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Quillette Narrated

Quillette
Hamas
Israel
Iran
Censorship
Australia
Donald Trump
Gaza
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah
India
Anti-Semitism
United States
Middle East
Mental Health
Identity Politics
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Scopes Monkey Trial
28 Years Later
Cultural Revolution
Anti-Zionism

Narrated versions of selected Quillette essays.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes222Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

George Orwell attacked the Billy Bunter stories as snobbish propaganda. Their creator, Frank Richards, wrote back and won one of the few fights Orwell lost.

 Written by David Cohen, read by William Lang.

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Bio-cultural anthropologist, Robert Lynch, shares how an eighth grader's prank on a 510-million-year-old fossil changed his view on status and self-worth.

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A philosopher explains how 7 October exposed decolonisation as a dangerous, Manichaean ideology — not harmless academic theory.

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Australia’s war on tobacco created a $5.6B black market and a surge in gang violence.

Written by Andrew Bushnell.

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Recent Guests

Roohola Ramezani
Iranian journalist and philosopher, author of the Quillette essay
Independent/journalist
Episode: Progressive Moral Reasoning and Iran’s Revolt
Dr. Ray Blanchard
Adjunct professor of psychiatry specializing in human sexuality, particularly sexual orientation and gender identity disorders.
University of Toronto
Episode: What Is Autogynephilia? An Interview with Dr Ray Blanchard
Roya Hakakian
Iranian poet and writer
Episode: Naive Protest and Calculated Terror
James E. Webb
Former NASA administrator recognized for his role in the early space program
NASA
Episode: Intersectionality’s Cosmic Inquisitor
Hakeem Olusiyi
Astrophysicist and a critic of claims against Webb
George Mason University, Princeton University
Episode: Intersectionality’s Cosmic Inquisitor
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Astrophysicist and vocal advocate for intersectionality and social justice in STEM
University of New Hampshire
Episode: Intersectionality’s Cosmic Inquisitor
Andrea James
Filmmaker and trans activist
Episode: In Defence of John Money
Dr. Miriam Grossman
Author and child psychiatrist
Author of Lost in Transnation
Episode: In Defence of John Money
Judith Butler
Gender theorist and author
Author of Who's Afraid of Gender?
Episode: In Defence of John Money

Hosts

William Lang
Host of Quillette Narrated, reader/narrator of essays, with a focus on long-form analysis.
Zoe Sankey
Host/Narrator involved in essay readings and narration.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Re-writing the word “Woman”

    I appreciated this article very much. My jaw dropped numerous times in shock.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DianneRPW
    Canada7 months ago
  • Awesome

    Really makes you think.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aVers.com.au
    Australia10 months ago
  • Audio quality improved read by Iona Italia

    This is my current fav narrated podcast. Thank you for making improvement on Iona Italia audio quality. I like it a lot since "In Defence Of John Money".

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    palmunqkas
    Indonesiaa year ago
  • More Jonathan Kay, et al.

    Great concept. I listen to every episode… not read by Iona Italia. I’m sorry, I can’t listen to her voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tom Bombadil Day O
    United Statesa year ago
  • Never a disappointing episode! Often read by the author, but it's always a voice that is perfectly suited to the topic.

    Five stars, enlightening and entertaining.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mr.Albert
    2 years ago

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#214
New Zealand/News/Politics

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What Is Autogynephilia? An Interview with Dr Ray Blanchard
Q: How do you respond to the claim that autogynephilia is also found frequently in natal females?
Dr. Blanchard argues that autogynephilia does not occur in natal females and critiques a study claiming such findings for methodological issues.

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Narrated essays across a broad slate of topics—from academia and public policy to media criticism and cultural debates—are presented in a spoken-word format that emphasizes long-form argument and contextual reading. Episodes frequently critique prevailing narratives around decolonization, public health policy, free speech, and geopolitical tensions, often pairing historical or documentary material with sharp, contrarian takes. A standout aspect is the cohesive narration that foregrounds careful reading and analysis, sometimes challenging mainstream perspectives with nuanced, data-informed arguments. This combination makes it a compelling listen for those who enjoy rigorous essays read aloud with sustained reasoning and a distinctly contrari... more

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2. Dr. Ray Blanchard
3. Roya Hakakian
4. James E. Webb
5. Hakeem Olusiyi
6. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
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