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After Friday’s meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, everyone is asking: who is Zohran Mamdani really? What motivates him: is it progressive cultural issues, or economic populism? Is he woke, or a pragmatist? He won the mayor’s seat in New... more

This week’s episode is a live recording of Wisdom of Crowds, where we celebrated a very special occasion: the publication of Shadi Hamid’s new book, The Case for American Power. The book is a soul-searching study about American power as a force for g... more

With Shadi out promoting his new book, Damir sat down with WoC friend Jamie Kirchick to debate the influence of media figures like Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes on conservatism on America.

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Ross Barkan
Contributor to New York Magazine and New York Times Magazine, novelist, and former campaign manager for Zohran Mamdani.
New York Magazine
Episode: Who Is Zohran Mamdani, Really?
Jamie Kirchick
Prolific writer and commentator, author of 'Secret City, The Hidden History of Gay Washington'
Episode: Will the Right Sideline Nick Fuentes? Can it?
Leah Libresco Sargeant
Author of 'The Dignity of Dependence' and runs the Other Feminisms sub-stack community.
Episode: Nobody Is Autonomous
Daniel Corrigan
Philosophy professor at Iowa State focusing on the intersection of moral, political, and legal philosophy.
Iowa State University
Episode: Trust and Tech
August Lamm
An activist, writer, and artist known for living off the grid and promoting a life disconnected from technology.
Episode: Trust and Tech
Zachary Davis
Editor of Wayfair Magazine, expert in Mormon theology, and a veteran podcaster.
Faith Matters
Episode: From Utah to Utopia
Matthew Walther
Writer, editor of The Lamp, and columnist for The New York Times
The Lamp, The New York Times
Episode: Matthew Walther on Conspiracy Theories
Paul Elie
A leading religion and culture writer in the US today, author of 'The Last Supper, Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s.'
Episode: Paul Elie on Culture and Crypto-Religiosity
Sohrab Ahmari
US editor of UnHerd and author
UnHerd
Episode: Sohrab Ahmari on the Israel-Iran War and its Aftermath

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Damir
Co-host discussing crowd-sourced questions and engaging in critical dialogues about war and peace.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 200 ratings
  • Might be done

    As a long time listener, I might just be done with this podcast. Episodes with Shadi and Damir have become very one note based on their personal ticks and favorite lines of criticism of those they don’t like. No real substantive discussion of these issues with people who can offer any counterpoints, just their repetitive grievances.

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    malynagalore
    United States4 months ago
  • Could use more listening

    Really appreciate the frequent voices of Christine and Sam; it seems like they actually keep to the idea of getting at "first principles" rather than wading into dollar store political philosophy. On the whole it seems like there needs to be some better organization of topics and discussion. More listening and asking questions. Some episodes, I feel like I'm walking in a "DC Bro" dive bar near the Hill. If this podcast is backed by Aspen, I wish they'd push for better clarity.

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    Katabatides
    United States10 months ago
  • one of my top 10.

    This is a good one. Thank you!

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    5
    1Picccccckle1
    Australia2 years ago
  • So so so boring...

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    Dr. Ron
    2 years ago
  • First principles and deep dives

    Very intelligent conversation about morality, politics, culture, the world, and much more. A great dive into the challenge of being intellectually honest and politically effective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mdpnjva
    United States3 years ago

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Many find the blend of guest perspectives enriching but desire more spontaneous dialogue rather than structured formats.
Overall, the host's ability to engage deeply with philosophical themes garners significant praise, although opinions on structuring the debates vary.

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Who Is Zohran Mamdani, Really?
Q: What fundamentally drives Zohran Mamdani beyond his public persona?
He is driven by a combination of personal values such as being pro-Palestine and his pragmatic focus on local issues like affordability.
Shadi Hamid on the Case for America
Q: Matt, how does American democracy impact the legitimacy of its foreign policy?
American democracy should be held to a higher standard, and its ability to recognize and address hypocrisy shapes its moral authority.
Shadi Hamid on the Case for America
Q: Shadi, where do you think these ideals come from?
Idealism in American policy is about aspirations shared among its leaders and citizens, often grounded in religious or moral foundations.
Why the Two-State Solution Died
Q: How did the recent events alter your view on how to approach negotiations?
Post-October 7th, I realized we approached negotiations too technocratically, ignoring the emotional and historical context that governs the conflict.
Why the Two-State Solution Died
Q: Can you help us understand what those yearnings are in kind of short form for a lay person?
The yearning for both sides involves deep emotional attachments to their land and historical grievances that go beyond just territory; for Israelis, it includes a cultural and historical attachmen to all of the land, while for Palestinians, it includes rights for refugees and a desire for justice and recognition.

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