

Compact Podcast
Compact
Geoff Shullenberger, Ashley Frawley, and Matthew Schmitz discuss current events.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 44min
Among the Elect
 EU election results shake up the status quo, the Hunter Biden conviction threatens his father's campaign, and Compact is included on a list of allegedly "anti-Ukrainian" American groups and figures. Sohrab Ahmari, Matthew Schmitz, and Geoff Shullenberger join Nina Power.   Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe 

Jun 6, 2024 • 36min
Compact Conversations: Juan David Rojas
 Juan David Rojas joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece "Mexico's Political Revolution."   Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe 

Jun 5, 2024 • 41min
Presidential Proceedings
 Trump is found guilty on 34 felony accounts in NYC and Claudia Sheinbaum is elected president in Mexico. Sohrab Ahmari, Matthew Schmitz, and Geoff Shullenberger join Nina Power.   Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe 

May 30, 2024 • 39min
Songs and Slurs
 Elections are a month away in the UK, a controversial Eurovision song generates backlash, and the Pope apologizes for using an allegedly homophobic slur. Sohrab Ahmari, Matthew Schmitz, and Geoff Shullenberger join Nina Power.   Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe 

May 22, 2024 • 39min
Taking the Bait
 President Raisi of Iran is killed in a hellicopter crash, President Biden imposes new tariffs on electric vehicles, and Red Lobster goes bankrupt. Geoff Shullenberger and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power.     Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe 

May 16, 2024 • 25min
Presidents and Portraits
 An assassination attempt is made on Slovakian President Robert Fico, Biden and Trump get ready to debate, and a controversial coronation portrait of King Charles III is presented. Sohrab Ahmari, Geoff Shullenberger, and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power.   Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe 

May 13, 2024 • 24min
Compact Conversations: Stephen G. Adubato
 Stephen G. Adubato joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his essay "In Newark, A Progressivism That Works."    https://www.compactmag.com/article/in-newark-a-progressivism-that-works/   Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe 

May 9, 2024 • 34min
Assassinations and Alliances
 Rumors about an alleged plot to assassinate President Zelensky surface, the New Left Review publishes an interview with Germany's Reason and Justice Alliance founder Sahra Wagenknecht, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bans lab grown meat. Sohrab Ahmari and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power.   Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe 

May 2, 2024 • 52min
Clashes and Convictions
 Campuses clash over Palestine protests, Harvey Weinstein's conviction is overturned in New York, and author Paul Auster dies. 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 

Apr 25, 2024 • 42min
Rage and Aid
 Protests at Columbia University spark controversy, the Ukraine aid bill is pushed through the house by Mike Johonson, and the FTC moves against non-compete clauses. 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 


