Temple of Sociology Podcast

By Fabio Rojas

Social science, social theory, and policy discussion without the games - plus fun stuff!

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The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

Temple of Sociology Podcast episodes:

September 01, 2026 Episode #48: Spencer Case Talks About Patriotism
Philosopher Spence Case is on the podcast to talk about his new book. It’s OK to be Patriotic. Enjoy!
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Buy these books
The Dual Layer Theory of the Art World
Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)
Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students
The history of Black Studies
Obama and the antiwar movement
A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

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1h 31min
August 18, 2026 Episode #46: Abigail Saguy Talks about Gender Flashpoints
Abigail Saguy of UCLA sociology talks about her new book Gender Flashpoints. Why do people get so upset about gender? What are the political stakes in various debates about gender and sex? What can sociology tell us about these disputes? Essential listening for followers of modern cultural politics and students of gender.
Show note: The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir was published in 1949 in France.
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Buy these books
The Dual Layer Theory of the Art World
Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)
Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students
The history of Black Studies
Obama and the antiwar movement
A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
...more
1h 17min
August 04, 2026 Episode #45: Jukka Savolainen talks about sociology's public crisis
In this episode, Jukka Savolainen talked at length about the current moment in sociology: public attacks like the Wall Street Journal, the Sociologists for Palestine debate, and long standing critics like Christian Smith. A very important episode if you care about the state of sociology.
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Buy these books
The Dual Layer Theory of the Art World
Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)
Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students
The history of Black Studies
Obama and the antiwar movement
A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
...more
1h 7min
June 23, 2026 Episode #44: Kevin McAfree Talks About Theory and Society and his Vision of Sociology
In this interview, Kevin McAfree, co-editor of Theory and Society, discusses his vision for the journal and what sociology might look like.
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Buy these books
The Dual Layer Theory of the Art World
Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)
Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students
The history of Black Studies
Obama and the antiwar movement
A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
...more
1h 8min
June 17, 2026 Episode #43: Real Talk about Minorities in Academia
People ask, why don’t we have more minority professors? Here’s my tough love answer.
SHOUT OUT: Thanks for our newly paid subscribers Joe, Kady, and Tom. You rule!
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Buy these books
The Dual Layer Theory of the Art World
Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)
Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students
The history of Black Studies
Obama and the antiwar movement
A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
...more
22min
June 09, 2026 Episode #42: Great Movie Review - Calle Málaga
In this week’s podcast, I’ll tell you about the very wonderful film, “Calle Málaga.”
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Buy these books
The Dual Layer Theory of the Art World
Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)
Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students
The history of Black Studies
Obama and the antiwar movement
A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
...more
21min
May 26, 2026 Episode #41: Should you boycott the ASA?
There’s calls for boycotting ASA. Should you do it? Here are my thoughts on the topic.
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Buy these books!
The Dual Layer Theory of the Art World
Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)
Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students
The history of Black Studies
Obama and the antiwar movement
A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
...more
22min
May 12, 2026 Episode #40: Ashley Rubin Talks about Ideologically Driven Research in Criminology
Ashley Rubin, associate professor at the University of Hawaii, discusses her 2025 Theory and Society article arguing that politically charged buzzwords and assertions have displaced proper social science.
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Buy these books!
Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)
Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students
The history of Black Studies
Obama and the antiwar movement
A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
...more
1h 5min
April 28, 2026 Episode #39: Phil Magness Talks about Post-Liberalism
Shout out: I wanted to thank our recent paid subscribers Tom, “Lunchtime News,” and Wredpath. You guys are awesome!
In this episode, Phil Magness of the Independent Institute gives us a guided tour of the “post-liberal” movement. If you need an explanation of the intellectual world of JD Vance, Viktor Orban, and Patrick Deneen, then you must check out this podcast.
Links:
* Phil discusses the economic theory of the post liberals.
* Phil discusses the politics and social networks of post liberals.
* Phil’s book on higher education.
* Phil’s collection of 1619 Project critiques.
Thanks for listening!
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Buy these books!
Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)
Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students
The history of Black Studies
Obama and the antiwar movement
A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading
Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
...more
1h 9min
April 07, 2026 Episode #38: Sociology's Low Status in the American Intellectual Landscape
Yes, we need to talk about sociology’s eroding status as an intellectual field. I review three issues: sociology has few allies as the Florida debacle shows, we have declining numbers, and sociology is regionally concentrated.
Source: The American Sociological Association
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Buy these books!
Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)
Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students
The history of Black Studies
Obama and the antiwar movement
A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading
Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
...more
16min

FAQs about Temple of Sociology Podcast:

How many episodes does Temple of Sociology Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.