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Conversations with Peter Boghossian

Peter Boghossian
China
Islam
Free Speech
Immigration
Taiwan
Identity Politics
Political Correctness
Liberalism
Education
United States
Puberty Blockers
Democracy
Pluribus
Critical Theory
Mental Health
Cultural Identity
Western Europe
Universities
Wokeness
Ideological Capture

"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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Smart people are better at reasoning. They often come up with good reasons for asinine conclusions. Groups of smart people reason more efficiently and usually generate more and better reasons for those conclusions, independent of what's true. Give sm... more

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If we have to sacrifice speech rights to achieve a certain degree of social cohesion, should we make that bargain?

Peter Boghossian talks with sociologist Paul Spoonley about contentious topics in the free speech debate. Should Islamists be demoniz... more

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Why can't we have real debates anymore?

Peter Boghossian talks with anthropologist Calum Nicholson about two forces eroding public life. First, we've lost the ability to argue in good faith, because we increasingly assume the other side is acting ... more

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Are some people's perspectives better than others?

Peter Boghossian and host of Debatology Peter Barrett start with that question and follow it wherever it leads: The collectivist mind versus the individual mind, and what role emotions should pla... more

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Recent Guests

Jean-François Braunstein
French philosopher and professor emeritus at the Sorbonne
Sorbonne
Episode: Treason of the Intellectuals | Jean-François Braunstein
Paul Spoonley
Sociologist whose research focuses on the far right and demographic change
Massey University
Episode: Free Speech vs Social Cohesion? | Paul Spoonley
Calum Nicholson
Anthropologist and researcher at the Danube Institute
Danube Institute
Episode: How We Became a Low-Trust Society | Calum Nicholson
Peter Barrett
Host of Debatology
Debatology
Episode: More BS: Psychological Safety | Peter Barrett
James Esses
Psychotherapist who works with children and campaigns on gender identity issues
Just Therapy
Episode: I Played the Trans Activist | James Esses
Dale Partridge
Reformed pastor, Christian nationalist, author and host of the American Glory podcast
King's Way Reformed Church
Episode: Should Mosques Be Illegal in America? | LIVE with Dale Partridge
Paul Sharp
Retired police officer, firearms instructor and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over 40 years of experience
Straight Blast Gym
Episode: Bad Gun Handling Isn't Bigotry | Paul Sharp Live
Elizabeth Weiss
Physical anthropologist and retired professor.
Episode: "Queer Anthropology" and the Death of Science | Elizabeth Weiss
Elizabeth Rata
Professor at the University of Auckland and researcher on New Zealand education history
University of Auckland
Episode: Inventing History: The New Indigenist Playbook | Elizabeth Rata

Host

Peter Boghossian
Philosopher and author focused on critical thinking and public dialogue

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 587 ratings
  • Smart guests, sloppy hosting

    Mr Boghossian often features clever guests, and I enjoy learning from them. But his podcast is marred by a seeming lack of preparation, unseemly behaviour toward younger female guests, and frequent digressions into his jiu‑jitsu hobby. Mr Boghossian’s interview with Dr Debra Soh exemplifies this trifecta.

    Poor Dr Soh. She is a sober scholar, but instead of asking her serious questions about her analysis, Mr Boghossian affronted her with a string of lurid questions and creepy innuendoes. Diplomat... more

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    Death Trooper 7721
    Australia2 months ago
  • Mr Boghossian often features clever guests, and I enjoy learning from them. But his podcast is marred by a seeming lack of preparation, unseemly behaviour toward younger female guests, and frequent digressions into his jiu‑jitsu hobby. Mr Boghossian’s interview with Dr Debra Soh exemplifies this trifecta.

    Poor Dr Soh. She is a sober scholar, but instead of asking her serious questions about her analysis, Mr Boghossian affronted her with a string of lurid questions and creepy innuendoes. Diploma... more

    Podchaser
    2
    Death Trooper
    2 months ago
  • Wide Ranging

    Best podcast out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OB Whale
    United States2 months ago
  • Disappointed!

    Disappointed new listener here. Very skewed perspective on critically important issues so yet another mouthpiece spitting racist, misinformation. The louder you speak doesn’t make it the truth. Human lives are impacted by your words sir. Get more informed guest speakers that can challenge you intelligently and accurately.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Let us do better
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing

    Peter is paving the way towards encouraging talking about a sane society. Interesting guest who boosted up Peter’s voice and why free speech is so important.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nome Chapel
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners often praise the range of guests and the willingness to tackle controversial subjects.
Many value the probing, open-ended conversations as intellectually engaging and accessible.
Opinions are sharply divided over the political framing and whether the discussions offer balanced scrutiny.
One recurring practical complaint concerns playback and episode-listing problems.
Some listeners criticize the host for interrupting, digressing, or failing to challenge certain guests consistently.

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More BS: Psychological Safety | Peter Barrett
Q: What three things do you think can help people have better conversations?
Barrett recommends designing a supportive context with shared goals, clear rules and a neutral setting; calling people into a conversation by explaining one's own perspective and feelings; and asking open questions while monitoring one's own reactive behavior.
More BS: Psychological Safety | Peter Barrett
Q: Do you think some people's perspectives are more valuable than others?
Barrett says collective intelligence research suggests experts do not always produce more accurate opinions than groups of ordinary people. He argues that diversity and deliberation help groups make better judgments, while acknowledging that cooperation and communication are necessary.
How We Became a Low-Trust Society | Calum Nicholson
Q: What do you gain coming back to Central Europe? You come back the last three years and interviewed people here, and how does America and how does life look to you in a way that's different after the time you've spent here?
Boghossian says he loves Hungary and describes it as safe, affordable, and efficient, with a high level of social trust. He says Hungarians can be difficult to get to know but are dependable once relationships develop.
How We Became a Low-Trust Society | Calum Nicholson
Q: How do you get through to someone who says, like in the same thing as the climate change, like this is what really smart people have said, I'm not an expert or COVID. They're experts. We defer to their judgment.
Nicholson says the issue is partly a breakdown in good faith: questions that test a claim are increasingly treated as evidence of bad intent. He also distinguishes scientific findings from political value judgments, such as decisions about acceptable risk and the balance between lives and livelihoods.
Treason of the Intellectuals | Jean-François Braunstein
Q: How do you get out of this catastrophe?
Braunstein emphasizes exposure to other perspectives, rebuilding education around science and shared knowledge, and renewing commitment to Enlightenment and republican ideals.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Conversations

What is Conversations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Candid, long-form conversations examine contentious questions in politics, culture, religion, science, education, and philosophy. Philosopher Peter Boghossian interviews academics, policy analysts, activists, authors, clergy, and other public figures, often asking guests to defend views that face strong opposition in mainstream debate. The format is usually a direct back-and-forth rather than a scripted narrative, with the host pressing for definitions, evidence, and consistency across related issues. Topics range from immigration and national identity to gender medicine, academic freedom, historical interpretation, and the standards used to assess knowledge. The distinctive appeal is the willingness to give controversial positions extended... more

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1. Jean-François Braunstein
2. Paul Spoonley
3. Calum Nicholson
4. Peter Barrett
5. James Esses
6. Dale Partridge
7. Paul Sharp
8. Elizabeth Weiss

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