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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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Michael Shellenberger is the author of San Fransickco and Apocalypse Never. He’s a former progressive activist, and one of the most prominent advocates for nuclear energy in the country. In this episode, he and Coleman dig into the Epstein story and ... more

Oren Kessler explains the origins of Palestinian nationalism, the myth that Jews started the conflict in Israel, and why peace in the region has been elusive.

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Why do Americans support Israel? The standard answers—D.C. lobbying, shared democratic values, strategic benefits—all miss something. Walter Russell Mead, one of America's foremost foreign policy scholars, traces the real answer back to 17th-century ... more

Most researchers who study alcohol focus on what it does to your body. Edward Slingerland is more interested in what it does to your friendships. In his book Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization, the University of Britis... more

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Recent Guests

Oren Kessler
Writer, journalist, and political analyst; author of Palestine 1936, The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict
Author and journalist
Episode: The War Before the War: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Israel-Palestine
Walter Russell Mead
American foreign policy scholar, columnist, and professor
Yale University (as a professor) / Theologie? (context not explicitly stated in transcript)
Episode: Walter Russell Mead on Christian Zionism, the ‘Israel Lobby’ Myth, and the Psychology of Antisemitism
Edward Slingerland
Professor of philosophy; author of Drunk
University of British Columbia
Episode: The Case for Drinking Alcohol
Ashley Rindsberg
Senior Editor at PirateWires; author of The Gray Lady Winked and Tel Aviv Stories
PirateWires
Episode: Who Decides What’s True on Wikipedia?
Shadi Hamid
Author and Washington Post columnist; author of The Case for American Power
The Washington Post
Episode: The Liberal Case for American Power
Linda Chavez
Former Director of Public Liaison in the Reagan White House; former head of the US Commission on Civil Rights; author and immigration policy commentator
Center for Equal Opportunity (mentioned in the episode)
Episode: What People Get Wrong About Birthright Citizenship
Tyler Cowen
Economist at George Mason University, co-founder of Marginal Revolution
George Mason University; Marginal Revolution
Episode: What Tyler Cowen Thinks About (Almost) Everything
Glenn Greenwald
Journalist; former First Amendment attorney; co-founder of The Intercept
The Intercept
Episode: Coleman Hughes and Glenn Greenwald Debate Israel’s Influence on Washington
Sam Harris
Neuroscientist, philosopher, and public intellectual
Episode: What Keeps Sam Harris Up At Night

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Coleman Hughes
Host of Conversations with Coleman

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Propaganda machine

    Another Israeli led propaganda platform. Avoid!

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    zackyoung
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Talent

    Brilliant and thoughtful conversation is a way of describing this show with a multi talented host. Brave too.

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    Gnome chopper
    United States3 months ago
  • Tracey interview terrible

    Coleman is usually intellectually curious and sensitive to logical fallacies, but he allowed Michael Tracey to assert all kinds of fallacies without any pushback whatsoever.

    It is one thing to dispute the most outlandish conspiracy theories, but Tracey went way too far the other way. Tracey almost seems to make Epstein and Maxwell out as the victims. He threw out any victim claims just because of inconsistency in some of Virginia Guiffre’s past statements.

    Tracey has an incredibly cynical ... more

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    DB-K7
    United States3 months ago
  • Epstein Interview Was Disappointijng

    I was disappointed at the lack of pushback from Coleman as Michael Tracey went on a rant about the Epstein story is really just a moral panic and that Maxwell’s trial was shambolic. Tracey offered a few facts (largely insignificant in the grand scheme of things) and then extrapolates from them that Epstein et al. did nothing wrong. Tracey’s defense of JE and GM was very flimsy, highly speculative. Coleman had lots of chances to push back but never did.

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    SDTerp
    United States3 months ago
  • Mind expanding dialogue

    Wide ranging and thought provoking discussions. Greatly enjoy the candid and honest discussion. Coleman exhibits a natural curiosity to understand all points of view, regardless of whether he is aligned with them. Being fully informed requires openly hearing all points of view and Coleman really is adept on hosting a discussion that very informing.

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    Brad Heaney
    United States3 months ago

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Walter Russell Mead on Christian Zionism, the ‘Israel Lobby’ Myth, and the Psychology of Antisemitism
Q: What is your view on the America First movement and how should the U.S. balance global engagement with domestic priorities?
Mead argues for a pragmatic 'America First' approach grounded in American security and economic interests, cautioning against both excessive globalism and isolation, and urging policies that reflect clear national priorities rather than ideological crusades.
Walter Russell Mead on Christian Zionism, the ‘Israel Lobby’ Myth, and the Psychology of Antisemitism
Q: Where do you think anti-Semitism ultimately comes from, and how is its durability explained psychologically?
He traces anti-Semitism to deep historical roots in Western society—from medieval economic structures to modern nationalist and anti-capitalist currents—showing that scapegoating and fear of economic disruption have repeatedly targeted Jews as a convenient focal point.
Walter Russell Mead on Christian Zionism, the ‘Israel Lobby’ Myth, and the Psychology of Antisemitism
Q: If you were to give your potted impression, critique of Mearsheimer and Walt's Israel Lobby thesis, what would it be?
Mead contends that their theory relies on a circular definition of lobbying, where any pro-Israel sentiment among individuals is equated with being part of a 'lobby,' thereby erasing independent political motivations and the real diversity of political actors.
Who Decides What’s True on Wikipedia?
Q: Can you walk me through how Wikipedia editing actually works and who gets to decide what ends up on the landing page?
The guest details a multi-layered process where editors can start with anonymous edits, face rapid reversions, and eventually rely on powerful, often anonymous administrators whose decisions can dominate topics and influence public knowledge over time.
The Liberal Case for American Power
Q: Given your framework, when can regime change make sense?
Regime change can be considered when a regime is killing its own people, it destabilizes the region, and there is a plausible path to a better outcome, often with limited military means and a clear post-conflict vision.

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Sharp, thoughtful conversations that bring together historians, philosophers, economists, and policy thinkers to examine big ideas without hot takes. Episodes cover Western civilization, conservatism, criminal justice, technology, love science, and moral responsibility, often featuring authoritative guests who provide scholarly context and nuanced perspectives. The format favors calm, rigorous dialogue with a facilitator who probes ideas respectfully, making it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy depth over sensationalism and who value well-sourced, cross-disciplinary analysis. Noteworthy: the show frequently hosts prominent academics and public intellectuals, and the host's facilitation style is a common point of praise among listeners se... more

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2. Walter Russell Mead
3. Edward Slingerland
4. Ashley Rindsberg
5. Shadi Hamid
6. Linda Chavez
7. Tyler Cowen
8. Glenn Greenwald

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