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Dustbowl Diatribes

Laurie M Johnson, Spencer Hess

Booking Overview

An interview-led Christian political-philosophy podcast focused on Christian community, Christian anarchism, Catholic Worker practice, and critiques of modern society, with occasional external interviews featuring established authors and public thinkers. Credible pitches include theologians, Christian anarchists, political philosophers, communal practitioners, and authors addressing technology, political economy, or alternative social organization; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors highly relevant intellectual credentials but operates within a specialized niche.

Metrics

Episodes: 74

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 26.2k subscribers

Instagram: 192 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ljpoliticalphilosophy@gmail.com

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Host

Laurie M Johnson - Co-host focused on Christian community, Christian anarchism, Catholic Worker practice, and political and social critique.

Spencer Hess - Co-host focused on Christian community, Christian anarchism, Catholic Worker practice, and political and social critique.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, public intellectuals, theologians, political philosophers, Christian anarchists, and practitioners with substantial experience in intentional or faith-based communities.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on religion, politics, technology, community, or social criticism, Recognized expertise in Christian anarchism, political philosophy, communal practice, or critiques of modernity

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Kingsnorth - The Social And Human Consequences Of Machine-driven Technological Development And What Society Is Up Against In The Age Of The Machine.

Chris Smaje - Why Communities Are Not Publics And How Communal Life Differs From Public Political Structures.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Christian Anarchism, Catholic Worker, Political Philosophy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Dustbowl Diatribes
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Season 4, Ep. 15: This Just In! Third Estate Still Out to Satisfy Its Desires Without Losing Its Pretensions

September 26, 2026

Laurie and Spencer discuss Abbé Sieyès' famous essay "What is the Third Estate," which lit a match under the French Revolution. Was the third estate up to the task of civil society?

Season 4, Ep. 14: Kingsnorth On How Cooked We Are in the Age of the Machine

August 29, 2026

Laurie and Spencer interview Paul Kingsnorth, author of New York Times bestseller Against the Machine: On the Unmaking of Humanity, about what we're up against.

Season 4, Episode 13: How We’re Learning to Stop Worrying & Love the AI Buildout

July 31, 2026

Spencer and Laurie discuss AI, data centers and the possibility of ethical guidelines from the Church and other sources in this July 2026 episode of Dustbowl Diatribes. The "Secret Grange," for patrons of the Maurin Academy only, followed.

Frequently asked questions

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Dustbowl Diatribes
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How do I get in touch with Dustbowl Diatribes?

Dustbowl Diatribes is hosted by Laurie M Johnson and Spencer Hess. Its publicly listed email is ljpoliticalphilosophy@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Dustbowl Diatribes?

The publicly listed email for Dustbowl Diatribes: ljpoliticalphilosophy@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Dustbowl Diatribes have?

Podseeker estimates Dustbowl Diatribes reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Dustbowl Diatribes?

Dustbowl Diatribes typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published authors, public intellectuals, theologians, political philosophers, Christian anarchists, and practitioners with substantial experience in intentional or faith-based communities. Common among recent guests: Published books on religion, politics, technology, community, or social criticism; Recognized expertise in Christian anarchism, political philosophy, communal practice, or critiques of modernity. Recent guests include Paul Kingsnorth and Chris Smaje.

How hard is it to get booked on Dustbowl Diatribes?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Dustbowl Diatribes cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Christian Anarchism, Catholic Worker, and Political Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ljpoliticalphilosophy@gmail.com

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