Kairoticast

By M. Elizabeth Thorpe, PhD

A podcast about rhetoric and current events hosted by M. Elizabeth Thorpe, PhD. In this podcast we explore the way big ideas from the world of rhetoric apply to every day life. We focus on major event... more

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How many episodes does Kairoticast have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.

Kairoticast episodes:

May 13, 2022 K093 -Louisiana and Hale
We discuss the proposed anti-abortion bill in LA and the ideas that got us there, specifically the works of 17th century jurist Matthew Hale.
Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
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19min
May 06, 2022 K092 - Roe
This week we describe the reasoning of Roe v. Wade and the Alito opinion that seeks to overturn it. The implications of the Alito opinion don't just end at abortion. This will have far-reaching and profound effects.
Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
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18min
April 29, 2022 K091 - The World According to Florida
This week we talk about Florida, math books, CRT, and SEL.
Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
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21min
April 15, 2022 K090 - Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Rhetorical Situation
We explore the rhetorical situation of Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation address.
Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
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22min
April 08, 2022 K089 - College Isn’t Magic
College isn't a great equalizer. It just continues systemic problems and stratifications. If you want college help with equity, you have to start from the ground up.
Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
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21min
April 01, 2022 K088 - For Your Amusement
We get in the spirit of April Fool's Day by sharing a few rhetoricians that make us smile.
Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
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23min
March 18, 2022 K086 - Literati
We discuss, literacy, literature, gatekeeping, and accessibility.
Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
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22min
March 11, 2022 K085 - A Man’s World
We discuss how academia is systemically sexist and designed to advance and protect men which is why men are often shocked by women's experiences.
Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
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18min
March 04, 2022 K084 - Legends and Ukraine
We discuss the importance of the stories coming out of the current European crisis.
Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
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18min
February 25, 2022 K083 - The Banality of 2022
We explore the banality of evil in the year 2022.
Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
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19min

FAQs about Kairoticast:

How many episodes does Kairoticast have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.