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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
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Kevin Hockmuth
48:07

October 2024

Israel & Iran: A very dangerous game
Reasons to worry from someone not prone to worry about these things
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Kevin Hockmuth

September 2024

The Quest for Authenticity
a discussion with Prof. Kyle Shuttleworth on the history and philosophy of this perennial puzzle
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Kevin Hockmuth
1:17:19
Overtourism and How to Travel Wisely
a discussion with travel writer Chris Tharp
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Kevin Hockmuth
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Chris Tharp
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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)
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Kevin Hockmuth
A Royal Mess
Listen now | life, politics, and history in the United Kingdom
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Kevin Hockmuth
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
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Kevin Hockmuth
1:20:54

July 2024

A Meditation on Political Violence
Gun Barrels & Human Perils
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Kevin Hockmuth
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Black Woman on Board
Listen now | Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action
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Kevin Hockmuth
1:16:52

June 2024

Panic Now?
Listen now | In his new book Prof. Ira Allen says yes, but let's do so wisely and humanely
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Kevin Hockmuth
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Ira Allen
1:17:54

May 2024

A Reply to Center-Left Takes on Gaza, Israel, & the Protests
Using a recent column by TPM's Josh Marshall
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Kevin Hockmuth

April 2024

Gender Without Identity
Listen now | a timely, fascinating discussion with the authors of an important new book
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Kevin Hockmuth
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1:33:07
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