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Quillette Podcast

The Quillette Podcast is a platform for rigorous, academic discussions rooted in common sense and free inquiry. Non-dogmatic and grounded in liberal values, the podcast serves as a beacon for thoughtful conversation on science, politics, philosophy, and culture. Quillette prides itself on intellectual honesty, avoiding ideological extremism in favor of evidence-based reasoning and progress. Hosted by leading voices in academia and journalism, past guests include evolutionary biologist Richard

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40:15

Journalist and Book Author Terry Glavin on the Fall...

Quillette Podcast ·

2021/08/23

Host Jonathan Kay interviews Afghanistan expert Terry Glavin about the complex mix of warlords and foreign players who may seek to undo the country’s takeover by Taliban forces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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61:25

Comedian Jessica Pigeau on 'Safe Space' Performers,...

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2021/08/05

Host Jonathan Kay interviews Vancouver-based queer comedian Jessica Pigeau about her recent Quillette essay describing the clash between good comedy and strident social-justice activism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:45

Author Milli Hill on the Growth of Social Justice...

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2021/07/30

Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with British writer Milli Hill about the online mob that accused her of transphobia in late 2020—and why she still refuses to describe women as "birthing people." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:17

Jonathan Kay on Life at Quillette, The New York...

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2021/07/23

Quillette editor and podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with David Bernstein, founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, about his life as a journalist and self-described “lapsed Jew” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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66:52

Glenn Loury on America's Political Polarization and...

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2021/07/21

Veteran professor and public intellectual Glenn Loury is interviewed by Australia's Josh Szeps for Quillette's Free Thought Live series. Professor Loury discusses America's political polarization, black voters, American history, and the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:25

Christopher Rufo’s Whirlwind Campaign Against...

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2021/07/13

Quillette’s Jonathan Kay talks to activist Christopher Rufo about his new status as conservative intellectual celebrity—and asks whether the rising opposition to progressive ideological radicalism can go too far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:56

Christian Toto on Progressive Ideological Inroads...

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2021/07/06

Quillette’s Jonathan Kay speaks to film writer Christian Toro about the increasingly direct identity-politics messaging that now is being pushed on North American toddlers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:39

Heather Mac Donald on The Juilliard School's Strange...

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2021/06/27

Quillette's Jonathan Kay speaks to City Journal writer Heather Mac Donald about how a single drama workshop caused Juilliard students to feel "traumatized"—sparking an activist campaign aimed at undermining the elite performing-arts school's famously rigorous standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:49

Jonathan Rauch on the importance of free speech in an...

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2021/06/17

Quillette's Toby Young talks to free speech advocate and Brookings Institution Fellow Jonathan Rauch about his new book The Constitution of Knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:44

Michael Shermer on Our Enduring Fascination with UFOs

Quillette Podcast ·

2021/06/14

Quillette’s Jonathan Kay talks to UFO expert Michael Shermer about why we keep searching the skies for signs of alien visitors (and why we always come away disappointed) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:16

Nicholas Wade Explains Why It’s No Longer Taboo to...

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2021/06/07

Quillette’s Razib Khan speaks with veteran science writer Nicholas Wade about why so many scientists and journalists are now exploring theories about the origins of COVID-19 that, not so long, ago, were being dismissed as conspiracy theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:45

Kenny Xu on Asian-Americans' Success, And Their...

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2021/05/28

Host Jonathan Kay speaks with conservative activist, book author, and Quillette contributor Kenny Xu about the pressures that Asian-Americans now face to toe the line on progressive race orthodoxies—including acquiescing to their own unfavorable treatment in elite school admissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:49

Author Helen Pluckrose on the Role of Postmodernism...

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2021/05/25

Quillette founder Claire Lehmann speaks with “Cynical Theories” co-author (and Grievance Studies Hoax collaborator) Helen Pluckrose about the influence of postmodern ideas in the formulation of the latest iterations of Critical Race Theory, Queer Theory, and other “intersectional” doctrines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:59

Lingnan University scholar Peter Baehr on Academic...

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2021/05/14

Quillette’s Jonathan Kay speaks with Hong Kong-based professor Peter Baehr about the many ways in which free speech and democratic politics are being suppressed by China’s mainland communist government, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:54

A Short Message From Quillette: Here's How to Help Us...

Quillette Podcast ·

2021/05/12

Want to suggest a topic or guest, critique a segment, or just let us know what you think? We want to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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64:29

Bernard Lane on the Fight for a More Balanced...

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2021/05/10

Quillette Editor-in-Chief Claire Lehmann talks to The Australian writer Bernard Lane about the severe risks associated with rushing gender dysphoric children into puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgery—and the rising tide of concerned parents who are pushing back against the campaign to reflexively ‘affirm’ children’s beliefs about their inner identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:50

Richard Hanania on the Real Reason Progressives Are...

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2021/04/30

Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay talks to Richard Hanania, President of the Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology, about his much-discussed essay, “Why is Everything Liberal? Cardinal Preferences Explain Why All Institutions are Woke” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:29

Michael Shellenberger on the Case for Nuclear Power,...

Quillette Podcast ·

2021/04/23

Quillette founder Claire Lehmann talks to author and activist Michael Shellenberger about how environmental alarmism and ideological blind spots often prevent us from having a rational discussion about the best way to address climate change while growing national economies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:27

Sean McMeekin on ‘Stalin’s War: A New History of...

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2021/04/18

Quillette’s Jonathan Kay speaks with Bard University history professor Sean McMeekin about his new book, which describes how the fears and ambitions of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin shaped the course of the Second World War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:04

James Kirchick on 'The Disintegration of the ACLU'

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2021/04/09

Quillette's Jonathan Kay talks to author James Kirchick about his recent Tablet article documenting how the American Civil Liberties Union abandoned its core mission in favor of doctrinaire progressive politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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