The Argument
Jerusalem DemsasHas affirmative action gone too far? Should we abolish internet anonymity? Is liberal hypocrisy worth defending?Welcome to The Argument, a weekly podcast from Jerusalem Demsas and Matthew Yglesias, where two friends argue about politics, policy, and whatever else is on their minds. This is a debate show for people who want the nitty-gritty without the typical screaming matches or softball intervie... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & Culture | |||
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Watch the official trailer for The Argument — a new podcast cohosted by Jerusalem Demsas and Matthew Yglesias.
Has affirmative action gone too far? Should we abolish internet anonymity? Is liberal hypocrisy worth defending?
Welcome to The Argument,... more
Are men naturally promiscuous and drawn to younger women? Are women obsessed with tall, older, rich men? Dating discourse is littered with pop evolutionary psychology that makes broad claims about how men and women are under a thin veneer of scientif... more
Economists love to say there are no free lunches. Jennifer Doleac thinks criminal justice is one of the rare places where that’s wrong.
In this episode, host and Editor of The Argument, Jerusalem Demsas talks with Doleac—economist and author of The ... more
Trump didn’t just reshape the GOP—he may have ended what we used to call “the conservative movement.”
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins host Jerusalem Demsas to map the new right: the collapse of fusionism, the rise of nationalism, and a ... more
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- Content Good, Delivery Poor
As a fan of "The Argument" I was pleased to see this. After a hlaf dozen episodes, it is a delete for me. The interviewer/host style is so off-putting, to the point of distraction. This is clearly a platform for them to air their own opinions. It is not an interview as much as it is two parallel conversations that occasionally intersect. Also...slow.down. Learn from the pacing of Sam Harris, Ezra Klein, and Ross Douthat. Thoughtful, engaging, inviting. Pity, as this had such promise.
Apple Podcasts3iGreeley
United Statesa month ago Informative
Podcast Addict53 months agoPhilip- Refreshing!
I was hoping Jerusalem was going to do another podcast after “Good on Paper”! It’s so refreshing to hear an in depth discussion about important issues that is backed by research and includes potential solutions instead of just doom and gloom everyday!
Apple Podcasts5HopelessAcademicUnited States4 months ago - Mixed
I really like Demsas’ writing, worldview, and expertise. I appreciate and what she is trying to accomplish here, but I slightly struggle with her interview style. I’d be curious to see a minute or word count breakdown between her and her guests. I sometimes have the feeling that she is interviewing folks just to share her own perspectives/knowledge of the topic, rather than platforming her guests or creating space for a true “argument.” It makes me a little uncomfortable as the listener, and mak... more
Apple Podcasts3Avid_Listener_United States4 months ago - The Argument is Awesome
Love everything you’ve done so far, really bringing vitality and dynamism and critical thinking back to a left-wing discourse that had been swallowed by Pod Save Echo Chamberism. One quibble: contrary to your latest guest’s assertions, I’ve lived in Berkeley for well over a decade and have never met any of the polyamorous rationalists that supposedly populate our cocktail parties… I would suggest that they are a tiny cohort overrepresented on substack and in the imaginations of frightened conser... more
Apple Podcasts5Bren DarrowUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #143 |  New Zealand/News |
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This podcast provides a platform for civil discussions on pressing societal and political issues, inviting guests from various backgrounds to engage in meaningful debates. Common themes include liberalism, populism, education reform, climate policy, and the challenges of free speech in current political climates. It stands out for its commitment to fostering dialogue among differing perspectives, encouraging intellectual rigor and respect in discussions that might otherwise become polarized.
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4. Interesting Times with Ross Douthat
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The Argument launched 6 months ago and published 24 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 The Argument include:
1. Paul Eastwick
2. Jennifer Doleac
3. Ross Douthat
4. Carolina Arteaga
5. Rita Koganzon
6. Chris Elmendorf
7. Matthew Yglesias
8. Gabriele Gratton
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