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Worker and Parasite

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Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 2min

Western Self-Contempt by Benedict Beckeld

In this episode we discuss Western Self-Contempt: Oikophobia in the Decline of Civilizations by Benedict Beckeld. Next time we'll discuss The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism by Daniel Bell.
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Dec 4, 2022 • 1h 9min

The Authenticity Hoax by Andrew Potter

In this episode we discuss The Authenticity Hoax: How We Get Lost Finding Ourselves by Andrew Potter. Next time we'll discuss Western Self-Contempt: Oikophobia in the Decline of Civilizations by Benedict Beckeld.
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Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 7min

Soccernomics by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski

In this episode we discuss Soccernomics: Why European Men and American Women Win and Billionaire Owners Are Destined to Lose by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski. Next time we'll discuss The Authenticity Hoax: How We Get Lost Finding Ourselves by Andrew Potter.
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Nov 6, 2022 • 53min

Nostalgia for the Absolute by George Steiner

In this episode we discuss Nostalgia for the Absolute by George Steiner. Next time we'll discuss Soccernomics by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski.Recording of the CBC Massey Lecture by George Steiner on YouTube.
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Oct 25, 2022 • 55min

Liberalism and Its Discontents by Francis Fukuyama

In this episode we discuss Liberalism and Its Discontents by Francis Fukuyama. Next time we'll discuss Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan.
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Oct 9, 2022 • 54min

Red Card by Ken Bensinger

In this episode we discuss Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the World's Biggest Sports Scandal by Ken Bensinger. Next time we'll discuss Liberalism and Its Discontents by Francis Fukuyama.
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Sep 24, 2022 • 52min

Telluria by Vladimir Sorokin

In this episode we discuss Telluria by Vladimir Sorokin. Next time we'll discuss Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the World's Biggest Sports Scandal.
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Sep 11, 2022 • 1h 1min

The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman

In this episode we discuss The Nineties: A Book by Chuck Klosterman. Next time we'll discuss Telluria by Vladimir Sorokin.
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Aug 28, 2022 • 1h 4min

The True Believer by Eric Hoffer

The hosts discuss 'The True Believer' by Eric Hoffer, exploring the nature of successful mass movements and revolutions. They delve into the role of frustration in driving individuals to join these movements and the appeal they hold for those seeking purpose. The chapter also addresses the rise of illiberal societies and the power of rallying cries. The hosts also recommend a book titled 'America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation'.
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Aug 16, 2022 • 52min

The United States of Anonymous by Jeff Kosseff

In this episode we discuss The United States of Anonymous: How the First Amendment Shaped Online Speech by Jeff Kosseff. Next time we'll discuss The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer.

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