The Filter Podcast with Matt Asher

Great listen with a wide variety of subjects covered. I often pause throughout listening to fully digest the insights from both guest and host. If you’re a fan of through provoking, intellectual discussion, this podcast is for you. 10/10!

Online political discussions have become increasingly difficult in the age of social media, but The Filter offers a breath of fresh air by bringing nuanced discussions about our developing global political landscape, technology and more to light through balanced interviews, research and open analysis. The podcast brings depth to discussions about major societal issues such as augmented reality technology, the effects of digital propaganda or today’s social media landscape among others. In short, The Filter is allowing critical thinkers to take a step back from the chaos of the world and analyze the factors shaping our thinking process. While political podcasts often focus on the divide between left and right, The Filter dives in on the wider scope of issues driving the gap between people all across the spectrum. Do we as a society really want our privacy and rights to be invaded through technology crafted by corporations? Are our views being shaped deceptively by people or groups with bad intentions? All of these things and more are explored from an analytical viewpoint that will have listeners thinking more critically about the world they live in.

The Filter looks at complex problems afflicting modern society and sifts through difficult ideas to give you clarity and help you understand more about the world. Each episode takes a deep dive into topics such as politics, culture, philosophy, psychology and journalism. The host Mattasher is frequently joined by highly reputable guests who are experts in their field and together they take an uncompromising look at some of the most interesting, and contentious, issues affecting our society.

As a beginner to the subjects discussed, it can sometimes be hard to follow and digest, however it’s definitely worth re-listening to the episode a second time, to get a better understanding. There is value in educating yourself on the topics discussed, with experts on the topics offering valuable insight. The topics differ in correspondence with the guest/expert on, with the main theme staying consistent. In addition to it being thought provoking, it does a good job at being informative on various, somewhat daunting topics. The scope of the material is broad so you won’t become tired of it. Listening naturally inspires you to take another look at the lens in which you view the world. I’d recommend giving it a listen!