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Uncertain Things

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Iranian Revolution
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Everything is broken. Adaam James Levin-Areddy and Vanessa M. Quirk, two jaded journos, interview people far wiser than themselves and ask: "now what?" uncertain.substack.com

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Jesse Brown — journalist and founder of the Canadaland podcast company — joins us IRL in New York City to talk about his latest project: What is happening here? The audio doc, hosted by Jesse, dives into the ways Anti-Zionism and antisemitism have ta... more

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Dr. Einat Wilf — Israeli writer, podcaster, and now founder of the political party Oz — returns to the pod to tell us a tale of two wars: the physical war fought (and technically won) in Gaza and the global war for Jewish sovereignty (that’s far from... more

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New York Times columnist, co-host of Advisory Opinions and The Dispatch Podcast, and Nashville-based evangelical, David French, returns to the pod once again. This time, we had one big question on our minds: What’s with all the Christianity cosplayin... more

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Journalist Ben Dreyfuss (writer of Calm Down and co-host of Central Air) joins us for a conversational grab bag: Zohran Mamdani’s agenda; the Left’s ideologues (and how to distinguish them from the cosplayers); the challenge of maintaining personal r... more

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Recent Guests

Nancy Rommelmann
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Episode: ICE, Klein, Coates (w/ Nancy Rommelmann)
Christine Rosen
Author and speaker known for her exploration of technology and human experience.
Episode: The Lost Pleasures of Discomfort (w/ Christine Rosen)
Ruth Wisse
Senior Fellow at the Tikvah Organization, author of Jews and Power
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Episode: Thou Shalt Not Be a Socialist (Ruth Wisse)
Coleman Hughes
Author of The End of Race Politics, Arguments for a Colorblind America
Episode: The Mood Music of Anti-Racism (Coleman Hughes)
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
Resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and director of Realign for Palestine.
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Episode: The Hope for Gaza (w/ Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib)
Nadine Strossen
Former president of the ACLU and co-author of The War on Words
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Episode: The Enemies of Free Speech (w/ Greg Lukianoff & Nadine Strossen)
Greg Lukianoff
President of FIRE and co-author of The War on Words
FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education)
Episode: The Enemies of Free Speech (w/ Greg Lukianoff & Nadine Strossen)
Brianna Wu
Executive director of Rebellion Pack and Democratic fundraiser
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Episode: When My Team Became an Online Mob (w/ Brianna Wu)
Tomer Persico
Author and expert on liberalism
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Episode: How the Modern World Self-Destructs (w/ Tomer Persico)

Hosts

Adaam James Levin-Areddy
Co-host of Uncertain Things
Vanessa M. Quirk
Co-host of Uncertain Things

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • I wanted to like it

    Sounded promising, unfortunately just screeching sound bites and name calling. The world already provides this type of discourse at every turn. I desire and crave more substance.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Addaloria
    United States2 years ago
  • “The Left Hates Jews”

    Yall good ?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MustBTrouble
    United States2 years ago
  • Shouty annoying host ruins it.

    This is an interesting podcast, with intelligent hosts & guests. But. But the male host comes across like a bully, specifically in relation to his female co-host. If he cld tone it down a bit, & chill out, it’d be a so much more enjoyable a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Enough Trump.
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Unique, on point, intellectually honest

    A refreshingly sincere inquiry into important topics, with a good dash of much-needed courage to explore controversial topics without pandering to any particular crowd. Highly recommend, keep up the good work Uncertain Things!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M. Caravaggio
    United States4 years ago
  • Good content

    Quality audio (most of the time), good interviewers, and intelligent guest from all sides of the political platform. They are kinda like a more diverse/underground version of the Joe Roagan show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Creighster
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, non-dogmatic approach to controversial topics.
Some critiques note a perceived argumentative style and call for steadier tones from the hosts.
Many praise the long-form interviews and the breadth of guests.

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Talking Points

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The Law Is How We Deal With Our Mistakes (Alan Dershowitz)
Q: You see that as a story of usurpation and the consolidation of rabbinical power at the expense of the law. I just wanted to challenge you that I see that as the assertion of civil law.
And I think you're right. I think you make a good point.
The Law Is How We Deal With Our Mistakes (Alan Dershowitz)
Q: Can I ask you one Talmudic question before you go?
Sure, of course.
The Law Is How We Deal With Our Mistakes (Alan Dershowitz)
Q: Is there no other issue at stake? Is there no potential abstract value of not punishing a person preemptively?
Sure. I mean, we basically say our jurisprudence is based on not punishing people preemptively, but we do it all the time.
When My Team Became an Online Mob (w/ Brianna Wu)
Q: Can you give our listeners a quick background of how you found yourself in politics?
Brianna Wu talks about her experiences in gamergate and how it led to her involvement in politics.
Disgusting 'Journalists' (w/ Batya Ungar-Sargon)
Q: How has your emotional and analytical trajectory changed over the past week and a half?
Batya discusses her evolving feelings of rage, grief, and the struggle to maintain intellectual clarity while being affected by recent tragic events.

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2. Christine Rosen
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4. Coleman Hughes
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8. Brianna Wu

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