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You Might Have a PointPaul Kuhne and Luke Phillips on depolarization, epistemology, and ideologyIn this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Paul Kuhne and Luke Phillips, two political researchers who also do behind-the-scenes work for Braver Angels. The interview spans about an hour and covers a wide range of topics, including political epistemology, the history of progressive intolerance of dissenting views, the America's Public Forum project at Braver Angels, and much more.
"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
All views expressed on this podcast are the opinions...2021-07-041h 02
You Might Have a PointPaul Kuhne and Luke Phillips on depolarization, epistemology, and ideologyIn this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Paul Kuhne and Luke Phillips, two political researchers who also do behind-the-scenes work for Braver Angels. The interview spans about an hour and covers a wide range of topics, including political epistemology, the history of progressive intolerance of dissenting views, the America's Public Forum project at Braver Angels, and much more.
"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
All views expressed on this podcast are the opinions...2021-07-041h 02
You Might Have a PointSteven Nelson on covering the Trump and Biden administrations"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Steven Nelson, reporter for the New York Post (https://nypost.com/author/steven-nelson/). They discuss:
* why it's easier to be a straight news reporter as someone who is open to hearing both sides (but also why sometimes, having a strong opinion on an issue might result in better reporting)
* how COVID-19 has impacted the job of a journalist in D...2021-05-1645 minYou Might Have a PointSteven Nelson on covering the Trump and Biden administrations"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Steven Nelson, reporter for the New York Post (https://nypost.com/author/steven-nelson/). They discuss:
* why it's easier to be a straight news reporter as someone who is open to hearing both sides (but also why sometimes, having a strong opinion on an issue might result in better reporting)
* how COVID-19 has impacted the job of a journalist in D...2021-05-1645 min
Where We Go Next29: Our Lives Are All a Matter of Luck, with Aaron RabinowitzWhat does it mean to have luck? Good luck, or bad? Is luck something that only happens selectively, or is our entire existence a kind of luck that we've had zero control over? And if that's true - what does it mean for our society? What does it say about our educational system, our criminal justice system, and how we treat and empathize with each other? What does it mean for our world if all of us are exactly where we are due only to pure chance? Aaron Rabinowitz, host of the Embrace the Void podcast, grapples with the...2021-05-112h 07
You Might Have a PointEpisode 14: Iona Italia on leading Areo Magazine and Free SpeechStephen Dause interviews Iona Italia about her transition from academia to journalism, her new position (https://areomagazine.com/2021/04/06/editorial-announcement/) as editor in chief of Areo Magazine, and two of her recent opinion pieces, "How British Cops Became the Literal Speech Police (https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/how-british-cops-became-the-literal-speech-police)," and "Not All Men (https://areomagazine.com/2021/03/17/not-all-men/)".
"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
All views expressed on this podcast are the opinions of those...2021-04-1156 minYou Might Have a PointEpisode 14: Iona Italia on leading Areo Magazine and Free SpeechStephen Dause interviews Iona Italia about her transition from academia to journalism, her new position (https://areomagazine.com/2021/04/06/editorial-announcement/) as editor in chief of Areo Magazine, and two of her recent opinion pieces, "How British Cops Became the Literal Speech Police (https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/how-british-cops-became-the-literal-speech-police)," and "Not All Men (https://areomagazine.com/2021/03/17/not-all-men/)".
"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
All views expressed on this podcast are the opinions of those...2021-04-1156 min
You Might Have a PointJonathan Chan on racial injustice and serving the community of Richmond, VirginiaJonathan Chan, executive director of a faith-based nonprofit in Richmond, Virginia (CHAT (https://chatrichmond.org/)), joins Stephen to discuss the historical and present-day examples of racial injustice in Richmond and how the organization he leads is working to address some of those issues. They also discuss Chan's perspective on contemporary cultural issues as a Chinese American and as an evangelical Christian.
"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
All views expressed on this...2021-03-2152 minYou Might Have a PointJonathan Chan on racial injustice and serving the community of Richmond, VirginiaJonathan Chan, executive director of a faith-based nonprofit in Richmond, Virginia (CHAT (https://chatrichmond.org/)), joins Stephen to discuss the historical and present-day examples of racial injustice in Richmond and how the organization he leads is working to address some of those issues. They also discuss Chan's perspective on contemporary cultural issues as a Chinese American and as an evangelical Christian.
"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
All views expressed on this...2021-03-2152 min
You Might Have a PointInterview with Xavier BonillaIn this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Dr. Xavier Bonilla. Dr. Bonilla holds a PhD in clinical psychology, which he currently practices, and he is also the host of the Converging Dialogues podcast. In this interview, they briefly discuss the motivation behind why he started his own podcast before diving into some of the pieces he's published on Medium: "Rediscovering a Radical Centrism (https://xavierabonilla.medium.com/rediscovering-a-radical-centrism-caa14f4487b6)," "Reimagining a Healthy American Nationalism (https://xavierabonilla.medium.com/reimagining-a-healthy-american-nationalism-9f74b91964bf)," and "Latinos and the American Working Class (https://xavierabonilla.medium.com/latinos-and-the-american-working-class-b52abac9df7a)." They conclude their...2021-03-141h 05You Might Have a PointInterview with Xavier BonillaIn this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Dr. Xavier Bonilla. Dr. Bonilla holds a PhD in clinical psychology, which he currently practices, and he is also the host of the Converging Dialogues podcast. In this interview, they briefly discuss the motivation behind why he started his own podcast before diving into some of the pieces he's published on Medium: "Rediscovering a Radical Centrism (https://xavierabonilla.medium.com/rediscovering-a-radical-centrism-caa14f4487b6)," "Reimagining a Healthy American Nationalism (https://xavierabonilla.medium.com/reimagining-a-healthy-american-nationalism-9f74b91964bf)," and "Latinos and the American Working Class (https://xavierabonilla.medium.com/latinos-and-the-american-working-class-b52abac9df7a)." They conclude their...2021-03-141h 05
Embrace The VoidEV - 183 Moderate Conservatism with Stephen DauseMy guest this week is Stephen Dause (@StephenDause), host of the You Might Have a Point podcast and blog. We discuss moderate conservatism and dive into a few examples of "wokeness run amok".Stephen's Website: https://www.youmighthaveapoint.com/Convocation: William GladstonePrinceton Letter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPmfeDKBi25_7rUTKkhZ3cyMICQicp05ReVaeBpEdYUCkyIA/viewformPrinceton analysis: https://paw.princeton.edu/article/faculty-members-propose-anti-racism-agendaMiddlebury demilitarization of white bodies: https://www.middlebury.edu/events/event/middleburys-opportunity-facilitate-demilitarization-white-bodiesWoke Elementary School Activity: https://christopherrufo.com/woke-elementary/David...2021-03-121h 23
You Might Have a PointInterview with Angel EduardoStephen Dause interviews Angel Eduardo, musician and freelance writer. They discuss his essays on the Harper's Letter and on starmanning (a complement to steelmanning) and why Angel doesn't often find the 280 character limit on Twitter to be a problem for communicating about complex topics. As with each guest, Angel answers the question about when he heard an argument that he disagreed with and thought, "you might have a point."
Referenced articles by Angel:
* I'm a Nobody. The Harper's Letter was for Me (https://areomagazine.com/2020/07/18/im-a-nobody-the-harpers-letter-was-for-me/)
* How to Starman: Arguing from Compassion (https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/how-to-star-man-arguing-from-compassion/)
* 3 Tips for Having...2021-03-0758 minYou Might Have a PointInterview with Angel EduardoStephen Dause interviews Angel Eduardo, musician and freelance writer. They discuss his essays on the Harper's Letter and on starmanning (a complement to steelmanning) and why Angel doesn't often find the 280 character limit on Twitter to be a problem for communicating about complex topics. As with each guest, Angel answers the question about when he heard an argument that he disagreed with and thought, "you might have a point."
"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy...2021-03-0758 min
Embrace The VoidEV - 182 De-escalating the Culture War with Jay ShapiroMy guest this week is Jay Shapiro (@jay_shapiro), host of the Dilemma podcast documentary filmmaker Islam and the Future of the Tolerance. We discuss wokeness on college campuses, conspiracy theories in the IDW, and how to de-escalate the culture wars.Jay's Website: https://whatjaythinks.com/Convocation: James BaldwinEditing by Lu Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals! http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/podcast.htmlMusic by GW RodriguezSibling Pod Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoid2021-03-051h 35You Might Have a PointEpisode 10: Interview with Joe Luppino-EspositoIn this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Joe Luppino-Esposito, deputy legal policy director at the Pacific Legal Foundation. They discuss the First Step Act and what more work could be done in criminal justice reform at the federal level, the work that the Pacific Legal Foundation has done to combat executive overreach during the pandemic, and some of the needless regulation that has gone by the wayside thanks to COVID-19.
Relevant links:
* Why Conservatives Support the First Step Act (https://idueprocess.org/blog/f/why-conservatives-support-the-first-step-act)
* Say 'No Thanks' to Thanksgiving Mandates (https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/527013-say-no-thanks-to-thanksgiving-mandates)
* Pandemic silver lining: Getting...2021-02-1440 min
You Might Have a PointEpisode 10: Interview with Joe Luppino-EspositoIn this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Joe Luppino-Esposito, deputy legal policy director at the Pacific Legal Foundation. They discuss the First Step Act and what more work could be done in criminal justice reform at the federal level, the work that the Pacific Legal Foundation has done to combat executive overreach during the pandemic, and some of the needless regulation that has gone by the wayside thanks to COVID-19.
Relevant links:
* Why Conservatives Support the First Step Act (https://idueprocess.org/blog/f/why-conservatives-support-the-first-step-act)
* Say 'No Thanks' to Thanksgiving Mandates (https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/527013-say-no-thanks-to-thanksgiving-mandates)
* Pandemic silver lining: Getting...2021-02-1440 minYou Might Have a PointInterview with Jamie WeinsteinIn this episode, Stephen interviews Jamie Weinstein, independent journalist and host of the Jamie Weinstein show (http://www.jamieweinstein.com/). They discuss:
Weinstein's version of Burkean conservatism
the mostly-interview, sometimes-a-conversation style of his podcast, which does not have a pretense of neutrality, but is open to a wide range of viewpoints
the difference between opinion, analysis, and reporting, and whether the media does a good job in distinguishing between the three -- and how the American public could do a better job of recognizing the difference
Weinstein's take on the first and second impeachments
whether what Donald Trump did leading...2021-02-0759 min
You Might Have a PointInterview with Jamie WeinsteinIn this episode, Stephen interviews Jamie Weinstein, independent journalist and host of the Jamie Weinstein show (http://www.jamieweinstein.com/). They discuss:
Weinstein's version of Burkean conservatism
the mostly-interview, sometimes-a-conversation style of his podcast, which does not have a pretense of neutrality, but is open to a wide range of viewpoints
the difference between opinion, analysis, and reporting, and whether the media does a good job in distinguishing between the three -- and how the American public could do a better job of recognizing the difference
Weinstein's take on the first and second impeachments
whether what Donald Trump did leading...2021-02-0759 min
You Might Have a PointInterview with Brittany Talissa King"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen interviews Brittany Talissa King, freelance journalist and former leader of the BLM chapter in Columbus, IN. They discuss:
her commitment to being an independent thinker and why she resists labels, even ones such as "heterodox"
the amount of bias in the media on the left and the right
how to be passionate in your argumentation without ignoring the merits of someone else's...2021-01-3144 minYou Might Have a PointInterview with Brittany Talissa King"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen interviews Brittany Talissa King, freelance journalist and former leader of the BLM chapter in Columbus, IN. They discuss:
her commitment to being an independent thinker and why she resists labels, even ones such as "heterodox"
the amount of bias in the media on the left and the right
how to be passionate in your argumentation without ignoring the merits of someone else's...2021-01-3144 minYou Might Have a PointInterview with Joshua Schwartz"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen interviews Joshua Schwartz, engineering professor at Trinity University and newly minted freelance opinion columnist. They discuss his favorite class to teach, "What You Know That Just Ain't So," which covers everything from conspiracy theories to ideological belief systems. They then talk about Schwartz's article on the pace of innovation (https://quillette.com/2020/12/29/the-future-is-already-here/) and why, according to his definition of it, is...2021-01-2437 min
You Might Have a PointInterview with Joshua Schwartz"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen interviews Joshua Schwartz, engineering professor at Trinity University and newly minted freelance opinion columnist. They discuss his favorite class to teach, "What You Know That Just Ain't So," which covers everything from conspiracy theories to ideological belief systems. They then talk about Schwartz's article on the pace of innovation (https://quillette.com/2020/12/29/the-future-is-already-here/) and why, according to his definition of it, is...2021-01-2437 minYou Might Have a PointEpisode 6: Interview With Aaron Rabinowitz"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Aaron Rabinowitz, a philosophy instructor, education PhD student, and the host of not one, but two podcasts. Aaron reflects on how he's feeling after the storming of the Capitol, the concept of equity vs. fairness, and systemic racism, among other things. They discuss how it can be difficult to agree on terms and the use of language as a power...2021-01-1757 min
You Might Have a PointInterview With Aaron Rabinowitz"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Aaron Rabinowitz, a philosophy instructor, education PhD student, and the host of not one, but two podcasts. Aaron reflects on how he's feeling after the storming of the Capitol, the concept of equity vs. fairness, and systemic racism, among other things. They discuss how it can be difficult to agree on terms and the use of language as a power...2021-01-1757 minYou Might Have a PointInterview with Yoel Inbar and Michael Inzlicht"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen Dause interviews the hosts of the Two Psychologists, Four Beers (https://www.fourbeers.com/) podcasts, Michael Inzlicht (https://twitter.com/minzlicht) and Yoel Inbar (https://twitter.com/yorl). They discuss their own podcast, the intent behind it, and the reception they've gotten from academics and the public at large. In the second segment, Stephen talks with Michael and Yoel about the social...2021-01-101h 18
You Might Have a PointInterview with Yoel Inbar and Michael Inzlicht"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen Dause interviews the hosts of the Two Psychologists, Four Beers (https://www.fourbeers.com/) podcasts, Michael Inzlicht (https://twitter.com/minzlicht) and Yoel Inbar (https://twitter.com/yorl). They discuss their own podcast, the intent behind it, and the reception they've gotten from academics and the public at large. In the second segment, Stephen talks with Michael and Yoel about the social...2021-01-101h 18
NerdCastNerdCast RPG 757 - RPG Cthulhu 4: O último ritualSexta-feira 361 de dezembro de 2019, parece que foi ontem que o último episódio do Nerdcast RPG: Cthulhu foi lançado não é mesmo? Esta é a hora do capítulo final, então prepare-se para mergulhar no vazio mais uma vez com Jovem Nerd, Azaghal, Tucano, Rex, Carlos Voltor e Leonel Caldela em mais um Nerdcast Especial de RPG!
Neste podcast: O mundo está à beira do apocalipse enquanto os cultistas se preparam para usar o Necronomicon na ilha de Heligoland. Os investigadores sacrificaram tudo na rota para o confronto final. Feridos e desesperados, eles são a última esperança de deter o ritual...2020-12-252h 32You Might Have a PointEpisode 4: Interview with Matt Lewis"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Matt Lewis, columnist for the Daily Beast and CNN political commentator. They discuss the importance of sticking to your principles, Matt's disappointment with Marco Rubio, Larry Hogan's chances of becoming the Republican nominee in 2024, and other topics. To close, Matt answers the show's closing question, which is about a time when he recognized that his critics might have a point.
...2020-12-0941 min
You Might Have a PointInterview with Matt Lewis"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Matt Lewis, columnist for the Daily Beast and CNN political commentator. They discuss the importance of sticking to your principles, Matt's disappointment with Marco Rubio, Larry Hogan's chances of becoming the Republican nominee in 2024, and other topics. To close, Matt answers the show's closing question, which is about a time when he recognized that his critics might have a point.
...2020-12-0941 minYou Might Have a PointEpisode 3: Interview with Bill Scher"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Bill Scher, and they discuss how his liberalism has changed somewhat over the years (but why he does not identify as a moderate or a centrist), the pros and cons of the "Defund the Police" slogan, some ways that the Senate might find a way to compromise in the days ahead, and more.
References:
Bill's episode (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1507639/6621622...2020-12-0546 min
You Might Have a PointInterview with Bill Scher"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
In this episode, Stephen Dause interviews Bill Scher, and they discuss how his liberalism has changed somewhat over the years (but why he does not identify as a moderate or a centrist), the pros and cons of the "Defund the Police" slogan, some ways that the Senate might find a way to compromise in the days ahead, and more.
References:
Bill's episode (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1507639/6621622...2020-12-0546 min
You Might Have a PointEpisode 2: Interview with Maxim Lott"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
On today's episode, the host, Stephen Dause, interviews Maxim Lott, a journalist who has written for FoxNews.com and RealClearPolitics.com, and who is also the executive producer for Stossel TV. They discuss the approach that Lott takes to his reporting, how he views bias in the media today, the article that Lott wrote (https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/09/20/google_pushes_conservative_news_sites_far_down...2020-11-2224 min
You Might Have a PointInterview with Maxim Lott"You Might Have a Point" is a podcast that features interviews with guests who specialize in one or more of a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, psychology, politics, public policy, journalism, and culture.
On today's episode, the host, Stephen Dause, interviews Maxim Lott, a journalist who has written for FoxNews.com and RealClearPolitics.com, and who is also the executive producer for Stossel TV. They discuss the approach that Lott takes to his reporting, how he views bias in the media today, the article that Lott wrote (https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/09/20/google_pushes_conservative_news_sites_far_down...2020-11-2224 min
You Might Have a PointInterview with the Co-Founders of PairagraphJonathan Stern and Carter Duncan are interviewed by the host, Stephen Dause, about their reasons for founding Pairagraph, how it works, and the importance of written debate generally.
All views expressed on this podcast are the opinions of those expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other person or organization.
Note from Stephen: There were some minor audio issues recording this episode. I was able to clean them up for the most part, but I apologize for the distortion that you might hear. I will work to address this in future episodes!2020-11-1530 minYou Might Have a PointEpisode 1: Interview with the Co-Founders of PairagraphJonathan Stern and Carter Duncan are interviewed by the host, Stephen Dause, about their reasons for founding Pairagraph, how it works, and the importance of written debate generally.
Note from Stephen: There were some minor audio issues recording this episode. I was able to clean them up for the most part, but I apologize for the distortion that you might hear. I will work to address this in future episodes!2020-11-1529 min