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Apr 17, 2024 • 29min

A Trauma Surgeon's Account of a Hospital in Gaza. Our conversation with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa.

Hello,Today’s episode is our conversation with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a trauma surgeon who traveled to European Hospital in Gaza in late March. He talks to us about what he saw there and the massive humanitarian toll, particularly on children. We talked about the conditions at the hospital and the role of the doctor as truth teller in a conflict that is being obscured from view. Dr. Sidhwa and his colleague Dr. Mark Perlmutter wrote an account of their trip which you should read here. And you can see his recent appearance on Democracy Now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe
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Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 32min

Rural Rage Debunked and the other side of the fascism debate w Danny Bessner

Danny Bessner challenges the use of 'fascism' in American politics. The podcast discusses debunking 'White Rural Rage' and the dangers of liberal elite discourse. They explore the complexities of defining rural areas and the potential threat of political violence. The conversation also touches on billionaires seeking validation and impact through media platforms.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 2min

In Defense of Normie Liberals and the F Word Debate with John Ganz

Author John Ganz discusses the debate over labeling Trump as fascist. They explore the role of normie liberals in defeating right-wing movements. Topics include defining fascism, the power of terminology, and the importance of a united front against Trumpism.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 4min

The Kang School for Luddite Teens and Yelling about Kate Middleton

This podcast episode discusses open container laws, the discourse on Kate Middleton and the Royals, and strategies for getting children off their phones and the internet. Includes Marxist ideas for radical plans and societal benefits of legalization.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 1min

Why Can't Women's Coaches Also be Bad People? with Jane Coaston

New York Times and CNN contributor Jane Coaston discusses the expectations on women's coaches, the rise of women's basketball, Caitlin Clark's talent, NIL and transfer portal in a March Madness themed episode.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 10min

GREAT EXPECTATIONS -- TTSG legend Vinson Cunningham talks about Obama, Paul Pierce, and his new novel

Hello!Today’s episode is a talk with Vinson Cunningham about his new novel GREAT EXPECTATIONS which came out yesterday and is in bookstores everywhere. It’s everything you would expect from Vinson: beautiful sentences, long meditations on hoops, the church, and love, and a engrossing storyline that follows a young man who goes to work on the campaign of a certain senator from Illinois during his first presidential run. BUY IT HERE. And if you’re in New York City, Vinson will be in conversation with Doreen St. Felix tonight at Greenlight Books in Brooklyn. Jay This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe
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Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 56min

AI is still a bit disappointing but at least it uses a lot of energy. A talk with Karen Hao and Ben Recht

In this podcast, they discuss the potential impact of AI technology on water and energy consumption, the challenges of creating efficient AI tools, and the current trends in AI development. They also touch on the environmental concerns surrounding AI operations and the importance of transitioning to smaller, more streamlined AI models. Additionally, the speakers explore the complexities of AI reporting, the advancements in AI music generation, and the parallels between human cognition and machine predictions.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 14min

How We Talk about Self Immolation

Hello!On today’s episode, we talk about Aaron Bushnell, the active-duty Air Force twenty-five year old who self-immolated in Washington, D.C., the history of the act and how it has been seen in different eras and different contexts. We compare, for example, how Barack Obama talked about the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, a Tunisian street vendor who is credited with sparking the Arab Spring with how much of the liberal commentariat talks about Bushnell (largely in terms of mental health). And we try to make sense of what demands this act places on the public and how it could be understood. We also talk about this: We also talk about Jay’s recent article about Pretendianism in the New Yorker and Tyler talks about his own experiences as a minority in the academy. Some reading: Wapo report on BushnellArticle Jay wrote in 2022 about the self immolation of Wynn BrucePretendian article Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe
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Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 15min

Will Minorities Actually Vote for Trump?

Discussing the minority vote, exploring the shift towards the right. Why are different groups leaving the Democrat Party? Implications for progressive politics. Debunking disinformation studies, the impact on voter behavior. Economic concerns influencing the black vote. The influence of white women voters. Bridging perspectives on education and voter motivations. Reflections on post-election uncertainty and audience engagement.
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Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 25min

What It's Like to Work at a Hedge Fund -- a talk with Carrie Sun, author of the new memoir PRIVATE EQUITY

Author Carrie Sun discusses her memoir PRIVATE EQUITY, revealing the allure and repulsion of working at a billionaire hedge fund. The podcast explores motivations in finance, workplace realities, political awakenings, and navigating wealth and influence in career choices. It also delves into personal growth through self-discovery and the intriguing dynamics of the hedge fund work environment.

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