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Breht and Alyson explore Simone de Beauvoir's The Ethics of Ambiguity, a foundational work of existentialist ethics that asks a deceptively difficult question: if there is no God, no predetermined human purpose, and no absolute moral order written into the universe, why shouldn't ... Show More

Through one family's journey from socialist China to the United States, we explore the gulf between the mythology of the American Dream and the realities of American capitalism. From the Cultural Revolution and Voice of America to racial and class hierarchies, liberal academia, a ... Show More

Gabriel Rockhill joins Breht to discuss his book Requiem for French Theory, coauthored with Aymeric Monville, and to challenge the radical reputation of thinkers such as Foucault, Derrida, and Deleuze. Situating their rise within the Cold War, Rockhill examines how intelligence a ... Show More

<p>In this episode, we unpack tensions between theories of equality that emphasize opportunity and outcomes in a discussion based upon Christine Sypnowich’s recent <em>Boston Review </em>article, “Is Equal Opportunity Enough?” We also discuss our very own William Paris’s response ... Show More

The LibDem leadership contender discusses the meaning of liberalism, the threat of fat-shaming, and the common humanity of being stardust but not necessarily pansexual 

<p>In this episode we discuss the meaning of equality by delving into French political philosopher Jacques Rancière’s 1995 book, <em>Disagreement</em>. In a contentious conversation we unpack the core concepts of the book, including its expansive notion of the police and its high ... Show More

<p>Raised by liberals, after becoming a mom as a teenager, this caller's politics shifted. Some would now call her a "Republican in name only" or a "compromising conservative," but she disagrees. Her compelling life story is a jumping off point to search for a little common groun ... Show More

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Join Alastair and Rory this week as they discuss whether prisoners should be able to vote, the chances of a united Ireland, and what liberalism actually means. Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, and receive early access ... Show More

As the Tory leadership election highlights questions of social mobility, David Goodhart looks at why some people seem to have more luck than others. To what extent can we create our own opportunities, regardless of background? What role does personality play? And is it really pos ... Show More

<p>Jubilee’s newest Middle Ground episode features conservative lesbians and liberal lesbians debating today’s hottest topics. As per usual, we are here to react. Let’s get into it! </p> <p>Full video: <a href="https://youtu.be/-V6p0D60nMQ?si=LVBbOHEkKt7iAS5w">https://youtu.be/-V ... Show More