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Quillette Podcast
The Quillette Podcast is a platform for rigorous, academic discussions rooted in common sense and free inquiry. Non-dogmatic and grounded in liberal values, the podcast serves as a beacon for thoughtful conversation on science, politics, philosophy, and culture. Quillette prides itself on intellectual honesty, avoiding ideological extremism in favor of evidence-based reasoning and progress. Hosted by leading voices in academia and journalism, past guests include evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, and journalist Douglas Murray, among others. Expect candid conversations that promote common sense and challenge anti-science and conspiratorial narratives from both the far left and right.
Latest episodes
Jul 6, 2023 • 29min
McMaster University’s Imaginary Sex Ring: Uncovering Administrators’ Role in Inflaming a Campus Social Panic
Lawrence Krauss, host of The Origins Podcast, interviews Jonathan Kay about his Quillette investigation into the spread of false rape allegations on a Canadian university campus in 2020—and the lessons that can be learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 3, 2023 • 50min
Eight Hundred Years of Russian Despotism
Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay talks to acclaimed historian Orlando Figes, whose new book traces Russia’s political dysfunction back to the age of Byzantium and the Mongol invasion.This podcast is also available on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2023 • 42min
'Learning From an Ex-White Supremacist' with Henry Rambow
Iona Italia speaks with Henry Rambow, whose Hate No More podcast tells the story of “Casper,” a one-time leader of the State Prison Skinheads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2023 • 41min
Whom is the Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Industry Actually Helping?
Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay talks to Atlantic writer Conor Friedersdorf about his recent article, The DEI Industry Needs to Check Its Privilege. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2023 • 48min
Bastardizing Beethoven, Mangling Mozart
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May 7, 2023 • 1h 1min
Meghan Murphy on Sex, Feminism, Sports, Fast Food, The Walking Dead, Mexico, and Some Like It Hot
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Apr 21, 2023 • 31min
Kellie-Jay Keen on Protecting Women, and Facing Down Aggressive Gender-Rights Mobs
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Apr 8, 2023 • 8min
A Sample Episode from Our New Quillette Narrated Podcast: Don’t Let Cancellation Become Banal, by Nina Paley
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Apr 4, 2023 • 32min
Youth Gender Dysphoria and Social Contagion: Exploring the Latest Research
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Mar 29, 2023 • 24min
Keeping Biological Males Out of Women’s Swimming
Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay talks to NCAA backstroke champion-turned-activist Marshi Smith about her years in the pool, the Lia Thomas controversy, and Smith’s campaign to protect the integrity of female sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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