Best Centrism Podcasts (2024)

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10 Downing Street – The makeshift mansion 35:01

3d ago35:01

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We’ve covered ideas, phrases, people and historical events. Now Origin Story profiles its first building: Number 10 Downing Street. Following Dorian’s bonus episode about the birth of end of the world fiction, based on his new book Everything Must Go, Ian goes deep on a topic from his bestselling book How Westminster Works and Why It Doesn’t. He ex…

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The Illuminati – Top of the Plots 39:51

10d ago39:51

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• Join Ian and Dorian for Origin Story Live in London on Tue 7 May. They’ll be looking at how the Conservative Party got addicted to conspiracy theory, and more. This time: The Illuminati were a group of Enlightenment idealists who existed for just a few years in 1780s Bavaria. Or were they? The Illuminati have since been blamed for everything from…

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2.02 - Stewardship of the Individual - Pt II 9:40

11d ago9:40

9:40

In this episode we discuss some further ideas about the "individual" as we relate to politics and how the government should avoid trying to interject itself between the actions and outcomes of certain personal choices. Have feedback? Let email the show at contact@elrcpodcast.comBy Taylor Crane

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Apocalypse How? Dorian on the birth of end of the world fiction 35:18

15d ago35:18

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For 1800 years, Western conceptions of the end of the world were dominated by the Book of Revelation: Armageddon, the Millennium, Judgement Day. But in 1816, political upheaval, Enlightenment science and the Romantic imagination converged to give birth to a radical idea: the end of the world without God. When Lord Byron, Mary Shelley and Percy Shel…

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2.02 - Stewardship of the Individual - Pt I - Redux 9:40

1M ago9:40

9:40

New Format! Quick, loose, and minimal edits. Getting back into the swing of things, we'll briefly discuss the concept of the individual as a philosophical idea. I will spend more time on this topic in future episodes. Glad to be back!By Taylor Crane

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Why You Should NEVER Read The Comments (ft. Robert Dunn) Ep 118 1:02:13

2M ago1:02:13

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Hey everyone, we are still alive and back with episode #118 of Chad & Steve Have a Podcast! We are joined by Robert Dunn (Aging Wheels) and diving into a whirlwind chat that spans everything from camera settings, AI video creation, and the charm of old-school analog photography, to the mixed reactions we've seen in the comment sections. We also get…

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Pizza, Kahoot and Zeke the Wonderdog: How MSUvote helps students register to vote this election season 7:07

2M ago7:07

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By Tessa Kresch, Maco Jeleniewski

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Long Drink, long lines: Miles Teller in East Lansing 1:47

3M ago1:47

1:47

By Claire Bacarella

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Why is Everyone Quitting YouTube? (Ep 117) 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

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In this conversation, Chad Reynolds and Steve Ramsey discuss the changing landscape of YouTube and why many YouTubers are quitting the platform. Additional topics include quitting drinking, cleaning and organizing Steve's shop, the rise of Patreon as a funding option for creators, the decline of brand sponsorships, creating art for yourself and sli…

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2024 resolutions: Our personal and artistic intentions (Ep. 116) 1:01:54

3M ago1:01:54

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In this episode we're big on art and talking about New Year's resolutions and self-improvement. We discuss setting intentions rather than resolutions for the new year, emphasizing personal growth and self-reflection. The show also touches on the importance of communication and connection with others, and finding a balance between personal and profe…

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The Secrets to Keeping Houseplants Alive & Thriving with Darryl Cheng of Houseplant Journal (Ep 115) 1:05:18

4M ago1:05:18

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Houseplants can be daunting for those of us without a "green thumb", but keeping a houseplant isn't as hard as you may think it is, you just need to know a few simple basics (all that green thumb stuff is nonsense too). In this episode, houseplant expert Darryl Cheng from Houseplant Journal joins Chad & Steve to discuss how to manage the light, wat…

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Dad, How Do I Make a Difference on YouTube with Rob Kenney (Ep 114) 50:43

4M ago50:43

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In this conversation, Rob Kenney discusses his YouTube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/@DadhowdoI ) and the impact he hopes to have on his audience. He talks about the challenges of authenticity and self-awareness as a content creator and the importance of avoiding controversial topics. Rob also shares his personal journey of forgiveness and the …

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Christopher Bill talks YouTube in his Tesla (Ep 113) 1:03:09

4M ago1:03:09

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Christopher Bill is a Composer, Arranger, Music Director, Video Maker, YouTuber and a Trombonist. Christopher started his channel "Classical Trombone", way back in 2009 and started posting videos in 2011. Over the years he has built a dedicated audience of almost 300,000 subscribers. Not only is he an amazing trombone player, he has showcased the t…

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MSU Elects Dr. Guskiewicz as New President 6:23

5M ago6:23

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This past Friday, Michigan State University elected Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz as their new president. Dr. Guskiewicz will serve as Michigan State’s 22nd president and 6th president in six years. Following numerous hardships such as the mass shooting on Feb. 13 and the recent removal of head football coach Mel Tucker, students want stability moving forwa…

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Effective Altruism: Morality by numbers 1:10:11

5M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

In the last episode of season four, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey discuss effective altruism. Last month the US entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted on multiple counts of fraud and conspiracy related to the dramatic collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Bankman-Fried was also a prominent advocate of effective altruism, a philanthropic …

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Opinion: How centrism worsens the Israel-Palestine crisis 1:09

5M ago1:09

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By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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Karen Brown of Just Get it Done Quilts Started with a Selfie Stick (Ep 112) 1:00:20

5M ago1:00:20

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Karen Brown is a YouTuber, quilter, crafter, mother, wife, daughter, businesswoman, but not necessarily in that order. Karen is the creator behind Just Get It Done Quilts, a name that I love because it is all in the way that you say it :) February 11th, 2018 was the day that Karen opened the doors on her YouTube channel - she uploaded her first vid…

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First Yemeni Coffee Shop Opens in the Greater Lansing Area 3:40

5M ago3:40

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By Tessa Kresch

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Eugenics Part Two: The Murderous Science 1:01:22

5M ago1:01:22

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In part two of the history of eugenics, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey explain how the pseudo-science of “racial hygiene” seduced everyone from feminist birth-control pioneers and social democrats to the ardent white supremacists whose screeds shaped US immigration laws and influenced Hitler. Then they turn to the rise of eugenics in Germany and how i…

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Eugenics Part One: Gene Genies 1:00:53

5M ago1:00:53

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This week, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey get started on the history of eugenics, the idea of finding biological solutions to social problems. Say the word now and it calls to mind skull-measuring cranks or Nazi death camps but for decades it was a mainstream project in many parts of the world, attracting not just white supremacists and elitist snobs …

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Visits Lansing 3:09

5M ago3:09

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Though the presidential election is drawing upon a full year away, candidates have been traveling across the country to continue their campaigns. This includes Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and nephew of former U.S. president John F. Kennedy. Recently, Kennedy visited Lansing. This audio story covers …

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2.01 - The Stewardship Framework 16:38

5M ago16:38

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In this episode, we'll lay the foundation for season 2 and introduce the idea of "stewardship" as it relates to politics. We'll also discuss why this isn't another centrist party, pyramid schemes, and the sporadic holiday upload schedule. Upwards and onwards!By Taylor Crane

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Night of the Living Allegory: The Politics of Zombies 1:12:07

5M ago1:12:07

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Born in Haitian folklore and inadvertently reinvented by director George A. Romero, the zombie is the most flexible metaphor in horror fiction, if not all of popular culture. It can represent a war, a virus, a natural disaster, terrorism, capitalism, climate change and much more. In fact, it’s hard to tell a zombie story that isn’t political in one…

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Deconstructing jREG's Neurotypical Pro-Normie Centrism (Ep 111) 46:31

5M ago46:31

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In this conversation, jREG (Greg Guevara) discusses starting a YouTube channel and the challenges of maintaining a fragmented identity. We talk about the importance of creating unique art and making videos that no one else can replicate. jREG's satire is often misunderstood, but he believes that if viewers 'get it,' he hasn't done his job properly.…

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John Maynard Keynes Part Two: We’re all Keynesians now 1:01:38

6M ago1:01:38

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In Part Two of John Maynard Keynes, Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt reconnect with Keynes in the 1930s, as he slowly pulls together his magnum opus, The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money. This book changed everything for Keynes, and the rest of us, by establishing Keynesianism as a new way to understand both the economy and society. Ian …

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1.09 - Season 1 Recap & Season 2 Teaser 18:42

6M ago18:42

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Today we’ll wrap up season 1 by recapping of all the topics we’ve hit on thus far. Additionally, we’ll look ahead into season 2 and reestablish some of our primary goals moving forward. Diving into the philosophical deep end!By Taylor Crane

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John Maynard Keynes Part One: The Establishment Radical 58:19

6M ago58:19

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Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey discuss perhaps the most extraordinary individual they have encountered so far: John Maynard Keynes. The most significant economist since Adam Smith rewrote our understanding of the relationship between the state and the market. But Keynes was also a philosopher, a statesman, an aesthete and a hell of a writer: a one-man…

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Matt Shea and the Many Shades of White Walls (Ep 110) 58:24

6M ago58:24

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In this episode, we are joined by guest Matt Shea, YouTuber known for his gaming content. We talk about Matt's two week road trip across Canada and his utter awe at witnessing the world's largest red paperclip. And of course, we talk about gaming content on YouTube and how it's changed over the past decade. Matt Shea on YouTube: https://www.youtube…

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Boomers: You never had it so good 1:19:55

6M ago1:19:55

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This week, Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt look at the most powerful and divisive generational cohort of them all: boomers. The people born between 1946 and 1964 have been credited, and blamed, for creating the world we live in. They’re the 60s generation, the Me generation, the Reagan generation and the Third Way generation. Where they lead, the world…

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1.08 - What is Centrism? 19:33

6M ago19:33

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In this episode, we’ll discuss the idea of “centrism”. If left vs right is bad, why not shoot for something in the middle? Maybe compromise and rationalism will solve all our problems? We’ll examine the facts, hear both sides, and see what happens.By Taylor Crane

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Cas Aarssen and Why we Love Hoarding Shows (Ep 109) 1:12:45

6M ago1:12:45

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Join Chad and Steve as they host Cas Aarssen, the Clutterbug, for an enlightening episode covering YouTube, decluttering, intriguing insights into ADHD, and hoarding-themed TV shows. Cas's journey from chaos to clarity during her office renovation sets the stage for an episode packed with wisdom, laughter, and a dash of Halloween spirit! Some of th…

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Jordan B Peterson Part Two: The Unravelling 59:00

6M ago59:00

59:00

This week, it’s part two of the riddle of Jordan B Peterson, the bestselling author and culture warrior. Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey dig into his two megasellers, 12 Rules for Life and Beyond Order, and try to understand why these very strange cocktails of self-help advice, comparative mythology and biological essentialism resonated with millions o…

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1.07 - What is Mixed Member Proportional? 14:47

6M ago14:47

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In today’s episode we will discuss what is (in my opinion) the superior election method for representative bodies, mixed member proportional. We’ve covered a lot of the other systems and discussed their pros and cons, now it’s time to look at one that best reflects the will of the people!By Taylor Crane

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Jordan B Peterson Part One: Ascension 54:11

6M ago54:11

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Origin Story is back. The critically-acclaimed podcast uncovering the hidden histories of concepts, people and events you thought you knew. To kick off Series 4 Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey turn their sights on Jordan B Peterson, the bestselling author, diehard culture warrior and, allegedly, the most influential intellectual in the western world. I…

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Frank James Discusses the State of Comedy on YouTube (Ep 108) 57:54

7M ago57:54

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This week we talked with Frank James about the ever-changing YouTube landscape and the state of comedy videos today. Watch Frank on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrankJames

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1.06 - There Are Other Election Systems? 15:39

7M ago15:39

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In this episode, we take a (very) high-level look at some other election systems used throughout the world. Plurality systems, majority systems, proportional systems, etc. A good introduction to some alternatives to First Past the Post and all its many problems.By Taylor Crane

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Beautiful Lives Event Audio Story 3:50

7M ago3:50

3:50

By Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM

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Service Dog Month Audio Story 2:07

7M ago2:07

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By Claire Bacarella

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1.05 - What is Duverger's law? 26:27

7M ago26:27

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In this episode we explore why there can only ever be two legitimate parties in US politics. 20th century French political theorist Maurice Duverger has the answer. We'll also touch on gerrymandering, the spoiler effect, and why hockey fans never get what they want.By Taylor Crane

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