Conversations with Coleman
The Free PressConversations 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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 252 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePhilosophy | |||
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John McWhorter is back. This time, Coleman and John analyze where America stands on race in 2026, whether the woke moment is genuinely behind us, and what may have replaced it. They also get into why black men are increasingly voting Republican, how ... more
Aman Verjee has had one of the more unusual careers in finance. He started on Wall Street at Lehman Brothers, joined PayPal in its earliest days and worked alongside Peter Thiel and Elon Musk, and eventually became a venture capitalist in Silicon Val... more
In 2016, Canada legalized assisted dying for the terminally ill. Since then, the law—medical assistance in dying, or MAID—has expanded dramatically—to people with chronic but non-terminal conditions, with disabilities, and potentially those with ment... more
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
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- Coleman is a great thinker
Coleman, huge fan of yours. Need to mention that your “Drunk” man is way out of his depth on Australian history. Indigenous people did not get “wiped out by smallpox” which then forced them to drink. Death from disease were genuine but not significant. I’d be confident the gene issue is very relevant to alcohol tolerance. I’m married to an Asian…
As for aboriginals, I’d reckon tens of thousands of years without alcohol “just might” be more impactful to how a human body absorbs a substance r... more
Apple Podcasts5Chess whiz
Australiaa month ago - Good guests and topics, weak host
Two stars for interesting topics and guests, but it’s not enough of a reason to keep listening anymore. Like much of The FP’s audio and video content, the ideas are solid but the host is average at best. Coleman gets a lot of praise but I’m not really clear why. He’s not a great host, he rarely follows up a thread from his guests and seems to stick closely to a basic script or list of questions he has in front of him. He seems immature when he welcomes guests to “his” podcast and says things lik... more
Apple Podcasts2AwareInLA
United States2 months ago - Brilliant as usual!
Coleman, you are the reason I am hopeful about the future. Otherwise it’s a coo coo land.
Apple Podcasts5stas ;)United States2 months ago - Brilliant, logical, well-informed
I have truly come to appreciate Coleman as an incredible thought leader. In today’s world of bombastic interviewers, it’s so wonderful to hear a calm, respectful, and logical approach. Coleman comes to every interview prepared, asking thoughtful questions, and willing to push back respectfully. I wish more of today’s podcasters would take note and bring back more civil discourse and thoughtful conversation, like Coleman. Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5ArzFanUnited States2 months ago - Learning Lots
Each episode I’m learning more and more. I appreciate Coleman’s wise and calm approach to his interview/ discussions. I feel less alone as a “politically homeless” when I listen to Coleman.
Apple Podcasts5AdultingWowmanUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #4 | United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #77 | United States/Society & Culture |
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Apple Podcasts | #197 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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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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Recent guests on Conversations include:
1. Michael Shellenberger
2. Oren Kessler
3. Walter Russell Mead
4. Edward Slingerland
5. Ashley Rindsberg
6. Shadi Hamid
7. Linda Chavez
8. Tyler Cowen
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