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Brendan Ballou
Former DOJ prosecutor and author of When Companies Run the Courts, Forced Arbitration and America's Secret Justice System
Public Integrity Project (as described in the closing remarks)
Episode: America’s Secret Justice System (E202)
Tim Street
Founder of FoolProofFSBO
FoolProofFSBO
Episode: The Real Estate Boom Is Over…Here’s What Happens Next (E201)
Eric Kaufmann
Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham and author of The Third Awokening
University of Buckingham
Episode: Is Western Culture Turning Against Wokeism? (E200)
Paul Musson
Founder of Paddington Capital Management; author of Capital Offense
Paddington Capital Management
Episode: How the Economy Became Rigged Against Young People (E199)
Dr. Emily Brearley
Former World Bank Development Economist; author of Aid Inferno
World Bank (former); Solution 42 (founder)
Episode: Where Foreign Aid Money Really Goes | World Bank Economist Explains (E198)
Drew Holden
Managing editor of Commonplace and author of Holden Court Substack
Commonplace, Holden Court
Episode: Why Americans Don’t Trust the Media Anymore (And It’s Worse Than You Think) - E196
Dr. Cory J. Clark
Professor of psychology at New College of Florida
New College of Florida
Episode: Society Is Being Feminized: Here’s What That Means (E195)
Garrett Jones
Professor of Economics, George Mason University; author of The Culture Transplant
George Mason University
Episode: Immigration: Does It Make Countries Richer or Poorer? (E194)
Graham Hillard
TV critic for The Washington Examiner; editor at the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal
The Washington Examiner; James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal
Episode: Peak TV or Content Overload? A TV Critic Explains the Streaming Era (E193)

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    A must listen 👂

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    United States2 years ago
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    Love the Podcast, full of good information. Host are fun and knowledgeable!!

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    Tall Dark & Handsome
    United States3 years ago
  • El Podcast is awesome

    It’s very easy to digest and listen to. Both personalities are complimentary to one another and are very charismatic. If you wondering if they do their research, it’s quickly apparent when hearing their break downs and their very relevant questions.

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    United States3 years ago

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The host and guest dynamics are charismatic and well-researched, with insightful, well-framed questions.

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America’s Secret Justice System (E202)
Q: How is forced arbitration legal given the traditional understanding of court processes?
The guest explains that the legality comes from a Supreme Court interpretation of the Federal Arbitration Act beginning in the 1980s, where the court opened the door to apply arbitration to employees and consumers, then expanded it through a series of decisions that created a framework favoring private, privately funded arbitration instead of public courts.
Is Western Culture Turning Against Wokeism? (E200)
Q: Where can listeners find Kaufmann's work and what's a takeaway for leaders concerned about these dynamics?
His book is available in bookstores and on Amazon; listeners should consider the cultural-psychological drivers of ideology, the limits of top-down interventions, and the importance of safeguarding open inquiry within institutions.
Is Western Culture Turning Against Wokeism? (E200)
Q: How might AI influence woke dynamics moving forward?
AI could act as a check by demanding evidence-based reasoning and reducing susceptibility to conspiratorial thinking, potentially tempering future moral panics and helping separate facts from emotion in public discourse.
Is Western Culture Turning Against Wokeism? (E200)
Q: What role does government play in countering woke influence, according to Kaufmann?
He advocates for a calibrated, government-led approach to restore balance, including restricting DEI in federally funded settings and reinstating institutional autonomy with guardrails to prevent radical capture.
Is Western Culture Turning Against Wokeism? (E200)
Q: What does Kaufmann consider the 'optimum point' of social change, and when did the shift from equal treatment to equal outcomes occur?
He argues the goal should be equal treatment; moving toward equal outcomes via quotas and enforced targets represents an overreach, with shifts occurring at various times, notably during the 1960s for race and later for gender and sexuality.

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The show consistently covers media, culture, policy, and technology through a contrarian lens, often featuring guests who challenge mainstream narratives. Episodes frequently explore the dynamics of trust in institutions, immigration and economic policy, streaming and media economics, and the politics of academia and corporate culture. Listeners are likely drawn to sharp analysis, thoughtful critique, and provocative takes on contemporary issues, with a mix of economists, professors, journalists, and content creators contributing to rigorous, opinionated discussions. A notable strength is its ability to pair foundational research with real-world implications, making complex debates accessible and highly actionable for guests, sponsors, and ... more

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