Quillette Podcast

Quillette

Anti-Zionism

Identity Politics

Imane Khelif

Caster Semenya

Zionism

Language

Disorder Of Sexual Development (DSD)

Women's Boxing

Frantz Fanon

Jean-Paul Sartre

Stokely Carmichael

Trans Rights

Free Speech

Reality

Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre

Olympics

Braver Angels

Current US College Protests

Hamas

Harvard University

The Quillette Podcast is a platform for rigorous, academic discussions rooted in common sense and free inquiry. Non-dogmatic and grounded in liberal values, the podcast serves as a beacon for thoughtful conversation on science, politics, philosophy, and culture. Quillette prides itself on intellectual honesty, avoiding ideological extremism in favor of evidence-based reasoning and progress. Hosted... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	309	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	News CommentaryPoliticsNews

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Latest Episodes

From Cult Child to Chess Wunderkind

Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with Danny Rensch about his astounding journey from the ‘Church of Immortal Consciousness’ to the role of Chief Chess Officer at Chess.com

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20 Oct 2025 • 37 min

Desexing the Language of Motherhood

Managing Editor Iona Italia talks to Dr Karleen Gribble, who works in the field of maternal and infant health, on the impacts of desexed language on women’s healthcare and wellbeing.

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9 Oct 2025 • 15 min

Managing the Growing Gender-Critical Counterrevolution

Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay talks with Canadian Genspect director Mia Hughes about the emerging ‘gender glasnost’—and the best way to continue rolling back the excesses of trans activism.

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4 Oct 2025 • 45 min

The End of Woke

Managing Editor Iona Italia talks to author Andrew Doyle about his new book, The End of Woke: How the Culture War Went Too Far and What to Expect from the Counter-Revolution.

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25 Sep 2025 • 15 min

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Recent Guests

Karleen Gribble

Adjunct professor in the School of Nursing Midwifery at Western Sydney University, focusing on breastfeeding and maternal health

Western Sydney University

Episode: Desexing the Language of Motherhood

Mia Hughes

Director of Genspect Canada

Genspect Canada

Episode: Managing the Growing Gender-Critical Counterrevolution

Russell Shorto

Historian and author of 'Taking Manhattan'

Episode: When New Netherland Became New York

Holly Lawford-Smith

Philosopher and author

Episode: Should Feminists Work with the Right?

Dr. Jake Scott

Board-certified infectious diseases physician and clinical associate professor at Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford University

Episode: RFK Jr.’s Unprecedented Attack on Life-saving Vaccines

Rob Kurzban

Evolutionary psychologist and author

Episode: The Modular Mind

John Chew

Toronto-based mathematician, linguist, and Scrabble tournament organizer

Episode: What Does It Take to Develop a ‘Scrabble-Shaped Brain’?

Nev March

Author known for her mystery novels featuring Parsi protagonists.

Episode: Parsi: A Fiercely Contested Identity

Adam Zivo

Canadian gay activist turned journalist

National Post

Episode: How LGB Became Estranged from T

Hosts

Jonathan Kay

Host and co-host known for his engaging interviews and sharp insights, emphasizing intellectual discourse and common sense.

Iona Italia

Co-host known for her philosophical exploration of topics and engagement in critical conversations, though occasionally critiqued for her presentation style.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings

Really interesting subject matter ruined by constant interruptions by the interviewer.
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johnjcanavan
3 months ago
Iona’s voice..
I’m sorry I cannot listen to Iona’s voice. That sounds mean, but it’s the truth. I cannot listen anymore. Unsubscribe. Sorry.
Apple Podcasts
2
csue.ben
Australia3 months ago
Too much time spent interviewing people who have a problem with "trans ideology" (whatever that is). Not entertaining.
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Jonathan Brownlee D'Urban Davies
5 months ago
It’s okay
Lamely and apologetically centrist.
Apple Podcasts
1
Another Canadian Named Mark
Canada7 months ago
Weird podcast
Seemed like an interesting, independent-minded podcast in early years but now just makes excuses for modern day imperialism against Palestinians, whilst regurgitating new atheist pseudo-history on Christmas (see Tim O’Neill’s blog for a real understanding)
Apple Podcasts
1
Cúige Mumhan
Ireland8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the academic rigor and in-depth discussions on varied topics, noting that it promotes thoughtful dialogue around contemporary issues.

Critiques convey a desire for more diversity in guest perspectives to further enrich the discussions and address prevailing narratives.

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Apple Podcasts	#213	Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#230	United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#156	Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#188	Ireland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#215	South Africa/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#235	Russia/News/Politics

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Desexing the Language of Motherhood

Q: Why did the, how is this connected to the pandemic, do you think?

The pandemic intensified the trend, leading to more general health communication issues while organizations started using desex language more widely.

Desexing the Language of Motherhood

Q: Can you trace that for us first of all?

These terms started to come to the fore with health professionals around 2015 and gained wider use in communication during the pandemic.

When New Netherland Became New York

Q: Who had the better legal claim to Manhattan in 1660?

The English claim was very tenuous, based on their earlier explorations, while the Dutch had established a thriving colony through treaties with Native people.

When New Netherland Became New York

Q: How did the southern tip of Manhattan become a de facto Dutch possession?

The Dutch negotiated with the native people who had different notions of land ownership, leading to a ceremony that established an alliance rather than an outright purchase.

When New Netherland Became New York

Q: Tell me a little bit about Richard Nicholls, because Peter Stuyvesant, who came out on the losing end of this, his name is well known in New York.

Richard Nicholls, much less so, despite the fact that in some ways, he's kind of the father of New York.

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This podcast highlights a wide array of rigorous discussions that revolve around themes of science, politics, philosophy, and culture, emphasizing a foundation of common sense and intellectual honesty. Featuring a variety of episodes, it engages with topics such as the evolution of feminism, the socio-political landscape of the LGBTQ movement, and perspectives on historical events and figures, which all aim to challenge existing narratives and foster free thought. The engaging conversations are marked by a commitment to avoiding ideological extremism while prioritizing evidence-based reasoning, making it a notable platform for listeners interested in thought-provoking dialogues and diverse viewpoints.

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Quillette Podcast launched 7 years ago and published 309 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Quillette Podcast include:

1. Karleen Gribble
2. Mia Hughes
3. Russell Shorto
4. Holly Lawford-Smith
5. Dr. Jake Scott
6. Rob Kurzban
7. John Chew
8. Nev March

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