A discussion with Neeraj Mishra, the host of the Sochkoudaan podcast, on the Monroe Doctrine through time and its continuation into the Donroe Doctrine. We discuss the removal of Nicolas Maduro and the Iran conflict in the context of the doctrine as well as the evolving role of the United States on the world stage.

This discussion was loosely based on his Substack post, The Monroe Doctrine Looks Different from 7,000 Miles Away.

Guest Neeraj Mishra:

I grew up in a small country squeezed between giants. Now I live inside the biggest one. I write about what that dual vision reveals about power, foreign policy, and the playbooks.

A discussion around Baudrillard's The Gulf War Did Not Take Place and its echoes in modern warfare and social media landscapes.

Eels, Sharks, Tiki and more on this episode of Unfiltered Coffee

In this episode we discuss the basics of Catholicism and current issues within the Church. Tyler and Matt share their perspective on these topics with myself - asking questions from outside of the Church.

How can we understand Catholicism in the United States? Is it out of place? The structure and the hierarchy struggle to mesh with the American Spirit. Does America inherit the German and Anglican revolutions against the Church? Can Christianity not just survive but advance if the structural body of the Church (Catholic) is damaged or destroyed? As a network of believers in individual union with Christ?

Clay and Andrew Unfiltered

Neeraj, a Nepalese student studying biomedical engineering and an aspiring poet, joins the show. We discuss the culture shock of university dining halls, using poetry to deal with heartbreak, social media's influence on shaping current conflicts, and tourism in Nepal. Check out Neeraj's podcast Soch ko udaan that captures the experiences of the Nepalese diaspora in the United States. https://open.spotify.com/show/3KXIHe93G7KZqYdtE1MB0j?si=8b0a0d87723a4e39

Olivia and I talk about art: Spanish art museums, the town of Cadaques, and compare Dali, Picasso, and Miro. We focus in on Dali's project - Nuclear Mysticism - an attempt to fuse art, religious mysticism, and advances in physics.

Ross and Lauren join the show and discuss a variety of topics including aliens, AI, global warming, and horseshoe crabs.