Contributor(s): Cally Beaton | They discuss how comedy can both perpetuate and conceal sexism, while also having the profound ability to reveal and rise above bias and discrimination.
Oct 8
The promise and peril of Trump's America first
Contributor(s): Professor Charles Kupchan | Donald Trump’s America First is a response to too much globalisation, too much immigration, and too many wars. But has Trump overcorrected? In this lecture, Charles Kupchan considers whether a divided America can find the middle ground ... Show More
1h 26m
Jun 2025
The Reality Of Sexism in 2025 And What We Can Do About It With Laura Bates
This episode is everything you need for when a man tries to tell you that sexism no longer exists. We really into the reality modern misogyny, including the rise of incel culture, the influence of algorithms, and the stats you need to have on hand. Laura Bates is a writer, activi ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2024
Nick Butler, "The Trouble with Jokes: Humour and Offensiveness in Contemporary Culture and Politics" (Policy Press, 2023)
In this podcast, Nick Butler explores humour's complex and often controversial role in shaping modern political discourse, examining how jokes can challenge and reinforce power structures. Whether you're interested in the intersection of humour and politics or curious about the c ... Show More
33m 45s
Jun 2020
EP 058 - Optimism in Difficult Times, Overcoming Racism, Prejudice & Bias - Shaykh Mikaeel Smith
Despite difficulties and challenges, Shaykh Mikaeel Smith explains why as Muslims we should remain optimistic. He also explains how Malcolm X led him to Islam and why the Muslim community needs to understand the difference between racism, prejudice & bias and how to overcome them ... Show More
1h 5m
Dec 2024
How To Be The Most Healed Guy with Neal Brennan [VIDEO]
Trevor and Christiana sit down with Chappelle's Show co-creator and former Daily Show colleague Neal Brennan. The three friends discuss the importance of familial dysfunction to a life of comedy, whether jokes about racism, sexism, transphobia, and the like help or hurt move the ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2020
Episode 85, ‘How Male Privilege Hurts Women’ with Kate Manne (Part II - Further Analysis and Discussion)
Misogyny is the hatred of women, practiced only by a few bigoted men. A hatred, which is far from systemic. Sexual and domestic violence are at record lows and continue to decline. Women are entitled to equal pay, positions of power, and bodily autonomy, and these rights and libe ... Show More
1h 2m