Archive - The Interesting Times

A Book for this Moment

thinking with Wendy Brown thinking with Max Weber

Jan 23 •

December 2024

November 2024

Why do 'democracies' seem to be breaking down everywhere?

I certainly don't have 'the' answer, but this audio essay explores some less commonly discussed historical and social forces lurking behind this trend

Nov 3, 2024 •

48:07

October 2024

Israel & Iran: A very dangerous game

Reasons to worry from someone not prone to worry about these things

Oct 2, 2024 •

September 2024

The Quest for Authenticity

a discussion with Prof. Kyle Shuttleworth on the history and philosophy of this perennial puzzle

Sep 30, 2024 •

1:17:19

Overtourism and How to Travel Wisely

a discussion with travel writer Chris Tharp

Sep 6, 2024 •

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1:02:56

August 2024

What is Success? South Korea, development, theory, & ethics

My recent publication on these topics (open access)

Aug 30, 2024 •

Listen now | life, politics, and history in the United Kingdom

Aug 23, 2024 •

1:21:09

A Conversation with Mr. Jones X

The Massively Influential Tik Tok educator drops by to discuss politics, Gen Z, and a host of other pressing matters

Aug 7, 2024 •

1:20:54

July 2024

A Meditation on Political Violence

Gun Barrels & Human Perils

Jul 18, 2024 •

Black Woman on Board

Listen now | Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action

Jul 8, 2024 •

1:16:52

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