

Give Them An Argument
Ben Burgis
Give Them An Argument is a YouTube show and podcast dedicated to building a smarter, funnier and more strategic Left. New episodes are live on YouTube on Monday nights with an exclusive postgame for GTAA patrons after the main show. (To become a patron, go to patreon.com/benburgis and sign up for the monthly cost of a milkshake at a 50s nostalgia diner in 1994.) Past guests have included Slavoj Žižek, Richard Wolff, David Pizarro, Gregory Sadler, Glenn Greenwald, Krystal Ball, Bhaskar Sunkara, Sam Seder, Ana Kasparian, Emma Vigeland, Matt Christman, and Amber Frost. The show has also featured debates between host Ben Burgis and opponents ranging from Walter Block to Charlie Kirk.Ben is a philosophy professor, Jacobin columnist, and frequent debater. He did a regular "Debunk" segment on the Michael Brooks Show until 2020. He's appeared on the Debate Night with Charlie Kirk, System Update with Glenn Greenwald, Rising, Krystal, Kyle & Friends, the Majority Report w/Sam Seder & the Joe Rogan Experience.benburgis.compatreon.com/benburgis
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Mar 4, 2021 • 10min
Episode 37 Preview - A Beginners Guide to Kant (Part I) (Patron-Exclusive)
Philosophy professor Ryan Lake, poli sci professor Matt McManus and literature professor Russell Sbriglia join Ben for Part I of a multi-week deep dive into the philosophy of Immanuel Kant. Part II should be coming in a couple of weeks!To get the full episode and every other Thursday episode, subscribe to Give Them An Argument on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benburgis. Besides the Thursday bonus episode every week, patrons get access to the Discord server, a Sopranos Recap Bonus Episode every month with Mike Recine, Nando Vila, and Wosney Lambre, monthly movie viewings, and monthly "Discord Office Hours" group voice chats.Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisLike, subscribe, and get notifications on Ben’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/BenBurgisGTAAVisit benburgis.com

Mar 2, 2021 • 3h 15min
Episode 36 - Jordan Peterson Wants You to Clean 12 More Rooms
The authors of "Myth & Mayhem: A Leftist Critique of Jordan Peterson" (https://redemmas.org/titles/34806-myth-and-mayhem--a-leftist-critique-of-jordan-peterson) reunite to do a deep dive on Dr. Peterson's lunacy on the occasion of the publication of his new book. Vic Vaiana substitutes for the absent David Griscom and does a segment on Pink Floyd. Ben and Forrest debut a new weekly segment--the Biden Update. A good time is had by all.Independent creators rely on your support to create the content you want!Support Give Them An Argument on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benburgis. Patrons get a Thursday bonus episode every week, access to the Discord server, a Sopranos Recap Bonus Episode every month with Mike Recine, Nando Vila, and Wosney Lambre, and regularly scheduled "Discord Office Hours" group voice chats.Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisLike, subscribe, and get notifications on Ben’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/BenBurgisGTAA...Visit benburgis.com

Feb 25, 2021 • 14min
Episode 35 Preview - C Derick Varn and Nia Cola Have a Friendly "Debate" on MMT (Patron-Exclusive)
Heterodox economist Nia Cola and Zero Books' C Derick Varn have a friendly "debate" (agreeing on more they than they disagree on as it turns out) about MMT vs. orthodox Marxist economics. We don't exactly settle the issue for all time but it is a good medium-deep dive into some important aspects of the controversy.To get the full episode and every other Thursday patron-exclusive episode, support Give Them An Argument on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benburgis. Patrons get a Thursday bonus episode every week, access to the Discord server, a Sopranos Recap Bonus Episode every month with Mike Recine, Nando Vila, and Wosney Lambre, a monthly Discord Movie Night, and regularly scheduled "Discord Office Hours" group voice chats.Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisLike, subscribe, and get notifications on Ben’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/BenBurgisGTAAVisit benburgis.com

Feb 23, 2021 • 3h 45min
Episode 34: The Return of Emma Vigeland and the Rise of Pascal Robert
Emma Vigeland denies being a "Cuomosexual" and discusses the life and work of the late Rush Limbaugh. Pascal Robert does a deep dive on American and Haitian revolutionary history. Ben and Forrest discuss Ben's recent debate with right-wing megapastor Douglas Wilson. There's a lot going on in this one.Independent creators rely on your support to create the content you want!Support Give Them An Argument on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benburgis. Patrons get a Thursday bonus episode every week, access to the Discord server, a Sopranos Recap Bonus Episode every month with Mike Recine, Nando Vila, and Wosney Lambre, and regularly scheduled "Discord Office Hours" group voice chats.Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisLike, subscribe, and get notifications on Ben’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/BenBurgisGTAAVisit benburgis.com

Feb 18, 2021 • 13min
Episode 33 Preview - Micah Uetricht on Mike Davis (Patron-Exclusive)
Jacobin Deputy Editor Micah Uetricht wrote an excellent essay for The Nation about socialist scholar and frequent anticipator-of-disasters Mike Davis. You should read it--and join the Patreon so you can listen to the whole interview!Mike Davis' Forecast for the Left: https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/mike-davis-old-gods-set-night/Independent creators rely on your support to create the content you want! Support Give Them An Argument on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benburgis. Patrons get a Thursday bonus episode every week, access to the Discord server, a Sopranos Recap Bonus Episode every month with Mike Recine, Nando Vila, and Wosney Lambre, and regularly scheduled "Discord Office Hours" group voice chats.Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisLike, subscribe, and get notifications on Ben’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/BenBurgisGTAAVisit benburgis.comSHOW LESS

Feb 16, 2021 • 3h 46min
Episode 32 - Nathan J. Robinson, Shaun Richman and Some Country Music
Shaun Richman talks about his excellent book "Tell The Bosses We're Coming" (https://redemmas.org/titles/34879-tel...). Nathan J. Robinson talks about being fired from The Guardian for making a mild joke about U.S. military support for Israel. David Griscom talks country.Independent creators rely on your support to create the content you want! Support Give Them An Argument on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benburgis. Patrons get a Thursday bonus episode every week, access to the Discord server, a Sopranos Recap Bonus Episode every month with Mike Recine, Nando Vila, and Wosney Lambre, and regularly scheduled "Discord Office Hours" group voice chats.Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisLike, subscribe, and get notifications on Ben’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/BenBurgisGTAAVisit benburgis.com

Feb 12, 2021 • 8min
Episode 31 Preview - Is Fauci Dr. Do Little? (Patron-Exclusive Episode)
Writer and cohost of Dissent Magazine’s Know Your Enemy podcast Sam Adler Bell joins Ben Burgis for this week’s Patron-only episode. Sam and Ben discuss a piece that Sam wrote for The Drift, “Doctor Do-Little | The Case Against Anthony Fauci“ (https://www.thedriftmag.com/the-case-...). Sam explains the arguments for and against severe criticism of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the government’s Covid-19 response. Find Sam Online:https://twitter.com/SamAdlerBellhttps://twitter.com/KnowYrEnemyPodTo get the full episode and every other patron-exclusive episode, support Give Them An Argument on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benburgis. In addition to the weekly bonus episodes, patrons get access to the Discord, monthly Sopranos recap episodes with Mike Recine, Nando Vila, and Wosney Lambre, and regularly scheduled "Discord Office Hours" group voice chats.Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisLike, subscribe, and get notifications on Ben’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/BenBurgisGTAAVisit benburgis.com

Feb 9, 2021 • 4h 28min
Episode 30 - Ben Debates Adam Kokesh and Talks Revolution with Jason Myles
Ben and Forrest watch a clip of Michael Brooks and talk about future plans for the show. There's a preview of Thursday's patron bonus episode featuring Sam Adler-Bell talking about his piece on Dr. Fauci in The Drift (https://www.thedriftmag.com/the-case-against-fauci/). Ben debates libertarian Adam Kokesh (https://adamvstheman.com/) on the Civil War, decentralization, segregation, and capitalism vs. socialism. Jason Myles from the This is Revolution podcast (ThisIsRevolutionPodcast.com) comes on to talk about tech censorship, the Black Panthers, and a lot else in a marathon second "half."Independent creators rely on your support to create the content you want! Support Give Them An Argument on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benburgis. Patrons get a Thursday bonus episode every week, access to the Discord server, a Sopranos Recap Bonus Episode every month with Mike Recine, Nando Vila, and Wosney Lambre, and regularly scheduled "Discord Office Hours" group voice chats.Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisLike, subscribe, and get notifications on Ben’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/BenBurgisGTAAVisit benburgis.com

Feb 4, 2021 • 11min
Episode 29 Preview - Doug Lain on Tech Censorship
Zero Books editor Doug Lain joins Ben to talk about tech censorship, free speech, the media's stance during the Trump years, and more. For the full episode and every other Thursday episode for patrons, support Give Them An Argument on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benburgis. Patrons also get access to the Discord and regularly scheduled "Discord Office Hours" group voice chats.Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisLike, subscribe, and get notifications on Ben’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/BenBurgisGTAAVisit benburgis.com

Feb 2, 2021 • 2h 51min
Episode 28 - The Return of Krystal Ball
Ben plays a sadly evergreen Michael Brooks clip about U.S. aggression toward Iran. Krystal Ball comes on to get into Biden's uninspiring firs two weeks in office. Ben and Forrest do a deep dive on Biden's terrible record. David Griscom talks George Jones. There's a preview of Ben's conversation with Doug Lain about free speech and tech censorship.Independent creators rely on your support to create the content you want! Support Give Them An Argument on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benburgis. Patrons get early access to every episode as well as a weekly bonus episode and regularly scheduled "Discord Office Hours" group voice chats.Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisLike, subscribe, and get notifications on Ben’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/BenBurgisGTAAVisit benburgis.comSHOW LESS