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Conversations with Coleman is where deep thinkers and curious minds meet for sharp, surprising, and unfiltered chats. Hosted by Coleman Hughes, writer, thinker, and guy who asks the questions other people dodge - this podcast isn’t about debating. It’s about discovery. Politics, philosophy, race, culture, science: it’s all fair game. If you're done with hot takes and hungry for real-talk, come joi... more

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Ro Khanna represents Silicon Valley in Congress, and he’s spent the last few years building a case that the Democratic Party’s future runs through places like Johnstown and Erie–in his home state of Pennsylvania–not just tech wealth. He calls it prog... more

Is there a meaningful difference between a commonsense Democrat and a center-right Republican? Matthew Yglesias thinks so. But he also thinks the Democrats have spent the last decade making it harder and harder to tell. He cofounded Vox and writes th... more

Jillian Michaels is a fitness expert who has spent three decades helping people get healthy in a system that is actively working against them. She joins Coleman to make the case that America’s obesity crisis is not a failure of willpower but the pred... more

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review and author of the new book Blood & Progress, which makes the case that left-wing political violence has a long and largely forgotten history in America. He joins Coleman Hughes to argue that the comm... more

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Matthew Yglesias
journalist and political commentator
Vox (co-founder), journalist
Episode: Democrats Need to Ditch ‘Loser Politics,’ with Matthew Yglesias
Jillian Michaels
Fitness expert, author and TV personality, host of Keeping It Real
Episode: The Real Reason Americans Are So Sick, with Jillian Michaels
Noah Rothman
Senior writer at National Review, author of Blood & Progress
National Review
Episode: The Charlie Kirk Killing and America’s Forgotten History of Left-Wing Terror
Richard Hanania
Political scientist, writer, author
Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology
Episode: In Defense of Elites, with Richard Hanania
Cornel West
Philosopher, political activist and public intellectual
Harvard; Princeton; presidential candidate (2024)
Episode: Dr. Cornel West: Is America Living Up to Its Promise?
Douglas Murray
British writer and columnist, author of The Strange Death of Europe and The Madness of Crowds
The Free Press
Episode: Douglas Murray: The Iranian Regime Means What It Says
Caitlin Flanagan
American writer, critic, and essayist; long-time Atlantic contributor; author
The Free Press, Atlantic Magazine
Episode: Caitlin Flanagan: Why I Finally Left Los Angeles
Peter Beinart
Writer and author
The New Republic, The Atlantic, The New York Times
Episode: Coleman Hughes vs. Peter Beinart Debate: Should Israel Be a Jewish State?
John McWhorter
Linguistics professor at Columbia University; New York Times columnist
Columbia University; The New York Times
Episode: Is America’s Racial Reckoning Over? With John McWhorter

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Coleman Hughes
Host of Conversations with Coleman; writer and thinker guiding deep-dive conversations across politics, philosophy, race, and culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • pass

    There are many, many more interesting and important shows about current events and politics than this one. Just listened to Hughes’ Hanania interview, and besides learning he’s a bigoted grifter, it was a waste of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    xwirds
    United States16 days ago
  • Finally

    Coleman has guests who have all kinds of social and historical subject expertise. Most new media is given to trolling and sensationalism. This has a centrist point of view.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill hee ha
    United Statesa month ago
  • Adam Louis Klein

    Great show! Please have Adam Louis Klein on the show to discuss Antizionism!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ajgross98
    United States2 months ago
  • Coleman is amazing. I love hearing his dispassionate analysis of Israel issues and everything else. Keep up the good work.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RonBow
    2 months ago
  • Smart and balanced

    Coleman has a way of engaging that is always calm, measured, thoughtful and still provocative. His conversations press me to consider different perspectives without making me feel defensive or undermined. God knows the world needs more of that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ruth Zive
    Canada2 months ago

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Most episodes showcase civil, thoughtful discourse and well-prepared guests.
The host's calm, probing style is a standout strength and helps anchor difficult conversations.
Some listeners feel pushback or framing could be stronger with controversial guests; others praise the civility and depth.
Guests tend to be high-caliber, with diverse perspectives and rigorous ideas.

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In Defense of Elites, with Richard Hanania
Q: Why trust experts in non-politicized areas?
Experts provide the best available knowledge for complex domains where most people cannot verify every detail, though politics complicates trust when expertise is politicized.
In Defense of Elites, with Richard Hanania
Q: What makes an elite different from a populist?
Elites rely on institutions and mediated prestige, whereas populists bypass institutions by courting mass audiences; the distinction centers on how they gain status and influence.
In Defense of Elites, with Richard Hanania
Q: What is populism?
Hanania describes populism as an ideologically thin framework that pits a pure people against a corrupt elite, transcending specific policy ideas and hinging on a status game and direct appeal to mass audiences.
Caitlin Flanagan: Why I Finally Left Los Angeles
Q: How do you see the balance between family, work, and dating in the modern age, and what should people consider when navigating politics in relationships?
Practical advice suggests delaying political discussions on dates to build genuine connection first, then addressing differences; long-term relationships require grounding in shared values beyond political alignment.
Caitlin Flanagan: Why I Finally Left Los Angeles
Q: What are the main factors driving your perspective on homelessness and the so‑called homelessness industrial complex?
There are structural incentives and funding flows that may not align with actual outcomes; NGOs and state money sometimes miss the mark, and there is merit to scrutinizing how grants are allocated and how programs are run.

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Thoughtful, non-confrontational interviews with deep thinkers across philosophy, politics, race, culture, and global affairs. Guests range from academics and journalists to historians and policymakers, yielding long-form conversations that emphasize nuance, civil discourse, and rigorous questioning. The show often covers Big Shifts in society, media narratives, and partisan dynamics, with a steady focus on understanding complex issues rather than delivering hot takes. Noteworthy are the host's calm facilitation, a preference for careful analysis over sensationalism, and a willingness to host guests with strong, divergent views that spark deeper insight rather than divisive debate.

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1. Matthew Yglesias
2. Jillian Michaels
3. Noah Rothman
4. Richard Hanania
5. Cornel West
6. Douglas Murray
7. Caitlin Flanagan
8. Peter Beinart

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