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Quillette Podcast

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Long-form conversations with scientists, writers, historians, and public intellectuals on the ideas shaping — and dividing — the Western world. Mostly hosted by Jonathan Kay — Canadian journalist, author, and Quillette editor whose books include Among the Truthers, a landmark investigation into conspiracy culture. Kay brings a rare combination of intellectual range, genuine curiosity, and willingn... more

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Jonathan Kay speaks with University of Hawaii professor Ashley Rubin, co-author of the recently published Special Commission Report on the State of Scholarship in the Humanities and the Humanistic Social Sciences.

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Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay talks to Debra Soh, author of Sextinction: The Decline of Sex and the Future of Intimacy, about neuroscience, hypergamy, elephant seals, politicised sex research, the perils of polyamory, and the sex-repellent scou... more

Jonathan Kay speaks with Aaron Pete, leader of the Chawathil First Nation in British Columbia, about his community’s socioeconomic challenges, intra-Indigenous politics, the legacy of residential schools, and progressive taboos surrounding of “unmark... more

Mia Hughes and Stella O'Malley of the Beyond Gender podcast interview Quillette's Jonathan Kay about the progressive ideological manias spawned during the Justin Trudeau years.

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Recent Guests

Ashley Rubin
Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Hawaii
University of Hawaii
Episode: Politicising the Humanities: Sociology as Case Study
Debra Soh
Author of Sextinction; neuroscientist turned science journalist and sex researcher
Simon & Schuster; Debra Soh (author)
Episode: The ‘Sex Recession’ is Real
Aaron Pete
Chief of the Chawathil First Nation and host of the Nuanced Podcast
Chawathil First Nation
Episode: First Nations Chief, Podcast Pundit, Indigenous Gadfly
Kathleen Stock
Former University of Sussex philosophy professor, author
Author, Do Not Go Gentle
Episode: The Case Against State-Sanctioned Euthanasia
Sarath Sanga
Professor of Law, co-director Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law
Yale Law School
Episode: An Ivy League University Looks Inward
Phoebe Maltz Bovy
writer, journalist, cultural commentator
Writer; commentator on culture and gender
Episode: The Last Straight Woman
Amanda Ashkenazi
Director of Education at HR Canada Charitable Organization
HR Canada Charitable Organization
Episode: Is Fighting Antisemitism a Waste of Time?
Bret Stephens
New York Times columnist and Editor-in-Chief of Sapir
New York Times, Sapir
Episode: Is Fighting Antisemitism a Waste of Time?
Freya India
Author of Girls, Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything
Author
Episode: Girls in an Online World

Hosts

Jonathan Kay
Host and interviewer known for rigorous, idea-driven conversations.
Iona Italia
Co-host with a focus on guiding conversations and interviewing guests.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Aways excellent podcasts

    Great to hear the wonderful & brave Ric Esther Bienstock, especially after having just watched her fascinating documentary ‘Speechless’, which left me speechless. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helenatam
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Catching a serial killer

    Potentially interesting subject and the guest is a good talker, but the presenter needs a little help. Some voice training. Better research so the guest isn’t correcting you on the basics. Most important of all, short, single idea questions. No more than 10-15 seconds — thirty to forty five words. At one point after a lengthy meander the guest had to admit she didn’t know what she’d just been asked. If you would like people to pay for your content, it needs to be made professionally.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lifeclearout
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Fix the website

    I get emails from quillette with articles, but to read them I need to click on “read now“ a link to quillette.com which simply cannot be opened. I just get a white page. Are the thought police censoring quillette, or is the website taken down and the emails Phishing? Podcast is good though.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Solomon now
    Australia9 months ago
  • The background music during monologues neither sets tone nor enhances. It is quite distracting, actually.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Cahn Bun Bah
    9 months ago
  • 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 States10 months ago

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Praise for thoughtful, cross-disciplinary coverage of timely topics.
Mixed feedback on Iona Italia's interviewing style from several listeners.
Listeners appreciate the demanding, idea-forward interviews and guest caliber.
Some critics point to pacing and host delivery inconsistencies.

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#96
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#211
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Apple Podcasts
#212
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Apple Podcasts
#116
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#227
Italy/News/Politics
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#38
Israel/News/Politics

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Politicising the Humanities: Sociology as Case Study
Q: What kind of panels have been represented lately?
Rubin explains that panels often focus on inequality and justice, with many topics tied to identity groups, but that research on less politically salient foundational topics can struggle to find space unless it is framed to fit current themes.
First Nations Chief, Podcast Pundit, Indigenous Gadfly
Q: How do you balance discussions about residential schools with broader policy issues facing your community?
He acknowledges the depth of trauma and the need to address housing, health, and economic development while not letting historical debates derail current improvements, advocating for nuanced dialogue.
First Nations Chief, Podcast Pundit, Indigenous Gadfly
Q: What is your view on the Nishka self-government experiment and its implications for long-term Indigenous governance?
Pete argues Nishka was a rational negotiation about what self-government looks like but notes the long-term outcome included tax integration and limited progress on land claims, influencing how communities view future treaties.
First Nations Chief, Podcast Pundit, Indigenous Gadfly
Q: How do you manage skepticism within your community and win people over as chief?
He emphasizes living off-reserve to decompress, maintaining transparency with monthly reports and open office hours, and balancing his Western-educated approach with cultural accountability.
First Nations Chief, Podcast Pundit, Indigenous Gadfly
Q: Could you describe for me what traditional life was like for your particular First Nation community?
Pete explains Stolo identity as people of the river, with differences from coastal groups like not having totem poles and using house posts; he notes how inland and coastal communities differ culturally yet share resilience and continuity.

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The show features rigorously hosted conversations on science, politics, philosophy, and culture, often anchored by a balanced, evidence-based approach. Episodes frequently center on timely topics like higher education trust, free speech on campuses, antisemitism and Israel, gender and sexuality, and historical-political analysis, with guests ranging from academics and journalists to authors and legal experts. A notable strength is its ability to invite prominent thinkers who challenge conventional narratives across the left-right spectrum, producing long-form, idea-driven interviews. Potential listeners who enjoy thoughtful, non-dogmatic discourse and cross-disciplinary perspectives may find this podcast particularly engaging; those seeking... more

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