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The Discourse Lab

Clayton Smith

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led ideas and politics show that explores arguments, dogma, social issues, culture, and literature through conversations with commentators, professionals, authors, and other subject-matter experts. Agencies could credibly pitch political analysts, academics, therapists, authors, cultural critics, and practitioners with distinctive perspectives and some public platform; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need demonstrated expertise and a compelling point of view, but not necessarily celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 46

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contactdiscourselab@gmail.com

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Host

Clayton Smith - Uses conversation to explore ideas, analyze arguments, and question dogmas across politics, culture, psychology, and literature.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter expertise demonstrated through professional practice, public commentary, published work, media appearances, or a meaningful content platform; guests should bring a distinctive and defensible perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Political commentary or media appearances, Published books, essays, or newsletters, Professional licensure or specialized consulting experience, Public office candidacy or substantial social media presence

Recent Guest Discussions

Ruel Domi - Modern Albanian Politics, The Rise Of The Far Right In Europe, Western Civilization, And International Affairs.

Brianna Wu - Political Activism, Transgender Policy And Community Debates, Progressive Politics, Israel-palestine, And The Video Game Industry.

Rachel Haack - Family Estrangement, Chronic Conflict, Relational Breakdowns, Differentiation, And Her Professional And Personal Background.

Liza Libes - Classic Literature, Literary Meaning, Higher Education, Cultural Debates, Publishing, And The Role Of Narrative In Education And Life.

Recent Topics

Politics, Philosophy, Psychology, Literature, Geopolitics

Episodes

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"I know what bloodthirsty hatred looks like." - David Christopher Kaufman

October 06, 2026

In this episode, Clay is joined by David Christopher Kaufman. David is a New York based journalist whose writing can be found in many notable publications, including The New York Post, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Tablet, The Jerusalem Post, and Commentary, just to name a few. He has also worked as an editor for The New York Times. David’s writing often focuses on identity. A subject on which he has a somewhat unique vantage point, given that he is black, gay, and Jewish. He ...

An Age of Violence w/ Alex DeVitry

September 29, 2026

In this episode Clay is joined by friend of the pod Alex DeVitry. Alex is currently a Master’s student at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), where he is studying international conflict resolution, foreign policy and diplomacy, and the Middle East. He also writes excellent articles about political violence in the 21st century on his Substack. This conversation covers two main topics. First, the Houthi’s rise in Yemen: their origins, relationship with Iran, recent...

“It’s not the billionaires that are the problem; it’s the boomers.” - Sam Raus

September 22, 2026

In this episode, Clay is joined by ⁠Sam Raus⁠. Sam is a political analyst and public relations professional. He is also the David Boaz Resident Writing Fellow at ⁠Young Voices⁠.Sam writes on a number of topics from a libertarian perspective, including AI, data centers, healthcare, and social security.Listen to this episode to understand why Sam thinks fears surrounding data centers are overblown, hear his argument for why Gen Z should be able to opt out of social security, and much more!You c...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Discourse Lab?

The Discourse Lab is hosted by Clayton Smith. Its publicly listed email is contactdiscourselab@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 The Discourse Lab?

The publicly listed email for The Discourse Lab: contactdiscourselab@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Discourse Lab have?

Podseeker estimates The Discourse Lab reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Discourse Lab?

The Discourse Lab typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise demonstrated through professional practice, public commentary, published work, media appearances, or a meaningful content platform; guests should bring a distinctive and defensible perspective. Common among recent guests: Political commentary or media appearances; Published books, essays, or newsletters; Professional licensure or specialized consulting experience. Recent guests include Ruel Domi, Brianna Wu, and Rachel Haack.

How hard is it to get booked on The Discourse Lab?

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

What topics does The Discourse Lab cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Philosophy, Psychology, Literature, and Geopolitics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

contactdiscourselab@gmail.com

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