
The Telos Press Podcast
Since 1968, the quarterly journal Telos has served as the definitive international forum for discussions of political, social, and cultural change. Readers from around the globe turn to Telos to engage with the sharpest minds in politics, philosophy, and critical theory, and to discover emerging theoretical analyses of the pivotal issues of the day. Don't miss a single issue—subscribe to Telos today at the Telos Press website, www.telospress.com.
Latest episodes

Apr 3, 2023 • 34min
Episode 69: Miles Yu on China, Ideology, and Geopolitical Conflict
Miles Yu discusses his article "Escape from Civilization's Predicaments" from Telos 201 (Winter 2022).

Mar 20, 2023 • 52min
Episode 68: Eric Hendriks-Kim on China's Counter Cosmopolitanism
Eric Hendriks-Kim discusses his article "The Polemics of China's Counter Cosmopolitanism" from Telos 201 (Winter 2022).

Feb 6, 2023 • 52min
Episode 67: David A. Westbrook on the Role and Function of the University Today
David A. Westbrook discusses his article "From the Ivory Tower to the Football Stadium: A Rueful Response to Michael Hüther" from Telos 200 (Fall 2022).

Jan 31, 2023 • 27min
Episode 66: Michael Hüther on Science, Myth, and the Place of the Truth at the University
Michael Hüther discusses his article "Tired of Science?! Notes on the Relationship between University and Society" from Telos 200 (Fall 2022).

Jan 23, 2023 • 36min
Episode 65: Greg Melleuish and Susanna Rizzo on the Historical Roots of the Current Crisis of the University
Greg Melleuish and Susanna Rizzo discusses their article "Universities: Truth, Reason, or Emotion?" from Telos 200 (Fall 2022)

Dec 14, 2022 • 37min
Episode 64: J. E. Elliott on Brand English and Its Discontents
J. E. Elliott discusses his article "Brand English and Its Discontents: Situating Truth and Value in the University Today," from Telos 200 (Fall 2022)

Nov 23, 2022 • 42min
Episode 63: Richard T. Marcy and Valerie J. D'Erman on Political Narratives in Academic Settings
Richard T. Marcy and Valerie J. D'Erman discuss their article "The Sensemaking and Construction of Political Narratives in Academic Settings," from Telos 200 (Fall 2022)

Sep 26, 2022 • 29min
Episode 62: Xudong Zhang on Comparative Studies of China and the West
Xudong Zhang discusses his article "China and the West: Methodologies for Comparison," from Telos 199 (Summer 2022).

Sep 19, 2022 • 17min
Episode 61: Sijia Yao on Third Term Comparisons
Sijia Yao discusses her article "Third Term Comparison," from Telos 199 (Summer 2022).

Sep 12, 2022 • 26min
Episode 60: Brian Wolfel on Carlyle’s Transcendentalism and Theorizing Postliberalism
Brian Wolfel discusses his article "Thomas Carlyle’s Conception of Transcendentalism in Sartor Resartus and Its Application to Theorizing Postliberalism," from Telos 199 (Summer 2022).
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