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Two friends give each other the benefit of the doubt while discussing politics and culture. Tune in for hot takes, plenty of mistakes, and the occasional moment of brilliance.... more
FAQs about Benefit of the Doubt:How many episodes does Benefit of the Doubt have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
May 17, 2021Conservative or Liberal - A New Personality TestYou know these words - conservative and liberal - as they relate to politics. But they also describe personalities and ways of interacting with the world. Which are you? And how can knowing the answer help you make better decisions? Thain and Quentin go introspective in this one....more59minPlay
May 12, 2021Which Arguments are Made in Good Faith?Thain and Quentin discuss the difference between good faith and bad faith in politics and explore why the distinction matters. The guys discover they have nearly opposite perspectives on what kind of faith defines most public discourse. Then, they try to apply their good/bad faith framework to one of the most contentious issues of the day....more55minPlay
May 02, 2021The Hot Top 10The guys celebrate a big milestone (episode 10!) by counting down their top 10 hottest takes from the first nine episodes....more50minPlay
April 24, 2021America Responds to the Chauvin VerdictA wide-ranging discussion about the guilty-on-all-counts verdict and its implications for America. Plus, the corporatization of social justice, the rising tide of disgust in politics, and some very spicy questions....more56minPlay
April 20, 2021The Nuclear Option: An Ideal Family Structure?Quentin and Thain discuss the decline of the nuclear family and its impact on children and opportunity in America. Tune in for arguments for and against disrupting the “ideal” family structure, connections to education and race, and some memorable personal stories....more1h 6minPlay
April 07, 2021Immigration: Open Borders and American Flags EverywhereA fresh take on immigration in 2021. Quentin and Thain advocate for more immigration and encourage reflection on American identity. Plus, the guys tell stories about Iran, El Salvador, and (by popular demand) Canada!...more49minPlay
March 28, 2021Should you be a moderate?The guys ask what makes a moderate, whether we should try to be one in 2021, and how moderates can be effective. Quentin (unsuccessfully) tries to claim a nationwide gun buyback would be moderate policy, Thain takes on MLK (!!!), and the guys each cast themself as a moderate with wildly different definitions....more41minPlay
March 21, 2021The state of higher educationQuentin and Thain ask what college these days is for, what parts of it feel broken, and how it can be fixed. If you like Thain's hottest takes, lots of stats, and dialogue that verges on the esoteric, this will be an episode you love....more1h 3minPlay
March 08, 2021Plumbing the soul of cancel cultureThain and Quentin tackle cancel culture: What is it? How have they been touched by it? What does it reveal about the soul of our country? Tune in for stories about playground fights in LA and purse-snatchers in India, a definitive re-definition of "progressive" and "conservative," and Thain using "query" in a sentence!...more49minPlay
February 27, 2021COVID: One year laterQuentin and Thain reflect on a year of loss, how their feelings about COVID policy have changed, and why it's hard for our country to mourn. They also get stuck in the most basic of Trump arguments. Join us for a pod of reflection....more59minPlay
FAQs about Benefit of the Doubt:How many episodes does Benefit of the Doubt have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.