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Co-hosts Anthony Rispo and Clayton Smith, along with their ideologically diverse suite of guests, use conversation to test ideas, analyze arguments, and question dogmas.

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In this episode Clay is joined by Bradley Schurman. Bradley is a demographic strategist and author whose work has focused on how demographic shifts are re-shaping economies, cities, and global power structures.

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In their first-ever in-person episode, the boys are joined by Sagnik Basu. Sagnik is a content creator, producer, and community builder who helped get The Daily Caller and Breaking Points off the ground. He currently serves as the executive producer ... more

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Michael Pezzullo. Michael is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in gay men’s mental health. His YouTube channel Therapy for Gay Men has over 18k subscribers and counting.

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Recent Guests

Bradley Schurman
Author and researcher behind The Geography of Prosperity Index
Episode: Geography of Prosperity w/ Bradley Schurman
Sagnik Basu
Media creator and commentator; immigrant who rose through digital media and journalism
Episode: Populism, Immigration, and Power w/ Sagnik Basu
Michael Pezzullo
Therapist (LMFT) focusing on gay men; runs Therapy for Gay Men
Therapy for Gay Men (therapy practice in California/Florida)
Episode: Gay Identity, Ideology, & Connection w/ Michael Pezzullo
Lucy Biggers
Journalist and content creator; head of social media for The Free Press
The Free Press
Episode: Fighting Climate Doomerism w/ Lucy Biggers
Avery Daye
Conservative commentator and social media influencer
Episode: Sovereignty and Violence w/ Avery Daye
Esther Krakue
Writer and political commentator originally from Ghana.
Substack at Two Cents, TalkTV
Episode: Anarchy in The U.K. w/ Esther Krakue
Alex DeVitry
Guest with a unique background in Islamic theology and political violence studies
Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
Episode: Islam, Iran, and The West w/ Alex DeVitry
Colin Braman
PhD student studying program and policy evaluation, creator of Liberty Evaluation
Liberty Evaluation
Episode: Free Market Econ 101 w/ Colin Braman (aka Liberty Evaluation)
Carlos Egaña
Brooklyn-based Venezuelan writer and teacher
Episode: ¡Viva Venezuela libre! w/ Carlos Egaña

Hosts

Anthony Rispo
Host of Discourse Lab; co-host with Clayton Smith
Clayton Smith
Co-host of Discourse Lab; ideologically diverse co-host

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Smart, engaging, and genuinely thought-provoking

    Discourse Lab tackles big ideas in a grounded, insightful way—absolutely worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmGrace2323
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent

    Smart, interesting, honest discussions. A breath of fresh air.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AB04200
    United States5 months ago
  • Amazing content

    Love listening to these two. Intelligent, nuanced and highly pragmatic. Found Anthony on instagram and am so happy he has this platform with Clay!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GHNYC
    United States5 months ago

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Intelligent, nuanced conversations; great for those who follow ideas closely.
Smart, engaging and genuinely thought-provoking—discusses big ideas with nuance.
Honest discussions; smart, interesting, and pragmatic.

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Anarchy in The U.K. w/ Esther Krakue
Q: What is your origin story? Where do you come from?
I moved to the UK as a teenager and am now based in the US, having built my career in political commentary and writing.
Free Market Econ 101 w/ Colin Braman (aka Liberty Evaluation)
Q: What is the impact of raising minimum wage on employment?
Colin explains that raising the minimum wage can lead to job losses for less skilled workers, as it may not reflect the value they create, potentially making them less attractive to employers.
Free Market Econ 101 w/ Colin Braman (aka Liberty Evaluation)
Q: Does globalization benefit the economy?
Colin argues that globalization increases living standards and is beneficial, allowing competition to lead to more affordable goods and improved societal well-being.
Free Market Econ 101 w/ Colin Braman (aka Liberty Evaluation)
Q: What is socialism?
Colin defines socialism as a system where the government owns the means of production, contrasting it with capitalism where resources are privately owned and allocated through the market.
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Q: Is there anything in his platform that he could get done in a relatively timely manner?
He could enact parts of his education program more easily than the free buses proposals, since the mayor has strong influence over the Department of Education.

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Thoughtful, argumentative conversations that pair two hosts with a rotating slate of guests across politics, economics, psychology, climate, and foreign affairs. Episodes frequently weigh trade-offs in policy, challenge dogma, and explore how ideas perform under scrutiny, often with a contrarian or data-driven angle. Noteworthy is the willingness to surface diverse (often polarized) viewpoints, while maintaining pragmatic, real-world applicability for listeners deciding what to believe, support, or sponsor. The format and guest mix suggest a strong appeal to intellectually curious professionals who want nuanced debate over hot takes.

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