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Temple of Sociology Podcast

Social science, social theory, and policy discussion without the games - plus fun stuff! templeofsociology.substack.com

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Episode #14: Fabio v. Amy Wax, Revisited

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/10/29

A few years ago, the Tocqueville Center at Indiana University invited conservative fire brand Amy Wax to give a talk and I was asked to be the respondent. Given her recent sanctioning by the University of Pennsylvania law school, I felt it was time to revisit this talk. This is the audio recording of that event. Here is a link to the video if you want more than the podcast. Briefly, Wax argues in favor of traditional family values and conservative sexual mores. In my response, I agree with her that

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72:48

Episode #13: Musa al-Gharbi Talks About Woke People...

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/10/15

This week, we’ll chat with Musa al-Gharbi, sociologist and author of We Have Never Been Woke. We’ll discuss his theory of “symbolic capitalists” who try to gain the upper hand in cultural disputes. You might also want to check out our earlier discussion with Steve Teles about Left and Right politics in the academy.+++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar

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17:02

Episode #12: No Nuke Putin

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2024/10/01

In this episode, we revisit the issue of why Putin didn’t use nuclear weapons after the Ukrainian invasion of Kursk. We refer to this news article about the NATO Secretary General and this social media report about failed missile tests in Russia. This podcast refers to Episode #10, which was about Putin and nuclear weapons. Thanks to Adam Peri for the comments leading to this podcast.+++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice

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24:30

Episode #11: Three Lessons from the Kamala Harris...

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/09/17

In this episode, we’ll discuss take aways from Harris’ nomination, a balanced blend of voter behavior and normative theory.+++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapterImage Credit: Pixabay/Vilkasss Get full access to Temple of Sociology at

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22:06

Episode #10: Why Didn't Putin Use Nukes After Ukraine...

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/09/03

This podcast episode discusses the article “Nuclear Weapons Always Stopped Invasions. Then Ukrainian Troops Poured Into Russia” by Daniel Michaels at the Wall Street Journal.PS. The last podcast, Star Wars Divorce, was accidentally behind a paywall. I fixed that. Please check it out.+++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you

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36:08

Episode #9: Star Wars Divorce

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/08/20

On a Very Special episode of Temple of Sociology, I talk about my Star Wars Divorce. So sad!+++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapterImage Credit: Pixabay/Vika_glitter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

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49:03

Episode #8: Steve Teles Talks about Left and Right in...

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/08/06

Steve Teles of Johns Hopkins political science talks about the Left tilt of academia. This is based on his new article in National Affairs. +++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapterImage Credit: Pixabay/planet_fox Get full access to Temple of Sociology at

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18:02

Episode #7: Using Science to Understand Harris'...

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/07/22

In episode #7, we’ll talk about using social science to understand where the presidential race is today. Did I get it right?+++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

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49:30

Episode #6: James R. Jones Talks About Racial...

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/07/10

We welcome James R. Jones professor of Africana studies and sociology at Rutgers University - Newark. He will talk about his new book, The Last Plantation: Racism and Resistance in the Halls of Congress. The substack and podcast are free. Donors are allowed to add comments that I will respond to, and they can suggest future topics.+++++Buy these books! Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama

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67:36

Episode #5: Amy Binder Discusses Left/Right Student...

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/06/26

We welcome Amy Binder, professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University to discuss her 2022 book, Channels of Activism, co-authored with Jeffrey Kidder and the recent wave of pro-Palestinian protest on campus. The substack and podcast are free, but donors are allowed to add comments that I will respond to and suggest future topics.+++++Buy these books!Open access/Free: Sociology and Classical LiberalismGrad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama

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22:24

Episode #4: Colleges Want Standardized Tests Back

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2024/06/18

In episode #4, we discuss why colleges are going back to the standardized test system. I refer to this NY Times article and Jerome Karabel’s book, The Chosen. The substack and podcast are free, but donors are allowed to add comments that I will respond to and suggest future topics.Photo credit+++++Buy these books!Open access/Free: Sociology and Classical LiberalismGrad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory

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17:22

Episode #3: Joe Biden and the Parking Lot Voter

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/06/05

In episode #3, I discuss Biden’s unusually soft polling numbers and the possibility that voters may be hiding behind third parties in surveys, even when they don’t intend on finally voting for them. The substack and podcast are free, but donors are allows to add comments that I will respond to and suggest future topics.+++++Buy these books!Open access/Free: Sociology and Classical LiberalismGrad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar

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13:25

Episode #2: Cities and Protest

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/05/14

Welcome to podcast episode #2 from Temple of Sociology. We’ll talk about cities and protest and review some developments in the pro-Palestine campus movement. Also, a big shout out to our most recent paid subscriber, Adam. Thank you! This substack is free. Donors can comment on the podcast and suggest future topics.Photo Credit/Tho-Ge+++++Buy these books!Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will

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14:42

Episode #1: Student protest and the Israel-Hamas War

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/05/02

Welcome to the first podcast episode from Temple of Sociology. Today’s topic is student protest. How do social scientists think about it? What can we say about the current wave? I also continue to critique IU’s administration for using police force last week. Also, a big shout out to our most recent paid subscriber, Kurt. Thank you! This substack is free. Donors can comment on the podcast and suggest future topics. Photo Credit/London Free Press +++++Buy these books!Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5)

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