Conversations with Peter Boghossian

Conversations with Peter Boghossian

Peter Boghossian

We stand transparent about our motivations: we are champions of liberal values and Enlightenment Rationalism. Reason & liberty are paramount-whether threatened by tyranny in places like China or elsewhere-because they are essential to human dignity and prosperity. The Enlightenment, with it's emphasis on error-correction, is the philosophical project that has cultivated the wealth & freedom of the modern world. The West has been a custodian of this tradition of criticism, producing societies full rapid, stable, and genuine progress. The clearer people become on this connection, the more they'll recognize that these principles are what enable our civilization to be freer, safer, and...

Taiwan, China, and the Fight for Democracy

Taiwan, China, and the Fight for Democracy

While in Taiwan, I sat down with Sona Eyambe from the Good Bike Mob YouTube channel to discuss cultural and political issues. Sona, originally from Texas, and I compared life in Taiwan to life in America. One striking difference is the pristine streets, with people carrying their own trash—remarkable, considering there are no trash bins in sight. In fact, the first night we were there we wandered around looking for trash. After 30 minutes, we saw some tissues in a gutter. We stood around and loo

Feb 18, • 1:11:47

Saving America w/John Papola (Dad Saves America)

Saving America w/John Papola (Dad Saves America)

Peter Boghossian and John Papola (Dad Saves America) discuss Trump, the Department of Education, current events, and more!  Watch this episode on YouTube.

Feb 17, • 1:15:02

"We Are Not Chinese" w/Taiwanese Commentator Lōa Ēng Hôa

"We Are Not Chinese" w/Taiwanese Commentator Lōa Ēng Hôa

In my discussion with the popular Taiwanese figure Lōa Ēng Hôa, we explored various aspects of Taiwan. A key theme for Lōa is the importance of retaining the Taiwanese language, which he sees as vital in the face of Mandarin's dominance. (He views Mandarin as "the language of colonizers.") Lōa emphasizes that language is of ultimate importance and believes that the best way to wage war is through words. We also discussed whether Taiwanese people consider themselves part of China or culturally Ch

Feb 11, • 51:45

"China Will Become the Next Superpower Immediately" | Jesús

"China Will Become the Next Superpower Immediately" | Jesús

Jesús is  a prominent cultural commentator and has one of the most popular Youtube Channels in Taiwan. His work includes man on the street interviews and insightful commentary on Taiwanese culture, immigration, and Taiwan's relationship with China.   We discussed the troubling phenomenon that I describe as the "epidemic of cowardice," which is affecting not only the United States but the entire Western world—the consequence of this cowardice emboldens tyrants. Every time you fail to stand up

Jan 21, • 1:36:55

How ‘Power + Prejudice’ Redefined Racism | Jake Klein

How ‘Power + Prejudice’ Redefined Racism | Jake Klein

In my interview with Jake Klein, we discuss his book Redefining Racism: How Racism Became Power + Prejudice. I read a pre-release of Jake’s manuscript some time ago, and I was struck by how thorough and well-researched it was. He does a fantastic job of really explaining the genesis of this concept and how it crept into our discourse. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Jan 15, • 1:20:05

Is Science a Tool of Colonization? | Kendall Clements

Is Science a Tool of Colonization? | Kendall Clements

While in New Zealand, I had the opportunity to interview Kendall Clements, a professor of biology at the University of Auckland. His name may sound familiar because, in 2021, Clements was the lead author of a controversial letter titled "In Defence of Science," published in The New Zealand Listener. The letter (commonly referred to as the “Listener Letter”) was a direct response to a proposed curriculum that sought to promote the discussion and analysis of how science has been used to support t

Jan 14, • 1:32:39

Ditching Equity and Reclaiming Our Schools with Elizabeth Rata

Ditching Equity and Reclaiming Our Schools with Elizabeth Rata

While in New Zealand, I had the privilege of sitting down with Elizabeth Rata, a sociologist of education at the University of Auckland. Elizabeth is the Director of the Knowledge in Education Research Unit (KERU), within the School of Critical Studies at the Faculty of Education and Social Work—and she is based! Her research includes knowledge in the curriculum, knowledge politics, ethnic revivalism, Māori education, research methods, and the history of New Zealand education. Watch this episod

Jan 7, • 1:17:37

Echoes of Totalitarianism: Lessons from Soviet History | Audrey Unverferth

Echoes of Totalitarianism: Lessons from Soviet History | Audrey Unverferth

In today's conversation, I am joined by Audrey Unverferth, a visiting Fellow at Hungary’s MCC, whose research specializes in Soviet totalitarianism. Audrey draws parallels between Russian totalitarianism and current trends in the United States and across the Western world, highlighting how Russian history serves as a stark warning about the perils of totalitarianism and the fragility of democratic republics. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Jan 1, • 59:30

"The First Battle has to be the Last Battle" | Wang Kai Chun

"The First Battle has to be the Last Battle" | Wang Kai Chun

In this conversation with Wang Kai Chun (Steven), a foreign policy advisor at the Legislative Yuan R.O.C. in Taiwan, we discussed Taiwan-U.S. relations, military preparedness, foreign policy, and the implications of a potential Trump presidency for Taiwan. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Dec 17, 2024 • 1:09:13

The Government is CRIMINAL | Anarcho-Capitalism with Walter E. Block

The Government is CRIMINAL | Anarcho-Capitalism with Walter E. Block

I had a delightful conversation with Professor Walter Block, a prominent economist and staunch anarcho-capitalist. Renowned for his extensive publications and contributions to the field, Block offered insightful perspectives on anarcho-capitalism, explaining its core principles and their relevance to contemporary society. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Dec 10, 2024 • 59:58

Why Americans SHOULD Care About Taiwan with Lin Fei-fan

Why Americans SHOULD Care About Taiwan with Lin Fei-fan

In Taiwan, I sat down with Lin Fei-fan (DPP), the former Deputy Secretary-General of the DPP, who gained prominence as the leading student activist during the Sunflower Movement in 2014. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of a movement that changed Taiwanese politics for a generation. His activism has resulted in being barred from entering China and Hong Kong. We discussed the resilience of Taiwan’s defense against China, why Americans should care about Taiwan, the threats posed by China, t

Dec 3, 2024 • 1:19:39

Taiwanese Military Defense Expert SPEAKS OUT: "Game of Deterrence" Against China

Taiwanese Military Defense Expert SPEAKS OUT: "Game of Deterrence" Against China

In this intense conversation in Taiwan, I engage with one of the leading expert in military defense technologies responsible for Taiwan’s security. My guest is anonymous due to fears of being targeted (read: murdered) by Chinese spy agencies. We explore the complexities of China-Taiwan relations, emphasizing that these dynamics extend beyond who happens to be in politics at any particular time. Our discussion highlights the interconnections between economics, sanctions, technology, AI, drones,

Nov 29, 2024 • 1:07:13

Does Trump Offer a New Dawn? | Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer [Part 2]

Does Trump Offer a New Dawn? | Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer [Part 2]

In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer, Head of the Center for Applied History and IR Theory at MCC, Budapest, we explored the shifting dynamics of global power and its impact on the culture and values of nations. Our discussion spanned continents—from Africa to Asia, Europe to the Americas—covering the rise of BRICS, the future of the U.S. Dollar, migration, and the growing influence of the state on the family unit. In case you missed part 1, watch it here. Watch this episo

Nov 19, 2024 • 1:31:03

Never Bet Against Americans | Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer [Part 1]

Never Bet Against Americans | Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer [Part 1]

In this two-part series, we sit down with Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer, Head of Center: Applied History and IR Theory at MCC, Budapest. Ralph specializes in the cultural dimensions of identity formation and its impact on social cohesion. He offers incredible insights on understanding the current political climate in America, especially in light of the shifting dynamics in the country’s political landscape. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Nov 12, 2024 • 1:23:39

“I Have to Continue to… DEFEND my Home (Taiwan).” | Dr. Alexander Huang

“I Have to Continue to… DEFEND my Home (Taiwan).” | Dr. Alexander Huang

Meet Alexander Huang, Chairman of Taiwan’s Council on Strategic & Wargaming Studies. In this conversation, we focus on the geopolitical dynamics involving Taiwan, China, and the United States. Alexander emphasizes the critical importance of Taiwan’s ties with the West due to its strategic location and its role as a major producer of 90% of the world’s advanced semiconductors. He asserts that if Taiwan falls from Western influence, China emerges victorious. The discussion also covers Taiwan’s cl

Nov 5, 2024 • 49:16

“Trickle Down Ideology: It’s Like TOXIC" With Wael T Miller

“Trickle Down Ideology: It’s Like TOXIC" With Wael T Miller

Wael Taji Miller is a Visiting Fellow at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium’s School of Psychology. Taji’s research focuses on the intersection of innovation, evolved psychology, and contemporary societal challenges. We discussed social and cultural evolution, particularly the implications of losing our capacity to engage differing viewpoints. We agreed that the erosion of the possibility of dialogue with those who hold opposing perspectives poses a threat to society. This is a kind of cultural dec

Oct 29, 2024 • 1:55:23

The TRUTH About Gender Mutilation | Mia Hughes (WPATH Files Report Author)

The TRUTH About Gender Mutilation | Mia Hughes (WPATH Files Report Author)

Mia Hughes is an Ottawa-based British journalist and researcher for Michael Shellenberger's nonprofit, Environmental Progress. Mia authored the WPATH Files report, which exposed widespread medical mistreatment of children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults in the realm of gender-affirming care. We were both in Lisbon, Portugal, for the Genspect conference—which uncoincidentally coincided with WPATH’s conference. (NB I reached out to WPATH organizers and speakers to have a conversation about th

Oct 21, 2024 • 1:30:07

How AI Will End Academia w/Jozef Gherman

How AI Will End Academia w/Jozef Gherman

StealthGPT can write academic papers. It can also write peer-reviewed papers and Ph.D. theses. And it can write them in such a way that they are undetectable by AI. In this conversation, I talk with Jozef Gherman, creator of StealthGPT. Jozef on X Watch this episode on YouTube.

Oct 18, 2024 • 1:04:02

Self-Sabotage: The Silent Killer | Africa Brooke

Self-Sabotage: The Silent Killer | Africa Brooke

In this conversation with author and consultant Africa Brooke, we discuss addiction, self-sabotage, and self-censorship. Africa shares her journey from Zimbabwe to the United Kingdom and how it shaped her understanding of the world and herself—including her struggle with a ten-year alcohol addiction. Writing became a lifeline as did helping others to understand and identify self-sabotage: what are we trying to escape from, and why do we fall into destructive patterns? Africa's book, "The Third

Oct 15, 2024 • 1:11:29

“You’re a Relativist,” said the Atheist to the Christian! | Dr. Jan Bentz

“You’re a Relativist,” said the Atheist to the Christian! | Dr. Jan Bentz

Dr. Jan Bentz is a lecturer and tutor at Oxford who specializes in the convergence of medieval and modern philosophy. We covered a wide range of philosophical themes, truth, delusions of utopia, applied epistemology, the importance of friendship, the nature of realism, and if we can claim to know something absent the “dogma” of the scientific method. How does caring for others influence our epistemology? Jan delved into the nature of identity, arguing that when it is rooted in the "I" (Descarte

Oct 7, 2024 • 1:47:10

Ethical Dimension of Artificial Intelligence OR Are We in a Simulation? | Dr. Clinton Staley

Ethical Dimension of Artificial Intelligence OR Are We in a Simulation? | Dr. Clinton Staley

Dr. Staley has taught computer science at UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly SLO, and Principia College. He has also built software, managed development projects, and co-founded several small software companies. We explored the age-old question of how to measure right and wrong, especially in the context of advancing technology, AI, and robotics. We also discussed the philosophical implications of AI and consciousness and more!Watch this episode on YouTube.Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway

Oct 1, 2024 • 1:15:32

The Power of Literature w/Kirsten Hall Herlin, Assistant Professor at UATX

The Power of Literature w/Kirsten Hall Herlin, Assistant Professor at UATX

I had the pleasure of conversing with Kirsten Hall Herlin, an Assistant Professor at UATX, a distinguished scholar of literature, and the managing editor of the Genealogies of Modernity Journal. We discussed the intricacies of writing and the role of literature in shaping our lives and understanding the world. Kirsten and I explored the impact of AI and Critical Social Justice on the humanities. Could AI ever win a Pulitzer Prize? Does human consciousness play a crucial role in the writing proc

Sep 24, 2024 • 50:26

How WEIRD Societies Shaped the World w/Evolutionary Biologist Joseph Henrich

How WEIRD Societies Shaped the World w/Evolutionary Biologist Joseph Henrich

I had a conversation with Joesph Henrich, a distinguished anthropologist and evolutionary biologist at Harvard. Renowned for his interdisciplinary research on cultural evolution and the origins of WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) societies, Joseph is a deep dude. We had a wide-ranging discussion on topics such as cultural learning, social contagion, and the WEIRD phenomenon. We explored the interplay between truth and religion, the economic and political impacts o

Sep 17, 2024 • 1:07:35

Do "Islamophobia" Accusations Silence Real Feminism? With Yasmine Mohammed

Do "Islamophobia" Accusations Silence Real Feminism? With Yasmine Mohammed

Yasmine Mohammed and Peter Boghossian discuss women's oppression under Islam and Western Feminism's silence on the issue. Follow Yasmine: Free Hearts Free Minds Yasmine Mohammad Podcast  Yasmine's book, "Unveiled: How the West Empowers Radical Muslims" Clarity Coalition Yasmine on Instagram, Facebook, and X Watch this episode on YouTube.

Sep 12, 2024 • 1:28:56

When You Step Outside the Matrix w/Alex Priou

When You Step Outside the Matrix w/Alex Priou

While in Denver with the University of Austin for the Life of Mind Tour, I had a deep conversation about philosophy with Alex Priou. Alex is a professor, philosopher, author, and contributor to The New Thinkery podcast. We talked about the fragility of civilization, what constitutes a good life, and what happens when one's beliefs have been hijacked by ideology.  Alex on X Watch this episode on YouTube.

Sep 10, 2024 • 1:20:43

Free Speech Makes Free People w/Greg Lukianoff

Free Speech Makes Free People w/Greg Lukianoff

Greg Lukianoff (FIRE organization) is doing crucial work in promoting free speech and defending the rights of individuals who have faced repercussions for their speech. We discussed schools on FIRE's Free Speech List and the associated violators as well as the teacher’s unions’ ideological capture. The conversation took an unexpected turn when we began talking about people we know in the public space—Greg then used the phrase "name-dropping”.  More from Greg: Foundation for Individual Rights a

Sep 6, 2024 • 1:01:53

How Bad Ideas FLOURISH At Universities with Alan Davison

How Bad Ideas FLOURISH At Universities with Alan Davison

Alan Davison is one of the leading international scholars in the field of cultural history of the long nineteenth century, focusing on the intersection of music and visual culture, portraits of musicians and the reception and representation of the famous Hungarian composer-pianist Franz Liszt. In this episode, Alan and Peter discuss Critical Theory, the ideological capture of universities, and why bad ideas flourish in academic settings. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Sep 6, 2024 • 1:29:14

The Only Acceptable Racism In America with Jeremy Carl

The Only Acceptable Racism In America with Jeremy Carl

Jeremy Carl is a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and has had a varied career, primarily in the public policy arena. His work at Claremont examines nationalism, immigration, technology, and a variety of other subjects. Prior to joining Claremont, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior under President Trump. In this episode, Peter and Jeremy discuss Jeremy's new book, The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart. They discuss this topic as well

Sep 4, 2024 • 1:30:28

Liberalism vs Progressivism in America with Clint Chavarria (@ClassicLibera12 on X)

Liberalism vs Progressivism in America with Clint Chavarria (@ClassicLibera12 on X)

Clint Chavarria, aka Classic Liberal, American patriot and family man, posts on X about Classic Liberalism, Scottish Realism and Anti-Communism. Peter and Clint discuss these topics and more. Links to charts mentioned: https://coggle.it/diagram/Zr2IjPq-Gy45wX-M/t/christianityhttps://i0.wp.com/authortomharper.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Dialectical-Synthesis-of-Critical-Race-Theory.pngWatch this episode on YouTube.Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway BriefingListen for of-the-moment

Aug 30, 2024 • 1:34:51

"Right to Die" Movement and Canada Under Trudeau w/Rupa Subramanya

"Right to Die" Movement and Canada Under Trudeau w/Rupa Subramanya

Writer Rupa Subramanya and Peter Boghossian discuss Canada's current affairs, the 2024 US Election, the "Right to die" movement, and more. Rupa Subramanya is a writer based in Ottawa, Canada. She began her writing career at the Wall Street Journal India with a weekly column focusing on the intersection of economics, politics, and public policy. Her work has been cited in the New York Times, Financial Times, and the Guardian among others. She currently writes a regular column for the National Po

Aug 28, 2024 • 1:26:31

Therapy, Masculinity, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu w/ Erik Anderson

Therapy, Masculinity, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu w/ Erik Anderson

Peter and Erik talk about therapy, masculinity, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Erik Anderson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice located in Los Angeles, California. He holds a third degree black belt in BJJ under Chris Haueter. More from Erik:Erik's Therapy PracticeTrain BJJ with Erik Watch this episode on YouTube.Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway BriefingListen for of-the-moment insider insights, framed by the rapidly changing social and...

Aug 23, 2024 • 1:35:06

Guess Who Wants to Abolish the Child Welfare System w/Naomi Schaefer Riley

Guess Who Wants to Abolish the Child Welfare System w/Naomi Schaefer Riley

In a recent conversation with Naomi Riley, a senior fellow at AEI and child welfare expert, Christina Buttons and I dived into a deeply disturbing topic: the factors damaging child welfare. Riley argues that the emphasis on anti-racism has inadvertently harmed child protection efforts in the United States. Antiracist ideology has led to the wholesale corruption of social work institutions (and individual social workers), which are crucial for protecting child welfare; this has had detrimental im

Aug 21, 2024 • 1:22:36

The War Against the Past with Frank Furedi

The War Against the Past with Frank Furedi

I just wrapped up a great conversation with author and public intellectual Frank Furedi, who is ever-interesting. Frank has a new book, The War Against the Past, which I haven’t read yet but is on my must-read list. Given Frank’s heterodox and thoughtful writings, I’ve put this on my “Must Read” list.  Frank and I frequently cross paths at conferences, and I always find his commentary insightful and clear. Although we strongly disagree on some issues, I’ve always found Frank open to conversatio

Aug 16, 2024 • 1:32:54

From Vibes Campaigns to Campus Jew Hatred: An Interview with Franny Block

From Vibes Campaigns to Campus Jew Hatred: An Interview with Franny Block

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Aug 13, 2024 • 1:02:57

Killing America | Eli Steele

Killing America | Eli Steele

I recently had a conversation with Eli Steele (son of the legendary author Shelby Steele), an award-winning documentary filmmaker. We discussed his incisive, engaging, and timely film, Killing America. Killing America exposes pervasive anti-Semitism in the school system, what keeps it there, and the sickeningly underwhelming responses to it. Eli’s sincerity and passion for improving America were evident throughout our conversation and indeed permeates his body of work. I highly encourage you to

Aug 7, 2024 • 1:22:15

Ozempic: An Extraordinary Benefit or Disturbing Risk? | Johann Hari

Ozempic: An Extraordinary Benefit or Disturbing Risk? | Johann Hari

Johann Hari is a British-Swiss author and journalist, known for his books and his articles in The Independent and Huffington Post. Since 2015, his writing has primarily dealt with the war on drugs, mental illness, and decreasing attention spans. His books on these subjects include Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, Lost Connections, and Stolen Focus. In this video, Christina Buttons, Johann Hari, and Peter Boghossian discuss Johann's new book, "Magic Pill: The Extr

Jul 31, 2024 • 1:07:20

Prism and Perception with Gurwinder Bhogal

Prism and Perception with Gurwinder Bhogal

It was a distinct pleasure to speak with Gurwinder Bhogal (G), a British writer and public intellectual whom I respect tremendously. Our conversation covered a wide range of topics, including perceptions of Donald Trump, the implications of a Harris-Trump election, the recent assassination attempt on Trump’s life, and then shifted to philosophical issues. Previous interview with Gurwinder Watch this episode on YouTube.

Jul 26, 2024 • 1:31:27

Courageous Truth: Meeting Dr. Eithan Haim

Courageous Truth: Meeting Dr. Eithan Haim

I traveled to Texas to meet Dr. Eithan Haim after losing a $1000 bet with Chris Rufo. Little did I know, losing a $1000 bet with Chris Rufo would lead to one of the most impactful conversations of my life with Dr. Eithan Haim, a courageous whistleblower who exposed Texas Children’s Hospital’s blatant lies regarding their transgender program for children. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Jul 24, 2024 • 1:23:46

Progressivism Does Not Work

Progressivism Does Not Work

I had a conversation with Alex Balekian, a congressional candidate for California's 30th congressional district. I invited his political opponent, Laura Friedman, to join me for a discussion on the show, but she initially claimed not to have received the email and later said she was too busy. As a result, I engaged in a simulated debate with ChatGPT, where it represented her perspective. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Jul 24, 2024 • 1:16:47

30% of Democrats Wish the Attempted Assassination on Trump's Life had Succeeded w/Eric Kaufmann

30% of Democrats Wish the Attempted Assassination on Trump's Life had Succeeded w/Eric Kaufmann

Eric Kaufmann recently authored the book "The Third Awokening: A 12-Point Plan for Rolling Back Progressive Extremism." Eric is a friend of the show and known for his data-driven, thoughtful analysis. During our conversation, Eric made a striking observation: "30% of Democrats wish the attempted assassination on Trump's life had succeeded." This statistic is deeply alarming and underscores broader societal tensions in the United States. In addition to discussing the attempted assassination of

Jul 22, 2024 • 1:29:45

The Fate of the American Republic Post the Attempted Assassination of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump

The Fate of the American Republic Post the Attempted Assassination of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump

I recently had a really interesting conversation with my dear friend Faisal Al Mutar. Faisal is from war-torn Iraq, and he’s the most American person I have ever met. He leads Ideas Beyond Borders, an organization dedicated to translating Enlightenment texts into Arabic, among other impactful initiatives. During our conversation, Faisal and I discussed the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and its implications, particularly in the context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.

Jul 18, 2024 • 1:34:21

Pro-Freedom & Anti-War with Luke Rudkowski

Pro-Freedom & Anti-War with Luke Rudkowski

Luke Rudkowski and Peter Boghossian engage in a candid conversation about current events affecting the West. Luke emphasizes his steadfast principles of advocating for free speech, opposing war, and decentralizing power, which have remained consistent despite external pressures. He also addresses the challenges of navigating a landscape filled with insincere individuals and emphasizes the need for sincerity and intellectual honesty in public discourse.Luke Rudkowski is a cultural commentator and

Jul 17, 2024 • 1:01:30

Chris Martenson on America's Economic Decline: "We Did This To Ourselves."

Chris Martenson on America's Economic Decline: "We Did This To Ourselves."

In Peter's second interview with Chris Martenson, the two analyze the precarious state of global economies, particularly focusing on Japan's economic trajectory as a cautionary tale for the United States. They advocate for honest dialogue and collective action to address impending economic catastrophes as brought on by an inability to pay the debt, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and the need for communities to unite in navigating during the coming economic calamity. Chris Martenson, Ph.D., M

Jul 12, 2024 • 1:00:01

Meghan Daum's “Unspeak Easy” Community Protects Women's “Problematic Thoughts”

Meghan Daum's “Unspeak Easy” Community Protects Women's “Problematic Thoughts”

Author and journalist Meghan Daum is the host of "The Unspeakable Podcast," an interview show that questions prevailing narratives. She realized that women with heterodox views did not have a space to hash out thoughts about the current cultural moment, so she created one. Thus, “Unspeak Easy" was born, an online and in-person community where women can share their thoughts. In this interview, Meghan and Peter discuss various personal and societal perspectives on family, parenting, and ideologic

Jul 10, 2024 • 1:48:52

A Candid Conversation about Autism with Jill Escher & Christina Buttons

A Candid Conversation about Autism with Jill Escher & Christina Buttons

Peter Boghossian, Christina Buttons, and Jill Escher have a candid conversation about autism. They explore key issues in autism research and community support, limited genetic findings despite extensive study, the potential of AI in risk detection and support automation, and the impact of prenatal hormone exposure on autism and gender development. Jill notes that transgender identification is possibly linked to these factors. She stresses the need for nuanced understanding and empathy in autism

Jul 10, 2024 • 1:29:57

How DMT DEFIES Reality with Andrew Gallimore

How DMT DEFIES Reality with Andrew Gallimore

Peter Boghossian and Andrew Gallimore explore the profound effects of DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) on consciousness. They discuss DMT’s production of robustly coherent environments and “non-adaptable perceptions” as a casual explanation of DMT realms. Andrew also shares insights into DMT's entities and intelligences and they devise a test for evaluating the ontological status of DMT realms. Andrew Gallimore is a neurobiologist, chemist, pharmacologist, and writer interested in the relationship betw

Jul 3, 2024 • 1:33:31

From Dojo to Democracy: Chris Haueter on Martial Arts and Politics

From Dojo to Democracy: Chris Haueter on Martial Arts and Politics

BJJ legend Chris Haueter covers diverse topics from martial arts philosophy to political discourse. He links principles of Jiu-Jitsu to broader societal issues, discussing the balance between art, sport, and street applications in training. Haueter critiques modern political polarization and advocates for substantive dialogue over mudslinging. Chris is a 5th degree Black Belt and member of the dirty dozen (the first 12 non-Brazilian black belts). He was the first American to submit a Brazilian

Jul 3, 2024 • 1:26:24

Is Society ERODING? Exploring The Crisis of Meaning with King Crocoduck

Is Society ERODING? Exploring The Crisis of Meaning with King Crocoduck

Peter Boghossian and popular YouTuber King Crocoduck explore the erosion of traditional sources of meaning and the growing reliance on corrupt alternatives. They emphasize the importance of robust epistemology necessary for societal progress and individual well-being. Topics include meaning in life, hedonism, the implications of naturalism and Darwinism, and more. King Crocoduck is a biomedical physicist, philosopher, and YouTuber. He asked to remain anonymous in this interview. Watch this epi

Jun 28, 2024 • 1:26:01

Jack Posobiec Unmasks Everything You Don't Know About Communism

Jack Posobiec Unmasks Everything You Don't Know About Communism

Jack Posobiec and Peter Boghossian discuss Jack's new book, Unhumans: The Secret History of Communist Revolutions (and How to Crush Them), for which Peter wrote a blurb. They explore the history of communism and its modern-day manifestations, and why Jack refers to the fomenters of communist revolutions as "unhumans". Peter pushes back on Jack’s thesis and other particulars in his book, and Jack responds to Peter’s criticism. Jack Posobiec is the senior editor at Human Events and

Jun 26, 2024 • 1:42:20

Exulansic's Journey From Transgender to Discovering the Truth About Gender-Affirming Care

Exulansic's Journey From Transgender to Discovering the Truth About Gender-Affirming Care

Exulansic shares her personal journey from identifying as transgender to becoming critical of gender-affirming care. She discusses her experiences and doubts about the irreversible effects of gender transition surgeries, the lack of sufficient informed consent for patients, and the ideological biases in medical practices. Exulansic creates radical feminist/gender critical content in the form of reaction videos, interviews, and lectures for YouTube as well as articles for publications such as Am

Jun 26, 2024 • 1:29:37

Putting Critical Thinking Back Into Education w/Will Reusch

Putting Critical Thinking Back Into Education w/Will Reusch

Peter Boghossian and Will Reusch discuss critical thinking's pivotal role in fostering curiosity, challenging assumptions, and promoting intellectual humility. They explore educational methods like Socratic questioning and practical experiments, emphasizing openness to new ideas and rational discourse as essential for personal growth and societal progress. Will Reusch is an educator and mentor with a mission to promote viewpoint diversity & critical thinking in high school education. Watch thi

Jun 21, 2024 • 1:28:17

The Politicization of Therapy with Andrew Hartz, Ph.D.

The Politicization of Therapy with Andrew Hartz, Ph.D.

Peter Boghossian and Andrew Hartz, Ph.D. discuss the influence of societal taboos like cancel culture on OCD symptoms. Andrew raises concerns about bias and ideological influences in mental health training, the politicization of therapy, and the misuse of therapeutic terms on social media. The conversation also covers emotional avoidance, optimal anxiety levels for performance, and the need for personalized therapeutic approaches amidst the negative impact of institutional ideologies on mental h

Jun 19, 2024 • 1:30:21

Mark Pellegrino Reflects on Objectivism, Life in Paris, National Debt, & More

Mark Pellegrino Reflects on Objectivism, Life in Paris, National Debt, & More

Mark Pellegrino covers diverse topics in this video, sharing insights from his life in Paris, evolving political views on individual freedoms and economic policies, and discussing philosophical perspectives on mental health and societal challenges. Mark and Peter also reflect on the community dynamics and personal growth lessons from practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Jun 17, 2024 • 1:19:02

Lies Our Liberal Society Told You w/Wilfred Reilly & Christina Buttons

Lies Our Liberal Society Told You w/Wilfred Reilly & Christina Buttons

Wilfred Reilly, Peter Boghossian, and Christina Buttons critically examine societal issues from gender norms to the impact of media biases on public discourse. Topics include desistance rates among youth with gender dysphoria, critical race theory, top issues affecting the US, and more!   Wilfred's book, “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”   Watch this episode on YouTube.

Jun 17, 2024 • 1:43:03

"Humor Can Challenge Societal Norms." Comedy In Modern Society w/Lou Perez

"Humor Can Challenge Societal Norms." Comedy In Modern Society w/Lou Perez

Lou Perez and Peter Boghossian discuss comedy, self-defense, and resilience. They explore universal comedic elements like absurdity and timing, discusses how comedy challenges norms, and shares personal insights from Jiu-Jitsu and knife fighting. They also reflect on humor's cultural impact, question AI's creative abilities in comedy, and examine societal attitudes towards personal safety. Lou Perez is a comedian, writer, producer, and actor. He is the author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE:

Jun 14, 2024 • 1:20:21

Zuby's Top Tips for a Healthy Body & Mind

Zuby's Top Tips for a Healthy Body & Mind

Departing from the channel's usual content, Zuby and Peter discuss Zuby's career, his life in Dubai, and his advice on health, fitness, diet, and everything in between. Zuby is a musician, author, podcaster, public speaker, fitness expert, and life coach. He is a public figure and influential voice, whose unique perspective, authenticity, and positive energy have earned him nearly two million followers on social media and 50 million+ online video views. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Jun 12, 2024 • 1:06:30

How People's Worst Impulses Become Construed As Virtues w/Dr. Jonathan Shedler

How People's Worst Impulses Become Construed As Virtues w/Dr. Jonathan Shedler

Peter Boghossian and Jonathan Shedler discuss various aspects of psychotherapy and societal dynamics. Jonathan highlights the importance of traditional therapy in fostering self-awareness and freedom and the necessity for therapists to understand psychological principles deeply. He also touches upon societal issues like rising healthcare costs and the influence of borderline traits on extreme political positions, suggesting open dialogue and cooperative scenarios as potential solutions.  Americ

Jun 6, 2024 • 1:24:42

Teaching Tactics To Redefine Education w/Warren Smith & Some Guy Named John

Teaching Tactics To Redefine Education w/Warren Smith & Some Guy Named John

Peter Boghossian and Educator Warren Smith discuss teaching methods, belief systems, and truth. Peter and Warren are later joined by some guy named John (Doug Pinecreek), who shares their approach to teaching life skills. They question John about his refusal to pay for his son’s college tuition. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Jun 4, 2024 • 1:32:33

An Economist Argues For OPEN BORDERS W/Bryan Caplan

An Economist Argues For OPEN BORDERS W/Bryan Caplan

Economist Bryan Caplan joins Peter Boghossian to discuss Caplan's latest book "Open Borders”. They delve into the complexities of immigration's impact on origin and destination countries, addressing environmental concerns, fiscal contributions, and the scalability of immigration policies. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Jun 1, 2024 • 1:34:04

Academic Corruption, Psychedelics, & More: CALL-IN Show with Peter Boghossian & Doug Pinecreek (Recap)

Academic Corruption, Psychedelics, & More: CALL-IN Show with Peter Boghossian & Doug Pinecreek (Recap)

Doug Pinecreek and Peter Boghossian do a call-in show and discuss various topics like atheism, critical theory, education, and psychedelics. Watch this episode on YouTube.

May 31, 2024 • 1:56:59

Michael Shermer: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational, Skeptic Movement, & More

Michael Shermer: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational, Skeptic Movement, & More

Longtime friends Peter Boghossian and Michael Shermer sit down to talk about ideological capture in American institutions, skepticism, the Grievance Studies Affair, the Fermi Paradox, and more! Dr. Michael Shermer is the founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, the host of The Michael Shermer Show, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he teaches Skepticism 101. Michael wrote a monthly column for Scientific American for 18 years. He is the author of several books, including his m

May 24, 2024 • 1:31:21

Professor REPRIMANDED For Encouraging Discussion & Using Spectrum Street Epistemology w/Leigh Revers

Professor REPRIMANDED For Encouraging Discussion & Using Spectrum Street Epistemology w/Leigh Revers

University of Toronto Professor Leigh Revers and Peter Boghossian discuss challenges in STEM education, including the integration of indigenous science and the use of diversity criteria in academic evaluations. Leigh highlights the need for academic rigor and criticizes oversimplified teaching methods, emphasizing the importance of maintaining intellectual diversity in education. His experience with this is firsthand - this year, the University of Toronto Mississauga sanctioned him for using Spe

May 22, 2024 • 1:25:24

DEI: The Three Blind "Virtues," with Helen Pluckrose

DEI: The Three Blind "Virtues," with Helen Pluckrose

Island dweller Helen Pluckrose and continent inhabiter Peter Boghossian sit down to discuss the downfall of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Helen explains DEI's underpinnings, specifically postmodern thought and critical theory, and the blind pursuit of "equity" that drives this ideology. The two also address the need for institutions to transparently admit their mistakes and the crisis of legitimacy. Other topics include liberalism, the need for individualism, how people find meaning, and mor

May 16, 2024 • 1:28:10

Society’s Issues & How To Fix Them w/Attorney Matt Bilinsky

Society’s Issues & How To Fix Them w/Attorney Matt Bilinsky

Matt Bilinsky and Peter Boghossian cover various topical stories such as plagiarism and academic corruption, the downfall of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, self-defense, and more. Matt Bilinsky is a Los Angeles-based media and technology attorney, as well as the host of The Prevailing Narrative podcast where he discusses the political, cultural, and social issues of the day. Matt is a frequent contributor to Fox News, Talk TV UK, and Axios. Watch this episode on YouTube.

May 16, 2024 • 1:02:41

Tech & AI MANIPULATED With Identitarian Views? With Gurwinder Bhogal & Christina Buttons

Tech & AI MANIPULATED With Identitarian Views? With Gurwinder Bhogal & Christina Buttons

Driven by technology's inability to address societal issues rooted in biases, Gurwinder "G" Bhogal shifted his career from technology to debugging the human mind. He discusses biases in large language models (LLMs), their manipulation by left-leaning initiatives, and the challenge to test and correct AI biases. G, Christina Buttons, and Peter Boghossian analyze G's Twitter/X thread titled, "10 WAYS TO AVOID BEING FOOLED," where G gave "10 heuristics that will make you smarter." They discuss the

May 16, 2024 • 1:26:46

Dave Rubin On The Direction of the Republican Party, 2024 Election, and America's Future

Dave Rubin On The Direction of the Republican Party, 2024 Election, and America's Future

Dave Rubin and Peter Boghossian sit down at Dave's studio in Miami, FL to discuss the Trump-Biden runoff, Critical Social Justice Ideology, and the current state of the country. Dave shares his thoughts on the Trump-Biden runoff, why homelessness is not prevalent in Florida, and the breakdown of law and order in Democrat-run cities. He also discuss the Republican Party's shortcomings on messaging around abortion and elections.   Peter Boghossian on The Rubin Report:  Dave Rubin plays Spectrum

May 7, 2024 • 50:39

VP Libertarian Candidate Clint Russell EXPOSES How The Federal Reserve Runs America

VP Libertarian Candidate Clint Russell EXPOSES How The Federal Reserve Runs America

Clint Russell is the host of Liberty Lockdown and the Co-Host of The Best Political Show. He is running for Vice President under the Libertarian ticket. The conversation begins with a discussion about Clint's run for VP, what Libertarianism is, and the problems presented by the political binary in America. Peter and Clint agree on how massive money printing causes many of America's economic ills, but goes largely ignored by both Trump and Biden. This leads to a fascinating conversation about th

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:20:27

Atheism vs Christianity: Is There EVIDENCE That God Exists? With Nate Sala

Atheism vs Christianity: Is There EVIDENCE That God Exists? With Nate Sala

Nate Sala and Peter Boghossian discuss the importance of engaging in respectful conversations and the need for cognitive liberty. They explore topics such as the nature of belief, logic, and the role of religion in society. Nate Sala is the founder of The Wise Disciple, a website and YouTube channel teaching Christians how to properly engage arguments against Christianity. Follow Nate on X. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:02:27

Peter Boghossian and Julie Bindel DISAGREE About Women's Self-Defense

Peter Boghossian and Julie Bindel DISAGREE About Women's Self-Defense

Peter Boghossian and Julie Bindel discuss women’s self-defense and the challenges women face in dealing with male violence. They debate the effectiveness of self-defense measures and the responsibility of society in addressing the issue. Julie Bindel is a feminist campaigner, writer, and investigative journalist. Her latest book is Feminism for Women: The Real Route to Liberation (Little Brown, 2021), which explores the tsunami of misogynistic backlash that feminists have encountered this past

Apr 29, 2024 • 1:00:04

Destiny Cross-Examines Peter Boghossian’s Beliefs | Grifting, Virtue Signaling, Hungary, & More!

Destiny Cross-Examines Peter Boghossian’s Beliefs | Grifting, Virtue Signaling, Hungary, & More!

Peter Boghossian and Steven Bonnell II, better known as "Destiny," have an intense 90-minute discussion in which the two explore social media’s intensification of political divides, virtue signaling, and what to do about toxic discourse. Peter invites Destiny to cross-examine his beliefs, which Destiny does with gusto. They also discuss people's reluctance to engage opposing views, "grifting," Hungary, virtue signaling, echo chambers, epistemology, and more! Destiny is a live-streamer, gamer, a

Apr 24, 2024 • 1:37:14

High Court UPHOLDS Prayer Ban: An Inside Look At The UK's Strictest School w/Katharine Birbalsingh

High Court UPHOLDS Prayer Ban: An Inside Look At The UK's Strictest School w/Katharine Birbalsingh

Katharine Birbalsingh is a British teacher and education reform advocate. She is the founder and Headmistress of Michaela Community School, a free school established in 2014 in Wembley Park, London. Despite achieving remarkable results for students, Michaela faces political resistance due to its traditional approach, and prioritizing hard work and academic rigor over identity politics. Katharine discusses this opposition (which mostly comes from the political left) as well as the importance of

Apr 16, 2024 • 1:38:37

Accepting Biological Sex IS Compassionate | Kara Dansky

Accepting Biological Sex IS Compassionate | Kara Dansky

Kara Dansky is a feminist, lawyer, and author of The Abolition of Sex: How the “Transgender” Agenda Harms Women and Girls. In this interview, Kara's shirt reads "infamous TERF writer," a label given to her by commentator Sam Seder after he reacted to an interaction on Twitter/X between Kara and Christopher Rufo. The conversation begins with rapid-fire commentary on feminism, surrogacy, pornography, and other issues that affect women. This sets up the rest of the conversation, which deals with

Apr 3, 2024 • 1:12:18

"The Business Model Of Big Pharma Is Fraud" A Look At Rigged Medicine with Dr. Paul Marik

"The Business Model Of Big Pharma Is Fraud" A Look At Rigged Medicine with Dr. Paul Marik

Dr. Marik is an accomplished physician with special knowledge in a diverse set of medical fields, with specific training in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, Pharmacology, Anesthesia, Nutrition, and Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. He is a former tenured Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in Norfolk, Virginia. In January 2022 Dr. Marik retired from EVMS to focus on continuing his lead

Mar 26, 2024 • 45:18

Cultural Conflicts & How Identity Politics Ruin Us with Jens Heycke

Cultural Conflicts & How Identity Politics Ruin Us with Jens Heycke

Jens Heycke was educated in Economics and Near Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago, the London School of Economics, and Princeton University. Since retiring from the tech startup industry, he has worked as an independent researcher and writer on culture and ethnic conflict, conducting field research around the world, from Bosnia to Botswana. The conversation begins with the cultural term “melting pot,” which was a commonly used term in recent American history. Backed by his research, J

Mar 19, 2024 • 1:15:36

The Rise of Jew Hatred On College Campuses | Peter Boghossian & Karys Rhea

The Rise of Jew Hatred On College Campuses | Peter Boghossian & Karys Rhea

Karys Rhea is a producer of "American Thought Leaders" and "Fallout" at The Epoch Times and a fellow with The Jewish Leadership Project. She also works with the Middle East Forum and Baste Records. She has appeared on Newsmax, OANN, Real America’s Voice, NTD News, and a variety of podcasts, and her articles can be found in Commentary, NY Daily News, Newsweek, The Federalist, Washington Examiner, and more. The conversation begins with the current state of antisemitism on American college campuse

Mar 12, 2024 • 1:57:49

David Deutsch, Peter Boghossian, & Reid Nicewonder Talk Fermi Paradox, Ideological Contagion, & More!

David Deutsch, Peter Boghossian, & Reid Nicewonder Talk Fermi Paradox, Ideological Contagion, & More!

Peter Boghossian and Reid Nicewonder, President of Street Epistemology International, are joined by one of their intellectual heroes, David Deutsch. The conversation begins with an exploration of the contagious nature of ideologies, where good intentions can lead to intellectual pitfalls. The three discuss the challenges posed by Social Justice ideology, scrutinizing its evasion tactics in the face of critique and the broader societal implications, such as corrupting peer-reviewed literature and

Mar 5, 2024 • 1:31:16

Illegal Immigration, Trump, & the MASSIVE Socio-Political Shifts to Expect in 2024 w/Matt Goodwin

Illegal Immigration, Trump, & the MASSIVE Socio-Political Shifts to Expect in 2024 w/Matt Goodwin

Matt Goodwin is a professor of politics at The School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent in Kent, UK. His writing and research primarily focus on radical right-wing politics and Euroscepticism in the British context. Amongst others, his writing has appeared in publications such as The Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Guardian, and the Evening Standard. He also serves on the Social Mobility Commission via the British Department of Education.  Peter and Matt build upo

Feb 27, 2024 • 1:01:08

Gender Identity Ideology Is NOT FEMINIST | Peter Boghossian & Vaishnavi Sundar

Gender Identity Ideology Is NOT FEMINIST | Peter Boghossian & Vaishnavi Sundar

Vaishnavi Sundar is a feminist, writer, filmmaker & activist from Chennai, India. Her creative work focuses on various human rights issues faced by Indian women. Her previous film "Dysphoric" brought attention to the harms caused by gender identity ideology and her current film, "Behind the Looking Glass", delves into the lives of women whose partners have (or want to) transition.  She makes films under her production company, Lime Soda Films, and also founded a group of female filmmakers calle

Feb 21, 2024 • 1:02:33

Downright Dangerous Opinions | Peter Boghossian & Lionel Shriver

Downright Dangerous Opinions | Peter Boghossian & Lionel Shriver

Bestselling author & journalist Lionel Shriver is known for her “under-expressed, unpopular, or downright dangerous” views. She is the author of more than two dozen novels, but her latest book is more personal. In “Abominations: Selected Essays from a Career of Courting Self-Destruction,” Lionel presents a collection of her most provocative material on topics ranging from religion and mortality to gender and immigration. As a novelist, Lionel is an advocate for artistic freedom. She recently

Feb 20, 2024 • 1:29:35

Stephen Woodford & Colin Wright Unravel Dispute Over Gender Identity (Moderated by Peter Boghossian)

Stephen Woodford & Colin Wright Unravel Dispute Over Gender Identity (Moderated by Peter Boghossian)

English YouTuber and commentator Stephen Woodford and Biologist Dr. Colin Wright discuss their differences about sex and gender. Moderated by Peter Boghossian. Follow Stephen: X YouTube:  @rationalityrules   Follow Colin: X Substack Previous conversation with Colin Watch this episode on YouTube.

Feb 19, 2024 • 2:02:28

California Ballot Initiative to Protect Kids w/Erin Friday (Parents with Inconvenient Truths About Trans)

California Ballot Initiative to Protect Kids w/Erin Friday (Parents with Inconvenient Truths About Trans)

Erin Friday from Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) joins Peter Boghossian to discuss a California ballot initiative that seeks to protect kids from harmful gender policies. Sign the petition: https://protectkidsca.com/ More from PITT: Substack Twitter/X YouTube Book, Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans: Tales from the Home Front in the Fight to Save Our Kids Watch this episode on YouTube.

Feb 19, 2024 • 1:30:13

Boghossian, Linehan, and Kearse Walk into a Park

Boghossian, Linehan, and Kearse Walk into a Park

The only thing better than an interview with Graham Linehan or Leo Kearse is doing Spectrum Street Epistemology with the two simultaneously! Peter Boghossian presents more than 20 claims to the gentleman, unearthing their perspectives on patriarchy, the looming technological singularity, limits of comedy, the BBC, and more.   Graham Linehan is an award-winning television writer and the comic genius behind British sitcoms “Father Ted,” “The IT Crowd,” and “Black Books.” He is a vocal advocate for

Feb 16, 2024 • 54:36

Spectrum Street Epistemology with Andy Ngo & Eric Kaufmann: Islam, Immigration, Secularism, & More!

Spectrum Street Epistemology with Andy Ngo & Eric Kaufmann: Islam, Immigration, Secularism, & More!

Author and journalist Andy Ngo and Professor Eric Kaufmann participated in a Spectrum Street Epistemology exercise in London. The conversation starts with a claim about banning Muslim prayer rituals in public schools. It continues by asking whether the UK should impose a five-year moratorium on immigration, a current debate in the country. This opened up a broader conversation about immigration, cultural assimilation, and national identity. Finally, they examine the question of whether the UK sh

Feb 15, 2024 • 23:22

VIRAL: An Unexpected Conversation With A Boy Genius: What Are The Limits of Science?

VIRAL: An Unexpected Conversation With A Boy Genius: What Are The Limits of Science?

This is one of Peter’s favorite conversations, and his since gone mega viral on Instagram, even gaining attention from actress Queen Latifah. In Regent’s Park, London, Peter Boghossian conducted a Spectrum Street Epistemology with two children, a twelve-year-old boy and his younger sister. Peter began with claims about science, a topic both children preferred. After the young man demonstrated an extraordinary intellect, Peter upped the ante, presenting complicated claims regarding the limits o

Feb 15, 2024 • 11:06

Spectrum Street Epistemology with Peter Boghossian, Michael Shellenberger, and Michael Shermer

Spectrum Street Epistemology with Peter Boghossian, Michael Shellenberger, and Michael Shermer

Peter Boghossian joined two of his favorite Michaels for Spectrum Street Epistemology in Santa Barbara, California. Bestselling authors and esteemed public intellectuals Michael Shermer and Michael Shellenberger discussed a number of topics ranging from religion to alien life.   Peter began with a claim that elicited points of agreement and disagreement: “Christianity is a better bulwark against ‘woke’ than humanism.” This opens a discussion of nihilism, objective vs. subjective views of reality

Feb 14, 2024 • 20:38

Spectrum Street Epistemology w/Genspect Founder Stella O'Malley & The Gay of the Year, Menno Kuijper

Spectrum Street Epistemology w/Genspect Founder Stella O'Malley & The Gay of the Year, Menno Kuijper

Peter presents Stella O'Malley and Menno Kuijper with various claims about the current transgender movement. Stella, a psychotherapist and author, and Menno, a video creator who is gay, both share a similar gender-critical viewpoint. Though, they disagree on some points, notably on whether the term "trans people" should even be used. This leads to a discussion on the importance of language, especially regarding trans issues. Finally, they discuss autogynephilia and consent.Stella

Feb 13, 2024 • 45:13

Helen Joyce and Eric Kaufmann Play Spectrum Street Epistemology: Gender Identity, Womanhood, & More!

Helen Joyce and Eric Kaufmann Play Spectrum Street Epistemology: Gender Identity, Womanhood, & More!

Peter Boghossian engages author Dr. Helen Joyce and professor Dr. Eric Kaufmann in Spectrum Street Epistemology. The discussion deals with gender ideology. The claims explore questions such as, "Anyone who conforms to the social construct of woman is a woman" and "If a child says they're trans at school a parent should be notified." The conversation broadened to whether gender ideology could be thought of as transcendental or quasi-religious, and the pair discussed some of the philosophical and

Feb 13, 2024 • 30:48

Illegal Immigration at the U.S. Border: Who's Behind It and Why with Dr. Chris Martenson

Illegal Immigration at the U.S. Border: Who's Behind It and Why with Dr. Chris Martenson

Chris Martenson, Ph.D., MBA is an economic researcher and futurist, and founder of PeakProsperity.com. His COVID video series garnered more than 40 million views and has helped millions better understand, adapt, and prepare for the Pandemic of 2020. In addition to analysis and commentary, he writes for PeakProsperity.com, shares his insights on his social media and traditional media, and makes contributions to academic, civic, and private organizations around the world (the UN, the UK House of C

Feb 13, 2024 • 32:09

Your Attention Has Been STOLEN | Peter Boghossian & Johann Hari

Your Attention Has Been STOLEN | Peter Boghossian & Johann Hari

Johann Hari is a British-Swiss author and journalist, known for his books and his articles in The Independent and Huffington Post. Since 2015, his writing has primarily dealt with the war on drugs, mental illness, and decreasing attention spans. His books on these subjects include Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, Lost Connections, and Stolen Focus. In this conversation, Johann and I talk about the variables vying for our attention and their effects on society. Th

Feb 13, 2024 • 1:35:45

DEI Pilots, Immigration, & Trans Dating: Spectrum Street Epistemology with Laurence Fox & Francis Foster

DEI Pilots, Immigration, & Trans Dating: Spectrum Street Epistemology with Laurence Fox & Francis Foster

Peter engages actor Laurence Fox and TRIGGERnometry host Francis Foster in a game of Spectrum Street Epistemology. The conversation begins with a claim about hiring airline pilots based on race, a topic that has been widely discussed in recent weeks after a door blew off in-flight on an Alaska Airlines plane. Other claims include dating someone who's transgender, immigration issues in the UK, and more! Peter asks Laurence and Francis to argue in favor of an opinion they do not hold. The pair lea

Feb 1, 2024 • 35:10

Comedy, Politics, and Contributing Positively to The World with Comedian Bryan Callen

Comedy, Politics, and Contributing Positively to The World with Comedian Bryan Callen

Bryan Callen is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster. He got his start in show business with the original cast of MADtv and he played “Coach Mellor” on ABC’s “Schooled.” His film and TV credits include “Kingdom,” “Ride Along,” “Sex and the City,” “Californication,” and the latest Joker film. His podcasting credits include Steven Crowder's Mug Club, Conspiracy Social Club, and The Joe Rogan Experience. In this episode, Bryan starts by talking about the challenges of discussing polit

Jan 23, 2024 • 1:40:27

Illegal IMMIGRATION Will Cause A Political REBELLION in the UK | Peter Boghossian & Matt Goodwin

Illegal IMMIGRATION Will Cause A Political REBELLION in the UK | Peter Boghossian & Matt Goodwin

Matt Goodwin is a professor of politics at School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent in Kent, UK. His writing and research primarily focuses on radical right-wing politics and Euroscepticism in the British context. Amongst others, his writing has appeared in publications such as The Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Guardian, and the Evening Standard. He also serves on the Social Mobility Commission via the British Department of Education.  In this conversation, Matt

Jan 16, 2024 • 54:11

“The Case For Colonialism:” What DEI Gets WRONG | Peter Boghossian & Bruce Gilley

“The Case For Colonialism:” What DEI Gets WRONG | Peter Boghossian & Bruce Gilley

Bruce Gilley is a professor of political science at Portland State University. Bruce wrote an article in 2017 for Third World Quarterly titled, “The case for colonialism.” This enraged people who called for him to lose his academic position and be stripped of his PhD. The article was retracted due to credible death threats. In 2023, he published a book by the same name. Before his academic career, Bruce worked as a journalist in Hong Kong. This experience strongly influenced his views about colo

Jan 10, 2024 • 1:30:22

Spectrum Street Epistemology with Nina Power and Carl Benjamin

Spectrum Street Epistemology with Nina Power and Carl Benjamin

In Fall 2023, philosopher and author Nina Power and cultural critic and polymath Carl Benjamin joined Peter for a Spectrum Street Epistemology exercise in Hampstead Heath, London. They explored controversial claims about a variety of socio-political and cultural topics. Nina and Carl have been on Peter's channel before, but this is their first Spectrum Street Epistemology episode. Peter's interview with Nina Power / Carl Benjamin Nina received a Ph.D. in philosophy from Middlesex University an

Jan 5, 2024 • 56:53

Are Multiculturalism and Diversity Strengths? | Peter Boghossian & Eric Kaufmann

Are Multiculturalism and Diversity Strengths? | Peter Boghossian & Eric Kaufmann

Eric Kaufmann a Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham. Originally from Vancouver, BC, Canada, he was born in Hong Kong and spent most of the last few decades in the UK. He is principally interested in cultural politics: ethnicity, national identity, left-wing ideology and religion, and has written extensively on these subjects. After two decades, Eric decided to relinquish his full professorship in Politics at Birkbeck College, University of London for the University of Buckingha

Jan 2, 2024 • 1:13:33

At High School Debates, Debate Is Not Allowed | Peter Boghossian & James Fishback

At High School Debates, Debate Is Not Allowed | Peter Boghossian & James Fishback

For years, James Fishback has been dedicated to formal debate as a competitor and coach. In 2019, James launched “Incubate Debate,” a nonprofit organization bringing no-cost, free-speech debate tournaments, workshops, and camps to students across Florida. The organization seeks to overcome economic hardship and increasing censorship in national debate events. In May, James wrote an article, “At High School Debates, Debate Is No Longer Allowed,” for The Free Press. He exposed the punishment deba

Dec 22, 2023 • 59:10

Has the Enlightenment Failed? | Peter Boghossian & Faisal Al Mutar

Has the Enlightenment Failed? | Peter Boghossian & Faisal Al Mutar

Iraqi-American Faisal Al Mutar is a human rights activist and the founder of Ideas Beyond Borders, a non-profit organization countering extremism and misinformation through global access to new ideas. He came to the U.S. as a refugee in 2013 and received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2016 for his commitment to education. This year, Ideas Beyond Borders won Atlas Network’s Middle East & North Africa Liberty Award.   Peter and Faisal are close friends. In this conversation, they discu

Dec 19, 2023 • 1:06:25

Gender Crusade | Peter Boghossian & Miriam Grossman, MD

Gender Crusade | Peter Boghossian & Miriam Grossman, MD

Psychiatrist Miriam Grossman has been exposing falsehoods in the sex and gender industry since 2006. Miriam has been a featured expert in many documentaries, including The Daily Wire’s “What is a Woman?” and Fox Nation’s “The Miseducation of America.” She has testified in Congress, lectured at the British House of Lords, and spoken before the United Nations. Her expert psychiatric opinion is frequently sought for witness testimony and court reports. Jordan Peterson wrote the foreword to Miriam’

Dec 15, 2023 • 1:27:40

How the Left Can Make Its Way Back | Peter Boghossian & Umut Özkırımlı

How the Left Can Make Its Way Back | Peter Boghossian & Umut Özkırımlı

In 2018, Turkish-Swedish political scientist and author Umut Özkırımlı became the target of a state-supported cancelation campaign in Turkey and at Lund University in Sweden. He was finally vindicated after five years of harassment. He lost his young son to cancer during that time. Umut describes himself as a left-wing progressive, a democratic socialist, and a critic of right-wing censorship. But the ordeal he went through gave him a new perspective on left-wing extremism. The result is Umut’s

Dec 7, 2023 • 1:03:07

Billboard Chris Plays Spectrum Street Epistemology

Billboard Chris Plays Spectrum Street Epistemology

Peter Boghossian engaged Billboard Chris, Francis Aaron, and Digital Gnosis in a conversation at Speakers’ Corner, London. Peter presented a number of claims on the topic of gender transition, beginning with the statement on Chris’ billboard: “Children cannot consent to puberty blockers.” Chris and a self-described “woke” participant find some points of agreement, but the discussion becomes heated on the topic of transwomen in female sports. “Billboard Chris” Elston is an activist for public aw

Dec 1, 2023 • 34:24

Changing Tide on Gender Ideology | Peter Boghossian & “Billboard Chris” Elston

Changing Tide on Gender Ideology | Peter Boghossian & “Billboard Chris” Elston

Chris Elston became an activist for the public awareness of child sex “transitions” more than three years ago. He’s been harassed, attacked, and even suffered a broken arm for the message on his billboard: “Children cannot consent to puberty blockers.” In this conversation with Peter Boghossian, Chris explains how the public reception of his message has changed alongside increasing awareness about the myths promoted by gender ideologues. Peter and Chris compare notes on their techniques for eng

Nov 30, 2023 • 48:03

Pastor Paul VanderKlay & Peter Boghossian Play Spectrum Street Epistemology

Pastor Paul VanderKlay & Peter Boghossian Play Spectrum Street Epistemology

This is one of Peter’s favorite conversations. Pastor Paul VanderKlay is incredibly thoughtful, sincere, and open. He brings meaningful conversation beyond the walls of his church in California. Paul became a well-known YouTuber for his faith-based commentary on the philosophy of Jordan Peterson. Paul’s interest in sharing ideas among people who come from diverse backgrounds and beliefs inspired him to develop a conversation strategy called “Estuary” with his colleague, Pastor John Van Donk. Est

Nov 24, 2023 • 33:35

Dave Rubin Plays Spectrum Street Epistemology

Dave Rubin Plays Spectrum Street Epistemology

Longtime friends Peter Boghossian and Dave Rubin met in London for a game of Spectrum Street Epistemology. They each presented claims of personal and global significance, ranging from the best states in the US to potential threats to gay rights. Several pointed claims were discussed regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and associated issues. Dave provides insight into his beliefs about anti-Semitism and the limits of free speech. Dave Rubin is the host of The Rubin Report, which was origi

Nov 21, 2023 • 32:57

Trans Women are Men | Peter Boghossian and Debbie Hayton

Trans Women are Men | Peter Boghossian and Debbie Hayton

Debbie Hayton is a British physics teacher, trade unionist, and transgender person who rejects the concept of "gender identity." Debbie has written extensively about transgenderism and personal experience with autogynephilia in The Spectator, UnHerd, The Times, Daily Mail, Economist, Quillette and elsewhere. Debbie’s belief that trans people can be accommodated “without compromising the rights of other vulnerable groups” has been met with accusations of transphobia. You can read Debbie’s evidenc

Nov 17, 2023 • 1:19:05

Dialogue, Human Connection, and Psychedelics | Peter Boghossian and Alexander Beiner

Dialogue, Human Connection, and Psychedelics | Peter Boghossian and Alexander Beiner

Author and journalist Alexander Beiner cofounded the media platform Rebel Wisdom and serves as one of the executive directors of Breaking Convention, Europe’s largest conference on psychedelic medicine and culture. His new book, “The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World,” is an exploration of the transformative possibility of psychedelics beyond Big Pharma’s aim of profitable mental health care. He also produced “The Rise of Psychedelic Capitalism,” a short docume

Nov 15, 2023 • 1:15:01

Sexual Freedom + Sexual Restraint - Peter Boghossian and Louise Perry

Sexual Freedom + Sexual Restraint - Peter Boghossian and Louise Perry

British author and journalist Louise Perry rejects the notion that social change over time indicates “progress.” Instead, she says history is a series of trade-offs that does not guarantee improvements for humanity. In her book, “The Case Against the Sexual Revolution,” Louise proposes that increased sexual freedom has caused harm due to the lack of sexual restraint. Louise writes for the New Statesmen, The Daily Mail, and UnHerd. She is the press officer for “We Can’t Consent to This,” an organ

Nov 8, 2023 • 1:25:29

Abortion Claims: Triggernometry Hosts Play Spectrum Street Epistemology (Part 2) w/ Konstantin Kisin & Francis Foster

Abortion Claims: Triggernometry Hosts Play Spectrum Street Epistemology (Part 2) w/ Konstantin Kisin & Francis Foster

Triggernometry co-hosts Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster joined Peter Boghossian for Spectrum Street Epistemology (SSE) in London. The discussion was held in front of Middlesex Guildhall, the building housing the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Passers-by were welcome to join the discussion, and one did: Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, the co-director of March for Life UK. She participated in the analysis of claims regarding abortion rights. Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British author, satirist

Nov 8, 2023 • 20:53

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Triggernometry Hosts Play Spectrum Street Epistemology (Part 1) w/ Konstantin Kisin & Francis Foster

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Triggernometry Hosts Play Spectrum Street Epistemology (Part 1) w/ Konstantin Kisin & Francis Foster

Triggernometry co-hosts Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster joined Peter Boghossian for Spectrum Street Epistemology (SSE) in London. The discussion was held in front of Middlesex Guildhall, the building housing the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Peter offered more than a dozen claims to Konstantin and Francis, initially focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Topics include Hamas, “proportionate” military response, Israel’s right to exist, anti-Semitism, the incitement of violence,

Nov 7, 2023 • 39:49

"Hate Speech" Laws Silence Dissent Peter Boghossian and Toby Young

"Hate Speech" Laws Silence Dissent Peter Boghossian and Toby Young

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway BriefingListen for of-the-moment insider insights, framed by the rapidly changing social and...

Nov 6, 2023 • 1:18:17

Front-Line Update on Women's Rights | Peter Boghossian and Kellie-Jay Keen (Posie Parker)

Front-Line Update on Women's Rights | Peter Boghossian and Kellie-Jay Keen (Posie Parker)

British women’s activist Kellie-Jay Keen (aka Posie Parker) is the founder of Standing for Women and leader of international #LetWomenSpeak events. Kellie-Jay popularized “adult human female” as the proper definition for women beginning in 2018 with billboards in the UK. She designated 2023 as the Year of the TERF and hosts weekly TERF Talk Tuesdays. Kellie-Jay is a leading voice in the discussion of women’s rights and protection of women’s spaces. As such, her online content has been censored a

Nov 3, 2023 • 1:19:32

Prepare for Violence | Peter Boghossian & Matt Thornton

Prepare for Violence | Peter Boghossian & Matt Thornton

According to author, MMA coach, and one of the first people in the United States to receive a black belt in jiu-jitsu, Matt Thornton, violence is as natural to human evolution as sex and food. In his book, “The Gift of Violence: Surviving and Thriving in a Dangerous World,” Matt provides the tools and mindset necessary to avoid—and if necessary, engage in—violent encounters. Matt has been Peter Boghossian’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach for over a decade, and they are also close friends. In this in

Oct 25, 2023 • 53:17

Can Art Exist Without Free Expression? | Peter Boghossian and Rosie Kay

Can Art Exist Without Free Expression? | Peter Boghossian and Rosie Kay

In the spring of 2021, award-winning dancer and choreographer Rosie Kay performed a solo show to wide acclaim. The show included three pieces addressing women’s experiences in life and dance, with the final piece, “Adult Female Dancer,” serving as Rosie’s memoir. Just a few months later, she resigned from her own dance company following accusations of transphobia. In the fall of 2021, Rosie invited dancers from her production of “Romeo + Juliet” to her home for a dinner party. A late-night conv

Oct 24, 2023 • 1:30:51

The Canceling of the American Mind | Peter Boghossian and Rikki Schlott

The Canceling of the American Mind | Peter Boghossian and Rikki Schlott

Rikki Schlott is a journalist and political commentator focused on free speech, civil liberties, and youth issues from a Gen Z perspective. Her new book with best-selling author Greg Lukianoff, “The Canceling of the American Mind,” is hot off the press! She and Greg co-authored this follow-up to “The Coddling of the American Mind” by Greg and NYU professor Jonathan Haidt.   Rikki is a columnist at the New York Post and a regular contributor to numerous publications and television programs. She w

Oct 19, 2023 • 1:05:53

Is Harvard a Critical Social Justice Madrassa? | Peter Boghossian & Rajiv Malhotra

Is Harvard a Critical Social Justice Madrassa? | Peter Boghossian & Rajiv Malhotra

In this conversation, Peter and Rajiv Malhotra discuss anti-Semitism at Harvard and other Ivy League universities, Harvard’s cancellation of Hindu speakers, collaboration between leftist and Islamic radicals to undermine various civilizations they label “oppressive,” how China uses Harvard to undermine the U.S. and India, and much more. Bestselling author Rajiv Malhotra is a physicist, computer scientist, and founder of Infinity Foundation, a Princeton-based non-profit specializing in civilizat

Oct 18, 2023 • 1:02:41

Are Men Ok? | Peter Boghossian & Nina Power

Are Men Ok? | Peter Boghossian & Nina Power

Philosopher and writer Nina Power is senior editor and columnist at Compact Magazine. She is the author of “One Dimensional Woman” (2009) and “What do Men Want? Masculinity & Its Discontents” (2022). She left her position as Senior Lecturer of Philosophy at Roehampton University after more than a decade in academia. Peter Boghossian spoke with Nina about the current manifestation of the “battle of the sexes,” where men have become a socially permitted target of hatred and blame. Nina discuss

Oct 16, 2023 • 1:20:09

Are Women Just D*ckless Men? | Peter Boghossian & Sall Grover

Are Women Just D*ckless Men? | Peter Boghossian & Sall Grover

Sall Grover is the Founder and CEO of “Giggle,” a social networking app “designed by women, for women.” She is currently battling a lawsuit from a trans-woman who calls himself “Tickle.” Tickle was kicked off the app in 2021 because he is a man.   The outcome of this lawsuit (Tickle vs. Giggle) will impact women’s rights and protected spaces in Australia.   Peter Boghossian spoke with Sall about the fundamental distinction between the sexes, why preferred pronouns must be rejected, free speech a

Oct 13, 2023 • 1:12:59

The Immorality of DEI | Peter Boghossian & Dorian Abbot

The Immorality of DEI | Peter Boghossian & Dorian Abbot

In 2021, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) canceled a high-profile lecture by Dr. Dorian Abbot, a renowned geophysicist from the University of Chicago. The topic of the lecture was not the issue. Rather, Dorian was targeted by Social Justice activists because of his critique of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) ideology. MIT buckled to the demands of a handful of ideologues, inadvertently contributing to discussions about academic censorship.   MIT did not expect the blowback

Oct 4, 2023 • 44:41

Race & Gender: Breaking Taboos | Peter Boghossian & Wilfred Reilly

Race & Gender: Breaking Taboos | Peter Boghossian & Wilfred Reilly

Author and cultural critic Wilfred Reilly is a gadfly to mainstream narratives concerning race, crime, and gender ideology. His books include "Taboo: 10 Facts You Can't Talk About” and "Hate Crime Hoax: How the Left is Selling a Fake Race War.” His upcoming book, “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me,” will be available in February 2024. Wilfred’s writing is also published in the Wall Street Journal, the National Review, USA Today, Commentary Magazine, Tablet, Quillette, and many other outlets.  Wil

Sep 22, 2023 • 1:27:43

Unholy Union: Atheists & Christians | Peter Boghossian & David Silverman

Unholy Union: Atheists & Christians | Peter Boghossian & David Silverman

Author and activist David Silverman is one of the best-known atheists in the United States. He has been a leading voice in the atheism movement for decades, previously serving as President for American Atheists and Executive Director for Atheist Alliance International. He broke ranks with these organizations when they were captured by the “religion of wokeism.” David is now the advisory board chair for Atheists for Liberty, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization promoting secularism, free speech,

Sep 21, 2023 • 1:17:58

'Dead Name' Trans Documentary Censored as “Hate Speech” | Peter Boghossian & Taylor Reece

'Dead Name' Trans Documentary Censored as “Hate Speech” | Peter Boghossian & Taylor Reece

Filmmaker Taylor Reece is the director of “Dead Name,” a documentary by Broken Hearted Films. "Dead Name" gives voice to parents managing the damage and trauma gender-affirming care has inflicted upon their children. The film was released in December 2022, but Vimeo removed the video from its platform in February this year. Vimeo accused the film of promoting “hate speech” and demeaning “Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE).” Interest in the film by the press and viewers surged following thi

Sep 21, 2023 • 1:02:17

The Science (and Pseudoscience) of Gender | Peter Boghossian & Colin Wright

The Science (and Pseudoscience) of Gender | Peter Boghossian & Colin Wright

Evolutionary biologist Colin Wright is the founding editor of Reality's Last Stand, a publication dedicated to free speech, science, and reality. His articles on sex and gender have been published in The Wall Street Journal, The Times, New York Post, Newsweek, City Journal, Quillette, and other major news outlets and peer-reviewed journals.  Colin is a Manhattan Institute Fellow, an Academic Advisor at the Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine (SEGM), and a member of Genspect’s Killarn

Sep 15, 2023 • 1:09:09

The High Cost of Luxury Beliefs | Peter Boghossian & Rob Henderson

The High Cost of Luxury Beliefs | Peter Boghossian & Rob Henderson

Special thanks to Birch Gold Group for sponsoring today's episode. Text "PETER" to 989898 for your FREE info kit on gold. Writer Rob Henderson coined the term “luxury beliefs,” an apt description of empty slogans that signal high status among the elite. Proclaiming “Defund the police!” may confer status on students at Columbia, but do they understand the cost such a policy would inflict on the poor? (Spoiler Alert: No.) Rob attended Yale, earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of C

Sep 6, 2023 • 1:14:51

Anti-Racism & Disempowerment | Peter Boghossian & Erec Smith

Anti-Racism & Disempowerment | Peter Boghossian & Erec Smith

Erec Smith is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania. Although he has eclectic scholarly interests, Smith’s primary work focuses on the rhetorics of anti-racist activism, theory, and pedagogy. He is the president of the Foundation for Free Black Thought. Smith’s recent books include A Critique of Anti-Racism in Rhetoric and Composition: The Semblance of Empowerment (2020) and The Lure of Disempowerment: Reclaiming Agency in the Age of CRT (2022). He tweets here. Doc

Sep 6, 2023 • 1:08:24

The Wrong Kind of Black Person | Peter Boghossian & Tabia Lee

The Wrong Kind of Black Person | Peter Boghossian & Tabia Lee

Dr. Tabia Lee is a longtime educator, pedagogist, and a founding member of Free Black Thought. In 2021, Tabia was hired at DeAnza College in California as the Faculty Director for the Office of Equity, Social Justice, and Multicultural Education. Tabia attempted to reform the toxic campus atmosphere characterized by many faculty and staff members as “too woke.” DEI colleagues at DeAnza rejected Tabia’s efforts to promote a “pro-human” approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiativ

Aug 30, 2023 • 1:23:46

The Science of Happiness | Peter Boghossian & Gad Saad

The Science of Happiness | Peter Boghossian & Gad Saad

Bestselling author and evolutionary psychologist Gad Saad is a pioneer in the application of evolutionary psychology to consumer behavior. He is a Professor of Marketing at Concordia University where he held the Research Chair in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences and Darwinian Consumption for a decade. As a leading public intellectual, Gad writes and speaks about a wide range of ideas, including “idea pathogens” destroying logic, science, reason, and common sense. He hosts "The Saad Truth" podcas

Aug 30, 2023 • 1:22:24

The Meaningful Life | Peter Boghossian & Glenn Loury

The Meaningful Life | Peter Boghossian & Glenn Loury

Special thanks to Birch Gold Group for sponsoring today's episode. Text "PETER" to 989898 for your FREE info kit on gold.   Glenn Loury, one of the leading public intellectuals in the Anglosphere, is known for his astute observations and forthright delivery. He does not disappoint in this conversation with Peter Boghossian during the University of Austin’s Forbidden Courses program.   Glenn and Peter discuss pressing social, racial, and economic topics of our era, including affirmative action, s

Aug 28, 2023 • 1:10:25

Trans Ideology vs. Biology | Peter Boghossian & Luana S. Maroja

Trans Ideology vs. Biology | Peter Boghossian & Luana S. Maroja

Special thanks to Birch Gold Group for sponsoring today's episode. Text "PETER" to 989898 for your FREE info kit on gold. Luana S. Maroja is a renowned evolutionary biologist, Professor of Biology, and Chair of the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Program at Williams College. She was taken aback when the Society for the Study of Evolution released a statement promoting sex as a spectrum and declaring the validity of “lived experience” in sexual identity. What would inspire such a misguided, con

Aug 28, 2023 • 47:33

Language, Race, and the Woke Religion | Peter Boghossian & John McWhorter

Language, Race, and the Woke Religion | Peter Boghossian & John McWhorter

Bestselling author John McWhorter is a linguistics professor at Columbia University, host of “Lexicon Valley,” and a regular guest on “The Glenn Show” with Glenn Loury. John’s writing has been published in many venues, including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New Republic, City Journal, Time Magazine, and Forbes. He writes a weekly opinion column for The New York Times. John’s most recent book is “Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America.” He has authored mo

Aug 22, 2023 • 1:23:37

Vandals of Culture & History | Peter Boghossian & Michael Lind

Vandals of Culture & History | Peter Boghossian & Michael Lind

Author Michael Lind is co-founder of the New America Foundation and co-author of its manifesto, “The Radical Center.” He is a columnist for Tablet and has been an editor or staff writer for The New Yorker, Harper’s, The New Republic, and The National Interest. He is a contributor to The New York Times, Politico, The Financial Times, Foreign Policy, Salon, The International Economy, Forbes, UnHerd, and many other publications. Michael has authored nearly 20 books, including “The New Class War: S

Aug 21, 2023 • 1:03:33

Why Audiences Hate Modern Movies | Peter Boghossian & The Critical Drinker

Why Audiences Hate Modern Movies | Peter Boghossian & The Critical Drinker

Scottish author and critic Will Jordan, aka The Critical Drinker, offers biting, insightful, and often hilarious critiques of modern cinematography. His straightforward analysis of plots, characterization, dialogue, and ideological narrative in modern film has earned him over 1.7 million YouTube subscribers. The Critical Drinker is the author of the “Ryan Drake” novel series and co-authored “Deadly Cargo” with James Patterson. He is also Peter’s favorite movie and TV critic. Books by Will Jorda

Aug 18, 2023 • 1:01:37

The Cost of Unmasking Antifa | Peter Boghossian & Andy Ngo

The Cost of Unmasking Antifa | Peter Boghossian & Andy Ngo

Special thanks to Birch Gold Group for sponsoring today's episode. Text "PETER" to 989898 for your FREE info kit on gold. Journalist Andy Ngo has been in the news regarding the conclusion of his civil lawsuit against Rose City Antifa. Members of the Portland “anti-fascist” group assaulted Andy multiple times since 2019, putting him in the hospital with a brain hemorrhage. Despite a plethora of video evidence, the jury cleared the assailants of responsibility on August 8. Andy and one of his law

Aug 15, 2023 • 1:51:03

Tyranny of Zealots and Spirals of Silence | Peter Boghossian & Jonathan Rauch

Tyranny of Zealots and Spirals of Silence | Peter Boghossian & Jonathan Rauch

Award-winning author Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and contributing editor of The Atlantic. Jonathan defends objective truth and free inquiry in his latest book, “The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth.” He is the author of eight books on public policy, culture, and government, including “Kindly Inquisitors: The New Attacks on Free Thought” and “Beyond Queer: Challenging Gay Left Orthodoxy.”Jonathan's Website: https://www.jonathanrauch.com/Braver

Aug 14, 2023 • 1:02:01

Peter Boghossian & Kathleen Stock: Lesbians Don’t Have Penises

Peter Boghossian & Kathleen Stock: Lesbians Don’t Have Penises

Special thanks to Birch Gold Group for sponsoring today's episode. Text "PETER" to 989898 for your FREE info kit on gold. Kathleen Stock is a British philosopher, author, and gender critical feminist who recently left mainstream academia. She resigned her professorship at Sussex University at the end of 2021 due to ideological censorship and death threats from trans activists. Like Peter Boghossian, Kathleen is a Founding Faculty Fellow at the University of Austin, Texas (UATX). Peter and Kathl

Aug 6, 2023 • 1:25:53

Counter-Revolution: Abolishing DEI, CRT, & Other Woke Menaces | Peter Boghossian & Christopher Rufo

Counter-Revolution: Abolishing DEI, CRT, & Other Woke Menaces | Peter Boghossian & Christopher Rufo

Filmmaker and writer Christopher Rufo is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Chris has produced documentaries for PBS, Netflix, and international television. He’s also a contributing editor at “City Journal,” where his articles address critical race theory, gender ideology, homelessness, addiction, crime, and the decline of American cities. Chris just published his first book, “America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything,” an instant New York Times bests

Aug 5, 2023 • 1:17:20

Trust Science, Not Scientists | Peter Boghossian & Brian Keating

Trust Science, Not Scientists | Peter Boghossian & Brian Keating

Cosmologist Dr. Brian Keating a Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of California, San Diego and the Associate Director of the Arthur C. Clarke  Center for Human Imagination. He is the author of "Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science's Highest Honor" and "Into the Impossible: Thinking Like a Nobel Prize Winner." Keating hosts the "Into the Impossible" podcast. "Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of

Aug 4, 2023 • 1:31:13

The Poetry of Reality | Peter Boghossian & Richard Dawkins

The Poetry of Reality | Peter Boghossian & Richard Dawkins

Peter Boghossian has been inspired by the work of preeminent evolutionary biologist, author, and atheist Richard Dawkins for years. In this conversation, they discuss various impingements of delusional thinking on rationality.   Richard is unsettled by the substitution hypothesis—the proposal that as one religion fades, another will take its place. Yet, he recognizes the transfer of religious structures into Woke dogma, including the replacements of white privilege for Biblical original sin and

Jul 31, 2023 • 51:43

Civilizational Decline Through Self-Contempt | Peter Boghossian & Benedict Beckeld

Civilizational Decline Through Self-Contempt | Peter Boghossian & Benedict Beckeld

Dr. Benedict Beckeld is a philosopher and author. He explores the denigration of social customs, history, and values in his latest book, “Western Self-Contempt: Oikophobia in the Decline of Civilizations.” Beckeld’s writing can be found in Quillette, City Journal, The American Conservative, and the Salisbury Review, among other publications.   “Western Self-Contempt: Oikophobia in the Decline of Civilizations” by Benedict Beckeld https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501763180 Website http://www.benedict

Jul 31, 2023 • 1:03:59

The Reality of Gender Affirming Care | Peter Boghossian & Stephanie Winn

The Reality of Gender Affirming Care | Peter Boghossian & Stephanie Winn

Stephanie Winn is the host of the You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist Podcast. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Portland, Oregon. She also appears in the upcoming documentary film, "No Way Back: The Reality of Gender Affirming Care". Watch this episode on YouTube.

Jul 27, 2023 • 1:13:05

Woke Subjectivism: Feelings Over Facts | Peter Boghossian & Mark Goldblatt

Woke Subjectivism: Feelings Over Facts | Peter Boghossian & Mark Goldblatt

Mark Goldblatt is an author, essayist, and theologian. In his recent book “I Feel, Therefore I Am: The Triumph of Woke Subjectivism," Goldblatt examines the tension between subjective belief and the inescapable demands of reality.   Goldblatt is an education professor at SUNY's Fashion Institute of Technology. His other books include “Might as Well Be Dead,” the "Twerp" series, and "Bumper Sticker Liberalism." Goldblatt's essays can be found in The New York Times, Newsday, The New York Post, USA

Jul 27, 2023 • 1:15:47

Gender Affirming Care In Oregon | Peter Boghossian & Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl

Gender Affirming Care In Oregon | Peter Boghossian & Oregon State Representative Ed Diehl

Ed Diehl is an Oregon State Congressman. He has debated the chair of Behavioral Health over the bill HB 2002. This episode can also be watched on YouTube.Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway BriefingListen for of-the-moment insider insights, framed by the rapidly changing social and...

Jul 25, 2023 • 1:05:11

The American Cultural Revolution | Peter Boghossian & James Lindsay

The American Cultural Revolution | Peter Boghossian & James Lindsay

James Lindsay is a bestselling author, mathematician, and a leading expert on the ensuing culture war. He is the founder of “New Discourses,” a website and podcast analyzing the theory behind, effects of, and solutions to "Woke Marxism".James speaks widely on language, education, and Social Justice ideology. In May, he spoke to the European Union Parliament about this evolved form of Marxism in Western culture.James' books include “Cynical Theories,” which he wrote with Helen Pluc

Jul 19, 2023 • 1:45:43

UFOs (and more): Examining the Evidence | Skeptic Michael Shermer & Peter Boghossian

UFOs (and more): Examining the Evidence | Skeptic Michael Shermer & Peter Boghossian

The world’s leading skeptic, author Michael Shermer, explains what it would take for him to believe claims of extraterrestrial visitation. Michael follows Pierre-Simon Laplace’s principle, popularized by Carl Sagan: “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” Michael has bet $1,000 that irrefutable evidence of human contact with aliens will not materialize by the end of next year. So far, he has no takers. Peter and Michael discuss the brain as “an engine of belief” and how the hum

Jul 18, 2023 • 1:28:22

The Epistemology of UFOs & Lab Leaks | Michael Shellenberger & Peter Boghossian

The Epistemology of UFOs & Lab Leaks | Michael Shellenberger & Peter Boghossian

Michael Shellenberger appreciates the challenge skeptics offer regarding the existence of UFOs (also termed UAPs, "Unexplained Aerial Phenomena"). Skeptics, true believers, and everyone in between have taken note of Michael’s reporting on the topic. In this conversation with Peter Boghossian, Michael explains his level of confidence about visitations by non-terrestrial spacecraft. (Peter says the verified discovery of alien spacecraft would be a revolution comparable to humanity’s domestication

Jul 12, 2023 • 1:10:24

“Mother Nature is a TERF” | Helen Joyce & Peter Boghossian

“Mother Nature is a TERF” | Helen Joyce & Peter Boghossian

Helen Joyce is causing a lot of trouble. YouTube recently removed her conversation with Jordan Peterson (due to vague accusations of “hate speech” and “inciting violence”) and the BBC doesn’t invite her on air anymore. Among her heresies, she is guilty of believing there are two sexes and saying it out loud. Helen, an Irish journalist, bestselling author, and director of advocacy at Sex Matters, spoke to Peter Boghossian about the differences between men and women. In many arenas, the difference

Jul 3, 2023 • 1:10:16

Med School, Merit, and Discrimination | Kenny Xu & Peter Boghossian

Med School, Merit, and Discrimination | Kenny Xu & Peter Boghossian

According to journalist and author Kenny Xu, progressives fail to grasp the importance of merit in academic admissions and degree conferral, particularly in medicine. While Xu supports the long-held liberal ideal of equal opportunity through education, he argues that the university is not the place to address group achievement gaps. Instead, educational interventions need to begin much earlier—ideally in kindergarten. In this conversation, Peter Boghossian and Xu discuss holistic admissions vs.

Jul 2, 2023 • 49:40

The New Pride | Andrew Doyle & Peter Boghossian

The New Pride | Andrew Doyle & Peter Boghossian

“Is the trans movement anti-gay?” In honor of Pride Month, Peter Boghossian begins this conversation with an investigation into the increasing rejection of trans ideology by the LGB (without the T) community. Peter’s guest is Andrew Doyle, acclaimed author, comedian, and host of Free Speech Nation on GB News. Here’s an important piece of information to better understand this conversation: Andrew is gay. Andrew explains the impact the trans movement has inflicted on gay people over the last sever

Jul 2, 2023 • 1:34:27

Escaping the Cult of Illiberalism | Keri Smith & Peter Boghossian

Escaping the Cult of Illiberalism | Keri Smith & Peter Boghossian

Keri Smith says she was in a cult for twenty years. It wasn’t NXIVM, Peoples Temple, or Heaven’s Gate, but something more widespread and insidious. Keri was a self-described Social Justice Warrior. Peter Boghossian talks to Keri about how Women’s Studies classes at Duke University provided the gateway to her conversion through new words, new definitions, and exposure to oft-repeated axioms. Keri describes her former self as a “woke evangelist,” spreading newfound truths about the patriarchy and

Jun 29, 2023 • 1:16:46

"Pretendians" (Indigenous Frauds) in Academia | Jacqueline Keeler & Peter Boghossian

"Pretendians" (Indigenous Frauds) in Academia | Jacqueline Keeler & Peter Boghossian

There is an epidemic of primarily white people—and white women in particular—who are pretending to be Native Americans for professional gain. Dubbed “Pretendians,” these individuals are predominantly active in academia and hold tenured faculty positions or even department chairs. To help make sense of this institutionally supported fraud, Peter Boghossian spoke with Jacqueline Keeler, a Native American author and journalist who’s an expert on the phenomena of Pretendians. Keeler names names and

Jun 26, 2023 • 57:04

Moving the Needle on Gender Ideology | Conversations with Peter Boghossian

Moving the Needle on Gender Ideology | Conversations with Peter Boghossian

You can watch this episode on YouTube!Billboard Chris is a child protection advocate who travels the world talking to people about gender ideology. When Chris came to Oregon, Peter Boghossian joined him for street conversations at Portland State University (PSU) and the University of Oregon. The night before their visit to PSU, Peter hosted a meeting with Chris, journalists Andy Ngo and Savanah Hernandez, author Matt Thornton, and activist Honey Badger. Videographer Reid Nicewonder filmed the di

May 31, 2023 • 1:34:53

"When Race Trumps Merit" with Heather Mac Donald & Peter Boghossian ("Mr. Lefty")

"When Race Trumps Merit" with Heather Mac Donald & Peter Boghossian ("Mr. Lefty")

This conversation can be viewed on YouTube  When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives is the latest book by bestselling author Heather Mac Donald. Mac Donald sounds an alarm about the erosion of meritocracy through “disparate-impact” ideology in science, medicine, jurisprudence, and art. While concerns about civilizational decline are not a laughing matter, Peter Boghossian injects a playful element to this interview by taking

May 23, 2023 • 1:18:55

Kellie-Jay Keen (Posie Parker) & Peter Boghossian: Gender Ideology Unhinged

Kellie-Jay Keen (Posie Parker) & Peter Boghossian: Gender Ideology Unhinged

This conversation can also be viewed on YouTube! Peter Boghossian had the good fortune to be in Australia in March, the same time Kellie-Jay Keen brought her Let Women Speak (LWS) tour to Australia and New Zealand. They were scheduled to meet, but Kellie-Jay’s tour was cut short when a violent mob of TRAs (trans rights activists) threatened her life. On March 25, Kellie-Jay was at Albert Park in Auckland for a planned LWS event. These gatherings have a very simple structure: women are invited t

Apr 7, 2023 • 1:02:43

Peter Boghossian Interviews Canceled UCF Professor Charles Negy

Peter Boghossian Interviews Canceled UCF Professor Charles Negy

Associate Professor of Psychology Charles Negy was canceled by an online mob for “offensive” speech on Twitter in June 2020. Within weeks, the University of Central Florida (UCF) launched an investigation, firing him six months later. In 2022, an arbitrator ruled that UCF did not have just cause for the termination and Negy was reinstated. In this interview with Peter Boghossian, Negy details his experience with university officials throughout the 2-year ordeal and considers how universities ca

Mar 29, 2023 • 1:25:03

Peter Boghossian & Carl Benjamin | Rationality, Moral Facts & Universal Principles

Peter Boghossian & Carl Benjamin | Rationality, Moral Facts & Universal Principles

In this episode, Peter Boghossian interviews Carl Benjamin. This is what Peter said about the discussion: Carl Benjamin, AKA "Sargon of Akkad," is best described as a free-speech activist, staunch critic of identity politics, and champion of English Liberalism.  When YouTube and Google shadowbanned his channel in 2019 for wrongthink, Carl continued creating content on Akkad Daily. In November 2020, he launched a new media venture: Lotuseaters.com. Carl and I have fundamental differences about o

Jan 31, 2023 • 1:05:09

"The New Puritans" | Peter Boghossian Interviews Andrew Doyle (Titania McGrath) about Social Justice

"The New Puritans" | Peter Boghossian Interviews Andrew Doyle (Titania McGrath) about Social Justice

In "The New Puritans: How the Religion of Social Justice Captured the Western World," Andrew Doyle reveals the similarities between the destructive irrationality of 17th-century witch trials (and executions) in Salem and the illiberal collective mania afflicting modern society. Peter Boghossian interviews Doyle about themes explored, including the sly use of progressive language by Social Justice activists, the infection of major institutions, new segregation, “academic shibboleths,” gender ste

Jan 12, 2023 • 41:26

Discussion: Viewer Feedback

Discussion: Viewer Feedback

Watch the video of this conversation here. Now that the first season of All Things Re-Considered has concluded, Peter Boghossian and Matt Thornton met to discuss viewer feedback. The vast majority of feedback has been positive, but a few criticisms are addressed: why Peter and Matt used Rachel Levine’s preferred pronouns, the “Kazoo Dilemma” (who is responsible for its inclusion and who performed the devil’s instrument), why we chose to examine NPR, if/how NPR could be fixed, the possibility th

Nov 19, 2022 • 1:07:01

Episode 5: NPR Coverage of Fat Acceptance & George Floyd/Buffalo Massacre

Episode 5: NPR Coverage of Fat Acceptance & George Floyd/Buffalo Massacre

Fat identity/justice/liberation, intersectionality, saving public radio, interracial violence, George Floyd, Waukesha, Tony Timpa, Buffalo, data data data, qualified immunity and much more.    This is our final episode of All Things Re-Considered for the season. We will release a conversation about what we learned next week. This is a great time to leave feedback about the show and suggest other topics for re-consideration (besides NPR)! Watch the series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/play

Nov 14, 2022 • 1:14:17

EXTRA: Update to NPR's Trans Dinosaur Emoji Story

EXTRA: Update to NPR's Trans Dinosaur Emoji Story

Gina, host of "Morning Sedition" on All Things Re-Considered, shares an update regarding the dinosaur emoji story from Episode 3 (https://youtu.be/Latb4tOUG-0) All Things Re-Considered received an interesting critique about the trans dinosaur emoji story we analyzed in Episode 3. We criticized the story for failing to include events explaining why feminists (so-called T*RFs) used the dinosaur emoji in September 2021. YouTube user “Fake Chuck” claimed NPR’s story DID​ provide the background inf

Nov 5, 2022 • 5:49

Episode 4: NPR Standards, Rachel Levine, & the Diversity Training Ban

Episode 4: NPR Standards, Rachel Levine, & the Diversity Training Ban

Topics include NPR vs. Public Radio, Trump trigger warning, cultivating fragility, holding powerful people accountable, not holding Rachel Levine accountable, ideology vs. science, divisive training, and much more.  View this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHnGHhWnTP0

Nov 5, 2022 • 1:02:53

Episode 3: Dinosaur Emojis & NPR's Compassionate Look at Antifa

Episode 3: Dinosaur Emojis & NPR's Compassionate Look at Antifa

Welcome to Episode 3 of All Things Re-Considered: Dinosaur Emojis & NPR's Compassionate Look at Antifa. We learn about T*RF demands, trans dinosaurs, bad journalism, objectivity, nonbinary alligators, the hyper-morality of Antifa, and much more. We also hear from three more former listeners (one masked) about their departure from NPR and public radio. Enjoy!

Oct 31, 2022 • 58:59

Episode 2: NPR Coverage of Professor Harassment & Elon Musk (Free Speech)

Episode 2: NPR Coverage of Professor Harassment & Elon Musk (Free Speech)

Episode 2 of All Things Re-Considered explores the dangers of free speech, James Damore, academic harassment, where NPR gets its "experts," how Ira Glass broke a woman's heart, how the ACLU is breaking Ira Glasser’s heart, similarities between NPR and Fox News, and much more. A former public media journalist explains how NPR’s fashionable ideology facilitates bad journalism and former listeners share the stories that pushed them over the edge.   This podcast is taken directly from the video rel

Oct 21, 2022 • 53:05

Episode 1: NPR Coverage of Kyle Rittenhouse & Ibram X. Kendi

Episode 1: NPR Coverage of Kyle Rittenhouse & Ibram X. Kendi

Welcome to the first episode of All Things Re-Considered! This 5-episode series is an analysis of NPR journalism. In this episode, we hear from former NPR listeners about falling out of love with NPR,  insights from a former public media journalist, and conversation between Peter Boghossian and Matt Thornton about NPR's coverage of Kyle Rittenhouse and Ibram X. Kendi. This podcast is taken from the original YouTube video. To watch, visit https://youtu.be/PPvNucxB7TI Episode 2 will be released

Oct 16, 2022 • 1:00:14

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