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Heterodox Academy
New York City
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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 the boys discuss the recent ICE killing in Minneapolis. How do we make sense of it? Was it justified? 

Anthony sheds some light on what it's like dealing with people online when you have a lot of followers (or "disciples" as Clay put... more

In this episode the boys are joined by Carlos Egaña. Carlos is a Brooklyn-based Venezuelan writer, teacher, and rising social media personality. He has written about fine arts, Latin-American politics and pop culture for various Venezuelan and Americ... more

In this episode the boys are joined by Dr. Rob Henderson. Rob is a writer, public intellectual, and veteran. After serving in the U.S. Air Force he attended Yale University, where he studied psychology. He then went on to get his PhD in Psychology fr... more

In this episode the boys are joined by Aum Desai and Nikos Mohammadi. Aum is a student at Columbia College studying Political Science and Economics. He is the president of The Columbia Open Discourse Alliance (CODA), a senior editor at the Columbia P... more

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Recent Guests

Carlos Egaña
Brooklyn-based Venezuelan writer and teacher
Episode: ¡Viva Venezuela libre! w/ Carlos Egaña
Rob Henderson
Writer, public intellectual, and veteran
Manhattan Institute
Episode: The Trouble with Luxury: Rob Henderson
Aum Desai
Sophomore at Columbia College studying Political Science and Economics, and president of CODA.
Columbia College
Episode: The CODA Kids
Joe Nucci
New York City-based psychotherapist and author
Author of Psychobabble
Episode: Toppling the Tower of Psychobabble (A Conversation with Joe Nucci)
Erin Hagood
President of the Platypus Affiliated Society and PhD student at Columbia University specializing in history.
Platypus Affiliated Society
Episode: The Left is Dead, Long Live the Left (A Conversation with Erin Hagood)
Tony Vanderhoef
Law student specializing in constitutional law, anti-polarization advocate.
Florida State University
Episode: Finding Common Ground (A Conversation with an Anti-Polarization Crusader)
Nadine Strossen
Former ACLU President, legal scholar, and professor of law at NYU.
New York University
Episode: Hate Speech is Free Speech (A conversation with the former president of the ACLU)
Nikos Mohammadi
Columbia student and published writer
Columbia University
Episode: Nikos Mohammadi (Non-Democrat Leftist)
Mike Luso
Part writer, part content creator, part journalist, host of News Theory on YouTube.
News Theory
Episode: Mike Luso (News Theorist)

Hosts

Anthony Rispo
Co-host of the show, engaging in lively debates and bringing a critical perspective to sociopolitical discussions.
Clayton Smith
Co-host who contributes to discussions with a focus on critical analysis and diverse viewpoints.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
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    Smart, interesting, honest discussions. A breath of fresh air.

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    AB04200
    United States2 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 States2 months ago

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Socialism: Coming to an Election Near You!
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.
Socialism: Coming to an Election Near You!
Q: What was your reaction to Zohran's victory? Did it take you by surprise at all?
No, it did not surprise me at all. I think the writing was on the wall, and New Yorkers are very tired of the old New York establishment.
Toppling the Tower of Psychobabble (A Conversation with Joe Nucci)
Q: Can you define internal and external locus of control?
Nucci explains that it refers to where individuals assign their power to change their circumstances—whether within themselves or to external factors.
Toppling the Tower of Psychobabble (A Conversation with Joe Nucci)
Q: What are your critiques of the trauma discourse as it stands today?
He argues that the existing discourse sometimes oversimplifies the complexity of trauma and can lead to misunderstandings, explaining the need for a more nuanced understanding.
Toppling the Tower of Psychobabble (A Conversation with Joe Nucci)
Q: Why are we seeing so many more people diagnosed with ADHD?
Nucci discusses the differences in how ADHD is perceived today compared to the past, emphasizing the context of a diagnosis and its role in treatment.

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A unique platform for ideologically diverse conversations, this podcast facilitates discussions that challenge existing beliefs and explore critical sociopolitical issues. Hosted by two engaging co-hosts, it features a rotating cast of guests from various backgrounds, allowing for rich dialogues that touch on contemporary topics such as free speech, political polarization, and the complexities of social justice. Episodes often highlight personal narratives and expert insights, creating a space where listeners can gain a deeper understanding of pressing cultural and philosophical questions.

Listeners can expect thorough discussions that critically analyze not just political ideologies but the very fabric of societal beliefs that underpin va... more

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