Compact Podcast

Mitt Romney retires from the Senate, Elon denies Ukrainian government requests to activate Starlink, and the debate over the “happily childless” continues. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.    Topics Discussed In This Episode: [00:00] Reflecting on Mitt Romney’s career in the wake of his retirement announcement from the US Senate. [11:55] Elon Musk refusing to activate Starlink for fear of escalating War in Ukraine [19:57] A single woman posts that she is happy being single on TikTok and gets dogpiled by the internet - is this type of discourse helpful for demography?  

Higher education is losing its prestige, Biden’s support from Black and Hispanic voters is dropping, Woody Allen’s new movie is not being distributed in the US, and child revenants have been discovered in Poland. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.    Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe [00:00] Why is Higher Education losing it’s prestige, and what will the cultural and economic effects be? [11:00] President Biden losing support while Trump gains support  among Black and Hispanic voters  [20:05] Woody Allen’s new movie is being blocked from distribution in the USA. Discussion about why Film is an art form particularly vulnerable to corporate censorship [30:46] Child Revenants (Undead beings) are “discovered” in Poland  

Ari Gandsman joins Geoff Schullenberger to discuss his latest Compact contribution "How COVID Killed Utopia."

Masks make a comeback, Trump's mugshot goes viral, and David Cronenberg's films are dug out of the archives for analysis. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Chris Christie calls to cut entitlements, Maui is set ablaze by wildfires, and Hunter Biden makes forays into the art world. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Juan David Rojas discusses his latest Compact contribution, exploring political trends and the left-wing movement in Mexico. They also delve into the privatization and nationalization of the Mexican oil sector, Amno's successful economic period, political shifts and working class disaffection, and the populist appeal and libertarianism in Latin America.

The podcast discusses the latest Trump indictments, explores the impact of ongoing legal cases, and delves into allegations of election fraud. It also examines Europe's sovereignty and Argentina's upcoming election, and explores the concept of populism and random selection for leadership.

Katherine Dee joins Geoff Schullenberger to discuss her latest Compact contribution 'Why You're Never Leaving Twitter.' They explore the hierarchy and allure of the blue check on Twitter, the dynamics between TikTok and Twitter, the desire for influence and recognition, how social media platforms imitate Chinese apps, and the changes in Twitter's reputation under Elon Musk's leadership.

Author Sohrab Ahmari discusses his new book 'Tyranny, Inc.' with guests Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger. Topics range from power asymmetry in employment agreements to the political nature of Trump's prosecution. They also explore Russia's media strategy and delve into the significance of The Exorcist as a film about faith and declining quality of cinema.

Yet another Trump indictment, Miami is in decline and Pee-wee Herman passes. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.