Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps

He's been called "the best Prime Minister Australia never had". As Australia's Opposition Leader, John Hewson lost an unlosable election. Was his problem that he had big ideas? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just before Joe Biden's election, Josh sat down with the ferocious critic David Roth to discuss what Trump taught us about populism and power. Did wokeness help create a climate in which Trumpism could grow? And might it again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessie is a writer, podcaster, and the assistant head of content at Mamamia. When, she wonders, did bitching on Twitter become a full-time career? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Border walls. Offshore detention. Kids in cages. What do we do about refugees?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine no Republicans. No Democrats. No Labor or Liberals. Would democracy flourish? Or corrode? John Opdycke is the president of Open Primaries, the non-profit that wants to end the stranglehold of the two-party system. In a hyper-partisan world, is the future of democracy supra-partisan?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the Britain's most prolific and influential stand-up comics sits down with Josh to discuss death, humour, marathons, gender fluidity and the American Civil War. Why not? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie is a journalist and one of the most insightful commentators on the modern culture wars. co-hosts the podcast "Blocked and Reported" with Jesse Singal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the past 10 days, more than 20 Americans have been killed by three gunmen in a string of mass shootings. How should we understand America's gun curse... and is there any way to overcome it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every other week Uncomfortable Conversations brings you a Comfy Couch episode, in which Josh and a friend chat about whatever is on their mind. This week, the Australian host of The Voice, Darren McMullen, dives deep into the Clubhouse app and finds wokeness aplenty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meghan Daum is a feminist, firebrand, and former opinion columnist for The Los Angeles Times. Her podcast is The Unspeakable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.