For the Sake of Argument

Robert Kurzban is a freelance writer and former psychology professor specializing in Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Kurzban's research focuses on evolutionary approaches to understanding human social behavior. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Harvey Silverglate is the attorney for John Eastman (Donald Trump's lawyer,) journalist, and co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Silverglate was a member of the board of the American Civil Liberties Union and a Professor at Harvard Law School. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Fani Wilis has delusions of grandeur! 10:01 - Kamala Harris & Tim Walz 16:51 - Did Donald Trump try to steal the election?

In a thought-provoking conversation, host Jake Newfield welcomes Steven Bonnell II, also known as Destiny, a pioneering political commentator and live-streamer. They dive into the polarizing narratives surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, the importance of empathy, and the intricacies of both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian arguments. They discuss the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, the implications of the blockade, and the complexities of civilian casualties. Their insightful exchange challenges oversimplified views and advocates for a nuanced understanding of a deeply contentious issue.

Einat Wilf is a former member of the Knesset and Lieutenant in the IDF. Wilf then went to Harvard University, receiving a BA in government and fine arts, before earning an MBA from INSEAD in France, and subsequently a PhD in political science at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Rabbi Manis Friedman is the most popular Rabbi on YouTube - with over 500,000 subscribers. Rabbi Friedman is a Hassid, rabbi, author, social philosopher and public speaker. He is also the dean of the Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Peter Boghossian is a philosopher and college professor who taught at Portland State University. Peter's expertise includes atheism, critical thinking, pedagogy, scientific skepticism, and the Socratic Method. He is the author of A Manual for Creating Atheists, and (with James Lindsay) of How to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:22 - Jonathan Pageau debate recap 18:08 - DEBATE: Defund the Police 37:41 - Rapid Onset Dysphoria 39:12 - Peter's Secret: Stella O'Malley & Gensp

Gideon Levy discusses the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Mohammed Deif. Levy is an Israeli journalist and author who writes for Haaretz - focussing on the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. Levy has won prizes for his articles on human rights in the Israeli-occupied territories. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:05 - 12 Children Killed in the Golan Heights 00:24 - Gideon's Response to the Killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders 01:24 - Ismail Haniyeh and Mohammed Deif 01:34 - What should Israel have done? 06:26 - Why did Israel kill the Hamas commander and Hezbollah leader? 07:40 - October 7th Response 09:28 - What SHOULD Israel have done after October 7th? 12:15 - Ilan Pappe 15:10 - Is Hamas a terrorist group? 15:44 - The SOLUTION 17:38 - One State Solution 18:10 - WHY a Two-State Solution is NOT possible 18:45 - SHOULD Israel have been established? 21:29 - Do the Jews deserve a state? 23:55 - Do Jews need Israel? 29:47: ZIONISM 32:05 - Palestinian Leadership 33:40 - Do Palestinians support Hamas? 35:22 - WHO should govern Palestine? 37:50 - Is Hamas antisemitic? 39:48 - Israelis vs Netanyahu 41:41 - Do Palestians and Israelis support their leadership? 52:45 - What is the role of the United States?

David Robson demonstrates how we can use authenticity and vulnerability to defeat loneliness. Robson is an award-winning science writer specializing in the extremes of the human brain, body and behavior. Robson is the author of "The Laws of Connection: 13 Social Strategies that will Transform Your Life," and "The Expectation Effect." For the Sake of Argument Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 00:07 - The Laws of Connection 01:37 - What is Loneliness? 02:31 - Why does loneliness matter? 05:21 - How loneliness kills us 07:29 - How loneliness causes disease 09:16 - How to build a strong social network 24:54 - How to connect with someone who has opposing views 30:36 - The easiest way to make friends 33:41 - The importance of vulnerability 41:14 - David Robson's personal vulnerability 54:55 - Being LGBT and vulnerable 57:45 - David Robson's personal life and family

Professor Jeremi Suri is a historian and the Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. Jeremi is the author of Civil War by Other Means and The Impossible Presidency. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfieldSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EYApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Jeremi Suri's substack: https://democracyofhope.substack.com/

Chemist James Tour debates the origin of life and religion with Jake Newfield, discussing the challenges of creating life from non-living molecules, frustrations with being labeled a creationist, and the intersection of faith and science. The conversation also delves into the debate on the resurrection of Jesus Christ in Christianity and Islam, highlighting the complexities of confirming miraculous events in religious texts.