
Converging Dialogues is a podcast that is designed to have honest and authentic conversations with a diversity of thoughts and opinions. Wide-ranging topics include philosophy, psychology, politics, and social commentary. A spirit of civility, respect, and open-mindedness is the guiding compass. convergingdialogues.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 493 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesScience | |||

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Adrian Goldsworthy about the history of Athens and Sparta. They provide an overview of Athens and Sparta, Aegean history, and city-states in Ancient Greece. They talk about why tyranny did not work ... more
In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with H.W. Brands about the life of George Washington. They discuss Washington as an enigma, his social and political statue, his upbringing and temperament, and his relationship with his wife and his rel... more
In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Ayşe Baltacıoğlu-Brammer about belonging among various ethnic and religious groups in the early and middle Ottoman period. They discuss the landscape of religious and sectarian divides in the early ... more
In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Roderick Beaton about the history of Europe. They discuss how Europe is defined, origins of Europe from ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, Turkey, European history as Christian history, Europe during... more
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I can tolerate the callow arrogance for some of the guests
Love the pod, keep going!!
…some objectivity lost on the MAGA Red Wave show. The host and guest got very upset with the talk of deportations and the loss of a workforce. Getting rid of illegals affecting the price of things… so as long as you get your cheap services and cheap labour, often trafficked and exploited, that’s okay to have illegals? Wait and see.
Generally, a good show with objectivity and common sense. Despite the above episode losing some of that - yep, discussed the negatives of the Democrats, but not wit... more
The host is woefully out of his depth when discussing with the likes of Robert Pippin.
Interesting guests. Long-winded and tedious introductions.
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A thoughtful, long-form interview series exploring a wide range of topics from history and politics to psychology and philosophy, with an emphasis on curiosity, civility, and careful reasoning. Episodes feature deep dives with renowned scholars and writers, offering nuanced perspectives on leaders, empires, social systems, and human behavior, often linking historical context to contemporary questions. The conversations tend to be thorough, accessible, and anchored by a courteous host who draws out practical insights for listeners who value intellectual rigor and well-reasoned debate. A standout aspect is the breadth of guests—from eminent historians to living scholars—delivering rich, interdisciplinary discussions that prize clarity over se... more
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Recent guests on Converging Dialogues include:
1. HW. Brands
2. Ayşe Baltacıoğlu-Brammer
3. Roderick Beaton
4. David Stuart
5. Elizabeth Roberts
6. Elaine Sciolino
7. Adrian Goldsworthy
8. Cristina Florea
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