Apr 24, 2025
Why do some people determine an action is racist, and others say nah? What are the mental protocols people use to exonerate or convict someone accused of beings sexist? Jessi Streib is the author of "Is it Racist? Is it Sexist? Why Red and Blue White People Disagree, and How to Decide in the Gray Areas."
Apr 16, 2025
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson are the authors of “Abundance” a book about removing artificial scarcity and embracing a worldview that focuses on end goals, building, growth, and increasing the supply of everything we need and want. He joins to discuss the book, zoning, why America can’t have nice trains, and how...
Apr 10, 2025
Just what the hell is happening with tariffs? Are we entering a trade war? Are we negotiating? In today's show:
A) An extended introduction about Napoleon III and Otto von Bismarck
B) Austin Padgett, co-host of "History 102" on YouTube joins to discuss Trump's tariffs from the pro-Trump perspective
C) Scott Lincicome of...
Apr 2, 2025
Cory Doctorow is a journalist, activist, and science fiction author known for his work on digital rights, monopolies, and the future of technology.
He joins to discuss non-compete clauses, IP law, Right of Repair, and copyright regimes.