Rephonic
Artwork for the radical center

the radical center

Leslie Elliott Boyce
Mental Health
Transphobia
Transgender Individuals
Race
Gender Ideology
Gender-Affirming Care
Climate Change
Feminism
Gender Identity
Social Justice
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
Pornography
Polarization
Social Construct
Race Metatheory
Parental Rights
Childhood Innocence
Queer Theory
Covid-19

This project began as a way to call out ideological bias in counselor education specifically (and in education more generally) and has expanded to an examination of many aspects of our contemporary culture. The ideology that calls itself "social justice" is an attempt to revolutionize and replace western values with a culture of envy, victimhood, and entitlement. As individuals, we can choose to a... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes344Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Society & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for the radical center

Latest Episodes

Jake is licensed as a marriage and family therapist in Nevada and has worn multiple hats and served in many capacities across his 15 years in the profession. He is a lifelong San Francisco Giants fan, avid homebrewer, and below average Mario Kart dri... more

Dr. Heidi Klessig attended medical school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she completed a residency program in anesthesiology. She received the American Board of Anesthesiology’s board certification in anesthesiology and the ABA’s certi... more

Alex Schadenberg is the executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC). And the Chairperson for EPC-International since November 2007. Alex has authored articles published in newspapers world-wide and maintains the world's most widel... more

Dr. Jared L. Ross is a board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience as a paramedic, firefighter, and educator. Jared is clinically active in Emergency Medicine, EMS, Addiction Medicine, and Alternative Psychiatry. Jared has presented at... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Reality Therapy
Reality TherapyRyan Rogers
EconTalk
EconTalkRuss Roberts
Beyond Gender
Beyond GenderStella O'Malley, Mia Hughes, Bret Alderman
Calmversations
CalmversationsBenjamin Boyce

Recent Guests

Jake Wiskerchen
Therapist who runs a group practice in Nevada
Zephyr Wellness (Nevada)
Episode: Is the Mental Health Profession Squashing Individualism? Solid Ground #163 with Jake Wiskerchen
Dr. Heidi Klessig
Medical doctor specializing in anesthesiology, ethics of organ donation and transplantation
Respect for Human Life (organization)
Episode: Redefining Death: the Ethics of Organ Donation, with Dr. Heidi Klessig
Dr. Jared Ross
Medical professional discussing infant circumcision
Dr Jared Ross (medical professional)
Episode: Cosmetic Surgery on Baby Boys: Why is This Normal? Dr Jared Ross on Solid Ground #161
Dr. Jared L. Ross
Board-certified physician with EM/EMS experience and founder of EMSEC, LLC
EMSEC, LLC
Episode: The Case Against Male Genital Mutilation, with Dr. Jared Ross
Amy Farah Weiss
Founder and director of Saint Francis Challenge, nonprofit focused on ending street homelessness
Saint Francis Challenge
Episode: Homeless in America: Policing, Charity, Lifestyle- Solid Ground #160 with Amy Farah Weiss
Dr. Erik Lidström
Author of 'Education Unchained' and commentator on educational reforms
Episode: Should We End Public Schools to Save Our Kids? with Dr. Erik Lidström
Julie Barrett
Advocate for Conservative Ladies of America
Conservative Ladies of America
Episode: Developing the Panopticon, with Julie Barrett: Solid Ground #158
Paul Rossi
Director of the Terra Firma Teaching Alliance, focused on peer support for K-12 teachers
Terra Firma Teaching Alliance
Episode: The State of Education: Woke is A Turbo Cancer, SG with Paul Rossi
Michael Mercier
President of Screen Education, discussing the crisis in masculinity.
Screen Education
Episode: What Can We Do About the Masculinity Crisis? Solid Ground #156 with Michael Mercier

Host

Leslie Elliott-Boice
Host and frequent contributor across multiple shows and livestreams; often drives conversations on education, culture, and policy.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Excellent

    I look forward to this pod or even better watch it live on YouTube every week. Thank you, ladies!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    larkspur38
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brave Conversations

    Really value the courageous and thoughtful conversations taking place here. Thank you for your service. 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Serena.N.P
    United Statesa year ago
  • Courageous and informative

    So happy to see that professionals have started the painful process of disentangling themselves from all that is woke. Long overdue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roland3337
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality conversations that explore complex issues with nuance.
Audience-friendly but provocative discussions—great for sponsors seeking principled debates.
Shows courage in tackling controversial topics with thoughtful guests.

Top Society & Culture Podcasts

This American Life
This American LifeThis American Life
Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should KnowiHeartPodcasts
The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion
Focus: Adults in the Room
Focus: Adults in the RoomKUOW News and Information
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics RadioFreakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Sword and Scale
Sword and ScaleSword and Scale

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Redefining Death: the Ethics of Organ Donation, with Dr. Heidi Klessig
Q: What concerns arise from practices like DCD and NRP, and how do these intersect with patient rights and family consent?
NRP and DCD are presented as controversial because they can precede true biological death, potentially compromising consent and ethical standards, with calls for pauses and stricter scrutiny from medical bodies.
Redefining Death: the Ethics of Organ Donation, with Dr. Heidi Klessig
Q: How did the definition of death evolve historically, and what are the ethical implications of redefining death to expand organ donation?
The guest outlines a timeline from 1968 redefining death to the UDDA framework, arguing that changes were driven by utility rather than incontrovertible biology, and highlighting ongoing debates about whether brain death truly equates to death.
Redefining Death: the Ethics of Organ Donation, with Dr. Heidi Klessig
Q: What are the statistics on how many people actually benefit from organ transplants, and how do these numbers balance against the risks at the individual level?
While transplants save lives, the host argues that the data should be scrutinized, noting that organ availability and uptake influence decision-making, and emphasizing the need for transparent, fully informed consent rather than pursuing aggressive organ procurement.
Developing the Panopticon, with Julie Barrett: Solid Ground #158
Q: Is there a group compiling information for citizens on these laws?
Yes, Conservative Ladies of America provides alerts and analysis on relevant legislation.
Developing the Panopticon, with Julie Barrett: Solid Ground #158
Q: What should people know about the current legislation you're following?
Julie Barrett emphasizes the importance of understanding that these laws do not protect children and infringe on privacy rights for all users.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About the radical center

What is the radical center about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A provocative, culture-war–tinged show that centers on education, parenting, digital privacy, and gender issues through a critical lens on contemporary activism and “social justice.” Across episodes, guests and hosts explore how schools, policy, and online culture shape family life, childhood development, and public discourse, often challenging mainstream narratives and advocating for parental rights, private education, and skeptical scrutiny of woke ideologies. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on civilizational values, personal responsibility, and a commitment to thoughtful, non-conformist dialogue. Potential listeners who value principled debate, policy nuance, and calls for accountability in education and tech governance may find it ... more

Where can I find podcast stats for the radical center?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for the radical center. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to the radical center and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does the radical center get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for the radical center, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for the radical center?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for the radical center, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does the radical center have?

To see how many followers or subscribers the radical center has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to the radical center?

These podcasts share a similar audience with the radical center:

1. Reality Therapy
2. You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist
3. EconTalk
4. Beyond Gender
5. Calmversations

How many episodes of the radical center are there?

the radical center launched 3 years ago and published 344 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact the radical center?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for the radical center?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for the radical center from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for the radical center?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of the radical center. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on the radical center?

Recent guests on the radical center include:

1. Jake Wiskerchen
2. Dr. Heidi Klessig
3. Dr. Jared Ross
4. Dr. Jared L. Ross
5. Amy Farah Weiss
6. Dr. Erik Lidström
7. Julie Barrett
8. Paul Rossi

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days