Best T J Morales Podcasts (2024)

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NYMS - Episode 16 | Take the Filter Off! 1:04:29

10h ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Welcome back to Episode 16 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this episode, J. Law and RJ discuss the value of women, the many ways that society encourages women to devalue themselves, men and women being equal parts of one whole, and much more. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law and RJ challenge popular opinion on the followin…

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How Much Politics is Enough? (w/ Kevin J. Elliot) 1:05:39

2d ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Unless you're an early access supporter of the show, this is the last episode you'll hear before the presidential election, which will profoundly shape the state, or looming absence, of American democracy. The critical importance of the choice between Harris and Trump has much of the country thinking about getting more people involved in politics—a…

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NYMS - Mini Episode 5 | Don't Die on the Makeup Hill 7:08

6d ago7:08

7:08

Welcome back to Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this mini-episode, RJ candidly discusses makeup: men's preferences surrounding how much makeup women wear, women who hide behind their makeup, finding true acceptance of yourself before you can accept anyone else, finding beauty in yourself beyond physical appearance, and more. Follow us on your favorite …

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How the Media Downplays the Far-Right Threat (w/ Parker Molloy) 59:13

16d ago59:13

59:13

An important theme of this show is the role of rhetoric in politics. It's not just the arguments we make that matter, but when we choose to make them, and how we talk about political issues. And we can learn a lot about the people who disagree with us not just by parsing their arguments, but by paying attention to when and how they make them. This …

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NYMS - Episode 15 | It Takes a Village 59:24

22d ago59:24

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Welcome back to Episode 15 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this episode, J. Law and RJ discuss insecurity in women and how it is continually capitalized upon, how hyper-independence perpetuates insecurity, the negative impact of social media, and much more. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law and RJ challenge popular opinion …

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NYMS - Mini Episode 4 | Knowing Your Worth as a Woman 12:42

1M ago12:42

12:42

Welcome back to Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this mini-episode, J Law reflects on previous episodes and discusses what society deems acceptable behavior for women, defining your values, sexual promiscuity, honoring yourself as a woman in the modern dating world, and more. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social medi…

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The Ethics of Democratic Participation (w/ Andy Craig) 43:33

1M ago43:33

43:33

We're staring down the barrel of a presidential election, one that highlights deep questions about democracy and political participation. If our goal is radically more freedom, how should we think about democracy's place in achieving that, given that the popular will often isn't for more freedom. And if the system, as it exists, is rather far from …

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NYMS - Episode 14 | Common Sense Ain't So Common 54:03

1M ago54:03

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Welcome back to Episode 14 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this episode, J. Law and RJ discuss common sense, the unique strengths biologically engrained in men and women, taking care of others before yourself, the slippery slope of self-help, and more. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law and RJ challenge popular opinion on th…

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NYMS - Mini Episode 3 | Are Your Opinions Actually Yours? 7:51

2M ago7:51

7:51

Welcome back to Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this mini-episode, RJ discusses challenging your own opinions so you know they're really your own, disagreeing with loved ones, astrology, and how discourse is a much needed aspect of connection. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media to stay updated on our latest …

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The Democrats’ New Rhetoric of Freedom (w/ Joshua Eakle) 58:07

1M ago58:07

58:07

When Biden dropped out of the presidential race and Harris took over, we witnessed not just a change in candidate, but a change in rhetoric. Harris's campaign began talking in the language of "freedom" and "liberty." Harris's running mate, Tim Walz, contrasted himself with the meddlesome social conservatism of JD Vance by saying he was for "minding…

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NYMS - Episode 13 | Nature AND Nurture 52:06

2M ago52:06

52:06

Welcome back to Episode 13 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this episode, J. Law and RJ discuss the general history of feminism, the idea of nature vs. nurture, the impact of social media on society, and more. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law and RJ challenge popular opinion on the following topics: the History of Feminism …

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NYMS - Mini Episode 2 | Vanessa & JP Recap 7:13

2M ago7:13

7:13

Welcome back to Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this mini-episode, RJ recaps the previous episode (see Episode 12) and gives some additional insight into Vanessa and JP’s relationship, their dynamic, and why it works so well. (Hint: a successful relationship should always be pushing both partners to be a better version of themselves.) Follow us on your…

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Liberalism versus Progressivism (w/ Samantha Hancox-Li) 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

This, as it says on the tin, is a show about liberalism. But teasing out what that term means can be challenging. Not just because it's philosophically complex, but because common usage of terms doesn't always conform to rigorous conceptual categories, and even when it does, language evolves. That's the jumping off point for today's conversation. M…

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NYMS - Episode 12 | Forever Boobs! featuring Vanessa & JP 1:27:44

2M ago1:27:44

1:27:44

Welcome back to Episode 12 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this episode, J. Law and RJ are joined by married couple Vanessa and JP to discuss how they have managed to maintain a healthy, thriving marriage for 20 years. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law, RJ, and guests challenge popular opinion on the following topics: Defin…

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NYMS - Episode 11 | More Morals, Less Bulls**t 39:55

2M ago39:55

39:55

Welcome back to Episode 11 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this episode, J. Law and RJ discuss morality in the modern era, the power that women have possessed throughout history, how to present yourself to the world as a woman of quality, and more. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law and RJ challenge popular opinion on the fo…

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Pluralism and Liberalism (w/ Jacob T. Levy) 45:26

3M ago45:26

45:26

A liberal society is necessarily an open and diverse one. When people are free to move and free to choose, a country's population and culture will reflect all those differences in tastes, preferences, and ways of living. And that's part of what makes liberalism so great. But a pluralistic society can be bothersome for those who'd prefer everyone be…

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NYMS - Mini Episode 1 | Jill & Rob Recap 9:39

3M ago9:39

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Welcome back to Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this 10-minute mini-episode, J. Law goes into more detail about Jill and Rob’s relationship (see Episode 10), their dynamic, and why it is aspirational. She delves further into the roles that are engrained into men and women’s biology, versus the roles that society has pushed upon us. Follow us on your fa…

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NYMS - Episode 10 | It's All About the Give and Take featuring Jill & Rob 1:10:19

3M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

Welcome back to Episode 10 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this episode, J. Law and RJ are joined by married couple Jill & Rob, an excellent example of what a successful partnership can look like. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, they cover the following topics: Jill & Rob's Relationship Backstory The Dynamics of a Healthy Relat…

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Liberalism as Emancipation (w/ Janet Bufton) 49:01

3M ago49:01

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I'm joined today by Janet Bufton, Program Coordinator & Co-Founder at the Institute for Liberal Studies. I'm a little embarassed it's taken me this long to get her on the show, because she's one of the most thoughtful advocates out there of the kind of genuine and broad liberalism--and liberal values--that are at the heart of ReImagining Liberty. W…

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NYMS - Episode 9 | Jupiter Doesn't Know Your Name 35:01

3M ago35:01

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Welcome back to Episode 9 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this episode, J. Law and RJ elaborate on previously introduced topics such as constantly seeking knowledge to avoid applying it to your life, hiding behind false personas, living authentically versus following norms and expectations, insecurity influencers, and more. Through candid conversati…

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Remembering David Boaz: A Conversation with His Closest Colleagues 53:01

3M ago53:01

53:01

On June 7th, David Boaz died. He was the Executive Vice President of the Cato Institute, author of *The Libertarian Mind*, and the most important figure in the libertarian movement in the last half century. He was also my mentor, my close friend, and, for twelve years, my boss. I had the privilege of holding, for the first two of those years, what …

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NYMS - Episode 8 | New Uses for Hot Sauce 38:46

4M ago38:46

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Welcome back to Episode 8 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this episode, J. Law and RJ discuss baby-trapping, the widespread lack of self-respect in women, the inherent differences between men and women, how these differences affect the workplace, and more. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law and RJ challenge popular opinion o…

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We Need More Emotion in Politics (w/ Jason Canon) 47:05

4M ago47:05

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Politics gets pretty emotional, and we typically view that as bad. The political scene would be better, we suppose, if more people could set aside their emotions and rationally engage with the hard questions. My guest today isn't so sure. Jason Canon is a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge in political science, and while he doesn't reject…

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NYMS - Episode 7 | Weaponized Regret 34:11

4M ago34:11

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Welcome back to Episode 7 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this episode, J. Law and RJ discuss the ideas of weaponized regret, victim culture, and the epidemic of young women blaming the world for bad decision-making. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law and RJ challenge popular opinion on the following topics: Weaponized Regre…

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NYMS - Episode 6 | Quality vs. Quantity 31:59

5M ago31:59

31:59

Welcome back to episode 6 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage, the podcast where the hosts clearly have trouble counting past 5. In this episode, J. Law and RJ further discuss the ways that modern feminism has failed women in today's society, and how to get back to a place where women are valued and value themselves. Through candid conversations and insight…

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The Ideology of Christian Nationalism (w/ Paul Matzko) 56:31

5M ago56:31

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Among the various ideologies opposing liberalism that have seen new or renewed prominence in the last decade is Christian nationalism. It motivates quite a lot of the far right in the culture war, played a role in the attempted overthrow of American democracy on January 6th, and seems to be everywhere on social media. But what is it? Where did it c…

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NYMS - Episode 5 | Roles and Lanes 30:18

5M ago30:18

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Welcome back to episode 5 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage. In this episode, J Law and RJ discuss the role women fulfill in today's society, and how to play to your strengths as a woman. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law and RJ challenge popular opinion and explore the dynamics of modern feminism. Key Topics Ahead: Observing the…

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Radicalism and Rhetoric (w/ Cory Massimino) 54:42

5M ago54:42

54:42

Today's conversation is a good one, but I struggle to come up with a straightforward summary for this intro. I brought back on my good friend, and frequent guest, Cory Massimino to discuss anarchism in theory and practice. And that where we start. But we also get into a larger conversation about the nature of political debate, and the rhetoric of p…

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NYMS - Episode 4 | What does True Partnership Look Like? Featuring Ryan King 1:11:35

6M ago1:11:35

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Welcome back to episode 4 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage! In this episode, special guest Ryan King joins hosts J Law and RJ to discuss the nuances of partnership in the modern age from both a man’s perspective and a woman’s perspective. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law, RJ, and Ryan challenge popular opinion and explore the d…

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The Challenge of Gun Violence (w/ Trevor Burrus) 45:55

6M ago45:55

45:55

One of my goals for this show is to explore the complexities of issues people have strong opinions about and assume are straightforward. And it's difficult to think of one that fits that bill better than guns. Today I'm joined by my long time friend and Free Thoughts podcast co-host, constitutional lawyer Trevor Burrus. We talk about the causes of …

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NYMS - Episode 3 | Patriarchy 2.0 36:50

6M ago36:50

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Welcome back to episode 3 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage. In this episode, J Law and RJ discuss the nuances of modern feminism and how it compares to the patriarchy it initially fought against. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law and RJ challenge popular opinion and explore the dynamics between masculinity and femininity. Key To…

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The Nature of Ideology (w/ Jason Blakely) 55:05

6M ago55:05

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We’re all ideological, even if we don’t admit it. We like to think of everyone else as ideological, but imagine our own views to be “reality-based,” simply a clear-eyed picture of how things really are. That's nonsense, and today's episode is all about why. My guest is Jason Blakely, a political science professor at Pepperdine University and author…

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NYMS - Episode 2 | Gender Dynamics 45:28

7M ago45:28

45:28

Welcome back to episode 2 of Not Yer Mama's Suffrage. In this episode, J Law and RJ discuss the complexities of femininity, relationships, and societal norms. Through candid conversations and insightful analysis, J Law and RJ challenge conventional wisdom and explore the dynamics between masculinity and femininity. Key Topics Ahead: Tune In! Nature…

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Myths of Populist Economics (w/ Ryan Bourne) 53:28

7M ago53:28

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Populism is a bundle of bad ideas motivated primarily by grievances. Once result is set of economic preferences that will only make the country poorer. With populism on the ballot in November, I've brought on my friend and old colleague Ryan A. Bourne to talk about the errors of populist economics. Ryan is the R. Evan Scharf Chair for the Public Un…

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NYMS - Episode 1 | Authenticity and Reciprocity 33:52

7M ago33:52

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Join hosts J Law and RJ Kane for a deep dive into the concept of modern femininity. Explore the idea that embracing both masculine and feminine traits can enhance relationships and personal fulfillment. From challenging traditional gender roles to confronting uncomfortable truths about narcissism, this episode offers a provocative discussion on gen…

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Misogyny and the Political Divide (w/ Cathy Reisenwitz) 48:26

7M ago48:26

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The right has a problem with women. I don't mean in the sense that women are far less likely to vote for right-wing candidates than men are, though it is true that we have women voters to thank for our avoidance, so far, of the country turning fully towards hard-right authoritarianism. Instead, I mean that misogyny is much more openly expressed by …

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Not Yer Mama’s Suffrage 1:55

8M ago1:55

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Join J. Law and RJ Kane to dive deeply into modern femininity! Explore the idea that embracing both masculine and feminine traits can enhance relationships and personal fulfillment. From challenging traditional gender roles to confronting uncomfortable truths about narcissism, this episode offers a provocative discussion on gender dynamics and auth…

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The Evolving Discourse of Social Media (w/ Renée DiResta) 51:52

8M ago51:52

51:52

Digital expression is weird. When we move our communities and communications into digital spaces, such as social media, the result is an uncertain landscape of new incentives, mechanisms of influence, vectors of information and disinformation, and evolving norms. All of which have profound effects on our personal lives, our culture, and our politic…

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AI, Journalism, and the Future of News (w/ Julian Sanchez) 51:08

8M ago51:08

51:08

Both the short and long term impact of AI technologies is unknown, but it's almost certain to be significant. It will destroy some industries, accelerate others, and revolutionize still more. And, it seems, no one has a lukewarm opinion about AI. You're either excited about its prospects, or convinced it's nothing more than intellectual property th…

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The Risk of Civil War 2.0 (w/ Patrick Eddington) 47:15

9M ago47:15

47:15

The January 6th insurrection demonstrated the Trumpist right's willing to use violence to advance its political interests. My guest today is worried that was just the start. Patrick Eddington is a former CIA analyst and a senior fellow in homeland security and civil liberties at the Cato Institute. In a series of essays at his newsletter, The Repub…

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Actually Explaining Postmodernism (w/ Matt McManus) 54:16

9M ago54:16

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On the one hand, we're told we live in a postmodern age. On the other, postmodernism is a notoriously challenging set of philosophical ideas to nail down and understand. But it's worth the effort, because postmodernism, even if it gets some of its arguments wrong or overstates its case, is deeply interesting, with genuinely valuable insights. To he…

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Music, Meaning, and Liberalism (w/ Akiva Malamet) 42:40

10M ago42:40

42:40

Music gives us meaning, not just in the way we identify deeply with our favorite songs, but in the ways genres create scenes and communities. My conversation today brings back my good friend Akiva Malamet, contributing editor at The UnPopulist, to discuss the connection between music and meaning, and what that can tell us about liberal politics and…

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The Ideological Origins of the Reactionary Right (w/ Tom G. Palmer) 45:25

10M ago45:25

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There's something different about the contemporary right. Classical liberal rhetoric has been replaced with something much uglier and more reactionary, keen to carve the world into us and them and celebrate the use and abuse of power. Today's conversation is about this turn. Or, as my guest explains, this return to ideologies a century old or more,…

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Liberalism, Buddhism, and the Politics of Impermanence 47:11

11M ago47:11

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Early access release: 12/9. Public release: 12/16. Become a supporter and get early access to all new episodes. I am a liberal. I’m also a Buddhist. In a recent essay at The UnPopulist, I wrote about the intersection of the two, which I see as more than compatible, and in fact mutually reinforcing. Buddhist ethics gives us not just the best way to …

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Hinduism and Liberalism (w/ Kat Murti) 57:29

11M ago57:29

57:29

Years go, I put together an edited volume called Arguments for Liberty. Every chapter took a different school of moral philosophy and made the case for liberalism within it. The point wasn’t just to be an introduction to moral philosophy by way of being an introduction to liberalism, but also to show that the case for liberty isn’t limited to a sin…

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What is Liberalism? (w/ Chandran Kukathas) 45:32

12M ago45:32

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We talk a lot about liberalism on this show, but to date haven't done an episode on just what liberalism is. So it is my pleasure to have Chandran Kukathas join me today to fix that. He is Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor of Political Science at Singapore Management University, and the author of many books, i…

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The Future is a Conversation (w/ Jason Kuznicki) 49:04

12M ago49:04

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The future is a conversation. What the future looks like, and how and which technologies will shape it, isn’t something we can plan, or dictate, or demand in advance, but rather something that emerges from the back-and-forth bargaining of everyone with a stake in it. That’s the argument presented by my guest today, Jason Kuznicki, Editor in Chief o…

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Finding Meaning In Liberalism (w/ Akiva Malamet) 52:39

1y ago52:39

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Today’s conversation is a companion to our prior episode. I’m joined again by Akiva Malamet, managing editor of The UnPopulist. Last time we talked about identity within liberalism. Now we turn to meaning. Everyone wants to lead a meaningful life, but one of the critiques of liberalism is that a liberal society takes away traditional sources of mea…

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Is There a Place for Identity Politics? (w/ Akiva Malamet) 51:58

1y ago51:58

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It seems like everyone has an opinion about identity politics, but far fewer people have a clear definition of it. This is a problem, not just because arguing about vaguely defined terms is rarely productive, but also because identity plays a important role in how we ought to think about liberalism and the role of liberal institutions. My guest tod…

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How Corporations Govern (w/ Alexei Marcoux) 56:52

1y ago56:52

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Governments rule our lives, but quite a lot of us believe corporations do as well. And just like we can ask questions about how the states are governed, we can ask similar questions about corporations. How ought they to run themselves? Whose interests should they take into account? What social responsibilities, if any, do they have? To help us thin…

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