I’ve been quiet for a while, but I’ve been writing, thinking, travelling, reading, and recording in the background. This episode is a hard reset — where things are at, and where I want to go next. Thanks for being part of the start of this chapter xx

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Can we make boredom great again… or have Instagram Reels eradicated "being idle" for good?

Social media feels so passé. Enter the new counterculture: kids proudly “raw-dogging real life” — no headphones, no scrolls, just being here...now.

Me? I’ve gone full obsessive reader, devouring books even in deserted ski-resort parking lots during downtime. Speaking of ski resorts… my 3-year-old just had his first private lesson. Cue epic meltdown.

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Happy new year!

In this episode, Jason reflects on his health struggles, including a chronic cough and recent illnesses, while celebrating the joy of marriage and family. He shares insights from his wedding day, transformative experiences of parenthood, and a memorable honeymoon in Nashville. The conversation also touches on culinary delights, the excitement of attending a hockey game, and personal growth through literature and spirituality. As he looks ahead to the new year, Jason expresses intentions for creativity and navigating social media with a focus on positivity.

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Cette conversation aborde les défis du journalisme contemporain, en particulier au Québec, où l'opinion semble dominer l'information. Stéphan discute des enjeux israélo-palestiniens, de l'impact de Donald Trump sur la politique américaine, et des changements culturels aux États-Unis. Ils soulignent également les défis liés à la liberté d'expression et la responsabilité des médias dans la diffusion de l'information. Stéphan aborde ensuite la couverture médiatique de Donald Trump, les enjeux de la BBC, ses réflexions sur la littérature et la culture, ainsi qu'une analyse des sociétés française, américaine et québécoise. Il conclut par une discussion sur la violence politique et son impact sur le discours contemporain.

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The conversation explores the significant shift in political affiliations among university professors and other professionals over the past 60 years, highlighting a pronounced liberal bias in academia and the tech industry. It discusses the implications of these trends on political discourse and the representation of diverse viewpoints in various fields.

Eric Kaufmann is Professor of Politics at The University of Buckingham and Director of the Centre for Heterodox Social Science. He directs Buckingham’s new MA in the Politics of Cultural Conflict and PhD in Cultural Politicsas well as its open online course on Woke: the Origins, Dynamics and Implications of an Elite Ideology.

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In this conversation, Lucy Biggers (from The Free Press!) shares her journey from being a climate activist to questioning the mainstream climate narrative. She discusses the fear-driven messaging prevalent in the climate movement, the role of media in shaping public perception, and the importance of recognizing the positive developments in climate resilience.

Lucy emphasizes the value of fossil fuels in modern society and advocates for a more optimistic outlook on humanity's ability to adapt and innovate. She also critiques the ESG movement and the myth of the noble savage, highlighting the need for a balanced understanding of progress and environmentalism.

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Dans cet épisode, Jason s'entretient avec Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard, chercheur à l'Institut Cardus et auteur du nouveau livre Anti-Civilisation : pourquoi nos sociétés s'effondrent de l'intérieur. Discussion sur les enjeux contemporains du conservatisme au Québec. Ils explorent la crise de la liberté, les particularités du conservatisme québécois, les clivages culturels et sociaux, ainsi que l'impact de la technologie sur la polarisation des idées. Beauregard aborde également la question de l'immigration, le populisme et les perspectives d'avenir pour le Québec, tout en soulignant l'importance des ancrages culturels et spirituels dans la société moderne.

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Dans cet épisode, Alexandre et Jason explorent leur connexion artistique, leurs parcours respectifs dans la musique et l'enseignement, ainsi que les défis émotionnels liés à la paternité. Ils discutent de l'importance des rencontres humaines, de la résilience face aux épreuves, et de la manière dont la technologie influence leur vie. Ils abordent également la quête d'authenticité dans la musique et la libération des attentes sociales, tout en soulignant l'importance de créer pour soi-même.

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Mandana Javan partage son parcours personnel et professionnel, de son enfance en Iran après la révolution islamique à son engagement pour les droits des femmes au Québec. Elle aborde les défis du communautarisme islamiste, la violence envers les femmes, et son travail clandestin pour aider celles qui souffrent de violences conjugales.

Mandana évoque également la question de la sécurité dans le contexte actuel et l'appropriation des discours politiques autour des droits des femmes et des conflits contemporains.

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Thomas Chatterton Williams is a staff writer at The Atlantic. He is also a visiting professor of humanities at Bard College, a 2022 Guggenheim fellow, and a nonresident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. He is the author of Self-Portrait in Black and White. Williams’s work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Harper’s, The New Yorker, The London Review of Books, Le Monde, and many other places, and has been collected in The Best American Essays and The Best American Travel Writing. His new book, The Summer of Our Discontent: The Age of Certainty and the Demise of Discourse, is published by Knopf.

We discuss his latest book, 'The Summer of Our Discontent,' exploring themes of identity, race, and the impact of political discourse in contemporary society. He reflects on his personal journey of unlearning race, the implications of the Obama era, and the rise of identity politics. Williams emphasizes the need for a centrist approach to politics and the importance of open dialogue amidst increasing polarization. The discussion also touches on the role of faith and belonging in modern life, as well as the contrasting responses to identity politics in America and Europe.

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