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David Ost Interview Episode 702

August 05, 2026

Why do political movements that promote authoritarian ideas often gain support from people who feel ignored, frustrated, or left behind? That question sits at the center of today's conversation. Joining me is David Ost, political scientist and author of Red Pill Politics: Demystifying Today's Far Right, a timely examination of the rise of right-wing populism, authoritarian movements, and the political strategies that allow them to attract support. Drawing on historical research and contempora...

Ainsley LeSure Interview Episode 701

August 04, 2026

How do we recognize racism? How do we measure it? And what happens when the way we define a problem makes it harder to solve? Today's guest argues that the frameworks we have used to understand racism for decades may be limiting our ability to effectively confront it. Ainsley LeSure is the author of Locating Racism In The World, a provocative examination of how society talks about racism after the Civil Rights era—and why those conversations may have unintentionally weakened our ability to id...

John Roth Interview Episode 700

August 03, 2026

What is the American Dream—and what happens when a nation begins to question whether that dream is still within reach? For generations, the American Dream has represented opportunity, freedom, equality, and the belief that individuals can shape their own futures. But it has also been a promise that requires constant reflection, participation, and protection. Today's guest invites us to examine that promise through a deeper moral and philosophical lens. John Roth is the author of Saving the Am...