Why We Fight ft. Chris Blattman
Why do nations fight when it's clear how incredibly destructive war is? Economist and political scientist Chris Blattman joins the show to discuss his new book, Why We Fight. He discusses how the world is probably more peaceful than it...
Russia's attack on Ukraine and Liberal Democracy
Jeremiah records an ad-hoc episode as the Russian invasion of Ukraine takes place on February 24th. In this episode, he talks about what this means for liberal democracy globally, Russia's contempt for international norms and how they abuse...
Technology and Protest in Cuba ft. Antonio Garcia Martinez
How should we think about the recent protests in Cuba? Author and commentator Antonio Garcia Martinez joins the show to discuss politics in Cuba. We discuss the fascinating history of the internet in Cuba, how technology led to the recent...
Fabric and Civilization ft. Virginia Postrel
Virginia Postrel, author of The Fabric of Civilization, joins the show for a wide ranging conversation. We discuss the history of cloths, textiles, and fabrics as detailed in her recent book, and why the history of fabrics is often the same...
The Uighur Genocide ft. Megha Rajagopalan & Alison Killing
How and why is China imprisoning millions of Uighurs in their western province of Xinjiang? BuzzFeed News journalists Megha Rajagopalan and Alison Killing join the podcast to talk about how their reporting uncovered a vast network of secret internment...