Best Chloe Valdary Podcasts (2025)

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Our Republic - #21 Michael Tomasky 58:35

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Joey speaks with Michael Tomasky. Michael is the editor of The New Republic and editor-in-chief of Democracy. We discuss Trump’s war on civil society, polarization, federal programs, race, and other topics. He and his writing appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and on PBS, MSNBC, C-SPAN, Fox News, and other media. He …

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The Soul of Civility: In Response to Rhetoric and Political Violence - #20 Alexandra Hudson 37:14

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Joey speaks with Alexandra Hudson. We discuss her book The Soul of Civility and Joey’s recent speech at an anti-gay church in the context of the Charlie Kirk assassination. Alexandra is the founder of Civic Renaissance. She and her writing appeared in The Wall Street Journal, TIME, POLITICO, and on CBS, PBS, Fox News, and other media. She can be fo…

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On Liberty - #19 Nick Gillespie 1:02:58

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Joey speaks with Nick Gillespie. We discuss our takes on the state of the arts, conservative art and entertainment, the Kennedy Center, the role of the audience in media, misinformation, political prejudices and polarization, our family backgrounds, understanding the New Right, reactionary Catholicism, anti-wokeness, the Trump administration and DO…

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Breaking Bread - #18 Bret Stephens & Chloe Valdary 56:45

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Joey speaks with Bret Stephens and Chloe Valdary. We discuss DEI, prejudice on the right and left, MAGA, wokeness, social media, polarization, communicating across the aisle, intentions and misunderstandings, graciousness, human uniqueness, understanding one’s political opponents, the media and Trumpism, the crisis of meaning and connection, balanc…

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The Certainty Trap - #17 Ilana Redstone 57:05

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Joey speaks with Ilana Redstone. We discuss her book The Certainty Trap, the state of academia, conservative media, trust in media, reaching across the aisle, polarization around Israel-Palestine, dialogue in Islam, prejudice, democracy, travel, family, Joey’s experience in college, and other topics. Ilana can be found on X @irakresh and her websit…

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Art & Ideology - #16 Heather Mac Donald 1:16:01

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Joey speaks with Heather Mac Donald. We discuss the state of the fine arts, the need for classical training, modern art, the state of “wokeness,” the Democratic Party, the war in Gaza (this conversation took place before the cease-fire), Western sympathy for Hamas, race politics, antisemitism, other prejudicial attitudes on the populist right, Joey…

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Through Hate's Looking Glass - #15 Dr. Diana Blum 59:02

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Joey speaks with Dr. Diana Blum. We discuss the rise of antisemitism, the ongoing lawsuit against the Sequoia Unified School District, the Ethic Studies curriculum in California schools, Diana’s attempts to reach out to school officials, the climate at the school, the school district’s attempt to silence the film Killing America, Benny Morris and N…

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Sex, Gender, & Politics - #14 Aaron Kimberly 1:13:54

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Joey speaks with Aaron Kimberly. We discuss Aaron’s work as a pediatric gender nurse, the impact of trans activism on American and Canadian politics, the cultural and political attitudes of trans people, the right-wing reaction to far-left trans activism, Canadian media and LGBT, Joey’s belief that he was trans when he was a child, transgenderism a…

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Bridging Divides - #13 Ben Kawaller 55:40

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Joey speaks with Ben Kawaller. We discuss how Ben came to bridge divides in his work at The Free Press, humor, LGBT politics, the role of the media in polarization, why Kamala Harris lost, conservative media and audience capture, election discourse, mass deportations, Trump’s norm violations, cross-partisan communication, muscular conservatism & fe…

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In Response to Fine Arts Education V - #12 Brian T. Allen 1:22:34

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Joey speaks with Brian T. Allen. We discuss the state of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), the impact of identity politics on art history and fine art pedagogy, the Critical Identity Studies, the impact of COVID on cultural institutions, the decay of art and humanities curricula, the re-emergence of figure painting; galleries, art f…

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A Conversation About Israel Podcast - #11 Naya Lekht 1:01:44

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Today’s guest is Dr. Naya Lekht. She is a scholar of contemporary antisemitism, Soviet history, and the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. We discuss the Arab-Israeli conflict, identity politics in education and its impact on perceptions of Israel, the Bible’s place in modern politics; the history of the region, including the League of Nations p…

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A Conversation with a Reality-Based Conservative - #10 Joe Nepomuceno 1:30:37

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Today, Joey speaks with Joe Nepomuceno. Joe and Joey met through the National Journalism Center, an internship program they completed over the summer. They discuss the state of conservative journalism, the cults of “wokeness” and “anti-wokeness,” the politicization of universities, Christopher Rufo, the state of friendship, being “plugged in” all t…

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Free Black Thought - #9 Erec Smith 59:32

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Today, Joey speaks with Professor Erec Smith. Smith is a Fellow at the Cato Institute, a Professor of Rhetoric at York College, and the President of Free Black Thought. Joey and Erec discuss his past role as a DEI officer, Free Black Thought, the ideological stranglehold of “wokeness” on academia, gender and transgenderism, political tolerance, rhe…

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Speech & Controversy - #8 Amy Wax 1:03:50

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A note from Joey concerning the controversial nature of today’s guest: I have the right to have anyone I want on my podcast. -Joey Today, Joey speaks with Professor Amy Wax. Wax is an American lawyer, legal scholar, and neurologist. She graduated from Harvard, Yale, and Columbia. She is the Robert Mundheim Professor of Law at the University of Penn…

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An Enchanting Conversation - #7 Chloe Valdary 1:03:01

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Today, Joey speaks with Chloe Valdary. Valdary is an American writer, entrepreneur, and diversity & inclusion educator. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Orleans in 2015 with a BA in International Studies. She runs the DEI program Theory of Enchantment and her new app, Dojo. She has also contributed to The New York Times and …

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Images & Ideas - #6 Stephen Hicks 1:08:13

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Today, Joey speaks with Dr. Stephen Hicks. Hicks is a Canadian-American philosopher and professor of Philosophy at Rockford University in Illinois. Hicks is also the Director of his university’s Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship. Hicks has written several books, including Nietzsche and the Nazis and Explaining Postmodernism. Joey and Stephen d…

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In Response to Fine Arts Education IV - #5 Peter Zokosky 1:02:31

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Today, Joey speaks with Peter Zokosky. Peter is an American figurative artist working in drawing and painting, a Professor of Drawing & Painting, and Department Chair of Graduate Fine Arts at Laguna College of Art & Design (LCAD) in Laguna Beach, CA. Joey and Peter discuss why LCAD differs from other art schools, the difference between undergraduat…

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In Response to Fine Arts Education III - #4 Hope Railey 1:03:18

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Today, Joey speaks with Hope Railey. Hope is an American figurative artist working in drawing and painting, a Professor of Drawing & Painting, and Department Chair of Undergraduate Fine Arts at Laguna College of Art & Design (LCAD) in Laguna Beach, CA. Joey and Hope discuss why LCAD is different than other art schools, the difference between LCAD a…

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Art, Music, & Civil Discourse - #3 Brent Morden 55:52

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Joey’s guest today is Brent Morden. Brent is a music director, composer, arranger, educator, and arts program director. He directs the band at Columbia University, teaches jazz at Hofstra University, is the Red Co-Chair of Braver Angels’ NYC Alliance, Director of FAIR in the Arts, and Chairman of the New York Young Republican Club Arts Caucus. Bren…

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In Response to Fine Arts Education - #1 Julia Gould & Matthew Napoli 56:58

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Joey is joined by Julia Gould and Professor Matthew Napoli. They discuss the state of fine arts education at the university level in the United States, the broken state of critique, the absence of a core curriculum in the fine arts, and solutions to these problems. Matthew Napoli is a Providence-based artist working in representational painting and…

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In Response to Fine Arts Education II - #2 Laurie Fendrich 1:07:28

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Today, Joey speaks with Laurie Fendrich. Laurie is an abstract painter, art critic, and professor emerita of fine arts and art history at Hofstra University. They discuss her essay How Critical Thinking Sabotages Painting, the broken state of critique, the impact of identity politics on fine arts education, and other topics. Fendrich is originally …

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What you NEED to know about white people ft. Stephen G Adubato 57:42

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In our latest episode of The Heart Speaks, Chloe is in conversation with Stephen G. Adubato, a professor of philosophy and theology, writer and the host of "Cracks in Postmodernity" podcast. We discuss identity, culture, and the complexities of belonging in today's world, exploring various topics, from the shifting landscapes of society to the impo…

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Coleman Hughes Discusses Black Identity Post-George Floyd 47:33

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In this episode of Wrongthink, Thomas Chatterton Williams joins Coleman Hughes for a discussion on the black political landscape and the impact of the drastic increase in criminal activities in 2020, and its consequences for black businesses and the overall black community. Additionally, they address the worsening interracial harmony, specifically …

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Coleman Hughes Discusses Black Identity Post-George Floyd 49:03

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In this episode of Wrongthink, Thomas Chatterton Williams joins Coleman Hughes for a discussion on the black political landscape and the impact of the drastic increase in criminal activities in 2020, and its consequences for black businesses and the overall black community. Additionally, they address the worsening interracial harmony, specifically …

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The Origins of Patriarchy, Transgenderism, and Its Evolution (REMIX) 13:23

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Here’s another episode from the remix series on ‘The Heart Speaks’.In this episode, I explore how patriarchy originated as an adaptive response to a crisis of wealth inequality, and how this led to the dehumanization and objectification of both men and women. Don’t miss out on this series of remixed episodes.…

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Jordan Neely killed: Is the Marine responsible? ft. Briahna Joy Gray 56:22

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In this episode of "Wrongthink," TCW joins Briahna Joy Gray to discuss opposing views on the death of Jordan Neely and the alleged innocence or blame of Daniel Penny. They also delve into the framing of Daniel Penny by both left-wing and right-wing media. TCW further examines the failure of the state apparatus in preventing the situation that unfol…

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Jordan Neely killed: Is the Marine responsible? ft. Briahna Joy Gray 59:52

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In this episode of "Wrongthink," TCW joins Briahna Joy Gray to discuss opposing views on the death of Jordan Neely and the alleged innocence or blame of Daniel Penny. They also delve into the framing of Daniel Penny by both left-wing and right-wing media. TCW further examines the failure of the state apparatus in preventing the situation that unfol…

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Reimagining Values in the Age of AI with Christina Wallace 35:51

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Heart Speaks, the conversation delves into the shifting value system influenced by the advent of AI technology. Joining the conversation this week, Christina Wallace highlights the positive changes observed in areas such as mental health awareness, sustainability, and work-life balance and also discusses the…

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Liberalism is Dying ft. Kmele Foster 31:48

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In this episode of Wrongthink, TCW and Kmele Foster discuss the growth of illiberalism and free speech in the guise of equity. Kmele drew an optimistic picture of the future based on growing new trends. The discussion continues with arguments for a better world with a race-blind society.By This is 42

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Mushrooms & Mindfulness ft. Thomas Chatterton Williams 56:51

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In this week's episode of The Heart Speaks, I joined Thomas Chatterton Williams on his podcast Wrongthink to discuss the intricate realm of social media and shed light on the importance of stepping back from its overwhelming grasp.I also shared my journey with mushrooms, microdosing, and the profound impact it’s had on my mindfulness journey. Don't…

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Can Magic Mushrooms Save Humanity from AI? ft. Chloé Valdary 57:14

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Join Chloe and TCW in this episode of Wrongthink as they explore the complexities of social media and the importance of taking a step back from the constant barrage of online activity. They delve into the growing issues faced by American cities, drawing inspiration from the works of esteemed thinkers such as Cornel West and Jordan Peterson. With a …

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Can Magic Mushrooms Save Humanity from AI? ft. Chloé Valdary 59:44

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Join Chloe and TCW in this episode of Wrongthink as they explore the complexities of social media and the importance of taking a step back from the constant barrage of online activity. They delve into the growing issues faced by American cities, drawing inspiration from the works of esteemed thinkers such as Cornel West and Jordan Peterson. With a …

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The Origins of Patriarchy, Transgenderism, and Its Evolution 13:30

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In this episode, I explore how patriarchy originated as an adaptive response to a crisis of wealth inequality, and how this led to the dehumanization and objectification of both men and women. Inevitably this oppressive objectification impacted our collective perceptions of masculinity and femininity, and I believe the modern phenomenon of transgen…

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My Daughter's Birth Changed My Beliefs on Race ft. Margaret Hoover 22:08

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In today's episode, our host Thomas Chatterton Williams makes an external appearance on the Firing Line podcast by PBS. He engages in a fascinating conversation with Margaret Hoover about his personal journey of unlearning race and breaking away from his previous self-identification. Thomas shares his insights on the concept of race and how we can …

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Man Up: A Candid Conversation On Manhood ft. Adam B. Coleman 49:49

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In this episode of The Heart Speaks, Chloé Valdary speaks with Adam B. Coleman, the author of the book, "From Black Victim to Black Victor," and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing. Coleman shares his views on the duties of manhood, the origins of patriarchy, and what the so-called red-pilled community gets right and wrong about these issues. Tune in…

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Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon are Television Dead! 59:05

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In this episode of Wrongthink, TCW shares his struggles with meeting his protein requirements for muscle building, before diving into a range of engaging topics. He explores the recent firings of Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson, as well as speculates on the potential disappointments of a 2024 election that features two aging candidates. Additionally, …