Our Interesting Times

Josh Neal, author of "Intolerant Interpretations," dives into the culture of suspicion permeating America. He discusses key cultural theorists like Karl Popper and Richard Hofstadter, shedding light on their critiques of conspiracism. Neal explores the historical tensions between significant political figures and how these shape modern narratives. He also critiques how music influences youth ideologies, revealing the intricate connections between power dynamics, morality, and identity. His insights unravel the complexities of conspiracy theories and their impact on contemporary society.

America's Fourth Turning

James Perloff returns to Our Interesting Times to discuss his most recent article Quo Vadis versus Ben-Hur—A Tale of Two Oscar Ceremonies."James is an independent researcher, writer and author of several books including The Shadows of Power, Truth is a Lonely Warrior, and the most recent Exploding the Official Myths of the Lincoln Assassination. His website is jamesperloff.net.

Syrian Massacre & Antisemitic Tsunami

Mike Maxwell returns to discuss Friedrich List and his ideas regarding national economy versus the so-called free trade doctrines and cosmopolitanism promoted by acolytes of Adam Smith and the British Establishment.  We also talk about how the Anglo-German divide in economics is the hidden grammar to the history of the 20th century and today's geopolitical turmoil.  Mike is the founder of Imperium Press, and the proprietor of the Imperium Press Substack.

Dark Enlightenment returns to Our Interesting Time to discuss Leon Degrelle's open letter to John Paul II regarding the pontiff's trip to Auschwitz in 1979.  Dark Enlightenment is the host of the Fundamental Principles podcast. 

Race Realism & the Negro Question

Lee Scrivner joins Our Interesting Times to discuss his book Casinolabs. We talk about his novel which is a satirical psychological thriller set in 1990’s Las Vegas and how “Sin City” has become a metaphor for post-war America. Lee Scrivner is an American novelist who writes on literature, history and culture as well as many contemporary issues.  Lee has been adjunct professor at University of Nevada, and taught at American University and Boğaziçi University, Istanbul.

Blaming Boomers

Steve Penfield returns to Our Interesting Times to discuss his article "Remembering 'Roe' and Its Ongoing Political Factions."  We talk about the 1973 landmark Supreme Court decision that imposed abortion-on-demand nationwide in its cultural and political context.