Best Ian Mckenzie Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 706: ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB #640 MAY 14, 2025 58:59

7d ago58:59

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Is Europe DYING? A Deep Dive into the Continent's Future with Dutch sociologist Dr. Eric Hendriks 1:06:34

6h ago1:06:34

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In a candid conversation with Dutch sociologist Dr. Eric Hendriks, we dive into the geopolitical currents shaping Europe, America, and China. From Europe’s identity crisis to the specter of a U.S.-China conflict, we wrestle with questions about immigration, power, and morality in a world in which the US is no longer the global hegemon. Watch this e…

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Inside the Mysterious World of Credit Cards (with Patrick McKenzie) 1:15:14

1d ago1:15:14

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Patrick McKenzie explains to EconTalk's Russ Roberts how credit cards work, who makes money from them and how, and gives his take on whether cash customers and debit card users subsidize the users of credit cards with reward programs.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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Is Political Correctness Hiding Islam's True Face? w/ Raymond Ibrahim 26:07

5d ago26:07

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In Budapest, US scholar Raymond Ibrahim and I hit the streets to confront the growing problem of Muslim immigration in Western countries and the cowardice of our leaders to be honest about the nature of the problems this creates. It is often claimed that Muslims and Christians have coexisted peacefully for centuries. Raymond dismantles this myth, t…

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Episode 705: WEDNESDAY'S EVEN WORSE #705, MAY 14, 2025 59:00

7d ago59:00

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The Past and Present of Privacy and Public Life (with Tiffany Jenkins) 1:22:59

9d ago1:22:59

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A paradox of our time is our willingness to bare all to strangers while worrying about who exactly is watching us online and anywhere else. Listen as author Tiffany Jenkins discusses her book, Strangers and Intimates, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore the role of Martin Luther, J.S. Mill, reality TV, and …

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Why Dawkins Is WRONG: The Universe Is NOT Queerer Than We Can Suppose w/ Brett Hall 30:50

11d ago30:50

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I sat down with Australian science educator Brett Hall to tackle the claim: The universe is “queerer than we can suppose.” This idea stems from British scientist J.B.S. Haldane, who wrote in his 1927 book Possible Worlds and Other Essays, “The universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose.” Haldane was struck by real…

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Are We Doomed To Repeat History with the Trans Movement? W/ Brett Hall & Mia Hughes 1:12:07

11d ago1:12:07

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Every month, I host a virtual hangout for my Paid Substack Subscribers (Join now and join us for the next one! https://boghossian.substack.com). In February, I was joined by Mia Hughes and Brett Hall to tackle delusional transgender ideology. My subscribers brought thoughtful questions that cut to the heart of the issue: The concept of gender, the …

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Katharine Birbalsingh & Ian Row DISMANTLE Low Expectations in Education 1:28:04

11d ago1:28:04

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Ian Rowe, founder of Vertex Partnerships Academy and Katharine Birbalsingh, headmistress of Michaela Community School in England, and I had a fireside chat. Ian and Katherine are pioneers in education, building schools that should be models for all to emulate. Their approach is grounded in timeless virtues: resilience, courage, justice, temperance,…

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Episode 703: ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB #639 MAY 07, 2025. 59:00

14d ago59:00

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Episode 702: WEDNESDAY'S EVEN WORSE #704, MAY 07, 2025 59:00

14d ago59:00

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Episode 704: DRIVE TIME VOL 8 #05 1:10:36

14d ago1:10:36

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Can Beauty Be Measured? w/ Robert McKenzie 1:02:10

15d ago1:02:10

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Is it possible to objectively assess the value of art? Robert Mckenzie, an expert with the Cayre Art Group, says yes. In our lively discussion, we explored whether art’s worth can be quantified, diving into the objectivity of valuation, the art-buying process, and what makes a piece “good.” Does your perception of a work need to align with the arti…

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The Economics of Tariffs and Trade (with Doug Irwin) 1:32:53

16d ago1:32:53

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Is the United States victimized by trade? What causes trade deficits? Are higher tariffs a good idea? Can manufacturing jobs return to the United States? Economist Doug Irwin of Dartmouth College answers these questions and more in this wide-ranging conversation with EconTalk's Russ Roberts.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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Episode 701: WEDNESDAY'S EVEN WORSE #703, APRIL 30, 2025 59:09

21d ago59:09

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Episode 700: ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB #638 APRIL 30, 2025 59:00

21d ago59:00

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Why Critical Social Justice Ruins Psychedelic Experiences w/Tom Hatsis 1:18:21

21d ago1:18:21

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Psychedelic historian Tom Hatsis was an atheist until he tried psychedelics. Then he went from atheist to theist. Psychedelic encounters reshaped his understanding of the divine. In our conversation, Hatsis and I dove into the enigmatic world of psychedelics, exploring their history, safety, and transformative potential. Hatsis, a meticulous resear…

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The Future of Free Speech w/Jacob Mchangama 59:14

22d ago59:14

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I spoke with Dane Jacob Mchangama, founder of The Future of Free Speech, research professor at Vanderbilt, and Senior Fellow at FIRE. While we’re both staunch free speech advocates, we debated its best “branding.” I argued for framing free speech less as a moral absolute—how I once described it as cognitive liberty—and more as a practical tool for …

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Episode 45: Peter Holroyd, Kingsbarns Distillery 28:17

23d ago28:17

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In this episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Peter Holroyd, Distillery Manager at Kingsbarns Distillery. Peter takes us behind the scenes at this stunning distillery in Fife, nestled in the heart of Scotland’s golf country just a stone’s throw from St Andrews. He shares what makes Kingsbarns so special – from its beautiful settin…

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The Past and Future of AI (with Dwarkesh Patel) 1:36:44

23d ago1:36:44

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Dwarkesh Patel interviewed the most influential thinkers and leaders in the world of AI and chronicled the history of AI up to now in his book, The Scaling Era. Listen as he talks to EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the book, the dangers and potential of AI, and the role scale plays in AI progress. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the a…

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Did the Intellectual Dark Web Succeed? 57:43

26d ago57:43

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My guest for this episode was Jamie Roberts, author of the excellent Intellectual Dark Web: A History (and Possible Future). We traced the IDW’s rise, fragmentation, and legacy. The Intellectual Dark Web (IDW) emerged as a loose alliance of heterodox thinkers—figures like Sam Harris, Jordan Peterson, and the Weinstein brothers—who challenged mainst…

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What's Our Problem? w/ Tim Urban 1:07:19

27d ago1:07:19

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My friend Tim Urban, author of one of the most important books of the last 50 years, What’s Our Problem? We dove straight into the deep end—discussing the three existential threats facing the West. From there we segued into the urgency of clear writing and habits of thought to the role of reasoning and truth-seeking in the age of AI. Then we explor…

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Episode 699: WEDNESDAY'S EVEN WORSE #702, APRIL 23, 2025 58:59

28d ago58:59

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Episode 698: ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB #637 APRIL 23, 2025. 59:02

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Wounded By Faith: A Candid Conversation with Adam Elmasri 1:05:11

29d ago1:05:11

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In this conversation with Adam Elmasri, we talk about Islam, immigration in Europe, and more. Watch this episode on YouTube.

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Why Christianity Needs to Help Save Democracy (with Jonathan Rauch) 1:20:08

30d ago1:20:08

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How does a nice Jewish boy who is also a gay atheist have the chutzpah to lecture Christianity on its obligations to democracy? Listen to author Jonathan Rauch talk about his book Cross Purposes with EconTalk's Russ Roberts as Rauch makes the case for what he calls a thicker Christianity.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts

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Episode 697: DRIVE TIME VOL8 #04 1:10:57

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Episode 696: ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB #636 APRIL 16, 2025 58:59

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Episode 695: WEDNESDAY'S EVEN WORSE #701, APRIL 16, 2025 58:59

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Population Control: Is THIS How Many People Should Be Alive? 49:28

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Is the world overcrowded? My guest, Brett Hall, Public educator, technical advisor and host of ToKCast, argues that the world is not overpopulated—more people fuel creativity, spark innovative solutions, strengthen economies, and pave the way for progress. He sees a growing population as humanity’s greatest asset. Watch this episode on YouTube.…

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