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Elizabeth Weiss
Professor Emeritus at San Jose State University
San Jose State University
Episode: Dr. Elizabeth Weiss - Is Anthropology the Most Woke Discipline? (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1021)
Richard Ovenden
Director of the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford; President of the Digital Preservation Coalition
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Episode: Richard Ovenden, OBE - Author of "Burning the Books" & Bodley's Librarian (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1016)
Timothy Sandefur
Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute, Clarence J and Catherine P. Duncan Chair in Constitutional Government
Goldwater Institute
Episode: Timothy Sandefur - Author of "Proclaiming Liberty" (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1009)
Noah Rothman
Senior writer with National Review; author of Blood & Progress and Unjust Social Justice and the Unmaking of America and the Rise
National Review
Episode: Noah Rothman, "Blood & Progress - A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America" (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1007)
Harvey Mansfield
William R. Keenan Jr. Professor of Government at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: My Chat with Harvard Political Philosopher Dr. Harvey Mansfield (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_995)
Lionel Shriver
Author of A Better Life
HarperCollins
Episode: Lionel Shriver - Author of "A Better Life" (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_989)
Steven Skultety
Professor of Philosophy at Ole Miss; chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion; founder of the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
Episode: Dr. Steven Skultety - On the Relationship Between Freedom and Education (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_982)
Heribert Tenschert
Leading global rare book antiquarian dealer, celebrated bibliophile
Independent antiquarian dealer
Episode: Heribert Tenschert - World's Leading Dealer of Rare and Antiquarian Books (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_981)
Natasha Hausdorff
British barrister, international law expert
UK Lawyers for Israel Charitable Trust
Episode: Natasha Hausdorff, Ardent Legal Defender of Israel (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_979)

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Gad Saad
Professor and author; public intellectual; discusses evolution, psychology, culture, and public policy.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.9k ratings
  • Worth Listening To!

    Dr. Saad possesses timeless wisdom in a world gone mad. He gives me hope that not all is lost. And he does it with humor. You can’t beat that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaltandPepper63
    United States2 months ago
  • One of the sharpest intellectuals out there

    Professor Saad has a penetrating intelligence that few can match.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elliot F.
    United States2 months ago
  • True American 👍🏼

    Simply wanted to say how fresh and new it feels to have a voice as yours to penetrate the facade of legacy owned media!! Thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
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    1jimbrowski
    United States3 months ago
  • Great commentary

    One of my favorite intellectuals. I always relate to your topics on a personal level. Thank you.

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    merrimance
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    I enjoy listening to Dr. Saad’s interviews and commentary. Enlightening and I appreciate his wit. We also share a passion for good books. By the way, if you’re looking for a good read, I suggest his books.

    Apple Podcasts
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    MadEarthStudio
    United States4 months ago

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Thought-provoking conversations with sharp, evidence-based takes.
Guests are consistently high-caliber, and questions push for clarity and rigor.
The host challenges mainstream narratives in a way that resonates with analytically minded audiences.
Listeners appreciate the courage to tackle controversial topics head-on.
Ads and short-form episodes can be distracting for some listeners, but the content remains engaging.

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When Empathy Becomes Suicidal - My Appearance on the Atlas Society Podcast (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1023)
Q: So for those encountering this idea for the first time, how do you distinguish healthy empathy from the pathological version? Where does the line get crossed?
Gad Saad explains that healthy empathy is calibrated and context-sensitive, while suicidal empathy arises when empathy is hyperactive and misapplied, especially in the presence of parasitic ideas that distort perception and decision-making.
Suicidal Empathy Is Destroying America From Within (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1020)
Q: What were the first things that led you down this route?
Saad describes an academic awakening about how biology and evolution shape human behavior, followed by recognizing in social sciences a trend toward de-emphasizing biology, which sparked his broader critique of how ideas spread on campuses and influence policy.
Discussing Suicidal Empathy, Lionel Messi, & Dante Alighieri (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1024)
Q: Was there a eureka moment for you when you realized that all of these seemingly disparate phenomena can be unified by the Suicidal Empathy explanation for them?
Yes, the realization came from connecting diverse social phenomena through a synthetic framework inspired by consilience and my parasitic mind concept, which allowed me to unify issues like DEI, BLM, and transgender activism under a single explanatory mechanism of miscalibrated empathy.
Chat with Piers Morgan - On Gabor Mate, Elon Musk, Migration & Grooming Gangs (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1012)
Q: Why do you feel unable to change Dr. Mate's opinions in a debate?
Because I think there is no amount of new evidence or argument I could present that would alter his core beliefs, making a debate feel futile for him as well.
Chat with Piers Morgan - On Gabor Mate, Elon Musk, Migration & Grooming Gangs (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1012)
Q: You don't like to debate; why don't you like doing debates?
I'm willing to debate if there is potential for either side to be persuaded by evidence; however, I believe in debates where the opposing positions could be swayed, otherwise it would be a futile exercise.

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A provocative, intellectually rigorous show that hosts conversations at the intersection of science, evolution, public policy, and culture. Guests range from evolutionary psychology scholars and philosophers to lawyers and authors, with recurring focus on topics like immigration, free speech, merit, and Western civilization. Notable strengths include a willingness to challenge consensus, a penchant for provocative examples, and a track record of high-profile, thought-provoking interviews and book discussions that appeal to educated, analytically minded listeners. The format often blends theoretical frameworks with practical policy debates, making it a strong fit for audiences who enjoy rigorous exploration of controversial ideas and their r... more

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