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Frames of Space

Andrew Xu
Artificial Intelligence
China
Populism
Evolutionary Biology
Hunter-Gatherer Societies
Fertility
Substack
Modern Motherhood
Overton Window
Persuasion
Quora
Cognitive Biases
Intuition
Analytical Reasoning
Media Technology
Land Value Tax
Gender Equality
Marriage
Pronatalism
Job Displacement

Politics discussion and stuff of that sort, hosted by Andrew Xu. Episodes air every other Thursday.

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Charlotte Swasey is the writer behind the Substack "Medium Data" and the Director of Analytics at the Searchlight Institute. Her work on electoral strategy often highlights how getting elected involves a juggling act: you have to factor many differen... more

Announcement: this podcast will be publishing episodes twice as often as usual (so every single week on Thursdays) until the end of August, and possibly for even longer. Count yourself lucky in that regard 😉

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The US's federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Is that actually enough for someone to afford basic necessities like food and shelter? Or is it a wage that'd lead to starvation, and would be practically impossible for someone to live off of?

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Lyman Stone
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Host

Andrew Xu
Host of Frames of Space

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Thoughtful and Insightful

    Frames of Space is a standout show, highly recommended. Andrew engages with a fascinating array of guests, covering political and social topics with a spirit of genuine curiosity. He never overshadows the guests with his own message, but rather creates opportunities for nuanced conversations. His careful preparation and thoughtful approach come through in every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DavidLizerbram
    United States9 months ago
  • Thoughtful and Timely Interviews with Incredible Guests

    I’ve been listening to this show for awhile now and have grown to like it more and more. Andrew is a thoughtful interviewer who touches on timely and important topics. The guests are an impressive group of influential voices in our current discourse. If you have any interest in politics, policy, or society, you’ll enjoy this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian1093
    United States10 months ago
  • Thoughtful, Respectful, and informed

    How refreshing it is to find a podcast that covers sociology, politics, and the human experience produced by a young person who takes the time to prepare meaningful questions for high calibre guests, always listening to what they have to say, challenging them as appropriate, all resulting in highly engaging dialogue that does not shove itself down your throat. We need more of this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimber Chajeeno
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Pod!

    This podcast is excellent. Andrew has on interesting guests and asks well thought out questions that help frame the conversation and facilitate insightful discussions. I’ve enjoyed each episode, keep up the great work Andrew!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickaaaafkgfksks
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very thoughtful and well researched

    Andrew is a respectful and thoughtful interviewer with an intimate familiarity of the topics discussed and the major fault lines within those debates. I highly recommend this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dogmayne
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is appreciated for balancing accessible storytelling with rigorous analysis.
Listeners praise thoughtful, well-prepared interviews with high-caliber guests.
They value respectful, insightful dialogue that challenges ideas without preaching.
The host's preparation and depth of questions are repeatedly highlighted as a strength.

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Blaise Brosnan on the Divisions Within the MAGA Right
Q: What are the likely paths for the Republican Party after Trump pressing into the next cycle?
Possible paths include a normalization where ethno-nationalist voices become a minority footnote within a broader conservative coalition, a trajectory toward more explicit ethno-nationalism, or a shift toward conspiratorial and casually bigoted discourse with a more diverse base that is less ideologically cohesive.
Blaise Brosnan on the Divisions Within the MAGA Right
Q: From your view, is the MAGA movement a natural extension of prior Republican politics or a radical shift that upends it?
I think it's both: structural vulnerabilities within the party combined with populist leadership and a media environment that rewards immediacy have allowed a shift toward a more chaotic, big-tent, and potentially ethno-nationalist direction, while some traditional strands still persist.
Lyman Stone on How to Raise Fertility Rates
Q: What policies does the guest advocate to raise birth rates?
Policies should remove barriers to family formation, support parents with financial incentives and family-friendly work arrangements, and address housing and marriage penalties, while empowering cultural actors who provide reasons to have kids.
Lyman Stone on How to Raise Fertility Rates
Q: What is the main cause of the fertility gap, according to the guest?
The main cause is that people are not getting married and forming stable partnerships in time, which blocks the path to having the number of children they say they want.
Lyman Stone on How to Raise Fertility Rates
Q: What is pronatalism, in practical terms?
Pronatalism is the belief that societies should encourage higher birth rates by removing barriers and creating conditions that make it easier for people who want to have children to do so, rather than coercing people or redefining social norms coercively.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Frames of Space

What is Frames of Space about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on in-depth conversations about politics, policy, technology, and society, featuring a rotating cast of expert guests and thinkers. Episodes frequently explore how public opinion shifts, the mechanics of governance, and the societal implications of emerging tech and cultural trends. A consistent throughline is careful questioning, nuanced debate, and a willingness to surface trade-offs rather than binary conclusions, with episodes often tying theoretical concepts to real-world policy debates, housing, AI, international relations, and social dynamics.

A standout aspect is the host's preparation and balanced approach, which tends to elevate high-caliber guests across academia, journalism, think tanks, and public discourse. T... more

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3. Jordan Schneider
4. Kelsey Piper
5. Sam Kahn
6. Tibor Rutar
7. Lyman Stone
8. Damon Linker

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