The Fifth Column

Topics include banning TikTok, Texans living without porn, Russian elections, anti-Italian cable descramblers, Malaysian monitoring, and reflections on democracy. Also discussed: a subway shooting, Mike Tyson threats, and humorous anecdotes.

The podcast discusses cancel culture, media integrity, and ideological coercion. They explore diversity of thought, workplace diversity metrics, and immigration policies. Topics include biases, echo chambers, and the impact of expressing contentious viewpoints publicly.

Exploring humorous topics like birthdays, stolen packages, and disastrous polls. Concerns about Keith Olbermann and the mental toll post-Trump era. Reflecting on media power, political perspectives, and the importance of nuanced communication.

The podcast discusses topics like blackfishing, Trump's legal issues, contrasting political views on immigration, drug decriminalization, uncommitted voting impact in Michigan primaries, complex views on political figures like Mitch McConnell, and ethical dilemmas in prioritizing career over well-being.

Topics discussed include New York subways, free markets, Vice's rise and fall, Foxconn, Shane Gillis on SNL, QAnon, and reflections on Kansas City. The episode covers mercantilism, MAGA supporters, and the importance of content creation in media.

Topics discussed include Houthi bodegas, industrial policy schizophrenia, Kmele possibly joining the 'back to Africa' movement, Ujamma and Nyerere's stash, and the Fighting Sullivans

Guests Fani Willis and Alexei Navalny discuss topics such as Willis' scandals, Russian McDonalds, the murder of Navalny, whataboutism, retreating from the world, and the terror of OpenAI videos.

The podcast discusses topics such as Apple's Vision Pro and its impact on black creators, violence in the Super Bowl, violations of treaties and sovereignty, anti-Israel protests, Putin's visit to Mariupil, and conservative support for him.

Coleman Hughes, author of The End of Race Politics, discusses his book with the hosts. They explore the concept of colorblindness and challenge the assumption that racism is the cause of all disparities. They also critique public naming and shaming on social media, discuss the consequences of unfounded accusations, and touch on topics like the Republican Party meltdown and the importance of free speech. A meandering conversation on selective enforcement, college admissions, and politics adds humor to the podcast.

Topics discussed include Chris Hughes' failed attempts, questioning styles in interviews, politics and journalism in Central Europe, and encountering online clips and funny words.