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Zohran Mamdani
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 are joined by Nadine Strossen. Nadine is a civil liberties lawyer, legal scholar, activist, and author who's notable accomplishments are too numerous to list in totality. However, she is perhaps most famous for serving as th... more

In this episode the boys discuss the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. They explore the reactions from both the left and right and the psychological underpinnings of political violence. Listen to this episode to also hear about the different type... more

In this episode the boys are joined by Nikos Mohammadi. Nikos is a rising sophomore at Columbia College and an aspiring writer. His work can be read in Sublation, Sundial, and the Substack Cracks in Postmodernity. Nikos offers insightful takes on Neo... more

In this episode of Discourse Lab, the boys are joined by Mike Luso. Mike is a writer, content creator, and journalist. He hosts News Theory on YouTube, a video essay show that brings to light the different narratives and biases in media. Mike has als... more

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Recent Guests

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)
Dr. Joe Duarte
Social psychologist focusing on political diversity and methodological rigor
Episode: Dr. Joe Duarte (Microagression Skeptic)
Sam Nahins
Air Force veteran and MFA student
Columbia University
Episode: Sam Nahins (Loves Ukraine, Hates ISIS)
Daniel Idfresne
Political commentator and rising senior at Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Episode: Daniel Idfresne (A Real New Yorker)
Jonas Du
Fellow at the Free Press and founder of Sundial, Columbia's student publication.
Free Press
Episode: Jonas Du (Not a Fascist)

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Clayton Smith
Co-host of Discourse Lab
Anthony Rispo
Co-host of Discourse Lab

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Sam Nahins (Loves Ukraine, Hates ISIS)
Q: How did you manage to get to Ukraine? What was it like when you arrived?
Sam described flying to Poland, taking a train to Kyiv, and staying in an Airbnb. He recounted an early experience of drone strikes shortly after arriving against the backdrop of everyday life continuing in Ukraine.
Sam Nahins (Loves Ukraine, Hates ISIS)
Q: What compelled you to go to Ukraine for an entire month, a country in the middle of a war?
Sam expressed a desire to experience a war zone firsthand to understand the realities of combat, especially after feeling ashamed about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Dr. Joe Duarte (Microagression Skeptic)
Q: What does a student who's conservative in psychology do? How do we pursue research that we want to pursue?
If you're a conservative or want to do substantive social psychology research, go to grad school but avoid planning a career in academia.
Mike Luso (News Theorist)
Q: What inspired you to start your show News Theory?
The premise evolved to look at news and media narratives critically, understanding how they shape public perception and what the underlying narratives are.

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A conversational platform that emphasizes the exploration of diverse viewpoints and critical analysis of contemporary social, political, and cultural issues. The hosts, along with a range of guests, engage in thoughtful discussions on topics such as education, reproductive rights, political ideology, and the complexities of navigating societal changes. Notably, the discourse often highlights the nuances behind big-ticket policies and educates listeners on the merits and shortcomings of various ideologies, aiming to foster genuine dialogue across differing beliefs. This approach not only encourages critical thinking but also seeks to empower listeners to approach controversial subjects with open-mindedness.

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