Best Kyle Roed Podcasts (2025)

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Season 7 Episode 16: Citizen Marx 2:05:30

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Bruno Leipold joins Ben Burgis to talk about his excellent book "Citizen Marx: Republicanism and the Formation of Karl Marx's Social and Political Thought." Before that, Ben does an Opening Argument responding to Jodi Dean on "neofeudalism." In the postgame for patrons, RM Brown joins Ben and the crew to break down some more of Jordan Peterson's bi…

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Season 7 Episode 15: Nathan Robinson on His Book w/Noam Chomsky (+ Jordan Peterson's Jubilee) 2:17:33

1d ago2:17:33

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Current Affairs editor Nathan J. Robinson joins Ben Burgis to talk about his and Noam Chomsky's new book "The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World." In the postgame for patrons, Ben and the cre watch some of Jordan Peterson's Jubilee debate, in which Peterson realizes he can brilliantly defend his position by the 5…

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Season 7 Episode 14: Karl Marx in America (ft. Andrew Hartman) 1:57:26

28d ago1:57:26

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Andrew Hartman joins Ben Burgis to talk about his fascinating book "Karl Marx in America," where he traces interest in Marx's ideas by American commentators from the Gilded Age to the Great Depression to the Vietnam-era New Left to the present. Before that, Ben does an Opening Argument responding to Ro Khanna on socialism. In the postgame for patro…

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Season 7 Episode 13: Eric Blanc on the Way Forward for Labor 1:06:31

1M ago1:06:31

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Eric Blanc joins Ben Burgis to talk about his new book "How Worker-to-Worker Organizing Is Revitalizing Labor and Winning Big." Then in the postgame for patrons, Ben and the crew will watch a bit of Ethan Klein vs. Hassan Piker for some reason. Buy Eric's book: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/we-are-the-union/paper Read Eric's Substack: https://www.l…

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Season 7 Episode 12: Congressman Ro Khanna Gives Us An Argument 1:32:17

1M ago1:32:17

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) comes on to talk about the swirling chaos of Trump 2.0 and where Dems are falling short in response. Before that, Ben does an Opening Argument about why the Left should trumpet the fact that social democratic policies are objectively pro-natalist. Pressuring people to have kids is obviously illiberal and bad, but we should tak…

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Season 7 Episode 11: Talking Hegel w/Borna Radnik & Matt McManus 2:08:59

2M ago2:08:59

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First-time GTAA guest Borna Radnik and frequent GTAA guest Matt McManus join Ben Burgis to chat about Borna's book "Freedom, in Context:Time, History, and Necessity in Hegel." Before that, in lieu of an Opening Argument and for the first time on YouTube, we'll play a talk Ben gave a while back called "Karl Marx Deserves Better Critics." ...and, las…

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Season 7 Episode 10: Matt Bruenig & Luke Savage on "Abundance" 2:14:42

2M ago2:14:42

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Matt Bruenig and Luke Savage join Ben Burgis to talk about their reviews of Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's book, "Abundance," and what it all signifies about the drift of contemporary liberalism. Before that, Ben does an Opening Argument about why we should reject the false dichotomy of having to either support Donald Trump's "liberation day" insa…

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Season 7 Episode 9: Songs to Revolt To 2:19:14

2M ago2:19:14

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Jake and Andy are joined by Teen Driver’s Mark Gurarie to talk about protest music. Ben shows up for a bit at the beginning but then disappears because he has bad priorities and chose to spend his birthday with his "literal" family instead of his podcasting family. We're not sure what's wrong with him. Ticket link for the San Francisco live show on…

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Season 7 Episode 8: Debating Socialism w/the Libertarian Institute's Keith Knight 1:31:22

2M ago1:31:22

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Ben Burgis faces off with the Libertarian Institute's managing editor Keith Knight in a wide-ranging debate about capitalism, socialism, coercion, authoritarianim, exploitation, and more. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenBurgis Follow GTAA on Twitter: @Gtaa_Show Become a GTAA Patron and receive numerous benefits ranging from patron-exclusive postgames ev…

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Season 7 Episode 7: Debating Palestine w/Philosopher Spencer Case 2:05:15

3M ago2:05:15

2:05:15

Ben Burgis and philosophy professor and "Micro-Digressions" host Spencer Case hash out their disagreement on Zionism. Before that, Ben and the crew watch a fascinatingly strange AI video and Ben gives an Opening Argument on the Trump administration's authoritarianism, whether it's fascism, and why that even matters. Mean Djene Bajalan joins us for …

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Season 7 Episode 6: Watching Dugin & Glenn Greenwald w/Deep State Kuba 2:09:41

3M ago2:09:41

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Far-right Russian thinker Aleksandr Dugin just sat down with Glenn Greenwald for an extensive interview, and we can't look away. Deep State Kuba joins Ben Burgis to watch some of it and discuss. Before that, Ben does an Opening Argument on the issues raised by the outrageous assault on free speech at Columbia. At the end of the main show, we play s…

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Exploring Self-Perception and Authenticity in HR with Ben Eden 31:45

3M ago31:45

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Send us a text Ever wondered how your self-perception might be the key to your success? Join us as we explore this intriguing relationship with best-selling author Ben Eden, who shares transformative insights from his book, "How We See Ourselves." As an HR executive, Ben discusses his personal journey of overcoming societal pressures and the challe…

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Season 7 Episode 5: Conversations with Platypi (Ben & Jason at UC-Irvine) 4:36:52

3M ago4:36:52

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A couple weeks ago, Ben Burgis and Jason Myles went to UC-Irvine to speak at a panel on neoliberalism at the West coast conference of the Platypus Affiliated Society. It was a pretty interesting conversation, and we're excited to finally be able to share it. Before that, Ben gives us an Opening Argument about Jeff Bezos's diktat the Washington Post…

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Navigating High-Pressure Careers and Mental Health with Dr. Janna Koretz 38:42

3M ago38:42

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Send us a text Discover how to redefine success and well-being in high-pressure careers with insights from Dr. Janna Koretz, a visionary clinical psychologist and founder of a transformative firm in Boston. Dr. Koretz is on a mission to challenge the norms of therapy, making mental health care both accessible and relevant for professionals grapplin…

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Embracing Soulful Wellness: Transforming Corporate Culture with Pam Buchanan 34:32

4M ago34:32

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Send us a text Can nurturing the soul unlock higher productivity and satisfaction in the workplace? Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Pam Buchanan, the visionary founder of Quantum Sense, who brings four decades of corporate wisdom to our discussion. Pam challenges the status quo by highlighting the often-neglected domain of soul hea…

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Season 7 Episode 4: Walter Block Calls for Legalizing Sexual Harassment & Privatizing Roads 2:30:58

4M ago2:30:58

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Last week, Ben Burgis debated libertarian economist Walter Block. Tonight, we're playing you the recording. (The debate was hosted by the magazine Merion West, which will be simultaneously releasing it on their podcast.) This was a continuation of a written debate that started with Ben's article "The Case for Democratic Socialism": https://merionwe…

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Host Favorite: Transitioning from Command to Inspire with Stephen M. R. Covey 48:30

4M ago48:30

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Send us a text Discover how to revolutionize your leadership approach with insights from Stephen M. R. Covey, author of "Trust and Inspire" and "The Speed of Trust." In our latest Rebel HR Podcast episode, we promise you'll learn how to transition from the outdated command and control model to a leadership style that fosters trust, inspiration, and…

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Season 7 Episode 3: Vivek Chibber is Done with Your Nonsense 1:55:10

4M ago1:55:10

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Vivek Chibber is an sociology professor at NYU, the editor the socialist journal Catalyst, and the host of Jacobin's new podcast "Confronting Capitalism." He's written a few books, including "The Class Matrix." Recently, a lot of the most unhinged people on Left Twitter got very mad at him for a "Confronting Capitalism" episode he did trying to ana…

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Personal Power: Navigating Influence and Authenticity with Chris Lipp 36:48

4M ago36:48

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Send us a text What happens when personal power is mistaken for mere likability? Chris Lipp, professor at Tulane University and author of "The Science of Personal Power," joins us to unmask the illusions surrounding personal power and its true essence. Through engaging conversation, Chris reveals his transition from studying persuasion to dissectin…

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Season 7 Episode 2: Debating Abortion Rights w/Spencer Case 2:12:30

4M ago2:12:30

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Philosophy professor and "Micro-Digressions" host Spencer Case joins Ben Burgis for a friendly debate on abortion rights. Before that, Ben talks about RFK's insane critique of Medicare for All. No postgame, sorry, but we'll make it up to our loyal patrons with a particularly awesome one next time! Check out Micro-Digressions: https://www.youtube.co…

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Season 7 Episode 1: The Gulf of Liberal Socialism (ft. Matt McManus) 2:08:46

4M ago2:08:46

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A lot has happened since the last episode of GTAA. Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America (thus ending our long national nightmare of having to accept an "of Mexico" body of water touching our sacred American soil), and Matt McManus came to L.A., where he and Ben Burgis did a live event to discuss Matt's book on liberal socialism. Ben…

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Beyond Busyness: Achieve More by Doing Less with Peggy Sullivan 34:25

4M ago34:25

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Send us a text Unlock the secret to achieving more by doing less as Peggy Sullivan, author of "Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less," joins us for an enlightening conversation. Ever felt like busyness is more of an addiction than a necessity? Peggy shares her journey and strategies to break free from this cycle. Learn how identifying …

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Transforming Fear into Growth: Insights to Unfear your Organization 50:25

5M ago50:25

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Send us a text Fear doesn't have to be the enemy at work. Join us as we unravel the complexities of fear with Mark Minoukas and Gaurav Bhatnagar, authors of "Unfear," a book that challenges conventional views on fear in the workplace. Discover how fear often lies at the core of organizational dysfunction, but through a shift in understanding, it ca…

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Blind Ambition: Redefining Adversity and Embracing Growth with Chad Foster 37:39

5M ago37:39

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Send us a text What if losing your sight at 21 became the catalyst for an extraordinary life journey? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chad Foster, a compelling international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, as he shares the transformative power of adversity. Through his book "Blind Ambition," Chad opens up about his…

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Becoming Essential: Navigating Modern HR Leadership and Generative AI with Christie Smith 37:56

5M ago37:56

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Send us a text The workplace landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, challenging HR professionals like never before. By the end of 2023, the independent workforce surged to 72 million Americans (1:5) while declining employee engagement continues to cost the global economy $8.8 trillion a year. HR leaders are tasked with fostering engagement and pr…

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Transforming HR Practices Through Empathy and Innovation with Calli Bakken 37:24

5M ago37:24

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Send us a text Curious about how childcare challenges can secretly wreak havoc on employee retention? Our enlightening conversation with Calli Bakken, founder of WiggleWork, reveals the hidden costs of neglecting corporate childcare solutions and how they affect organizational dynamics. Calli’s journey, from her impactful Disrupt HR talk to foundin…

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Host Favorite: Transforming HR Through Strategic Employee Engagement with Bob Kelleher 42:01

5M ago42:01

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Send us a text Discover the transformative power of employee engagement with Bob Kelleher, a visionary in the HR landscape. Bob shares his incredible journey from an HR professional to an influential speaker and consultant, illustrating how understanding the business side of HR can amplify its impact. His story is a powerful testament to how HR, wh…

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Season 6 FINALE: Jordan Peterson Wrestles with God/Ben at MSNBC (ft. Matt McManus & Robert Myles) 2:24:52

6M ago2:24:52

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In our last episode before this year's season break, Matt McManus & Robert Myles join Ben Burgis to break down Jordan Peterson's new book "We Who Wrestle with God." (He doesn't seem to have read any more Marx since 2019.) Before that, Ben and the crew take a look at Ben's article at MSNBC about Obama and the various responses it's provoked--a disda…

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Season 6 Episode 43: The World is on Fire But Mean Djene & Deep State Kuba Can Talk Us Through It 2:15:58

6M ago2:15:58

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[Many apologies about the delay! Lots going on lately. The other delayed ep will be posted by the end of the week.] Jihadists are taking over Aleppo, US missiles are striking deep into Russia, and the atrocities in Gaza have reached the point that a *former Israeli Defense Minister* (and Likud Party member!) recently accused Netanyahu of "ethnic cl…

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Favorite Episodes: Transforming Workplaces with Play: Sparking Creativity with Jeff Harry 53:34

6M ago53:34

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of workplace transformation through the power of play with Jeff Harry, a leading HR influencer. Jeff's journey, inspired by the movie "Big" and marred by the realities of the corporate world, led him to a pivotal experience with a playful engineering education organization. Through these experiences, Jeff discovere…

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Fan Favorites: Mastering Compensation Strategy with Thang Nguyen: Transforming Employee Retention in a New Era 45:20

6M ago45:20

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a successful compensation strategy with insights from Thang Nguyen, the visionary CEO and co-founder of OpenComp. As organizations navigate challenges like the Great Resignation and wage inflation, Tang shares why compensation should be your company's cornerstone, especially during early growth phases. Learn how…

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Challenging the Status Quo: Rethinking HR Policies with Humor and Common Sense 4:09

6M ago4:09

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Send us a text Ever wonder why HR seems obsessed with rules that make you scratch your head? Join me, Kyle Roed, on the Rebel HR Podcast as we unpack the absurdity behind some of the most bizarre HR policies around. From Colorado’s catapult conundrum to Connecticut’s bouncing pickle predicament, we explore not just the humor, but the implications t…

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Host Favorite: Mindfulness and Energy Balance in HR with Sam Smelter 47:50

6M ago47:50

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to managing workplace stress with insights from Sam Smelter, author of the upcoming book "Workplace Healers." Discover how energy plays a crucial role in personal well-being and professional performance as we explore the challenges HR professionals face. We promise to equip you with strategies to create supportive …

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Host Favorite: Revolutionizing Employee Recognition 47:49

6M ago47:49

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Send us a text What if recognizing employees was as easy and personalized as shopping on Amazon? Join us for an insightful conversation with Steve Sonnenberg, the visionary co-founder and CEO of AwardCo, as he shares his journey to revolutionize employee recognition. Inspired by the traditional methods from his father's career, Steve has crafted a …

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Season 6 Episode 42: Matt McManus Talks Liberal Socialism 2:04:06

6M ago2:04:06

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Ben Burgis welcomes back major friend of the pod Matt to talk his new book: "The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism," in which he "presents a comprehensive guide to the liberal socialist tradition, stretching from Mary Wollstonecraft and Thomas Paine through John Stuart Mill to Irving Howe, John Rawls, and Charles Mills." Buy the book here: http…

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Fan Favorites: Elevating Work Conversations Beyond Complaints 50:15

7M ago50:15

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Send us a text Discover how to turn every workplace interaction into a moment of growth and connection with insights from our esteemed guests, Jackie Stavros and Sherry Torres. These renowned authors of "Conversations Worth Having" share the keys to transforming the way we communicate at work by adopting appreciative inquiry. Learn how to tune into…

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Season 6 Episode 41: Vanessa Wills on Marx's Ethical Vision/Juan David Rojas on Kamala vs. Claudia 2:16:08

7M ago2:16:08

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Juan David Rojas joins Ben Burgis at the top of the show to discuss the reasons Claudia Sheinbaum romped to victory as an economic populist in Mexico's presidential election a few months before Kamala Harris crashed and burned. (Some liberals would prefer to blame sexism for the latter, but the contrast makes that...a bit implausible!) After that V…

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Managing Nervous System Responses in the Workplace with Sheridan Ruth 37:11

7M ago37:11

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some days everything feels overwhelming and how you can change that for the better? Join us as we sit down with the insightful Sheridan Ruth, a performance coach who transformed her career by understanding and harnessing the power of the nervous system. Through her own experiences in high-pressure environme…

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Season 6 Episode 40: One of Us is the Killer (+ Preview of "Four Essays on Palestine" Launch Film) 56:05

7M ago56:05

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By Ben Burgis

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Harnessing Flow States for Creativity and Engagement with Diane Allen 40:05

7M ago40:05

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Send us a text Diane Allen, a visionary in the realm of flow state, joins us to unlock the secrets behind her groundbreaking book, "Flow: Unlock Your Genius. Love What You Do." Discover how Diane defied conventional wisdom by entering a flow state to deliver a concentrated burst of creativity, completing her book in record time. She shares the emot…

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Fan Favorites: Mastering HR Success and Navigating Change with Andrew Bartlow 45:17

7M ago45:17

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Send us a text What truly defines success in the world of human resources? Hear from Andrew Bartlow, a seasoned HR expert with a quarter-century of experience, as he shares his unique insights into mastering HR beyond just being a "people person." Discover how adaptability and continuous learning are pivotal in navigating the intricate landscapes o…

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Season 6 Episode 39: From Plato to Marx w/David Lay Williams 1:58:50

7M ago1:58:50

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David Lay Williams comes on to talk about his excellent new book, "The Greatest of All Plagues: How Economic Inequality Shaped Political Thought from Plato to Marx." Order the book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691171975/the-greatest-of-all-plagues Read Ben's review of the book in Compact: https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-a…

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Season 6 Episode 38: Talking Palestine w/Deep State Kuba 2:35:06

7M ago2:35:06

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Deep State Kuba joins Ben Burgis for a deep dive into the ongoing atrocities in Palestine--both debunking Zionist apologetics and pushing back against the dumb and counterproductive things leftists sometimes say in the name of Palestine solidarity and crafting a better and more effective message. Order Ben's pamphlet "Four Essays on Palestine" from…

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Navigating Employee Feedback for Optimal Benefits 22:53

8M ago22:53

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of employee benefits consulting with insights from Brianna Jacque, a seasoned expert from Cunningham and Butler. Join us as Brianna shares her unique journey from sales to consulting, revealing how she crafts personalized benefits packages that genuinely impact organizations. Discover the common pitfalls HR profess…

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From MySpace to TikTok: Digital Influence in HR 20:05

8M ago20:05

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Send us a text Grace Bowling joins us on the Rebel HR Podcast to challenge stereotypes and share her insights on how Gen Z is redefining the workplace landscape. Discover how this energetic generation is prioritizing flexibility, remote work, and mental health, debunking the myth that they lack a strong work ethic. Grace shares her journey from ins…

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Season 6 Episode 37: The Catholic Left (and Also Some Protestants) 1:49:57

8M ago1:49:57

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First-time guest Tony Annett and Matt "I Brought My Own Mic" McManus return for an in-depth look at thinkers like Alasdair McIntyre and Paul Tillich, the relationship between left-wing economic ideas and Catholic social teaching, and more. (Turns out that, while an adamant atheist when "in the streets" arguing about philosophy, Ben is "in the sheet…

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Navigating Legal Landscapes in HR with Laura Folkerts 18:11

8M ago18:11

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to mastering employment law with Laura Folkerts, a seasoned attorney from Shuttleworth and Ingersoll. Get ready to arm yourself with knowledge as Laura guides us through the maze of HR risks and the importance of keeping up with ever-changing legal landscapes, especially for businesses operating in multiple states.…

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Season 6 Episode 36: Debunking the Many Bad Arguments Made By Israel’s Apologists in the West 1:46:12

8M ago1:46:12

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On the one-year anniversary of Hamas's atrocities on October 7th, which have been used as a pretext for unfathomably worse atrocities for the last year, Ben Burgis does an on-air version of his lecture "Debunking the Many Bad Arguments Made By Israel’s Apologists in the West" which he gave as a teach-in at the encampment at Princeton last April, an…

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Season 6 Episode 35: Ukraine War Update w/Danny & Derek from American Prestige 1:39:58

8M ago1:39:58

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We talk some Marxism, and then Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison of the American Prestige podcast join us to talk about their article "America Must Grapple With the Limits of Ukraine's Kursk Offensive": https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/america-must-grapple-limits-ukraines-kursk-offensive-212795 Order Ben's Palestine pamphlet: https://everyday-…

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From Accounting Major to HR Innovator: Megan's Story 10:35

8M ago10:35

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a passion for legal and management courses can unexpectedly lead to a thriving career in human resources? Megan Gunderson, an accomplished HR consultant from HR Connect, joins us to share her captivating journey from accounting major to HR aficionado. Megan opens up about her eye-opening experiences with UNI's SHRM …

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