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Conversations with Peter Boghossian

Peter Boghossian
Free Speech
Education
China
Immigration
Islam
Gender Identity
Identity Politics
Taiwan
Psychedelics
Mental Health
Critical Theory
Political Correctness
Liberalism
Morality
Pluribus
Social Justice
Puberty Blockers
Cultural Identity
Science
Atheism

"No dogma. Just dialogue." Conversations with Peter Boghossian features candid, intellectually rigorous dialogues with leading thinkers, dissidents, and public figures on today's most divisive cultural, political, and philosophical issues.

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Recent Guests

Oliver Hartwich
Executive Director of The New Zealand Initiative
The New Zealand Initiative
Episode: When Tolerance Protects Islamism | Oliver Hartwich
Florence Bergeaud-Blackler
Anthropologist researching Islamism and the Muslim Brotherhood; author
Centre de Research sur le Brotherhoodism (Centre of Research on Brotherism)
Episode: She Needs Armed Guards to Say This | Florence Bergeaud-Blackler
Philippe Baillé
French public intellectual and former military analyst discussing information warfare
Episode: Russia Is Already Inside Your Head | Philippe Baillé
Kevin Dahlgren
Investigative journalist focusing on homelessness and addiction
Truth on the Streets / Substack
Episode: They Called Evidence-Based Thinking Right Wing | Kevin Dahlgren
Elizabeth Rata
Episode: Bad History: Teaching Kids to Hate the West | Elizabeth Rata
Peter Greste
Australian journalist and former Al Jazeera correspondent who was wrongfully imprisoned in Egypt
Al Jazeera English (and previously BBC)
Episode: 400 Days in an Egyptian Prison | Peter Greste
Bryan Caplan
Economist and author
George Mason University
Episode: Is College A Conformity Test? | Bryan Caplan
Dr. Drew Pinsky
Medical doctor, addiction medicine and media physician
Dr. Drew Pinsky, Medical Doctor
Episode: Drug Treatments Medicine Feared & Trump Unlocked | Dr. Drew
Aaron Stupple
Guest on the episode
Conjecture Institute
Episode: Are Children Second-Class Humans? | Aaron Stupple

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Peter Boghossian
Host of Conversations with Peter Boghossian

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 549 ratings
  • Peter

    Peter is an unusual and brave man. We are lucky to have him and his podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nome Chapel
    United States2 months ago
  • Yup

    Anita was a breath of fresh air. She spoke the truth and the inanity of Transgenderism. Good show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States4 months ago
  • Such a disappointment

    I generally like this podcast for its openness to challenging topics. But this last episode with an Islam apologist was a bitter disappointment. There was virtually zero pushback from PB against any of the ridiculously white-washed answers to his questions. I wonder, is it because he didn’t know how to push back or he didn’t want too?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    P2409
    United States5 months ago
  • Wow

    The east Turkistan people deserve self determination. Terrific guest. Elucidating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States7 months ago
  • Brilliant Conversationalist

    Peter Boghossian is one of the few podcasters who actively listens to his guests and asks probing questions in a nonjudgmental way. My sense is that he truly wants to learn and has no difficulty self correcting when presented with a better argument.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ivan & Alyosha
    Canada7 months ago

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Engaging host who asks tough questions without being dogmatic.
Guests are consistently interesting and thought-provoking, covering a wide range of disciplines.
Sometimes the debates feel intense or polarized, which can be polarizing for some listeners.
Thoughtful, probing interviews that push guests to articulate their ideas clearly.

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#193
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#204
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Apple Podcasts
#226
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Talking Points

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Energy vs Everything | Doomberg
Q: What role does natural gas play in national energy strategy and AI compute?
Natural gas acts as a flexible, dispatchable base load that supports a reliable grid and cheap energy for data centers; it's an underappreciated but critical piece in maintaining energy dominance for advanced computing and economic stability, especially relative to coal-intensive grids in other countries.
Energy vs Everything | Doomberg
Q: What is your take on solar and batteries as a path to grid stability?
Solar is intermittent; batteries are dispatchable but not truly baseload, and to withstand intermittency you'd need an unrealistically large, expensive, and scalable storage solution and grid redesigns, which makes the wind-solar-battery model impractical at large scale without significant hydrocarbon backup.
Energy vs Everything | Doomberg
Q: When do you see the collapse of the dollar coming?
We're in the slow-motion throws of it now; fiat and debt dynamics, combined with the reserve currency status, point toward a gradual erosion rather than a sudden crash, with gold and real assets becoming more relevant as confidence wanes.
New Zealand Black Power vs the Government | Grub
Q: How do you see the role of prison reform in reducing reoffending?
A more humane, restorative approach can dramatically reduce recidivism, as seen in examples like Norway and Finland, compared with harsher systems that perpetuate cycles of crime.
New Zealand Black Power vs the Government | Grub
Q: What would you want to see the government do for the vulnerable and poor?
Implement policies that provide housing and healthcare, reduce systemic racism, and focus on creating opportunities and support systems rather than punitive measures.

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Long-form, idea-driven conversations with leading thinkers, dissidents, and public figures on culture, politics, and philosophy. Guests span economics, ethics, science, religion, and public policy, with a focus on challenging prevailing narratives through rigorous questions and open dialogue. Noteworthy traits include a willingness to tackle controversial topics, a preference for epistemic clarity and intellectual honesty, and a penchant for exploring practical implications of ideas in society. This show likely appeals to listeners who value thoughtful debate, intellectual risk-taking, and diverse viewpoints, even when views diverge from the host's own.

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Recent guests on Conversations include:

1. Oliver Hartwich
2. Florence Bergeaud-Blackler
3. Philippe Baillé
4. Kevin Dahlgren
5. Elizabeth Rata
6. Peter Greste
7. Bryan Caplan
8. Dr. Drew Pinsky

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