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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 #33: Miles Davis and Me

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2025/10/23

In this podcast, I explain how the music and leadership style of Miles Davis has affected my own life. +++++++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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17:47

Episode #32: Achille Mbembe's Necropolitics in...

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2025/10/07

This podcast discusses the political theory of Achille Mbembe as a way to help us understand how the political violence of today’s America. This podcast refers to his book Necropolitics.+++++++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

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17:32

Episode #31: When to Cut Academic Programs

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2025/09/25

In this episode, I talk about recent policy changes at Indiana University regarding the viability of programs. Recent legislation requires state schools to reform or cut low enrollment degree programs. This raises a broader question about when you can cut an academic program. If you’ve ever wondered what I think about when you cut programs, then this is one you should check out. +++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for

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63:56

Episode #30: Adam Szetela Talks about Wokeness and...

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2025/09/02

In this episode, Adam Szetela talks about his new book That Book Is Dangerous! How Moral Panic, Social Media, and the Culture Wars Are Remaking Publishing. We also mentioned our previous discussion with Musa al-Gharbi and the new TV show Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, written by Gonzalo Cordova. +++++++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

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54:29

Episode #29: George Yancey and Hayoung Oh Talk about...

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2025/08/05

In this episode, George Yancey and Hayoung Oh delve into Who is an Antiracist? Also mentioned in this episode: Musa al Gharbi’s We Were Never Woke, Fabiano Silva’s, Irene Bloomeraad and Kim Voss’ “Frame Backfire,” and The Reparations Project edited by William Darity, A. Kirsten Mullen and Lucas Hubbard. And a HUGE shout out to our new donors, Arthur and Andrew - welcome aboard! +++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for

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59:31

Episode #28: Jaime Kucinskas Talks About Loyalty in...

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2025/07/22

Jaime Kucinskas talks her new book, The Loyalty Trap: Conflicting Loyalties of Civil Servants Under Increasing Autocracy. Required listening for political science and public administration folks. The title says it all. +++++++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

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Episode #27: Why I Don't Teach Foucault in Sociology...

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2025/07/08

This podcast explains why I don’t teach Foucault in my own classes, even though I dig much of his stuff. A follow up to episode #25 on Mark Pennington’s Foucault book. +++++++++++++++++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/Wall Paper Access Get full access to

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17:20

Episode #26: Proof that Pickleball is Better than Tennis

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2025/06/17

Ever wonder why pickleball makes tennis nerds super angry? Listen here for the answer. +++++++++++++++++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/Wall Paper Access Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

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63:59

Episode #25: Mark Pennington Talks about Foucault and...

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2025/06/03

Mark Pennington has a book called Foucault and Liberal Political Economy, just published by Oxford University Press. The book looks at parallels and intersections between the writings of the French social theorist and folks like Hayek, Mises, and the Austrians. Required listening for Theory Heads of all types.+++++++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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53:12

Episode #24: Bryan Caplan Talks Housing Regulation...

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2025/05/13

In this episode, Bryan Caplan talks about his new book on housing construction deregulation - Build, Baby, Build - and the role that libertarians have in a time of nationalism and protectionism. +++++++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 Get full access

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18:09

Episode #23: I Banned All Electronic Devices in My...

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2025/04/28

In this podcast episode, I discuss why I am completely opposed to cell phones, laptops, and AI in my classes. Fabio’s school is old school!!!+++++++Buy these booksSociology 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/PixabayTe Get full access to Temple of Sociology at

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24:00

Episode #22: College and Human Existence

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Today, I’ll talk about how higher education has come to define who we are. Check it out!+++++++Buy these booksSociology 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 Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

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22:32

Episode #21: The Only Dune Advice You Will Ever Need

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2025/02/04

Which Dune book should I read? Should I watch the David Lynch version? What’s the deal with all those books written by Frank Herbert’s kid?I am here to help. Enjoy.+++++++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

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28:00

Episode #20: Is Bigfoot More Believable than String...

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2025/01/13

Is Bigfoot more plausible than String Theory? In this podcast, I’ll make the case. Crazy? Tell me! Articles and books referenced:* The Trouble with Physics by Lee Smolin.* Wiki summary of string theory.* Wiki summary of Gigantopithecus.* Will String Theory Finally Be Put to the Experimental Test? in Scientific American. Thanks for listening. +++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black

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Episode #19: Logical Proof that Die Hard is a...

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2024/12/23

If your buddies can’t believe Die Hard is a Christmas movie, send them my way and I’ll set them straight. You’re welcome.Have a safe holiday and see you after the New Year.+++++++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 Source: Geeky Rant Get full access to Temple of

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67:48

Episode #18: Isaac Reed Talks About His New Theory of...

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2024/12/17

We’re talking with Isaac Reed of the University of Virginia about his theory of social power: “rector, actor, other”/RAO theory. This was developed in the journal Sociological Theory and in his book Power in Modernity. Enjoy!+++++++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

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50:32

Episode #17: Derin Kent Talks about Tornado Chasers

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2024/11/26

We have a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving - Derin Kent of the University of Warwick is our podcast guest. He’s got some fascinating research on teams of tornado chaser - check it out here. Enjoy this twisty tale! +++++++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

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Episode #16: Basic Analysis for the 2024 Trump Win

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2024/11/06

This podcast is an initial reaction to the Trump victory in the 2024 election. Previous election themed podcasts: Pre-election discussion 2024, What we learned from the Harris campaign, social science ideas to help you guess the winner, parking lot voter 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

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21:13

Episode #15: Pre-election discussion 2024

Temple of Sociology Podcast ·

2024/11/04

In this episode, we talk about polls, close races, and parking lot theory. What are your thoughts on the election? We also have a shout out to my dude Isaac, who just subscribed. Previous election themed podcasts: What we learned from the Harris campaign, social science ideas to help you guess the winner, parking lot voter 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

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96:08

Episode #14: Fabio v. Amy Wax, Revisited

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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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