Saving America w/John Papola (Dad Saves America)
Peter Boghossian and John Papola ( Dad Saves America ) discuss Trump, the Department of Education, current events, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube .
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 15 min
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"We Are Not Chinese" w/Taiwanese Commentator Lōa Ēng Hôa
In my discussion with the popular Taiwanese figure Lōa Ēng Hôa, we explored various aspects of Taiwan. A key theme for Lōa is the importance of retaining the Taiwanese language, which he sees as vital in the face of Mandarin's dominance. (He views Mandarin as "the language of colonizers.") Lōa emphasizes that language is of ultimate importance and believes that the best way to wage war is through words. We also discussed whether Taiwanese people consider themselves part of China or culturally Ch...
Feb 11, 2025•52 min
"China Will Become the Next Superpower Immediately" | Jesús
Jesús is a prominent cultural commentator and has one of the most popular Youtube Channels in Taiwan. His work includes man on the street interviews and insightful commentary on Taiwanese culture, immigration, and Taiwan's relationship with China. We discussed the troubling phenomenon that I describe as the "epidemic of cowardice," which is affecting not only the United States but the entire Western world—the consequence of this cowardice emboldens tyrants. Every time you fail to stand up you gi...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 37 min
How ‘Power + Prejudice’ Redefined Racism | Jake Klein
In my interview with Jake Klein, we discuss his book Redefining Racism: How Racism Became Power + Prejudice . I read a pre-release of Jake’s manuscript some time ago, and I was struck by how thorough and well-researched it was. He does a fantastic job of really explaining the genesis of this concept and how it crept into our discourse. Watch this episode on YouTube ....
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Is Science a Tool of Colonization? | Kendall Clements
While in New Zealand, I had the opportunity to interview Kendall Clements , a professor of biology at the University of Auckland. His name may sound familiar because, in 2021, Clements was the lead author of a controversial letter titled "In Defence of Science," published in The New Zealand Listener. The letter (commonly referred to as the “Listener Letter”) was a direct response to a proposed curriculum that sought to promote the discussion and analysis of how science has been used to support t...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Ditching Equity and Reclaiming Our Schools with Elizabeth Rata
While in New Zealand, I had the privilege of sitting down with Elizabeth Rata , a sociologist of education at the University of Auckland. Elizabeth is the Director of the Knowledge in Education Research Unit (KERU), within the School of Critical Studies at the Faculty of Education and Social Work—and she is based! Her research includes knowledge in the curriculum, knowledge politics, ethnic revivalism, Māori education, research methods, and the history of New Zealand education. Watch this episod...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Echoes of Totalitarianism: Lessons from Soviet History | Audrey Unverferth
In today's conversation, I am joined by Audrey Unverferth , a visiting Fellow at Hungary’s MCC, whose research specializes in Soviet totalitarianism. Audrey draws parallels between Russian totalitarianism and current trends in the United States and across the Western world, highlighting how Russian history serves as a stark warning about the perils of totalitarianism and the fragility of democratic republics. Watch this episode on YouTube ....
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr
"The First Battle has to be the Last Battle" | Wang Kai Chun
In this conversation with Wang Kai Chun (Steven), a foreign policy advisor at the Legislative Yuan R.O.C. in Taiwan, we discussed Taiwan-U.S. relations, military preparedness, foreign policy, and the implications of a potential Trump presidency for Taiwan. Watch this episode on YouTube .
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The Government is CRIMINAL | Anarcho-Capitalism with Walter E. Block
I had a delightful conversation with Professor Walter Block, a prominent economist and staunch anarcho-capitalist. Renowned for his extensive publications and contributions to the field, Block offered insightful perspectives on anarcho-capitalism, explaining its core principles and their relevance to contemporary society. Watch this episode on YouTube .
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr
Why Americans SHOULD Care About Taiwan with Lin Fei-fan
In Taiwan, I sat down with Lin Fei-fan (DPP), the former Deputy Secretary-General of the DPP, who gained prominence as the leading student activist during the Sunflower Movement in 2014. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of a movement that changed Taiwanese politics for a generation. His activism has resulted in being barred from entering China and Hong Kong. We discussed the resilience of Taiwan’s defense against China, why Americans should care about Taiwan, the threats posed by China, t...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Taiwanese Military Defense Expert SPEAKS OUT: "Game of Deterrence" Against China
In this intense conversation in Taiwan, I engage with one of the leading expert in military defense technologies responsible for Taiwan’s security. My guest is anonymous due to fears of being targeted (read: murdered) by Chinese spy agencies. We explore the complexities of China-Taiwan relations, emphasizing that these dynamics extend beyond who happens to be in politics at any particular time. Our discussion highlights the interconnections between economics, sanctions, technology, AI, drones, a...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Does Trump Offer a New Dawn? | Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer [Part 2]
In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer , Head of the Center for Applied History and IR Theory at MCC, Budapest, we explored the shifting dynamics of global power and its impact on the culture and values of nations. Our discussion spanned continents—from Africa to Asia, Europe to the Americas—covering the rise of BRICS, the future of the U.S. Dollar, migration, and the growing influence of the state on the family unit. In case you missed part 1, watch it here . Watch this episo...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Never Bet Against Americans | Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer [Part 1]
In this two-part series, we sit down with Dr. Ralph Schoellhammer , Head of Center: Applied History and IR Theory at MCC, Budapest. Ralph specializes in the cultural dimensions of identity formation and its impact on social cohesion. He offers incredible insights on understanding the current political climate in America, especially in light of the shifting dynamics in the country’s political landscape. Watch this episode on YouTube ....
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 24 min
“I Have to Continue to… DEFEND my Home (Taiwan).” | Dr. Alexander Huang
Meet Alexander Huang , Chairman of Taiwan’s Council on Strategic & Wargaming Studies. In this conversation, we focus on the geopolitical dynamics involving Taiwan, China, and the United States. Alexander emphasizes the critical importance of Taiwan’s ties with the West due to its strategic location and its role as a major producer of 90% of the world’s advanced semiconductors. He asserts that if Taiwan falls from Western influence, China emerges victorious. The discussion also covers Taiwan’...
Nov 05, 2024•49 min
“Trickle Down Ideology: It’s Like TOXIC" With Wael T Miller
Wael Taji Miller is a Visiting Fellow at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium’s School of Psychology. Taji’s research focuses on the intersection of innovation, evolved psychology, and contemporary societal challenges. We discussed social and cultural evolution, particularly the implications of losing our capacity to engage differing viewpoints. We agreed that the erosion of the possibility of dialogue with those who hold opposing perspectives poses a threat to society. This is a kind of cultural deca...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 55 min
The TRUTH About Gender Mutilation | Mia Hughes (WPATH Files Report Author)
Mia Hughes is an Ottawa-based British journalist and researcher for Michael Shellenberger's nonprofit, Environmental Progress. Mia authored the WPATH Files report, which exposed widespread medical mistreatment of children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults in the realm of gender-affirming care. We were both in Lisbon, Portugal, for the Genspect conference—which uncoincidentally coincided with WPATH’s conference. (NB I reached out to WPATH organizers and speakers to have a conversation about the...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 30 min
How AI Will End Academia w/Jozef Gherman
StealthGPT can write academic papers. It can also write peer-reviewed papers and Ph.D. theses. And it can write them in such a way that they are undetectable by AI. In this conversation, I talk with Jozef Gherman, creator of StealthGPT. Jozef on X Watch this episode on YouTube .
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Self-Sabotage: The Silent Killer | Africa Brooke
In this conversation with author and consultant Africa Brooke , we discuss addiction, self-sabotage, and self-censorship. Africa shares her journey from Zimbabwe to the United Kingdom and how it shaped her understanding of the world and herself—including her struggle with a ten-year alcohol addiction. Writing became a lifeline as did helping others to understand and identify self-sabotage: what are we trying to escape from, and why do we fall into destructive patterns? Africa's book, " The Third...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min
“You’re a Relativist,” said the Atheist to the Christian! | Dr. Jan Bentz
Dr. Jan Bentz is a lecturer and tutor at Oxford who specializes in the convergence of medieval and modern philosophy. We covered a wide range of philosophical themes, truth, delusions of utopia, applied epistemology, the importance of friendship, the nature of realism, and if we can claim to know something absent the “dogma” of the scientific method. How does caring for others influence our epistemology? Jan delved into the nature of identity, arguing that when it is rooted in the "I" (Descartes...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Ethical Dimension of Artificial Intelligence OR Are We in a Simulation? | Dr. Clinton Staley
Dr. Staley has taught computer science at UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly SLO, and Principia College. He has also built software, managed development projects, and co-founded several small software companies. We explored the age-old question of how to measure right and wrong, especially in the context of advancing technology, AI, and robotics. We also discussed the philosophical implications of AI and consciousness and more! Watch this episode on YouTube ....
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The Power of Literature w/Kirsten Hall Herlin, Assistant Professor at UATX
I had the pleasure of conversing with Kirsten Hall Herlin , an Assistant Professor at UATX , a distinguished scholar of literature, and the managing editor of the Genealogies of Modernity Journal. We discussed the intricacies of writing and the role of literature in shaping our lives and understanding the world. Kirsten and I explored the impact of AI and Critical Social Justice on the humanities. Could AI ever win a Pulitzer Prize? Does human consciousness play a crucial role in the writing pro...
Sep 24, 2024•50 min
How WEIRD Societies Shaped the World w/Evolutionary Biologist Joseph Henrich
I had a conversation with Joesph Henrich , a distinguished anthropologist and evolutionary biologist at Harvard. Renowned for his interdisciplinary research on cultural evolution and the origins of WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) societies, Joseph is a deep dude. We had a wide-ranging discussion on topics such as cultural learning, social contagion, and the WEIRD phenomenon. We explored the interplay between truth and religion, the economic and political impacts o...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Do "Islamophobia" Accusations Silence Real Feminism? With Yasmine Mohammed
Yasmine Mohammed and Peter Boghossian discuss women's oppression under Islam and Western Feminism's silence on the issue. Follow Yasmine: Free Hearts Free Minds Yasmine Mohammad Podcast Yasmine's book , "Unveiled: How the West Empowers Radical Muslims" Clarity Coalition Yasmine on Instagram , Facebook , and X Watch this episode on YouTube ....
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 29 min
When You Step Outside the Matrix w/Alex Priou
While in Denver with the University of Austin for the Life of Mind Tour, I had a deep conversation about philosophy with Alex Priou . Alex is a professor, philosopher, author, and contributor to The New Thinkery podcast. We talked about the fragility of civilization, what constitutes a good life, and what happens when one's beliefs have been hijacked by ideology. Alex on X Watch this episode on YouTube ....
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Free Speech Makes Free People w/Greg Lukianoff
Greg Lukianoff (FIRE organization) is doing crucial work in promoting free speech and defending the rights of individuals who have faced repercussions for their speech. We discussed schools on FIRE's Free Speech List and the associated violators as well as the teacher’s unions’ ideological capture. The conversation took an unexpected turn when we began talking about people we know in the public space—Greg then used the phrase "name-dropping”. More from Greg: Foundation for Individual Rights and ...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min
How Bad Ideas FLOURISH At Universities with Alan Davison
Alan Davison is one of the leading international scholars in the field of cultural history of the long nineteenth century, focusing on the intersection of music and visual culture, portraits of musicians and the reception and representation of the famous Hungarian composer-pianist Franz Liszt. In this episode, Alan and Peter discuss Critical Theory, the ideological capture of universities, and why bad ideas flourish in academic settings. Watch this episode on YouTube ....
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 29 min
The Only Acceptable Racism In America with Jeremy Carl
Jeremy Carl is a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and has had a varied career, primarily in the public policy arena. His work at Claremont examines nationalism, immigration, technology, and a variety of other subjects. Prior to joining Claremont, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior under President Trump. In this episode, Peter and Jeremy discuss Jeremy's new book, The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart . They discuss this topic as well a...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Liberalism vs Progressivism in America with Clint Chavarria (@ClassicLibera12 on X)
Clint Chavarria, aka Classic Liberal , American patriot and family man, posts on X about Classic Liberalism, Scottish Realism and Anti-Communism. Peter and Clint discuss these topics and more. Links to charts mentioned: https://coggle.it/diagram/Zr2IjPq-Gy45wX-M/t/christianity https://i0.wp.com/authortomharper.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Dialectical-Synthesis-of-Critical-Race-Theory.png Watch this episode on YouTube ....
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 34 min
"Right to Die" Movement and Canada Under Trudeau w/Rupa Subramanya
Writer Rupa Subramanya and Peter Boghossian discuss Canada's current affairs, the 2024 US Election, the "Right to die" movement, and more. Rupa Subramanya is a writer based in Ottawa, Canada. She began her writing career at the Wall Street Journal India with a weekly column focusing on the intersection of economics, politics, and public policy. Her work has been cited in the New York Times, Financial Times, and the Guardian among others. She currently writes a regular column for the National Pos...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Therapy, Masculinity, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu w/ Erik Anderson
Peter and Erik talk about therapy, masculinity, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Erik Anderson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice located in Los Angeles, California. He holds a third degree black belt in BJJ under Chris Haueter. More from Erik: Erik's Therapy Practice Train BJJ with Erik Watch this episode on YouTube ....
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 35 min
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