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The Good Fight

Yascha Mounk
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
Liberalism
Democracy
China
Democratic Party
Free Speech
Social Media
Populism
United States
Political Polarization
Trump Administration
Immigration
Covid-19
Climate Change
Ukraine
Identity Politics
Machine Learning
Censorship
Iran

"The Good Fight," the podcast that searches for the ideas, policies and strategies that can beat authoritarian populism.Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight.If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone.Email: goodfightpod@gmail.comTwitter: @Yascha_MounkWebsite: www.persuasion.community

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Yascha Mounk, Larry Diamond, and Arlie Hochschild debate whether the blue wave marks the end of the MAGA era or merely a pause.

In this week’s episode of The Good Fight Club, Yascha Mounk, Larry Diamond, and Arlie Hochschild explore what the Democra... more

Yascha Mounk and Dan Williams discuss the impact of AI on society, education, and politics.

Dan Williams is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sussex. He writes the Conspicuous Cognition newsletter, which brings together philo... more

Yascha Mounk and Malcolm Gaskill debate what the Enlightenment got wrong about the so-called age of credulity.

Malcolm Gaskill, Emeritus Professor of Early Modern History at the University of East Anglia, is the author of seven books, including Witc... more

Yascha Mounk and James Marriott explore what happens when a civilization turns its back on books.

James Marriott is a London Times columnist and the author of the Substack Cultural Capital, covering society, ideas, and culture. He is the author of T... more

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Recent Guests

Malcolm Gaskill
Emeritus Professor of Early Modern History at the University of East Anglia and author of seven books
University of East Anglia
Episode: Malcolm Gaskill on Why Our Ancestors Weren't as Superstitious as We Think
James Marriott
London Times columnist and author of The New Dark Ages: The End of Reading and the Dawn of a Post-Literate Society
The Times
Episode: James Marriott on the End of Reading
Eliot Cohen
Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and author of The Strategist
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Eliot Cohen on Why America Keeps Losing Wars It Should Win
David Deming
Danoff Dean of Harvard College and economist
Harvard College
Episode: David Deming on the Future of Universities in the Age of AI
Eric Zwick
Professor of economics and finance, University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Why America’s Real Wealth Isn’t in Silicon Valley
Owen Zidar
Professor of economics and public affairs, Princeton
Princeton University
Episode: Why America’s Real Wealth Isn’t in Silicon Valley
Luis Garicano
Former MEP and economist; co-founder of The Rhine Group
The Rhine Group / London School of Economics
Episode: Luis Garicano on Why Europe Fell Behind
Galen Druke
Pollster and forecaster, former 538 analyst, hosts GD Politics
GD Politics / Substack GD Politics
Episode: Galen Druke on the Midterms
Frank Furedi
Defender of a form of national cultural defense; author of In Defense of Populism
Book author; commentator
Episode: Frank Furedi on the Case for Populism

Host

Yascha Mounk
Host of The Good Fight

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • How to move from center-left to center-right

    Yascha Mounk, Professor of Practice (meaning not a research scholar but a PR huckster) at John Hopkins is a master class in the personal is political school of thinking. Something terrible must have happened to him a few years ago to mark his shift from Tony Blair mouthpiece to Bill Maher mouthpiece.

    He is the first person since Bill Buckley on the Firing Line to make the interview about himself and his views rather than that of his guest.

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    Myotopia
    United States22 days ago
  • Yascha should talk less and listen more

    Great guest, and topics… however Yascha should talk less and listen more.

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    3
    Sunlit Mechanism
    Canada5 months ago
  • AI could do this better

    The most peculiar thing about ideologues (and centrist liberals who believe themselves to be non-ideological are the greatest example of this) is how dependably predictable their minds are. History, facts, electoral results, etc… that contradict their ideological positions can always be contextualized as the exception that proves the rule or brushed away as “agree to disagree (but ultimately I’m right wink, wink)”. A little policy nudge here, a think tank report there, sprinkle a light regulatio... more

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    Arnej K
    United States7 months ago
  • Thoughtfully refreshing

    Rapidly becoming one of my favorite podcasts. He brings on very thoughtful guests and is, himself, conscientious and an adroit host.

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    NoNickname4944
    United States9 months ago
  • Just one thing!

    You are a well informed fellow and you interview interesting people. But you have a terrible habit of interrupting your guests, to give a long winded opinion of your own, when we really wanted to hear what the guest was going to say. You would improve your podcast a hundred fold by quitting the verbose interruptions. Otherwise you could quit having guests and just do opinion pieces.

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    New Zealanda year ago

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High-quality long-form conversations with scholarly depth and practical relevance
Hosts engaging, challenging questions that push guests to clarify ideas
Audience appreciates the open debate and wide range of perspectives
Thoughtful, rigorous discussions with strong guests and a calm host
Some listeners wish for less interruptions and more listening from the host

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Malcolm Gaskill on Why Our Ancestors Weren't as Superstitious as We Think
Q: What did a witchcraft trial actually look like?
Trials were usually brief, often conducted in batches, and relied on spoken testimony from witnesses. There was no modern defense process, but juries could hesitate or acquit when they found the evidence insufficient.
Malcolm Gaskill on Why Our Ancestors Weren't as Superstitious as We Think
Q: What is the nature of supernatural beliefs that people have, and what do we tend to get wrong about them?
Gaskill says people in the past generally accepted that the visible world was connected to an unseen one, while still recognizing natural phenomena and expressing uncertainty. Modern accounts often caricature them as credulous and quick to blame unexplained events on supernatural causes.
David Deming on the Future of Universities in the Age of AI
Q: What do you think students will have to learn? Do they still have to learn to do math and sciences in the same way? Do we still have to learn to write an essay in their own voice if, in theory, Claude and ChatGPT could do it for them?
Deming says students still need to learn core skills such as formulating arguments, expressing ideas, and thinking critically, though standards and assessments may change. He expects more oral exams, presentations, and deeper research, and recommends both controlled AI-free assessments and assignments designed around AI use.
David Deming on the Future of Universities in the Age of AI
Q: How should we think about this in the context of research where we still need universities as the employers and as the facilitators of this kind of research?
Deming expects universities to remain research centers because they can conduct independent basic research and because teaching and research complement each other. Teaching helps researchers explain concepts and stay engaged with new developments, while some research may be better suited to industry.
Eliot Cohen on Why America Keeps Losing Wars It Should Win
Q: What does it look like to have a good strategy when you go to war?
Cohen points to Churchill's wartime memoranda as an example of strategic thinking, highlighting empathy, intellectual humility, realism, a unifying purpose, adaptability, and attention to implementation.

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Thoughtful, idea-driven conversations that frequently center on liberalism, democracy, and statecraft, with frequent deep-dives into political theory, economic history, and AI as it relates to policy. Guests range from prominent political philosophers and economists to historians and technologists, often analyzing long-running public issues through a rigorous, literature-informed lens. Noteworthy is the sustained emphasis on building robust institutions, improving governance, and reconciling individual rights with collective norms, all anchored by a calm, probing host style. A practical hook for potential listeners is the mix of theoretical exploration and contemporary application, plus integrated sponsor reads that occasionally nudge liste... more

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3. Eliot Cohen
4. David Deming
5. Eric Zwick
6. Owen Zidar
7. Luis Garicano
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