
The world has never been more connected. Yet never more divided. We yell at each other from inside our echo chambers. But change doesn’t happen inside an echo chamber. It’s time to get out, to stretch our legs, to step on some land mines. It's time to have an uncomfortable conversation with Josh Szeps.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 481 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsSociety & CultureComedy | |||

Everything is awesome humans. Well at least it is when Uncomfortable Conversations Community Manager (and resident Tocqueville expert) Evan Pivonka joins us.
Josh and Evan went live to answer your questions and explore some underreported stories: Oz... more
What is going on with Trump’s foreign policy? Attacking Iran, decapitating Venezuela, threatening Cuba. Is America flexing its greatness, or flailing? Is there a method to the madness? What is really going on inside the room where it happens?
Stephe... more
Cities that rock and cities that suck do a few things differently. They need to hit a bullseye on high-vs-low density, walkability, law and order, red tape, congestion pricing and a host of other things. Which cities nail it? And how can yours do bet... more
Step away from the doomscrolling. Take a breath. Let the waves crash.
In this week's edition of Josh vs the News, Josh offers something different: a tonic for tumultuous times. Instead of dissecting the latest outrage or geopolitical crisis, he invi... more
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Always interesting and balanced. Thanks Josh for making having uncomfortable conversations possible with the interviews you do.
Josh, This was a sensational episode that i have been motivated to share with 20 or so family and friends. A seminal piece raising concerns and provoking thought into profound change that is upon us.
My discussion points with family; Yes agree, its going to be one of the biggest challenges, probably the biggest educational challenge in human history when you think about it. It will be the first time that humans have not got full controll over education of younger generations. You will be able t... more
Love this podcast. The interview with Bob Carr was one of my favourites. This ep great too (although Josh’s “nerdy” enthusiasm for the subject meant he butted in quite a few times 🥴 )
Violent protestors on January 6. Leftist claptrap!
This episode was so interesting. Such an intelligent and articulate explanation of Trump and his recent actions.
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Topics frequently discussed encompass a broad range of contemporary social and political issues, acknowledging the divides that characterize current societal discourse. With a blend of humor and thoughtful examination, the content often explores technology's impact on learning, the dynamics of international relations, energy innovations, and the intersection of press freedom and governmental scrutiny. A notable focus is on presenting various perspectives on hot-button issues, particularly those surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, LGBTQ rights, and the ramifications of artificial intelligence on society. Moreover, the format often features prominent guests from diverse fields such as education, psychology, economics, and media, enr... more
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