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:

October 15, 2021 K072 - The Write Stuff
We explore who write, how they write, and why.
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
October 08, 2021 K071 - Genius
We explore the concept of genius historically and as a current idea.
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 01, 2021 K070 - Identify Yourself
We explore the concept of identity and how it shapes arguments.
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
September 17, 2021 K069 - W and Juxtaposition
We look at George W. Bush's 9/11 memorial speech and examine his use of juxtaposition - and also how he compares to the current clime, as well.
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
September 08, 2021 K068 - Labor
It's time to radicalize. Most jobs are irrelevant and exist to line the pockets of the ruling elite. Capitalism isn't sustainable.
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
September 01, 2021 K067 - Back to School Jitters
As the semester starts we think about the pedagogy of the past and what it means to be a citizen.
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
August 25, 2021 K066 - August 25th Announcement
There will be no new episode this week. We recommend going back to episodes 3 and 4!
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1min
August 17, 2021 K065 - Contending With Misinformation - The Objectivity Conundrum
We explore the problems with objectivity in the classroom in this The Big Rhetorical Podcast Carnival episode.
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
August 04, 2021 K064 - Mental Health Day
Top athletes have brought mental health to the forefront of the world's attention in recent weeks. However, as long as taking care of one's mental health is a privilege, it will always be controversial.
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
July 28, 2021 K063 - Sublimity, Self-Improvement, and Capitalism
We make the case for reading fiction as a quiet act of rebellion.
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

FAQs about Kairoticast:

How many episodes does Kairoticast have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.