Conversations with Peter Boghossian

Clint Chavarria, aka Classic Liberal, American patriot and family man, posts on X about Classic Liberalism, Scottish Realism and Anti-Communism. Peter and Clint discuss these topics and more. Links to charts mentioned: https://coggle.it/diagram/Zr2IjPq-Gy45wX-M/t/christianity https://i0.wp.com/authortomharper.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Dialectical-Synthesis-of-Critical-Race-Theory.png Watch this episode on YouTube.

Writer Rupa Subramanya and Peter Boghossian discuss Canada's current affairs, the 2024 US Election, the "Right to die" movement, and more. Rupa Subramanya is a writer based in Ottawa, Canada. She began her writing career at the Wall Street Journal India with a weekly column focusing on the intersection of economics, politics, and public policy. Her work has been cited in the New York Times, Financial Times, and the Guardian among others. She currently writes a regular column for the National Post. Find Rupa on X. Watch this episode on YouTube.

In this engaging discussion, Erik Anderson, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a third-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, dives deep into the complexities of therapy and masculinity. He explores societal expectations on men regarding emotional expression and reveals the significant impact of financial strain and sexual compatibility in marriages. The conversation also addresses modern masculinity, the challenges of forming friendships, and the surprising benefits of BJJ in fostering mental health. Lastly, Erik shares insights on the revolutionary potential of psychedelics in therapy.

In a recent conversation with Naomi Riley, a senior fellow at AEI and child welfare expert, Christina Buttons and I dived into a deeply disturbing topic: the factors damaging child welfare. Riley argues that the emphasis on anti-racism has inadvertently harmed child protection efforts in the United States. Antiracist ideology has led to the wholesale corruption of social work institutions (and individual social workers), which are crucial for protecting child welfare; this has had detrimental impacts on children in various settings, from foster care to homeless encampments. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Frank Furedi, an insightful author and public intellectual, discusses his latest work, The War Against the Past. He delves into the politicization of identity and the concept of 'decivilization,' challenging long-held societal values. The conversation includes his ideological shift from the far left to conservatism, the nuances of rationality in identity politics, and the radicalization of youth influenced by cultural dynamics. Furedi emphasizes the importance of dialogue and humor as tools for understanding amid today's chaotic societal discourse.

I recently had a conversation with Eli Steele (son of the legendary author Shelby Steele), an award-winning documentary filmmaker. We discussed his incisive, engaging, and timely film, Killing America. Killing America exposes pervasive anti-Semitism in the school system, what keeps it there, and the sickeningly underwhelming responses to it. Eli's sincerity and passion for improving America were evident throughout our conversation and indeed permeates his body of work. I highly encourage you to explore his films. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Johann Hari is a British-Swiss author and journalist, known for his books and his articles in The Independent and Huffington Post. Since 2015, his writing has primarily dealt with the war on drugs, mental illness, and decreasing attention spans. His books on these subjects include Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, Lost Connections, and Stolen Focus. In this video, Christina Buttons, Johann Hari, and Peter Boghossian discuss Johann's new book, "Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs". Watch this episode on YouTube.

The discussion kicks off with contrasting reactions in the UK to recent Trump events, capturing the public's complex sentiments. Shifting gears, they analyze social media's role in modern protests and critique performative activism. The conversation dives into cultural vandalism and its repercussions on public perception. Health perceptions are dissected, highlighting the psychological factors influencing activism. Morning routines, creativity, and belief systems are explored, culminating in a fascinating look at the moral complexities shaped by media and personal anecdotes.

I traveled to Texas to meet Dr. Eithan Haim after losing a $1000 bet with Chris Rufo. Little did I know, losing a $1000 bet with Chris Rufo would lead to one of the most impactful conversations of my life with Dr. Eithan Haim, a courageous whistleblower who exposed Texas Children's Hospital's blatant lies regarding their transgender program for children. Watch this episode on YouTube.