Best Yascha Mounk Podcasts (2024)

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Francis Fukuyama on Trump 47

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Francis Fukuyama is a political scientist, author, and the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. Among Fukuyama’s notable works are The End of History and the Last Man and The Origins of Political Order. His latest book is Liberalism and Its Discontents. He is also the auth…

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Francis Fukuyama on Trump 47 1:09:11

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Yascha Mounk and Francis Fukuyama discuss what a Trump victory means for America, its allies, and the world. Francis Fukuyama is a political scientist, author, and the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. Among Fukuyama’s notable works are The End of History and the Last M…

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Ep. 546: Etter valget i USA 22:49

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Hvorfor vant Donald Trump valget? Hva kan amerikanerne og vi nå forvente? Mathilde Fasting og Eirik Løkke i samtale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Civita og Moderne Media

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Do No Harm S3 EP8: The Ethics of Care: Whistleblower Insights on Gender Medicine for Minors 38:24

2d ago38:24

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In this eye-opening episode of the Do No Harm Podcast, hosts Ian Kingsbury and Scott Centorino delve into the controversial world of pediatric gender clinics and the ethics surrounding gender-affirming care. Joined by Jamie Reed, a former insider and whistleblower from a pediatric gender clinic, they explore the complexities of treating gender dysp…

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Shikha Dalmia on Leaving Libertarianism

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Shikha Dalmia, a writer and journalist, is the founder of the Institute for the Study of Modern Authoritarianism and of The UnPopulist, an editorial partner of Persuasion. In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Shikha Dalmia discuss her journey from socialist India to the American libertarian movement; how mainstream libertarianism failed to…

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Shikha Dalmia on Leaving Libertarianism 1:05:33

4d ago1:05:33

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Yascha Mounk and Shikha Dalmia discuss American conservatism, the rise of authoritarian populism, and whether identitarians of the left are right or wrong on their fundamental goals. Shikha Dalmia, a writer and journalist, is the founder of the Institute for the Study of Modern Authoritarianism and of The UnPopulist, an editorial partner of Persuas…

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Ep. 545: Har Unge Venstre et liberalt prosjekt? 36:14

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Omar Svendsen-Yagci er valgt til ny leder i Unge Venstre. I dagens episode deler han sine tanker om de politiske utfordringene fremover, og hvordan han vil posisjonere Unge Venstre før stortingsvalget i 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Civita og Moderne Media

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Episode 152: Admiral James Stavridis on the U.S. Navy, NATO, and the Human Story

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In this week’s episode of Bookstack, host Richard Aldous chats with Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.), former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, about his latest book, The Restless Wave: A Novel of the United States Navy (Penguin Random House). Bookstack is now a production of American Purpose at Persuasion. Follow Persuasion on X (Twitter), L…

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Norbert Röttgen on Germany

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Norbert Röttgen is a senior leader of the Christian Democratic Union. A former cabinet minister, he was chair of the Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee from 2014 to 2021. Röttgen is the author of Democracy and War: Politics and Identity in a Time of Global Threats. In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Norbert Röttgen discuss the insuffi…

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Do No Harm S3 EP7: Balancing Politics and Policy: DEI Challenges in North Carolina 26:01

1d ago26:01

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In Episode 7 of Season 3 of the Do No Harm Podcast, hosts Ian Kingsbury and Scott Centorino engage with North Carolina Representative Ray Pickett in a compelling discussion on the intertwining of politics, higher education, and healthcare. As North Carolina navigates the aftermath of a severe storm, the focus shifts to the contentious role of Diver…

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Ep. 544: Tidligere svensk finansminister Anders Borg om skatt, næringsliv og EU 54:43

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Hvorfor fungerer svensk næringsliv så bra? Hvorfor er EU og NATO viktig for Sverige? Og hva har gått galt i svensk innvandringspolitikk? Har Norge noe å lære av Sverige? Gjest: Tidligere svensk finansminister og forfatter av boken Vart âr vi på veg, Anders Borg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Norbert Röttgen on Germany 56:01

10d ago56:01

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Yascha Mounk and Norbert Röttgen discuss the war in Ukraine and Germany’s political, economic, and security crisis. Norbert Röttgen is a senior leader of the Christian Democratic Union. A former cabinet minister, he was chair of the Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee from 2014 to 2021. Röttgen is the author ofDemocracy and War: Politics and Iden…

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Ep. 543: Hvem var Gunnar «Kjakan» Sønsteby? 45:53

5d ago45:53

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1. oktober har filmen «Nr. 24», om livet til Gunnar «Kjakan» Sønsteby, premiere. I den anledning deler regissør John Andreas Andersen sine tanker om å portrettere landets høyest dekorerte person på filmlerretet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Civita og Moderne Media

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Why Is This Race So Damn Close? 1:02:33

7d ago1:02:33

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Yascha Mounk, Ruy Teixeira, and Yuval Levin discuss why American elections are so close—and how one party could build a stable majority. Ruy Teixeira is the co-founder and politics editor of The Liberal Patriot, and the author, with John Judis, of The Emerging Democratic Majority and, most recently, Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: The Soul of t…

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Do No Harm S3 EP6: Medicine Unmasked: Navigating the Politics of Healthcare 34:46

17d ago34:46

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In this compelling episode of Medicine Unmasked, hosts Ian Kingsbury and Scott Centorino delve into the intricate world of healthcare where politics and medicine collide. Featuring special guest Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, a distinguished figure in academic medicine and Do No Harm Chairman and Founder, the discussion unravels the growing influence of pol…

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Ep. 542: VALGET I USA: Hvorfor stemmer amerikanerne på Trump? 34:58

8d ago34:58

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Hvordan er stemningen i USA nå to uker før valget? Og hvorfor er det så jevnt løp mellom Trump og Harris? Og hva bør Harris bruke de to siste dagene av valgkampen på for å vinne valget? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Civita og Moderne Media

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Jonathan Birch on the Edge of Sentience 28:03

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Recent zoological research has shown us that a wide range of animals are likely to have sentience. We don't know for sure. There is sufficient evidence to think that it is likely that, for example, lobsters can feel pain. What should we do in the light of this? Jonathan Birch of the LSE, author of The Edge of Sentience, discusses this important que…

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86. Things we wish we knew before 18. Mentioning Naval, Alain de Botton, Esther Perel & More 1:05:39

10d ago1:05:39

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The main points talked about are:- Teaching kids about the business world. For example, they could learn by trading shares.- Understanding how to build healthy relationships with themselves and others. A way to do this is by exploring philosophy.- Learning how to create things. Instead of focusing on music, we could emphasize entrepreneurship and b…

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Teresa Bejan on Virtue 1:10:33

11d ago1:10:33

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Yascha Mounk and Teresa Bejan discuss the secret history of free speech and why the word “problematic” is problematic. Teresa Bejan is a professor of political theory at the University of Oxford and a fellow of Oriel College. She is the author of Mere Civility: Disagreement and the Limits of Toleration and the forthcoming First Among Equals, which …

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Do No Harm S3 EP5: Navigating the Storm: Parental Rights and Gender Ideology in Schools 32:11

21d ago32:11

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In this gripping episode of the Do No Harm Podcast, hosts Ian Kingsbury and Scott Centorino engage in a timely discussion with January Littlejohn, a mother and mental health counselor, who shares her harrowing personal journey. Discover how DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) ideology is infiltrating schools and impacting parental rights as Janu…

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Newly-Minted Nobel Prize Winner James Robinson on How Societies Thrive 54:26

16d ago54:26

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James Robinson, a political scientist and economist, is the Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies at The University of Chicago. Robinson is the co-author, with Daron Acemoglu, of Why Nations Fail and The Narrow Corridor. Today, The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that it would award the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sc…

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Ep. 541: Hva betyr EUs energi- og klimapolitikk for Norge? 51:30

15d ago51:30

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Hva er den nye Europakommisjonens planer for energi- og klimapolitikk? Hvilke politikkområder er vanskelige for Norge? Hva er ACER og ACERs rolle?Hvorfor har ikke Norge innført Fornybardirektivet, og hvorfor ligger vi langt etter med innføring av andre direktiver? Gjest: Torbjørg Jevnaker, forsker ved Cicero og medlem av utvalgssekretariatet for EØ…

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Charles Taylor on Identity and Modernity 1:09:23

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Sign up for the Persuasion panel event in London: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trump-vs-harris-what-next-for-america-and-the-world-tickets-1026768591497 Yascha Mounk and Charles Taylor discuss the modern struggle for meaning and belonging. Charles Taylor is a Canadian philosopher and Professor Emeritus at McGill University. Taylor is the recipient …

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Ep. 540: Hvorfor stemmer menn og kvinner så ulikt? 57:49

20d ago57:49

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Hvorfor er jenter mer venstrevridde og gutter mer høyrevridde? Og er det et politisk problem? Gjester: Leder i Unge Høyre, Ola Svenneby, og påtroppende leder i AUF, Gaute Skjervø. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Civita og Moderne Media

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Do No Harm S3 EP4 : Stop the Harm Database: Exposing the Child Trans Industry in America 23:21

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In this eye-opening episode of the Do No Harm Podcast, hosts Ian Kingsbury and Scott Centorino welcome Michelle Havrilla, Director of Programs at Do No Harm and a dedicated oncology and palliative care nurse practitioner. Michelle introduces the groundbreaking Stop the Harm Database, a first-of-its kind project that brings to light the politicizati…

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Ep. 539: One year since October 7th 46:21

23d ago46:21

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NOVA-festival survivor Yoni Diller tells the story of the fatal morning on October 7th and how he managed to escape Hamas terrorists and missiles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Civita og Moderne Media

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What Elites Really Believe 1:03:23

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Yascha Mounk and Ruxandra Teslo discuss luxury beliefs and the concept of "elite misinformation." Ruxandra Teslo is a PhD student in Genomics at the Sanger Institute in Cambridge, UK. She writes about science and culture at Ruxandra’s Substack. In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Ruxandra Teslo discuss Rob Henderson’s concept of luxury be…

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Ep. 538: Rapport fra Israel 39:31

26d ago39:31

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1. oktober ble Israel utsatt for et grufullt terrorangrep. Hvordan har angrepet preget landet? De siste ukene har Israels konflikt med Hizbollah eskalert. Står vi nå overfor en storkrig i Midtøsten? Gjest: Asgeir Ueland, forfatter, bosatt i Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Do No Harm S3 EP3: Unmasking Anti-Semitism in Medicine: The DEI Dilemma 40:43

1M ago40:43

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In this eye-opening episode of the Do No Harm podcast, hosts Ian Kingsbury and Scott Centorino sit down with Dr. Jay Greene, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation and senior fellow at Do No Harm, to tackle the pressing issue of anti-Semitism within the realm of medical institutions. The discussion centers on how Diversity, Equity, and…

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Ep. 537: Yascha Mounk on tolerance, liberty and identity 48:38

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What is an identity trap? Why should we not use the word woke? Why do you have to tolerate the intolerant?Guest: Political scientist and editor-in-chief of Persuasion, Yascha Mounk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Civita og Moderne Media

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Amanda Ripley on How to Survive Disaster 55:03

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Yascha Mounk and Amanda Ripley discuss what natural catastrophes reveal about human nature. Amanda Ripley is an American author and journalist. Her books include The Unthinkable: Who Survives when Disaster Strikes and High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out. In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Amanda Ripley discuss the pitfal…

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Ep. 536: Slik blir Marine Le Pen Frankrikes neste president 52:30

1M ago52:30

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Marine Le Pen har de siste årene posisjonert seg som en utfordrer i fransk politikk. Hva skal til for at hun i 2027 blir republikkens neste president? Gjest: Tom Solstad, næringslivsleder og forfatter av boken «Det polariserte Frankrike». See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Civita og Moderne Media

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Mailbag #1: Is America Headed for Civil War? 10:28

1M ago10:28

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The first installment of a new monthly feature. In this inaugural mailbag, Yascha answers listener questions on the upcoming US election; how concerned we should be about a second Trump term; whether it’s possible for a politician to change their views without giving up on their principles; his tips for how to travel well; and more. This is a previ…

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Cheryl Misak on Frank Ramsey's Life and Thought 17:17

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The Cambridge philosopher Frank Ramsey died aged 26, but in a short brilliant life he made significant contributions to philosphy and economics. Here in the Bio Bites strand of Philosophy Bites David Edmonds discusses Ramsey's life and thought with his biographer Cheryl Misak.

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Do No Harm S3 EP 2: Unveiling the Realities of Gender-Affirming Care 44:28

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In this enlightening episode of the "Do No Harm Podcast," we sit down with Dr. Ivan Abdouch, a seasoned practitioner who has extensive experience in treating transgender patients. Our guest shares his personal journey, detailing the pivotal moments that led him to question the practices of pediatric gender medicine. Together, we unravel the often g…

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Ep. 535: Hva skjer i de norske kommunene? 28:24

1M ago28:24

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Hvordan står det til med kommune-Norge i dag? Hva ønsker partiene for kommunesektoren? Og vil kommunepolitikk bli aktuelt for stortingsvalget i 2025? Gjester: Politisk kommentator i NRK, Tone Sofie Aglen og politisk redaktør i Kommunal Rapport, Agnar Kaarbø. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Musa Al-Gharbi on Why We Have Never Been Woke 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

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Yascha Mounk and Musa Al-Gharbi discuss why so many members of elite groups like to pretend they’re oppressed. Musa al-Gharbi is an assistant professor in the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University. His most recent book is We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite. In this week's conversation, Yas…

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