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Smart Funny TorturedThe SFT Podcasts of 2022 - the look back epsiodeWell, it's 2023 - we made it! As we gather receipts and do an audit on times past while looking forward; I wanted to gather bits and pieces of the past year's conversations in which my guests' brilliance took us places profound, hilarious and enlightening.What we talked about...Bisexuality and coming out (with Zachary Zane)Understanding Happiness (with Tal Ben-Shahar)Undeniable wisdom from a retired sex worker (with Rylee Rabbit)the warnings about the slow rot of American authoritarianism (with Sarah Kendzior)Finding one's Self (with John Kim)How our biographies directly affect our biology (with...2023-01-011h 11
Smart Funny TorturedSarah Kendzior on authoritarianism, corruption and life's simple pleasuresPaul sits down with best-selling author and scholar, Sarah Kendzior to talk about staying vigilant while trying to enjoy life’s simple pleasures as authoritarianism and corruption continues to accelerate.Sarah Kendzior darkly refers to herself on Twitter as a non-fiction horror writer. That description, while hilarious, is spot on. She is also a journalist, holds a PhD in anthropology and a Masters in Central Eurasian Studies focusing on the authoritarian states of the former Soviet Union. Her two books, The View From Flyover Country and Hiding In Plain Sight are celebrated bestsellers and must reads...2022-04-191h 08