Give Them An Argument Season 5 Episode 35: Cosmopolitan Socialism (Matt McManus's Tribute to Michael Brooks)
Oct 8, 2023
Author Matt McManus joins the podcast to talk about his book 'A How To Guide to Cosmopolitan Socialism' and to discuss socialism, internationalism, universal values, and the cultural peculiarity. The hosts also touch on the legacy of Michael Brooks, left-leaning websites, pet adoption, the second debate, Mike Pence's tweet and presidential announcement, concerns for unions, Zelensky's speech, writing a book, universal human rights, and building a better model for society with cosmopolitan socialism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Analysis of Left-leaning Websites and Michael Brooks' Legacy
02:28 • 4min
Discussion on Getting Pets and the Importance of Spaying and Neutering
06:14 • 2min
Second Debate: Lack of Substance and Rehearsed Lines
08:28 • 14min
Discussion about Mike Pence's tweet and presidential announcement
22:38 • 2min
Bizarre Statements and Concerns for Unions
24:33 • 21min
Zelensky's Speech and Historical Knowledge in Parliament
45:13 • 16min
Reflection on Writing a Book
01:01:15 • 21min
Universal Human Rights and Values Across Cultures
01:22:36 • 15min
Cosmopolitan Socialism: Building a Better Model for Society
01:37:18 • 21min