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Quillette Podcast

Quillette
Anti-Zionism
Identity Politics
Caster Semenya
Imane Khelif
Zionism
Language
Women's Boxing
Disorder Of Sexual Development (DSD)
Jean-Paul Sartre
Frantz Fanon
Stokely Carmichael
Trans Rights
Free Speech
Reality
Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre
Olympics
Braver Angels
Harvard University
Civil Rights Movement
Current US College Protests

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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Managing Editor Iona Italia talks to Jane Austen scholar John Mullan to commemorate the 250th anniversary of her birth.

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Managing Editor Iona Italia talks to sociologist Nicholas Wolfinger about trends in marriage, divorce, and maternity in the US from the 1950s to the present day.

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Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with writer Ben Appel about his new memoir, Cis White Gay: The Making of a Gender Heretic

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Recent Guests

Nicholas Wolfinger
Professor of Family and Consumer Studies and Adjunct Professor of Sociology at the University of Utah
University of Utah
Episode: Marriage and Divorce in America
Ben Appel
Gay writer and author of 'Cis White Gay, The Making of a Gender Heretic'
Episode: A Gay Author’s Escape from Cults, Drugs, Queer Radicalism, and ‘Scrupulosity’
Jesse Brown
Founder and editor of Canadaland, focusing on media criticism.
Canadaland
Episode: Jesse Brown’s Rude Awakening
Paula Fredriksen
Formerly the William Goodwin Aurelio Professor of Scripture at Boston University and a distinguished visiting professor in the Department of Comparative Religion at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Princeton University Press
Episode: Ancient Christianities: The First 500 Years
Matthew Pettit
Albuquerque comedian and founder of the Healing Roar recovery group
Healing Roar
Episode: Finding Humor in Dark Places
Harry Saul Markham
Author of the recent book, The Melted Pot
Episode: A Crisis of Tolerance
Lawrence Krauss
Astrophysicist and science writer, editor of 'The War on Science'.
Arizona State University
Episode: Is There a Politically Motivated ‘War on Science’? (And If So, Who’s Waging It?)
Andrew Bushnell
A researcher from Melbourne with a PhD in political philosophy and widely published on criminal justice.
University of Melbourne
Episode: Machetes in Melbourne
Danny Rensch
Chief Chess Officer of chess.com and author of Dark Moves
chess.com
Episode: From Cult Child to Chess Wunderkind

Hosts

Iona Italia
Iona Italia is a host known for engaging discussions related to cultural and social issues, focusing on gender dynamics and societal norms.
Jonathan Kay
Jonathan Kay is a host and journalist known for his analytical and critical approach towards contemporary issues, often providing a platform for diverse viewpoints.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Iona italia

    Used to listen but stopped due to Iona Italian’s insipid delivery. From the other reviews, I see that I’m not the only one.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Annannnxxxx
    United States3 months ago
  • Really interesting subject matter ruined by constant interruptions by the interviewer.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    johnjcanavan
    5 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
    Australia5 months ago
  • Too much time spent interviewing people who have a problem with "trans ideology" (whatever that is). Not entertaining.

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    2
    Jonathan Brownlee D'Urban Davies
    7 months ago
  • It’s okay

    Lamely and apologetically centrist.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Another Canadian Named Mark
    Canada9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth conversations and academic rigor of discussions, which often tackle complex societal issues.
Feedback indicates a divide in reception regarding hosts, with some praising the analytical abilities of Jonathan Kay while others criticize Iona Italia's delivery style.
Several reviews highlight a perceived bias in topics, prompting discussions about representational fairness and ideological pitfalls.
The podcast is noted for promoting common sense and free inquiry, drawing a loyal audience who values rigorous debate and diverse viewpoints.

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#107
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#211
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Apple Podcasts
#118
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#232
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#51
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#89
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Gay Author’s Escape from Cults, Drugs, Queer Radicalism, and ‘Scrupulosity’
Q: Can you tell me about that?
Ben discusses feeling disoriented as a disaffected liberal and how he was perceived by both progressives and conservatives.
Marriage and Divorce in America
Q: Can you give us a rundown on the kind of bare sort of facts about marriage, divorce, and childbearing?
Wolfinger summarizes the significant changes in marriage and divorce rates, noting increases in divorce rates historically, a decline in marriage rates, and an increase in non-marital births.
Jesse Brown’s Rude Awakening
Q: What was the expression you said? Your whole world collapsed?
Jesse reflected that it wasn't just business dealings that were affected, but it felt existential as backlash created a significant shift in his ideological space.
Jesse Brown’s Rude Awakening
Q: Can you give us a peek about how you almost, I don't know, had to go work at McDonald's or something?
Jesse explained that despite initial reports of him being wealthy, he had built Canadaland as a self-sufficient entity and faced audience backlash that threatened its survival after he addressed anti-Semitism.
Finding Humor in Dark Places
Q: Was it a tough crowd?
Yeah, it was a little tough. Like when I'm doing comedy, I definitely feed off of the audience a lot.

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Content from a diverse array of topics, focusing primarily on science, politics, culture, and philosophy, underscores the essence of the discussions. Noteworthy themes include marriage dynamics, societal shifts regarding gender identity, issues surrounding anti-Semitism and media criticism, and the challenges faced in academia due to ideological pressures. The conversations are often grounded in recent cultural phenomena such as the emergence of 'woke' culture and the implications for free speech, reflecting a commitment to intellectual rigor. Unique perspectives from guests span various fields, providing a platform for discourse that questions mainstream narratives and encourages listeners to think critically about contemporary societal ch... more

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1. Nicholas Wolfinger
2. Ben Appel
3. Jesse Brown
4. Paula Fredriksen
5. Matthew Pettit
6. Harry Saul Markham
7. Lawrence Krauss
8. Andrew Bushnell

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