In this episode, we are joined by Matt McManus to discuss his research into the history and philosophy of right-wing politics in his book The Political Right and Equality. We discuss the nature of conservatism as an irrationalist reaction to modernist ideas about human egalitarianism, the rhetorical strategies of the right, and the historical conditions unde ... Show More
Nov 19
124 | Living Through Capitalism w/ Dr. James Chamberlain
<p>In this episode, we talk with James Chamberlain about his new book, <em>Living Through Capitalism</em>, in which he argues that capitalism is hostile to biological life processes and our ability to know them well enough to lead flourishing lives. Capitalism mutilates all life, ... Show More
57m 4s
Oct 15
On Politics: The Online Right (and Left)
For the best part of a decade, a new type of anti-systemic, nationalist politics has been emerging from different corners of the online world. In Britain, this has united with older forms of cultural conservatism to propel Nigel Farage and Reform UK to within touching distance of ... Show More
1h 15m
May 2025
The New Culture of the Right: Vital, Masculine and Intentionally Offensive
<p>The Trump era is ushering in a new age of right wing counterculture, one defined by masculinity and transgression. In this episode of Interesting Times, Ross speaks with Jonathan Keeperman, the founder of Passage Press, about the influence of an edgy, reactionary, right-wing “ ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 2022
140: Heather Cox Richardson
Jill and Victor are joined by historian and author Heather Cox Richardson for a deep dive into the roots of our current political divisions going back to the Civil War, and the modern prospects for political violence driven by racism, populism, and foreign actors. What will it t ... Show More
1h 5m