Category: Podcasts

Onkar Ghate and Elan Journo look at the midterm elections and offer a philosophical analysis of the state of American politics. Recorded November 14, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vb1UYM7LFo Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash

When China’s Xi Jinping first came to power ten years ago, some observers thought he might be a figure like Mikhail Gorbachev, whose policies contributed to the unraveling of the Soviet Union. But since then, China has grown more authoritarian, a fact evident in its pervasive censorship, mass surveillance of the population, and ongoing “zero … Continue reading What Does Xi Jinping’s China Want?

Elan Journo and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss the attacks on “neoliberalism.” Recorded October 27, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMpFNRatJPw Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Elan Journo and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss Liberalism and Its Discontents, a book by Francis Fukuyama. Recorded October 13, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXLNNarmO3U Photo by AJ Colores on Unsplash

"Hustle culture” has come under attack for telling people to put work at the center of one’s life, relentlessly pursuing career goals. Critics say it leads to burnout and fosters an antisocial rat race. But what exactly is “hustle culture”? Are critics right to equate being career-driven and dedicated to work as bad things? Must … Continue reading The Attacks on “Hustle Culture”

The withering of American exceptionalism, the rise of “populism,” the discrediting of political institutions: these are among the unappreciated consequences of America’s failed response to 9/11 and to the broader Islamist threat. Onkar Ghate and Elan Journo analyze the philosophic ideas fueling political-cultural trends in the post-9/11 era. Recorded September 7, 2022. https://youtu.be/qyuMYzV1Kvk

In this podcast Elan Journo and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss the "Statement of Principles" recently released by leaders of the National Conservatism movement. Recorded August 24, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yr1nHjDpQ8 Photo by Samuel Branch on Unsplash

When Joe Biden was running for office he called Saudi Arabia a “pariah” and vowed to make it “pay the price” for the grisly murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But as part of his first trip to the Middle East, President Biden will visit Saudi Arabia and meet with crown prince Mohamed bin Salman. What … Continue reading Whitewashing a “Pariah” State