
Clayton Smith uses conversation to explore ideas, analyze arguments, and question dogmas. Featuring an ideologically diverse suite of guests.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||

In this episode, Clay is joined by Gabriela Blanco. Gabriela was born and raised in Cuba, where her family endured oppression and economic hardship under the communist regime. When she was 23, she escaped the island and eventually made her way to the... more
In this episode, Clay is joined by Ruel Domi. Ruel is an Albanian political commentator whose work focuses on global affairs, international relations, geopolitics, and Albanian, European, and American politics. He is a frequent commentator on Albania... more
In this episode, Clay is joined by political commentator, computer programer, and former congressional candidate Brianna Wu.
Brianna has written and spoken on a number of topics, but she is best known for her commentary on trans issues (she is hers... more
In this episode, the boys are joined by Rachel Haack. Rachel is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in helping families navigate adult-child estrangement, chronic conflict, and relational breakdowns. To that end, she offers structu... more
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Discourse Lab tackles big ideas in a grounded, insightful way—absolutely worth a listen.
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Love listening to these two. Intelligent, nuanced and highly pragmatic. Found Anthony on instagram and am so happy he has this platform with Clay!
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Across recent episodes, the show centers on civil, often contrarian, conversations about politics, culture, and society. Topics span immigration policy, nationalism, free speech, climate doomerism vs. technological optimism, geopolitics, and economics, with guests ranging from educators and therapists to journalists and analysts. The format emphasizes probing questions, rigorous debate, and challenging dogmas, often featuring ideologically diverse viewpoints to surface nuance rather than consensus. Listeners who enjoy rigorous argument, data-driven takes, and perspectives from both sides of the spectrum are likely to find this program compelling and thought-provoking.
A standout angle is the willingness to tackle controversial issues with ... more
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Recent guests on The Discourse Lab include:
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2. Ruel Domi
3. Brianna Wu
4. Rachel Haack
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6. Bradley Schurman
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8. Michael Pezzullo
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