Best Daniel Shih Podcasts (2024)

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28: Everything In Its Right Place 1:11:10

8M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

On today’s show, Chong and Dan look back on an eventful year. Along major dimensions - in technology, in geopolitics, in our socio-emotional lives, it feels like things are accelerating and spinning out of control. This leads to a discussion about peace - what is it, and how can we achieve it? Why does it seem like peace is only ever temporary? Whe…

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27: We Are Not Ready 1:12:59

1+ y ago1:12:59

1:12:59

On today’s show, Chong and Dan plant their flag on the next transformational change facing society: Artificial Intelligence (AI). After a decades-long pursuit, pioneering researchers and organisations have been releasing AI products into the world, with amazing and unsettling results. We provide a primer on AI, focusing on ChatGPT and its Large Lan…

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26: You're Only Human 1:07:22

1+ y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

On today’s show, Chong and Dan share what’s been going on in our lives during a busy 2022. This gets us to unpack the concept of “busyness”, and how we in modern society constantly strain against our limits and wonder if we are doing “enough”. Drawing on insights from the book You’re Only Human, we consider how limits are not an inherently bad thin…

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25: The Return of History 1:05:35

2+ y ago1:05:35

1:05:35

On today’s show, Chong and Dan examine the elephant in the current affairs room - the Russo-Ukrainian War. We start by introducing the frame of the End of History, the famous work of political philosophy which posited liberal democracy as the final form of human government after the Cold War. The 1990s and 2000s were great, but now History is back …

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24: The Experience Machine 1:07:53

2+ y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

On today’s show, Chong and Dan plants the flag on a topic that is looming large on the horizon: the metaverse. We begin by exploring how previous technologies have transformed society and worship, including automobiles (leading to megachurches) and smartphones (leading to Instavangelists). The metaverse looks like the next “big thing”. What is it, …

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23: You Belong With Me 1:03:41

2+ y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

On today’s show, Chong and Dan commemorate an important milestone - after 10 years, Dan has completed bible college! The main topic of our show is “belonging”. We reflect on what is special about this word - it is passive (we don’t “do” it), and it is always in relation to something or someone else. Belonging is also a core part of our identity. Th…

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22: Know Yourself 1:09:56

3y ago1:09:56

1:09:56

On today’s show, Chong and Dan begin with some special news (which explains why we're a bit late with this one). We then reflect a little bit more on the topic of slack, which really resonated with our listeners. From there, we delve into the practical matter of "knowing yourself" - how do you know how you are going? Dan and Chong discuss four sour…

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21: Cut Some Slack 1:02:01

3y ago1:02:01

1:02:01

On today’s show, Chong and Dan follow up on the topic of building by addressing one of the barriers to it - lack of capacity. We begin by surveying the cultural and economic landscape, where “efficiency” reigns. Dan gets real by sharing about how the pursuit of efficiency is impacting his personal life. We then dive into the antidote to efficiency:…

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20: Time to Build 1:11:46

3y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

On today’s show, Chong and Dan begin by reflecting on the one year anniversary of In Good Faith. We share things we’ve learned, our favourite episodes, and give a heartfelt thanks to our excellent listeners. From there we launch into the topic of building things (not to build up our resume, but to build for others and our society). What are the bar…

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19: The Wisdom Pyramid 1:08:25

3+ y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

On today’s show, Chong and Dan continue discussing the book “The Wisdom Pyramid” by Christian author Brett McCracken. We begin by distinguishing information (which we covered in the previous episode) from wisdom, and note how the latter is about the practical - doing, applying, discerning and living well. We then examine each layer of Brett’s pyram…

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18: Information Overload 1:03:52

3+ y ago1:03:52

1:03:52

On today’s show, Chong and Dan begin a two-parter on the book “The Wisdom Pyramid” by Christian author Brett McCracken. In the first episode, we set the scene by discussing a particularly modern sickness: information obesity. As with the abundance of food, so today there is an abundance of information. We explore why this is a problem, and share th…

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17: Uncovering Culture 1:08:58

3+ y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

On today’s show, Chong and Dan temporarily get into sports (American football). We use this as a launching point to talk about organisational culture. What is it, how is it created and sustained, and how can we affect it? Culture is a powerful and invisible force driving the behaviour of every collective human endeavour. We look at examples from th…

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16: Mo Morals Mo Problems 1:09:04

3+ y ago1:09:04

1:09:04

On today’s show, Chong and Dan start by explaining our absence (there’s a good reason!) and sharing our resolutions for 2021. We then get into the realm of philosophy by exploring how one can resolve moral dilemmas. After a quick visit to the Enlightenment, we explore two well-known approaches to moral thinking, utilitarianism and deontological eth…

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15: American Idols 1:08:49

3+ y ago1:08:49

1:08:49

On today’s show, Chong and Dan give thanks for a challenging but fulfilling year. We then get into a juicy topic to finish the year: the relationship between religion and politics. Why is it “complicated”? And what are the dangers when Christians idolise politics? Using the Jericho March held in Washington DC on 12 December 2020 as a case study, we…

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14: Let's Talk About Trump (Part II) 1:23:47

4y ago1:23:47

1:23:47

On today's show, Chong and Dan continue their discussion on Donald Trump. In the previous episode, we tried in good faith to understand Trump and what he represents to his supporters. In this episode, we lay our cards on the table and explain why we think Trump is bad, and why we think it is a good thing that Trump lost his bid for re-election. Eve…

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13: Let's Talk About Trump (Part I) 1:42:25

4y ago1:42:25

1:42:25

On today's show, Chong and Dan are unleashed. Using the 2020 US election as a launching point, we finally get to the topic that has dominated political discussion and general consciousness over the past four years - Donald Trump. We start by recapping what happened in the election and how to interpret the results. We then address the question that …

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12: The Paradox of Freedom 1:04:38

4y ago1:04:38

1:04:38

On today's show, Chong and Dan return to the topic of freedom. We start by responding to a thoughtful emailer who questioned the way we traced the popular definition of freedom to the Existentialist movement. We then delve deeper into the idea that freedom is not about lack of constraints, but rather the presence of good constraints that help us to…

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11: The Crisis of Freedom 59:41

4y ago59:41

59:41

On today’s show, Chong and Dan address the idea of freedom, its promises and perils. We start with a popular definition of freedom ("I can do whatever I want, and not be subject to anything else") and trace its roots to the Existentialist philosophy of the 20th century. We then discuss examples of how this idea is expressed in (Western) society and…

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10: Witness, Work and Worship (with John McClean) 1:10:00

4y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

On today’s show, Chong and Dan continue their interview with John McClean. We discuss what it means for Christians to "transform" our culture and use Chong's work as a case study. Finally, using the Benedict Option book as a launching point, we discuss what it looks like for Christians to live and worship in a secularising world. John is Vice Princ…

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9: Christ and Culture War (with John McClean) 1:10:02

4y ago1:10:02

1:10:02

On today’s show, Chong and Dan is joined by John McClean to discuss the “culture war” and what Christians should think and do about it. We discuss how the culture war relates to the church’s mission to be a witness and to bless the nations. John is Vice Principal of Christ College (in Sydney, NSW) and teaches in the areas of Christian Thought focus…

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8: The Scarecrow and the Castle 1:01:24

4y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

On today’s show, Chong and Dan wrap up an informal three-part cycle of shows by examining how we think, specifically via the topic of logical fallacies. We discuss two common logical fallacies that appear in everyday conversations, news, commentary, books and podcasts (other people's podcasts, of course). The straw man is when you misrepresent your…

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7: Man in the Mirror 1:03:56

4y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

On today’s show, Chong and Dan examine two approaches to making the world a better place, one that starts on the outside and one that starts within. We advocate for the latter and present a framework for thinking about individual wellbeing that we will revisit in future episodes. In the second part of the episode, we explore one aspect of wellbeing…

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6: Rage in the Machine 1:02:36

4y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

On today's show Chong and Dan dig into the perils and problems of the internet by seeking to answer the question: "Why is everyone angry all the time?" (Or so it seems). We discuss the profound changes that communication technologies have wrought on societies and unpack how the internet is changing society today in four ways: The internet connects …

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5: Forgiving the Past 52:03

4y ago52:03

52:03

On today's show Chong and Dan continue the discussion about society reckoning with its complicated past, this time through the lens of biblical history. How does the Christian faith reconcile the moral failings of its protagonists with its vision of a just and perfect future? We suggest this is done through the concept of ‘grace’. What is it, how d…

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4: Shut It Down 56:54

4y ago56:54

56:54

On today's show Chong and Dan take stock of the current socio-political climate in the United States (and by extension, the rest of the West). In particular, we discuss the waves of cancellations and erasures that are occurring in newsrooms, campuses and media organisations, among other places. Why is this happening? And what are the problems that …

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3: The Three Worlds 1:00:29

4y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

On today's show Chong and Dan begin with thoughts on George Floyd's killing and its aftermath. We share our reflections on the importance of respecting this moment and how (not) to use social media. In the main part of the episode, we look at a framework for explaining society's posture towards Christianity: Positive World, Neutral World and Negati…

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2: Motivated Reasoning 44:22

4y ago44:22

44:22

On today's show Chong and Dan use the COVID-19 situation as a springboard to talk about a very important concept in philosophy and psychology: motivated reasoning. What is it, when does it become a problem, what does the Bible say about it, and how can we combat it in our own lives? (Note: this episode was recorded before the protests that have occ…

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1: Welcome to In Good Faith 50:48

4+ y ago50:48

50:48

On today's show Chong and Dan introduce the podcast and its premise. What are we trying to achieve? What does it mean to apply a 'Christian lens'? Why do we think it is important to have dialogue that is 'in good faith'? In the second part of the episode, we get vulnerable with some personal sharing on how our experiences and upbringing have shaped…

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BONUS: That's a Wrap! 13:04

4+ y ago13:04

13:04

When we relaunched in October 2019, we had no idea what kind of a season it would be. Looking back at our episodes, we’re proud of the work we’ve done – just the two of us (and Jess!). And we’re so bummed that we’re leaving you right now, when all this *gestures wildly* is still unfolding, and while many of you may be hurting and needing respite in…

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E79: We Will Rise (w/ Zahir Janmohamed, Serena Maria Daniels, Martina Guzmán & Devita Davison) 45:23

4+ y ago45:23

45:23

It's often said that the Coronavirus does not discriminate. This is true, but how the virus affects communities varies depending on the resources a community has access to and what that community has historically faced. This is especially true in Detroit, where, according to CNBC, "African Americans make up about 14 percent of Michigan’s population…

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E78: People Need Community (w/ Candice Fortman) 34:24

4+ y ago34:24

34:24

This week has been rough y'all. But we're finding small comfort in this conversation with Candice Fortman, a Detroit-based journalist (Outlier Media, MuckRock) and founder of Ladies Who Pizza – a social group for women to have fun, be vulnerable, be free and, as the name suggests, eat pizza. The concept sounds simple, but Candice says the stories a…

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E77: What Do You Write? (w/ Javier Cabral) 32:25

4+ y ago32:25

32:25

This week, we sat down with The Glutster a.k.a. Javier Cabral — Editor-in-Chief of the LA Taco, co-author of Oaxaca: Home Cooking from the Heart of Mexico, and associate producer of Netflix's Taco Chronicles — to talk about code-switching, food writing, and the diversity of Mexican food in Los Angeles. Javier tells us how his rebellious teenage yea…

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RERUN: Erasing Black Barbecue (w/ Johnny Walker, Adrian Miller, Daniel Vaughn and Brent & Juan Reaves) 32:01

4+ y ago32:01

32:01

Whoa, it's been a full year since Racist Sandwich switched off the lights and took what was, then, an indefinite hiatus. We're so glad we made the decision to come back. We may be down two essential members, but we're stronger and hungrier than ever! To celebrate how far we've come, we wanted to highlight one of our proudest moments of the past yea…

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E76: Black Vinegar is Art (w/ Stephanie H. Shih) 33:11

4+ y ago33:11

33:11

This week, it's the Stephanie show! Stephanie Kuo talks to artist Stephanie H. Shih about her collection of Asian pantry items. She hand-makes everything from ceramic Chinkiang black vinegar bottles and Yakult containers to Morinaga caramel boxes and packets of instant Indomie. Through her work, Stephanie hopes to free Asian imagery from the Wester…

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E75: I Know a Bodega When I See One (w/ Quizayra Gonzalez) 38:40

4+ y ago38:40

38:40

This week, we're talking bodegas. What's a bodega? Well, for a lot of us (New Yorkers, especially), it's a corner store that sells food and other household goods. But for our guest, Quizayra Gonzalez, who grew up in a bodega, they're a lot more than that. She and Stephanie talk about how bodegas are such a thriving nexus of cultural and economic ac…

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E74: Bad Kimchi (w/ Noah Cho) 34:25

4+ y ago34:25

34:25

This week, we're talking about Korean food with Noah Cho, who writes "Bad Kimchi," a column on the online magazine Catapult. The name of the column says a lot: the most egregious crime against Korean food, he believes, is getting kimchi wrong. But the title also signals some of Noah's struggles with his identity as a biracial person, who didn't fee…

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E73: There's Never Been Anyone Else Like Me (w/ Soleil Ho) 38:52

4+ y ago38:52

38:52

Happy New Year! We kick off 2020 with someone you may already know: our fearless founder and friend, Soleil Ho. She's about to celebrate her first anniversary at the San Francisco Chronicle, and she sits down with Stephanie and Juan to reflect on the year as the paper's new and revolutionary food critic. They talk about her favorite (and most ruffl…

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E72: A Tortilla is Not a Blank Slate (w/ José Ralat) 38:45

4+ y ago38:45

38:45

This week, we're talking to José Ralat, the taco editor at Texas Monthly and author of the forthcoming book, American Tacos: A History and Guide. It sounds like arguably the best job in the country (and yes, it is), but it's not just about eating great tacos. José has committed the position to being as much about the history, the culture, and real …

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E71: Nourishing the Soul (w/ Karla T. Vasquez) 34:13

5y ago34:13

34:13

Juan catches up with Karla T. Vasquez, a food justice advocate by day and a food historian by night, on a journey to preserve Salvadoran culture one recipe at a time with SalviSoul. When a Google search turns up just two existing cookbooks and just as few narratives, Vasquez says "documentation is power." Vasquez is currently researching and writin…

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E70: Avec Rien, On Peut Faire Quelque Chose (w/ Dany Hellz Kitchen) 32:58

5y ago32:58

32:58

This week, Racist Sandwich is going international. Juan interviews Dany, who’s cooking up spectacular meals from inside his prison cell in France. He makes everything from Moroccan tagine to tiramisu with nothing more than a small induction burner and a few items from the prison commissary (and sometimes a little something extra smuggled in from th…

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E69: We're Back!!! Bringing Kale and Quinoa to Portland's Strip Clubs (w/ Nikeisah Newton) 23:56

5y ago23:56

23:56

Hello listeners! We’re back after a long break, with more conversations about the intersection of food, race, gender and class,. in the first part of the episode, Stephanie and Juan (your new co-hosts) catch up, reflect on the podcast’s successful past and discuss how they plan to move the project forward into a successful future. In the second par…

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EP68: This Is Not A Goodbye (w/ Soleil Ho & Zahir Janmohamed) 34:13

5+ y ago34:13

34:13

We have big news. Our beloved hosts are starting amazing new chapters in their lives: Soleil is settling in as food critic for The San Francisco Chronicle, and Zahir is now in his first year of fiction writing at the University of Michigan. What does that mean for Racist Sandwich? For now, we'll be taking some time off to reflect and to plan for th…

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E67: Talking Toronto Food Justice (w/ Vanessa Ling Yu, Paul Taylor & Hywel Tuscano) 42:11

5+ y ago42:11

42:11

In the final installment of our Toronto series, producer TK Matunda sits down with three community organizers to unpack Toronto's food justice scene. This episode, we hear from Vanessa Ling Yu, Director of caterToronto; Paul Taylor, Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto; and Hywel Tuscano, Co-Operator of Nish Dish. Produced by TK Matunda. Music b…

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E66: I'm Not Leaving (W/ Ruben Ramos, Karla Quiñones, Abner Roldán, and Tony Ayala) 27:26

5+ y ago27:26

27:26

In this episode, Juan travels to Puerto Rico and interviews people affected by Hurricane Maria. He reminisces on his own encounters with hurricanes and how Hurricane Maria’s destruction reminds him of these experiences. First, Juan visits the town of Utuado to meet with Ruben Ramos, owner of a coffee plantation. The Puerto Rican coffee industry suf…

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E65: Los Angeles is Brown (w/ Daniel Hernandez) 29:43

5+ y ago29:43

29:43

Happy new year, everybody! You know what they say…new year, new episode. New hosts? Producers Stephanie Kuo and Juan Ramirez take over the mic this week to bring you this episode on the diversity of food media in Los Angeles. But first, in part one, Juan and Stephanie talk about big life changes in 2019. Then in part two, Juan sits down with Daniel…

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E64: Toronto Truths (w/ Foodies of Colour) 47:51

5+ y ago47:51

47:51

Producer TK Matunda sits down with four Foodies of Colour to unpack what's going on in Toronto's food scene. The Panel: Eden Hagos – Founder of Black Foodie Ryan Hinkson – Curator behind Eat Famous Andrew Do – Curator behind 6ixspots Aisha Silim – Curator behind Salt & Saffron Foodies of Colour is a Toronto-based network that brings together people…

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E63: Eating our way through Toronto (w/ Suresh Doss) 32:09

5+ y ago32:09

32:09

Producer TK Matunda tours the Toronto suburb of Scarborough with food and drink writer Suresh Doss. They talk about Toronto's food scene, being seen by food media and the difference between the downtown core and the suburbs. And this is all while eating delicious food. Produced by TK Matunda. Music by AF the Naysayer and Blue Dot Sessions.…

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E62: Sugar, Spice and Bananas with Rice (w/ Hamdi Ahmed) 30:20

6y ago30:20

30:20

This episode is all about Somali food: sambusas, bananas with rice and...pineapple upside-down cake? In part one, Soleil sits down with Hamdi Ahmed to talk about a cookbook she co-wrote in high school. Soo Fariista (Come Sit Down) is a collection of family recipes and a portal to her childhood food memories. They discuss her favorite dishes, fusing…

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E61: The Memory of Za’atar and a Free Palestine 30:56

6y ago30:56

30:56

In this episode, we dive headlong into how the relationship between Israel and Palestine intersects with food politics. In our first segment, Food Book Fair co-director and organizer Kimberly Chou Tsun An speaks to chef and artist Amanny Ahmad about her advocacy work and about what she misses from Palestine. They also recap a dinner Ahmad cooked la…

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E60: Sheet Pan Chicken With a Side of Social Justice (w/ Julia Turshen) 30:22

6y ago30:22

30:22

For our 60th episode, Soleil speaks with the inspiring Julia Turshen, author of “Now & Again,” about how cookbooks can be an effective vehicle for social and political conversations. They also talk about Turshen’s work forging supportive communities as the founder of Equity at the Table (EATT). But first, Soleil and Zahir reunite! They haven’t host…

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