Spectacles In Conversation

Spectacles In Conversation

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Spectacles In Conversation episodes

  • Insight - Mr. Carlson Goes to Budapest
    Today, Spectacles uncovers the nasty truth behind the Hungarian Prime Minister Tucker Carlson has lately been promoting as a paragon of freedom and explains why this is so important to be aware of for the sake of our democracy.
    https://www.spectacles.news/insight-mr-carlson-goes-to-budapest/ (To read or comment on this article, click here.)
    https://player.captivate.fm/collection/fd736403-77ca-4baa-9019-b8dd42096192 (To listen to other episodes of Insight, click here.)
    7 min
  • Focus - The Dangers of an Existential Struggle Between Liberalism and Authoritarianism
    On this episode, Harry dives into the popular narrative circulating today, that America's foreign policy ought to be framed as an ideological battle and explores how this is misleading at best and downright dangerous at worst.
    https://www.spectacles.news/focus-the-dangers-of-an-existential-struggle/ (To read the article online or make a comment, click here.)
    Further reading:
    Tomorrow, the World, by Stephen Wertheim.
    "A Foreign Policy for the American People," speech by United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
    13 min
  • Bird's Eye - Socialism, Social Democracy, and Thought Experiments: Can Big Government Deliver a Healthy Democracy?

    On this episode, Harry and Philip dive into the big questions, "How can we balance liberalism and democracy?" and "Can a big government aimed at protecting equality keep the system alive?" If you've ever wondered about the strengths and weaknesses of big government in building a healthy democratic society, join us and tune in!

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    If you're interested in learning more about this subject and the writings we discuss in the episode:

    “The rise and fall of market socialism in Yugoslavia,” by Milica Uvalic.

    “The Life and Death of Yugoslav Socialism,” by James Robertson in Jacobin.

    A Theory of Justice, by John Rawls.

    “On the Jewish Question,” by Karl Marx.

    “Economic Democracy: A Worthy Socialism that Would Really Work,” by David Schweickart in Science and Society.

    35 min
  • Insight - Parsons's Pardons: Liberty and Justice for Some
    Today, Insight considers Missouri governor Mike Parsons's recent pardons, the political nature of this type of action, and how upcoming state legislation may improve the prospects for liberating the wrongfully convicted.
    https://www.spectacles.news/insight-parsons-pardons/ (Click here to read or comment on this article.)
    6 min
  • Insight - Japan's Name-and-Shame Approach to Rule-Breakers
    Today, Insight takes a closer look at the new Japanese policy of publicly naming COVID quarantine violators, subjecting them to public shame, yielding some interesting lessons about the importance of community in a healthy democracy.
    https://www.spectacles.news/insight-japan-name-and-shame/ (Read or comment online here.)
    6 min
  • Insight - Impending Evictions and Political Cowardice
    Today, Insight breaks down the background of Congress's recent failure to act on the national eviction moratorium. Beyond creating a potential housing crisis, Insight explores political cowardice from people like Nancy Pelosi and the kinds of consequences it can bring.
    Read online and comment https://www.spectacles.news/insight-impending-evictions/ (here)
    6 min
  • Bird's Eye - Pencils, Basketball, and Free Markets: Can Small Government Deliver a Healthy Democracy?

    On this episode, Harry and Philip dive into the big questions, "How can we balance liberalism and democracy?" and "Can a small government aimed only at protecting liberal freedom keep the system alive?" If you've ever wondered about the strengths and weaknesses of small government in building a healthy democratic society, join us and tune in!

    If you're interested in learning more about this subject and the writings we discuss in the episode:

    Know Your Enemy Podcast

    Milton Friedman, father of Neoliberalism, discusses the pencil

    Anarchy, State and Utopia, by Robert Nozick. Relevant excerpts here.

    "I, Pencil," by Leonard Read.

    "Federalist no. 10," James Madison.

    "But–I'm a Conservative!" by Peter Viereck, in The Atlantic.

    40 min
  • Insight - A Big Infrastructure Deal: Bipartisanship to the Rescue?
    Today, Insight discuss the infrastructure bill set to pass the Senate with bipartisan support and why it’s worth questioning how productive bipartisanship really is in our polarized era.
    To learn more about the sister legislation mentioned in this episode, https://www.spectacles.news/21-07-16-bidens-big-reconciliation/ (click here).
    6 min

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Join Spectacles editors Harry and Philip for Bird's Eye and Reflections as they sit to down to explore the news, current events, and big ideas in politics today through the lens of democratic theory.…