In this conversation, host Reed Galen and former tech-executive Mike Brock discusses the concept of revanchism in liberalism, emphasizing the need to reclaim lost values in the face of rising neo-fascism.
He reflects on historical lessons, the importance of understanding power dynamics, and the challenges posed by the attention economy. The discussion high ... Show More
Aug 20
The Afterlife of Expertise with Tom Nichols
Host Reed Galen is joined by Tom Nichols (Author and Staff Writer at The Atlantic) for a conversation about what happens to expertise in an age of misinformation, mistrust, and political division. They discuss how experts lost credibility, why institutions failed to defend tru ... Show More
42m 7s
Mar 2025
127. Donald Trump vs American Freedom: Who Wins? (Moises Naim)
Is this the end of democracy in the USA? Following the election of Trump, could democracy in America die? How did Moises Naim come up with his three p’s; Populism, Polarisation, and Post-truth? Alastair and Rory are joined by Moises Naim, journalist and former Venezuelan minister ... Show More
48m 4s
Jul 2024
Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!
And says it's "in the best interest of my party and the country". Americast and Newscast collaborate for another episode. Adam, Justin, Sarah and Marianna come together to talk about what's happened and what it could all mean for the US election. HOSTS: * Justin Webb, Radio 4 pre ... Show More
28m 39s