We Never Had This Conversation with Rikki Schlott

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Acclaimed author and NY Post journalist Rikki Schlott takes you on a quest for the truth in media, politics, and culture. In each episode, Rikki breaks down barriers and ﬁnds common ground with guests from all walks of life. Get ready for inquisitive, honest discussions that tackle today's most divisive topics head-on.

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George Santos | We Never Had This Conversation with Rikki Schlott

In a candid and wide-ranging interview with Rikki Schlott former Congressman George Santos reflects on his tumultuous political career, media scrutiny, and public perception, his expulsion from Congress, retaining limited security clearance, past embellishments, media driven scandals, his upcoming sentencing and future outlook, and how he’s embracing his role as a polarizing figure in American politics and so much more.

Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 6

Evan Mandery | We Never Had This Conversation with Rikki Schlott

Professor, author, and Harvard alum Evan Mandery and Rikki Schlott talk about the issues surrounding elite institutions and their societal impact, how these schools perpetuate wealth and status rather than championing equitable access or diversity, legacy admissions, affirmative action, standardized testing, the exclusion of middle-class students, hypocrisy in free speech policies, the need for reform, restoring trust, protecting democratic values and much more.

Dec 04, 2024•58 min•Ep. 4

Buck Angel | We Never Had This Conversation with Rikki Schlott

Buck Angel is a trans man, advocate and author. Rikki Schlott and Buck go deep on Buck witnessing Lady Gaga’s dog-napping, gender dysphoria, long-term therapy before transitioning, how a transition should be carefully considered, contrast between generations of trans people, the rise of non-binary identities, the hot button issue of sports and gender, the impact of woke culture, and the role of teachers in the lives of children.

Nov 20, 2024•49 min•Ep. 15

Coleman Hughes | We Never Had This Conversation with Rikki Schlott

Writer and podcaster Coleman Hughes and Rikki Schlott never talked about Critical Race Theory, Coleman’s experiences with CRT ideology during his academic career, shifts from colorblind principles to racial essentialism in modern culture, Gen Z's counterculture movements, particularly anti-woke factions, the role of gender and intersectionality in shaping generational ideologies, transition from earlier feminism to modern “toxic masculinity” narratives, navigating dating in a politically polariz...

Nov 13, 2024•57 min•Ep. 3

Andrew Yang | We Never Had This Conversation with Rikki Schlott

Rikki Schlott and Andrew Yang, former Presidential candidate and founder of the Forward Party discuss economic pressures on young people, social stress, universal basic income, A.I., at-risk creative and white-collar jobs, political conformity of the DNC, gender economics, a possible Trump presidency, voter reform and so much more.

Oct 31, 2024•47 min•Ep. 2

Vinod Khosla | We Never Had This Conversation with Rikki Schlott

Rikki Schlott and billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on the power of tech, the need for "techno-optimism with care," how A.I. is fixing education and healthcare, TikTok, the importance of democratic institutions, climate change, political extremism, crypto, cancel culture, the evolving political landscape and much more.

Oct 30, 2024•43 min•Ep. 1

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