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:

February 18, 2022 K082 - The Harvard Letter
We discuss the Harvard letter scandal and patriarchy in the academy.
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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17min
February 11, 2022 K081 - It’s Open to Interpretation
We discuss some of the possible ways of interpreting the Constitution.
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
February 04, 2022 K080 - Banned Books
This week we address the growing problem of banned books. And why Stephen King is wrong.
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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20min
January 28, 2022 K079 - Mitch McConnell and the Third Persona
We explore Mitch McConnell's American voters gaffe and analyze it in terms of rhetorical personas.
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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20min
January 21, 2022 K078 - Day of the Dread
Spring 2022 is a source of anxiety for a lot of people in higher education. But we can't forget that what we do matters.
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
January 15, 2022 K077 - Indiana Laws and the Raiders of Public Education
This week we discuss Indiana Senate Bill 167, public education, and hear from a K-12 teacher on what it is like to be a teacher today.
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
January 07, 2022 K076 - Listening to the Science
In our return after our break, we talk about science as rhetorical, and why we should still listen adhere to it. 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
November 19, 2021 K075 - Hiatus
We'll be taking a brief hiatus until December. Enjoy the holiday.
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1min
November 12, 2021 K074 - Liberal U
We discuss the newly announced University of Austin and the accusations of illiberalism in higher education.
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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20min
October 29, 2021 K073 - Workers Unite
We discuss the ideas of Eugene Debs and his application to today's labor movement.
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

FAQs about Kairoticast:

How many episodes does Kairoticast have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.