Discourse Lab

Clayton Smith and Anthony Rispo
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Co-hosts Anthony Rispo and Clayton Smith, along with their ideologically diverse suite of guests, use conversation to test ideas, analyze arguments, and question dogmas.

  1. Anarchy in The U.K. w/ Esther Krakue

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    Anarchy in The U.K. w/ Esther Krakue

    In this episode the boys are joined by Esther Krakue. Esther is a Ghanaian-British writer, broadcaster, and political commentator. She has interviewed prominent figures like Nigel Farage and Douglas Murray, and her work has been featured in outlets such as The Daily Mail, The Daily Express, and The Free Press. Listen to this episode to hear Esther describe her unique political journey, as well as get her takes on males in women's sports, immigration in the U.K., and much more! Please rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow us on Instagram and X Our Book Recommendations The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech – And Why They Fail - Nadine Strossen and Greg LukianoffA short, easy read that will arm you with the rhetorical weapons you need to fight against censorship. Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free - Joe NucciA fascinating look at all the mental health BS you see on your social media feeds. Joe does a great job of setting the record straight. Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class - Rob HendersonA beautiful, insightful, and heartbreaking memoir that highlights why a stable, loving family is something that every child deserves.Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World - Tom HollandA phenomenal and eye opening account of how Christian philosophy shaped western culture and thinking.Meditations - Marcu AureliusHistory's greatest self help book. Penned by one of Rome's greatest emperors. A must read for anyone interested in Stoicism.The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization - Peter ZeihanThe best explanation of the post-war American lead global order, and how it's falling apart.

    1 ч. 27 мин.
  2. Islam, Iran, and The West w/ Alex DeVitry

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    Islam, Iran, and The West w/ Alex DeVitry

    In this episode Clay is joined by Alex DeVitry. Alex is currently studying international conflict resolution, foreign policy and diplomacy, and the Middle East at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). He also writes excellent articles on the many nuances of political violence in the 21st century on his Substack.  Alex is a man with an outstandingly fascinating and unique origin story. He was raised in a fundamentalist sect of Islam, and at the age of 16 moved to Saudi Arabia to study Arabic language and Islamic theology. Tune in to this conversation to find out more about his journey from Arabia to Columbia.  If you want to hear Alex's insightful analysis of recent events in Iran, political violence, Islam's place in the West, and much more, then this is the episode for you! Books mentioned in this episode: Understanding Salafism: Seeking the Path of the Pious Predecessors - Yasir QadhiWhy Intelligence Fails: Lessons from the Iranian Revolution and the Iraq War - Robert JervisOn Violence - Hannah Arendt Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism - Benedict Anderson The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values - Sam HarrisThe WEIRDest People in the World- Joseph HenrichOther things mentioned:  War on the Rocks - podcastRepression Works (Just Not in Moderation) - academic article by Yuri M. ZhukovExploring the Quran and the Bible - Professor Gabriel Said Reynolds' YouTube channel Kwame Anthony Appiah - philosopher and writerCosmopolitanism: Ethics in a World of StrangersPlease rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Substack, and YouTube Follow us on Instagram and X Our Book Recommendations The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech – And Why They Fail - Nadine Strossen and Greg LukianoffA short, easy read that will arm you with the rhetorical weapons you need to fight against censorship. Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free - Joe NucciA fascinating look at all the mental health BS you see on your social media feeds. Joe does a great job of setting the record straight. Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class - Rob HendersonA beautiful, insightful, and heartbreaking memoir that highlights why a stable, loving family is something that every child deserves.Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World - Tom HollandA phenomenal and eye opening account of how Christian philosophy shaped western culture and thinking.Meditations - Marcu AureliusHistory's greatest self help book. Penned by one of Rome's greatest emperors. A must read for anyone interested in Stoicism.The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization - Peter ZeihanThe best explanation of the post-war American lead global order, and how it's falling apart.

    1 ч. 43 мин.
  3. Free Market Econ 101 w/ Colin Braman (aka Liberty Evaluation)

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    Free Market Econ 101 w/ Colin Braman (aka Liberty Evaluation)

    In this episode the boys are joined by Colin Braman. Colin is a PhD Student studying program and policy evaluation. He also has a background in psychology, statistics, and research design. However, you might know him better by his Instagram handle, Liberty Evaluation. Liberty Evaluation is an instagram page where Colin posts wonderfully insightful videos explaining the principles of free market economics.  Listen to this episode if you want to know what makes nations rich, why tariffs probably aren’t a good idea, why AI might not be the job killer that many fear it will be, and much more! All the books Colin mentions in this episode (in no particular order): Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and PovertyUncommon Sense: Economic Insights, from Marriage to TerrorismWealth, Poverty and Politics: Revised and Enlarged EditionThe Myth of American Inequality: How Government Biases Policy DebateHuman Action: A Treatise on Economics (The Scholar’s Edition)Intellectuals and SocietyFree Trade Under Fire Race & Economics: How much can be blamed on discrimination? Crushing Capitalism: How Populist Policies are Threatening the American DreamArguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better FutureFree to Choose: A Personal StatementEconomics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic EconomicsBasic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the EconomyEconomic Policy: Thoughts for Today and Tomorrow The Turning Point: Revitalizing the Soviet EconomyPrinciples of EconomicsPlease rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow us on Instagram and X Our Book Recommendations The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech – And Why They Fail - Nadine Strossen and Greg LukianoffA short, easy read that will arm you with the rhetorical weapons you need to fight against censorship. Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free - Joe NucciA fascinating look at all the mental health BS you see on your social media feeds. Joe does a great job of setting the record straight. Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class - Rob HendersonA beautiful, insightful, and heartbreaking memoir that highlights why a stable, loving family is something that every child deserves.Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World - Tom HollandA phenomenal and eye opening account of how Christian philosophy shaped western culture and thinking.Meditations - Marcu AureliusHistory's greatest self help book. Penned by one of Rome's greatest emperors. A must read for anyone interested in Stoicism.The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization - Peter ZeihanThe best explanation of the post-war American lead global order, and how it's falling apart.

    2 ч. 3 мин.
  4. Delay Judgement, Speak Obvious Truths

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    Delay Judgement, Speak Obvious Truths

    In this episode the boys discuss the recent ICE killing in Minneapolis. How do we make sense of it? Was it justified?  Anthony sheds some light on what it's like dealing with people online when you have a lot of followers (or "disciples" as Clay puts it). Finally, the lads take a little time to discuss what they've been writing about recently. Check out their Substacks! Anthony's SubstackClay's SubstackAllow Me To Elaborate Mentioned in this episode: Robert E. Lee and MePlease rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow us on Instagram and X Our Book Recommendations The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech – And Why They Fail - Nadine Strossen and Greg LukianoffA short, easy read that will arm you with the rhetorical weapons you need to fight against censorship. Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free - Joe NucciA fascinating look at all the mental health BS you see on your social media feeds. Joe does a great job of setting the record straight. Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class - Rob HendersonA beautiful, insightful, and heartbreaking memoir that highlights why a stable, loving family is something that every child deserves.Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World - Tom HollandA phenomenal and eye opening account of how Christian philosophy shaped western culture and thinking.Meditations - Marcu AureliusHistory's greatest self help book. Penned by one of Rome's greatest emperors. A must read for anyone interested in Stoicism.The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization - Peter ZeihanThe best explanation of the post-war American lead global order, and how it's falling apart.

    1 ч. 7 мин.
  5. ¡Viva Venezuela libre! w/ Carlos Egaña

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    ¡Viva Venezuela libre! w/ Carlos Egaña

    In this episode the boys are joined by Carlos Egaña. Carlos is a Brooklyn-based Venezuelan writer, teacher, and rising social media personality. He has written about fine arts, Latin-American politics and pop culture for various Venezuelan and American publications. Calros also has four books in Spanish in print: a novel titled Reggaetón and three poetry collections, mínima antología desde la rabia, hacer daño and Los Palos Grandes.  In addition to his writing, Carlos has taught courses at several New York academic institutions, as well as the Department of Humanities of his own alma mater, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (Venezuela’s top ranked private university). He also has an MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish from New York University.  Perhaps most importantly, Carlos is a member of the roughly 8 million strong Venezuelan diaspora. He was born, raised, and educated in his home country, and only arrived in the US in his mid 20s.  Listen to this episode to hear Carlos’ personal experience growing up in Venezuela, as well as get his insights about the political climate in Venezuela and among the Venezuelan diaspora, his thoughts on Maria Corina Machado, and much more.  If you want to better understand the various reactions to Maduro’s capture from the perspective of an actual Venezuelan with a lot of background knowledge, then this is the episode for you. You can follow Carlos on Instagram, where he frequently posts insightful reels.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow us on Instagram and X Our Book Recommendations The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech – And Why They Fail - Nadine Strossen and Greg LukianoffA short, easy read that will arm you with the rhetorical weapons you need to fight against censorship. Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free - Joe NucciA fascinating look at all the mental health BS you see on your social media feeds. Joe does a great job of setting the record straight. Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class - Rob HendersonA beautiful, insightful, and heartbreaking memoir that highlights why a stable, loving family is something that every child deserves.Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World - Tom HollandA phenomenal and eye opening account of how Christian philosophy shaped western culture and thinking.Meditations - Marcu AureliusHistory's greatest self help book. Penned by one of Rome's greatest emperors. A must read for anyone interested in Stoicism.The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization - Peter ZeihanThe best explanation of the post-war American lead global order, and how it's falling apart.

    1 ч. 40 мин.
  6. The Trouble with Luxury: Rob Henderson

    15.12.2025

    The Trouble with Luxury: Rob Henderson

    In this episode the boys are joined by Dr. Rob Henderson. Rob is a writer, public intellectual, and veteran. After serving in the U.S. Air Force he attended Yale University, where he studied psychology. He then went on to get his PhD in Psychology from Cambridge University. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a Contributing Editor at City Journal, and a member of the board of Advisors for The University of Austin. On top of all that, he publishes a twice-weekly newsletter on substack, appropriately titled Rob Henderson’s Newsletter.  In 2024 Rob published his first book, Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class; which went on to become a national best seller and was listed as one of The Economist’s best books of the year. (A great last-minute Christmas gift!) Listen to this episode to hear about Rob's concept of luxury beliefs, how unstable environments affect children, why boys undergo maturity rituals in many cultures (but not ours), and much more! Mentioned in this episode: Manhood in the MakingHard Lessons from the Hurt BusinessBeing a Writer in the Age of the InfluenceLuxury Beliefs are Status SymbolsRob's Socials:  XInstagramPlease rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow us on Instagram and X Our Book Recommendations The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech – And Why They Fail - Nadine Strossen and Greg LukianoffA short, easy read that will arm you with the rhetorical weapons you need to fight against censorship. Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free - Joe NucciA fascinating look at all the mental health BS you see on your social media feeds. Joe does a great job of setting the record straight. Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World - Tom HollandA phenomenal and eye opening account of how Christian philosophy shaped western culture and thinking.Meditations - Marcu AureliusHistory's greatest self help book. Penned by one of Rome's greatest emperors. A must read for anyone interested in Stoicism.The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization - Peter ZeihanThe best explanation of the post-war American lead global order, and how it's falling apart. The WEIRDest People in the WorldOne the the best, most in-depth attempts at explaining why the western world is so prosperous and culturally unique.

    1 ч. 52 мин.
  7. The CODA Kids

    08.12.2025

    The CODA Kids

    In this episode the boys are joined by Aum Desai and Nikos Mohammadi. Aum is a student at Columbia College studying Political Science and Economics. He is the president of The Columbia Open Discourse Alliance (CODA), a senior editor at the Columbia Political Review, and a board member for the Columbia Hindu Students Organization.  Nikos is also a student at Columbia College, where he is majoring in American Studies. He's a staff writer at Sundial and the vice president of CODA.  Listen to this episode to learn why the protests at Columbia have died down, hear about the great work the folks at CODA are doing, and much more!  You can read some of what Aum has written here: A Turning Point at the Turning PointBretton Woods 2.0: How Holistic Tariffs Can Rebuild the Rules of Global TradeMohsen Mahdawi worked with us on dialogue across differencesYou can read some of Nikos' writing here:  How Trump Saved ColumbiaGrappling With the Groyper Problem: Insight From Columbia UniversityReflections on the Forthcoming PopulismMentioned in this episode: The Coddling of the American MindThe Canceling of the American MindYou Should Watch Charlie Kirk DieDoes Columbia Need 5,000 Administrators?Please rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow us on Instagram and X Our Book Recommendations The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech – And Why They Fail - Nadine Strossen and Greg LukianoffA short, easy read that will arm you with the rhetorical weapons you need to fight against censorship. Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free - Joe NucciA fascinating look at all the mental health BS you see on your social media feeds. Joe does a great job of setting the record straight. Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class - Rob HendersonA beautiful, insightful, and heartbreaking memoir that highlights why a stable, loving family is something that every child deserves.Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World - Tom HollandA phenomenal and eye opening account of how Christian philosophy shaped western culture and thinking.Meditations - Marcu AureliusHistory's greatest self help book. Penned by one of Rome's greatest emperors. A must read for anyone interested in Stoicism.The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization - Peter ZeihanThe best explanation of the post-war American lead global order, and how it's falling apart.

    1 ч. 35 мин.
  8. Socialism: Coming to an Election Near You!

    24.11.2025

    Socialism: Coming to an Election Near You!

    In this episode the boys are joined by not one, but TWO returning guests: Jonas Du and Daniel Idfresne. They discuss the what Zohran Mamdani's recent victory means for NYC, whether or not it's a sign of things to come across the nation, and what the heck happened in the surprisingly cordial meeting between the mayor elect and Trump.  Mentioned in this episode: Meet the Socialists Following Mamdani’s LeadZohran Mamdani’s Fantasy LandWe Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite To see more from Daniel, follow him on X and Instagram. You can sample some of his writing below: Mamdani’s Trump-Proof New York: Safe Haven for Criminal Migrants?Zohran Mamdani: ‘Working-Class’ Mayor for Upper Class VotersA $20 Mistake: At-Risk Teens Will Pay for Cuomo’s Wage HikeCompanies Test Apple’s Playbook To Dodge Trump’s New Tariff RegimeTo see more from Jonas, follow him on X, Instagram, and Substack. You can sample some of his writing below: Young, Hot, and Triumphant: Welcome to MAGA SummerAmerican Soldiers Don’t Wear American Combat BootsWhy Is Reuters Carrying Water for Hamas?Please rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow us on Instagram and X Our Book Recommendations: The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech – And Why They Fail - Nadine Strossen and Greg LukianoffA short, easy read that will arm you with the rhetorical weapons you need to fight against censorship. Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free - Joe NucciA fascinating look at all the mental health BS you see on your social media feeds. Joe does a great job of setting the record straight. Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class - Rob HendersonA beautiful, insightful, and heartbreaking memoir that highlights why a stable, loving family is something that every child deserves.Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World - Tom HollandA phenomenal and eye opening account of how Christian philosophy shaped western culture and thinking.Meditations - Marcu AureliusHistory's greatest self help book. Penned by one of Rome's greatest emperors. A must read for anyone interested in Stoicism.The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization - Peter ZeihanThe best explanation of the post-war American lead global order, and how it's falling apart.

    1 ч. 23 мин.
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Co-hosts Anthony Rispo and Clayton Smith, along with their ideologically diverse suite of guests, use conversation to test ideas, analyze arguments, and question dogmas.

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  • Автор
    Clayton Smith and Anthony Rispo
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    28
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    С ненормативной лексикой
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    © 2026 Clayton Smith and Anthony Rispo