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In this episode of If I’m Really Honest, I sit down with Jeff Schoep, former leader of the National Socialist Movement, to talk about his transformation from extremism to advocacy. We explore why people are drawn to extremist groups, how fear and scapegoating shape radicalization, and the difficult process of leaving behind hate-filled ideology. Je…

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Muslims, Jews, and the West's Self-Hatred w/ Benedict Beckeld 1:30:09

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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 Benedict Beckeld says about a majority of Muslims or his claim that we should abandon the term "Islamism." We discuss th…

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Tovia Singer - A Rabbi Grades My Homework 41:01

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Rabbi Tovia Singer joins to walk through core Jewish readings of the Hebrew Bible: what messianic prophecies actually say, why the first century looks like the opposite of a messianic age, how genealogies and the Jeconiah curse collide with virgin-birth claims, and why Deuteronomy 30 and Ezekiel 18 undercut the idea that forgiveness requires a medi…

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The Rise of Jew Hatred in Europe w/ Adam LeBor 53:03

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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 pl…

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If I’m Really Honest – Trailer 1:22

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What happens when curiosity beats tribalism? If I’m Really Honest is a podcast where ignorance isn’t punished, hard questions are welcomed, and disagreement doesn’t mean contempt. Host Jamin Coller talks with people from all sides—atheists, pastors, activists, rabbis, former extremists—to uncover the nuance in our most polarizing issues.…

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The Collapse of Neoliberalism Has Already Begun w/ Dr. Calum Nicholson 52:23

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Dr. Calum Nicholson 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 th…

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Markets vs. National Interest: Why the Old Order is CRUMBLING w/ Ralph Schoellhammer 1:50:40

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This is one of the best and most important conversations I've ever had. Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer 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 …

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The West Has Descended into Fantasy Politics w/ Philip Pilkington 29:38

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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 Pilkington. Philip has numerous zingers in this interview, like: "Now they've created a roach motel in Britain," "The West is in terminal d…

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Gavin Haynes: Words, Wisdom, and Wit 1:06:07

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Gavin 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, cu…

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Clinical Therapy is a Cesspool w/ Naomi Epps Best 1:03:17

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Naomi Epps Best, a whistleblower who blew up the cesspool with a Wall Street Journal OpEd, has splattered the ideological sewage on her colleagues. I invited Best on my show to amplify the discharge. Subscribe for more in-depth conversations: @drpete@drpeterboghossian Follow Naomi Epps Best X: @naomieppsbest Substack: Clinically Incorrect ⸺SUPPORT …

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Immigration, Islam, and the Battle for Britain's Soul w/ Matt Goodwin 41:20

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"London is over. It's so over." In this Conversation with Peter Boghossian, Peter and UK political commentator and GB News' Matt Goodwin walk through Budapest while dissecting mass migration's devastating toll on the UK's economy, culture, and safety. From free speech clampdowns to integration failures, this raw, fact-driven talk exposes a nation o…

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The Death of Liberalism w/ Philip Pilkington 1:02:47

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Is liberalism collapsing under the weight of its contradictions? In this Conversation with Peter Boghossian, Peter sits down with economist and political thinker Philip Pilkington to examine the unraveling of liberalism, not as a policy failure, but as a philosophical dead end. From John Locke's contract theory to the chaos of contemporary identity…