On today’s episode, Acton director of marketing and communications Eric Kohn speaks with Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), about his new book, The Canceling of the American Mind. Cancel culture appears to be pervasive, and this book is the first to examine the effect it has had—and is having—on t ... Show More
Nov 4
Jeffery Degner Explains the Rational Vice of Gen Z Online Gambling
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Jeffery Degner, research fellow in economics and economic freedom at the American Institute for Economic Research, about his provocative essay “Rational Vice: Will Gen Z Gamble Its Way to Retirement?” Rational Vice: Will Gen Z Gamble Its Wa ... Show More
40m 55s
Oct 28
Erik Matson Gives a History of Christian Political Economy
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Erik Matson, Gibbons Senior Fellow in Political Economy at the James Cardinal Gibbons Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America and senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, about his ... Show More
33m 45s
Oct 21
Chelsea Follett Reveals the Grim Old Days
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Chelsea Follett, research fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty, about her new book, The Grim Old Days: An Introduction to the Preindustrial Past. The Grim Old Days: An Introduction to the Preindustrial Past Human Progres ... Show More
50m 16s
Sep 2023
Cancel Culture Chronicles: Shaping Public Discourse and Consequence
On this introductory episode, we delve into the content, context, culture, character, and culpa (conflict) surrounding cancel culture. Through insightful analysis and engaging conversations, we explore the influence of social media, the complexities of subjective reality, and the ... Show More
14m 49s
Sep 2023
#397 – Greg Lukianoff: Cancel Culture, Deplatforming, Censorship & Free Speech
Greg Lukianoff is a free speech advocate, first-amendment attorney, president of FIRE – Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, and co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind and a new book The Canceling of the American Mind. Please support this podcast by checking o ... Show More
2h 40m
Apr 2021
The Politics of Cancel Culture
Cancel culture is a phrase you hear everywhere these days, whether it's over Dr. Seuss or Major League Baseball. But what exactly is cancel culture? Today, National Political Writer Brandon Tensley explains the politics behind the term, why Republicans have adopted the phrase as ... Show More
10m 57s
Apr 2024
let's talk about cancel culture
this episode is all about cancel culture. the topic felt important to discuss because one of my favorite content creators was recently cancelled. today, we'll chat about the true definition of cancel culture, its efficacy, and if the punishment always fits the crime (especially c ... Show More
47m 59s
Jun 2024
How to Beat Cancel Culture with Eric Kaufmann
Eric Kaufmann, author of The Third Awokening: A 12-Point Plan for Rolling Back Progressive Extremism, joins us to discuss his personal experience as a victim of cancel culture, as well as its origins, evolution, and true destructive nature.
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35m 5s