Compact Podcast

Compact Conversations: Mayor Ras Baraka Nov 02, 2024

Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, New Jersey joins Compact's editorial fellow Stephen G. Adubato to discuss urban progressivism, public safety, and housing policy.

Read Stephen's profile of the Mayor in Compact: https://www.compactmag.com/article/in-newark-a-progressivism-that-works/

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Closing Arguments Oct 31, 2024

Trump and Harris put forth their "closing arguments," but suffer distractions that have sent the media into a frenzy. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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The Horror Show Oct 24, 2024

The team takes a break from the election and, in honor of the upcoming festivities, chats about some of their favorite horror books and films. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Blitz and Flops Oct 17, 2024

Harris's media blitz explodes, Sohrab Ahmari announces his new book, and several new Hollywood films flop. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Compact Conversations: William Thibeau Oct 10, 2024

William Thibeau joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “How the US Military Ditched Merit.” https://www.compactmag.com/article/how-the-us-military-ditched-merit/

Read William's full report at The Claremont Institute. https://dc.claremont.org/identity-in-the-trenches-the-fatal-impact-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-on-u-s-military-readiness/

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Deep Trouble Oct 09, 2024

Hurricane Helene hits the South, Harris is wary of threats from Iran, and "deepfakes" are suppressed. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz.

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Compact Conversations: Ross Barkan Oct 03, 2024

Ross Barkan joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “The Death and Life of Progressive Urbanism.”

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Respect the hustle Oct 03, 2024

The vice presidential debate is shockingly tame, and longshoremen flex their labor power. Sohrab Ahmari joins Geoff Shullenberger.

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Resting in Piece(s) Sep 25, 2024

J.D. Vance announces a peace plan for Ukraine, Marxist literary critic Frederic Jameson dies, and Olivia Nuzzi causes a stir for her ties to RFK Jr. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Failed Attempts Sep 19, 2024

A second assassination attempt is made on Trump, phone bombs explode in Lebanon, and the Teamsters decide not to endorse anyone for president. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Working the Refs Sep 12, 2024

The Compact team breaks down the Trump-Harris debate. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Revising the Right Sep 04, 2024

Trump's recent remarks anger his pro-life supporters, X is banned in Brazil, and far-right figures venture into World War II revisionism. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Positions and Transitions Aug 29, 2024

Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. join forces with Trump as his campaign adapts to the aftermath of the DNC. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Highs, Lows, and Dropouts Aug 23, 2024

The DNC hits its highs and lows, and RFK Jr. drops out of the race. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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The Old and the New Aug 17, 2024

Harris proposes a new plan for food price controls, Trump risks losing his populist mojo, and "The Squad" is dying out. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz.

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Veeps and Freaks Aug 08, 2024

Harris picks Tim Walz as her running mate, xenophobic violence ensues in the UK, and RFK Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Are you all white? Jul 30, 2024

Unrest surges in Venezuela, white guys convene in support of Kamala Harris, and Matt Stoller asks if Harris will be Hillary Clinton 2.0. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Working It Out Jul 25, 2024

Biden bows out of the race, Harris steps up, and Teamsters President Sean O'Brien shares his non-partisan approach to labor with Compact. Sohrab Ahmari joins Matthew Schmitz.

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What a Week Jul 20, 2024

Trump survives an assassination attempt, J.D. Vance is chosen as his running mate, the RNC features a pro-union speaker, and the DSA unendorses AOC. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Compact Conversations: Darel E. Paul Jul 12, 2024

Darel E. Paul joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “The Perils of Actually Existing Democracy.”

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Game Changers Jul 11, 2024

French election results continue to generate controversy, the GOP platform shifts, and Trump challenges Biden to a golf match. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Pride, Shame, and Debates Jul 02, 2024

Biden's debate performance is regarded as a disaster, Trump is granted immunity, France's Le Pen emerges triumphant, and Pride diminishes in popularity. Sohrab Ahmari and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power.

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Don't Bet On It Jun 27, 2024

Julian Assange is given a plea deal, Jamaal Bowman is defeated in the Democratic primary, and in the UK, betting on the general election results raise controversy. Sohrab Ahmari and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power.

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Quiet on the Front Jun 18, 2024

Putin visits North Korea, the US Surgeon General wants to place warnings on social media platforms to protect children, and Xochitl Gonzalez writes in The Atlantic about the upper class' distatse for working class "noise." Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Nina Power.

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Among the Elect Jun 13, 2024

EU election results shake up the status quo, the Hunter Biden conviction threatens his father's campaign, and Compact is included on a list of allegedly "anti-Ukrainian" American groups and figures. Sohrab Ahmari, Matthew Schmitz, and Geoff Shullenberger join Nina Power.

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Compact Conversations: Juan David Rojas Jun 06, 2024

Juan David Rojas joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “Mexico's Political Revolution.”

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Presidential Proceedings Jun 05, 2024

Trump is found guilty on 34 felony accounts in NYC and Claudia Sheinbaum is elected president in Mexico. Sohrab Ahmari, Matthew Schmitz, and Geoff Shullenberger join Nina Power.

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Songs and Slurs May 30, 2024

Elections are a month away in the UK, a controversial Eurovision song generates backlash, and the Pope apologizes for using an allegedly homophobic slur. Sohrab Ahmari, Matthew Schmitz, and Geoff Shullenberger join Nina Power.

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Taking the Bait May 22, 2024

President Raisi of Iran is killed in a hellicopter crash, President Biden imposes new tariffs on electric vehicles, and Red Lobster goes bankrupt. Geoff Shullenberger and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power.

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Presidents and Portraits May 16, 2024

An assassination attempt is made on Slovakian President Robert Fico, Biden and Trump get ready to debate, and a controversial coronation portrait of King Charles III is presented. Sohrab Ahmari, Geoff Shullenberger, and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power.

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Compact Conversations: Stephen G. Adubato May 13, 2024

Stephen G. Adubato joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his essay "In Newark, A Progressivism That Works."

https://www.compactmag.com/article/in-newark-a-progressivism-that-works/

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Assassinations and Alliances May 09, 2024

Rumors about an alleged plot to assassinate President Zelensky surface, the New Left Review publishes an interview with Germany's Reason and Justice Alliance founder Sahra Wagenknecht, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bans lab grown meat. Sohrab Ahmari and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power.

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Clashes and Convictions May 02, 2024

Campuses clash over Palestine protests, Harvey Weinstein's conviction is overturned in New York, and author Paul Auster dies. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Rage and Aid Apr 25, 2024

Protests at Columbia University spark controversy, the Ukraine aid bill is pushed through the house by Mike Johonson, and the FTC moves against non-compete clauses. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Compact Conversations: Hamilton Craig Apr 18, 2024

Hamilton Craig joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his essay "What NatCon Can Learn From Metternich."

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Drones and Hormones Apr 17, 2024

Iran attacks Israel, the UK's Cass Report declares that allowing children to seek sex changes is dangerous, and NatCon riles up controversy in Brussels. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Eclipsing Death and Debts Apr 10, 2024

Trump's pro-life politics generates buzz, Biden attempts to relieve student loan debt for a second time, and the solar eclipse captivates the country. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Compact Conversations: Gladden Pappin Apr 09, 2024

Gladden Pappin joins Sohrab Ahmari and Matthew Schmitz to discuss his essay "A Bipolar World Spells European Doom."

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Wrangling in the Country Apr 04, 2024

Debates ensue over which candidate poses the greatest threat to democracy, Democrats gain the upper hand in the abortion wars, and Beyonce releases a country album that fuels predictable racial discourses. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Cheating the System Mar 27, 2024

Florida restricts social media access for children, JD Vance proposes eliminating tax-free corporate mergers, and New York State legalizes adultery. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Battling the Bloodbath Mar 21, 2024

Donald Trump warns of a bloodbath if he's not re-elected, the Supreme Court hears a case for social media censorship, and Haiti confronts a wave of violence. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Bans, Brits, and Girl Bosses Mar 13, 2024

Talk of banning TikTok surfaces once again, Dune 2 features insipid girl-bossery, and the British Royal Family makes waves in the tabloids. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Compact Conversations: Kyle Baasch Mar 11, 2024

Kyle Baasch joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his essay "Too Late For 'Late Capitalism'."

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Rejection, Retirement, and Releases Mar 07, 2024

The US Supreme Court's rejects a distorted reading of the 14th Amendment, Victoria Nuland retires, and the buzzy new film American Fiction is released. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Kingdom of Dreams...and Nightmares Feb 24, 2024

Alexei Navalny dies, Trump's troubles continue, Nayib Bukele builds his kingdom of dreams. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Gone with the Anons Feb 15, 2024

COMPACT launches a new Substack, featuring a new piece by Sohrab Ahmari on his experience at a "Twitter anon" fashion show, and inflation makes a come back. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

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Crossing Over Feb 07, 2024

The senate border bill receives pushback, the SAT requirements return to Dartmouth, and Toby Keith passes. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

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Beaus and Borders Feb 02, 2024

Three service members are killed in Jordan, the border crisis continues, and Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce attracts the public's attention. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

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Nominations and Immigration Jan 26, 2024

Trump wins New Hampshire, Nikki Haley perserveres, Texas standsoff with the federal government over boarder security, and Barbie garners Oscar nominations. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Compact Conversations: Michael Cuenco Jan 22, 2024

Michael Cuenco joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his essay "We Still Live in Lenin's World."

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Rivals and Trials Jan 18, 2024

Trump trounces his rivals in the Iowa primary, Iran escalates the situation in the Middle East, and Bill Ackman's plagiarism saga continues. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Geoff Shullenberger.

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Red Sea Scrolls Jan 10, 2024

Planes fall apart, lunar launches fail, shipping lanes close, and Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, Geoff Shullenberger, and Matthew Schmitz make their predictions for 2024.

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Compact Conversations: Geoff Shullenberger Jan 09, 2024

Geoff Shullenberger joins Sohrab Ahmari to discuss his essay "The Poverty of Anti-Wokeness."

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The Fall of Harvard's President—and China's Birthrate Jan 04, 2024

Claudine Gay resigns as Harvard's president, and China struggles to get its citizens to have babies. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Geoff Shullenberger.

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Santa, Satan, and the Supreme Court Dec 22, 2023

Trump is disqualified by the Colorado Supreme Court, Santa gets cancelled, a Satan statue gets beheaded, and the best of books and film in 2023. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Headlines and Hearings Dec 16, 2023

Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Geoff Shullenberger for an in-person podcast episode on the occasion of Compact's Christmas Party in Berkely, California. Topics of discussion include the recent hearings over free speech on college campuses and the general state of academia.

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Rising and Falling Dec 06, 2023

George Santos gets booted, Henry Kissinger's death sets X ablaze, and Nikki Haley rises in the rankings. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Compact Conversations: Philip Cunliffe Dec 06, 2023

Philip Cunliffe joins to discuss his new Compact piece “Why Ukraine Realists Lost It Over Gaza.”

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Compact Conversations: Angela Nagle Dec 01, 2023

Angela Nagle joins to discuss her new Compact piece “The Rage Behind the Dublin Riots.”

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Cuts and Tears Nov 29, 2023

Geert Wilders wins Dutch Election, American labor unions are internally torn over the Israel-Palestine conflict, and Eric Adams cites influx of refugees as reason for slashing New York City Budget.

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Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] - Geert Wilders wins Dutch Election

[08:09] - American labor unions torn over Israel/Palestine [19:35] - New York City Budget Crisis stokes dialogue around migrants

Compact Conversations: Juan David Rojas Nov 24, 2023

Juan David Rojas joins to discuss his new Compact piece “How Javier Milei Defeated Peronism.”

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Revert and Convert Nov 16, 2023

The center-establishment reclaims ground in both American and British politics, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a devout ex-Muslim/New-Atheist announces her conversion to Christianity, with criticism from many Christians online.

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Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] - What does David Cameron’s return to British politics say about the UK?

[12:34] - The reversion of the GOP to Pre-Trump, 2011-esque neo-con messaging and policy. [22:12] - Ayaan Hirsi Ali converts to Christianity

Compact Conversations: David Leonhardt and Ryan Zickgraf Nov 12, 2023

David Leonhardt (New York Times) joins to discuss his new book “Ours Was The Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream,” and Ryan Zickgraf joins to discuss his new Compact piece “The Quest for a New New Deal.”

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Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] - Ours Was The Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream

[04:34] - Biden’s economic policies, and how current inflation is making long-standing economic issues worse for many Americans

[06:23] - Where does Neoliberal economics come from?

[15:25] - Where does growth fit into a healthy economic hierarchy of values and goals? (Discussing the 3 main promises of the American Dream)

[21:09] - The three power bases in American economics - labor, corporations, and government.

[26:01] - What will it take to increase the power of labor?

[27:58] - Assessing the Biden Administration - is Joe Biden a transformational figure in American economic policy?

Rifts and Shifts Nov 09, 2023

Pro-Palestine Protests scheduled for Armistice Day cause controversy and concern in the UK, Biden is polling beneath Trump, but the rest of the GOP has poor showing on local and ballot measure election night 2023, and several marijuana legalization measures pass even in Red States.

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In This Episode:

[00:00] - Controversy in London re: Pro-Palestine Armistice Day Protests

[17:00] - How will the US Response to Israel-Palestine affect the Muslim voting bloc in 2024?

[22:30] - Biden now polling beneath Trump, many Biden voters willing to switch to Trump for 2024.

[26:56] - Election Night 2023 results for local, special, state and ballot measures displays a disunited and visionless Republican Party outside of Trump’s federal vision

[33:42] - Republicans are fighting the wrong culture war: Why abortion may be a losing issue

[40:20] - What do ballot measures to legalize marijuana in Red States reflect about Republican and Independent voters?

[46:05] - The GOP Primary Debate in Miami: Another meaningless VP audition

Cancellation and Containment Nov 01, 2023

Cancel Culture hits left-wing anti-Zionists in the worlds of art and academia, the US stays firm in it’s policy of discouraging escalation to regional war in Israel, and American GDP rose by 4.9% last quarter.

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Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] - Left wing artists cancelled by art institutions in the wake of their support of Hamas

[10:23] - Brief overview of the current state of the Israel conflict and the US’ policy of containment.

[14:33] - Pro-Israel influence in academia has failed to systematically impact content and messaging within classrooms and student groups

[21:53] - Where do anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism intersect?

[27:10] - New numbers show a nearly 5% GDP growth last quarter, a number many believed to be impossible in a modern American economy.

Wars and Workers Oct 29, 2023

Israel’s delay in invading Gaza reaches a head, war-hawks in the GOP re-emerge hungering for war with Iran while the Biden admin seems even headed, and a new agreement is reached in the Auto-Workers Union strike.

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Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] - Israel’s delay in invading Gaza

[04:25] - Nat’l Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s influence on the Biden Admin’s policy in conflicts in Ukraine and Israel

[08:15] - The Iran war-hawks in the GOP re-emerge

[12:25] - How will Donald Trump’s relative isolationism impact his campaign as global conflict rises?

[15:03] - Trump’s gag order

[21:21] - New agreement reached in the United Auto Workers Strike

Conflicting Interests Oct 20, 2023

The war in Israel continues to provoke wildly conflicting reports. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Compact Conversations: Alex Perez Oct 20, 2023

Alex Perez joins Geoff Schullenberger to discuss his latest Compact contribution “Why Literary Elites Love POC Pain.”

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Axioms and Abstractions Oct 13, 2023

The attack on Israel causes an international incident, as parts of the American left sympathize with Hamas and the rest of the nation recoils. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] Israel is attacked by Hamas

[03:09] The Crisis of Therapeutic Decolonization in Academia

[07:45] The left’s axioms and abstractions around violence and decolonization are unsustainable logically or practically.

[14:05] Does the Hamas attack and its subsequent embrace by the DSA and Black Lives Matter mark a turning back towards moderate/centrist policies by the American Political Establishment?

[20:00] What does it mean to be a good person? How do our conceptions of morality impact our politics?

Compact Conversations: Matthew Gasda Oct 11, 2023

Matthew Gasda joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his latest Compact contribution “Downtown Demons."

https://compactmag.com/article/downtown-demons

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Zone Blocking Schemes Oct 04, 2023

Ethnic Armenians flee Azerbaijan, Matt Gaetz challenges Kevin McCarthy’s leadership in the US House, and Bloomberg reports 94% of all new hires in the S+P 100 went to people of color in 2021. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] - Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh citing ethnic cleansing by the government of Azerbaijan, the history of Azerbaijani-Armenian relations if reviewed

[09:39] - Matt Gaetz challenges Kevin McCarthy’s speakership citing Ukraine funding

[12:58] - Governor Gavin Newsom names Laphonza Butler as the interim replacement for Senator Dianne Feinstein after her passing last week

[16:00] - Does the Freedom Caucus’ factional behavior work when most of the nation desires calmer politics?

[18:34] - Bloomberg reports 94% of new hires in S+P100 Companies during the year 2021 went to people of color

Driving it Home Oct 01, 2023

The 2nd Republican debate makes a lot of noise while Biden and Trump zero in on the auto strike to battle over the labor vote, skepticism of Green politics begins to rise, and Russel Brand gets #MeToo’d. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] The second Republican Primary Debate - is Nikki Haley the donor-class front runner?

[05:48] Trump speaks to auto workers amidst the recent strikes against Ford and GM, asks for union endorsement.

[14:45] How green politics is viewed skeptically in previously exploited nations, such as those in Eastern Europe.

[17:45] Vivek’s gaffe / Too much noise, not enough signal from the GOP undercard

[19:29] A discussion about the Russel Brand allegations, his career as a controversial-comedian-turned-leftist-icon and why the left is currently rejecting him

Compact Conversations: Geoff Shullenberger Sep 24, 2023

Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz to discuss his latest Compact contribution “What BAP Learned From Feminism.”

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Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] Why read BAP (Bronze Age Pervert)?

[03:10] BAP’s thesis: Philosophy is born from eugenics – what does this mean and what is the appeal of his writing?

[07:43] BAP adopts the feminist viewpoint of history and transvaluates it to advocate for elitist patriarchy

[12:03] Is BAP correct that the matriarchy dominated primordial humanity?

[14:52] Is BAP correct that the matriarchy is dominating today’s western world?

[18:44] How our modern society already practices the type of Eugenics BAP claims to want - even if it’s impolite to speak about it.

[21:16] What is the difference between modern eugenics and BAP’s proposed version?

[24:29] Aristocratic elites produced both beautiful works of high culture and mediocre slush throughout history – brief detour into exploring alternative biographies of William Shakespeare.

[26:06] Why do liberals hate BAP?

[28:27] Examining folk-matriarchal mythologies from 1960s Feminism to today

[30:18] Is BAP worthy of being taken seriously by intellectuals or is he just a meme?

Losing Steam Sep 21, 2023

Trump announces he will skip the second Republican Primary debate to visit striking auto workers, the Biden Administration distances itself from 2010s progressivism, and NGOs and academic groups centered around identity politics are losing funding. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] Trump is skipping the second Republican Debate to visit striking auto-workers - will he talk about helping labor or just focus on anti-green talking points?

[08:41] The UK’s parallel labor situation and how Rishi Sunak is responding

[10:35] “Where has all the left wing money gone?” - Is the center left distancing itself from Progressivism? Do liberal voters have the emotional energy to truly resist another Trump campaign?

[16:45] Does the public think Woke Ideology is a grift? Left vs Right wing grifting

[19:12] Ibram X Kendi’s research institute at Boston University is laying off employees

[22:00] The history of the Antiracism movement and reflecting on whether Antiracism research is more activism or academe

Compact Conversations: Hamilton Craig Sep 16, 2023

Hamilton Craig joins Geoff Schullenberger to discuss his latest Compact contribution "Why Oliver Anthony Hates Welfare."

Denial Issues Sep 15, 2023

Mitt Romney retires from the Senate, Elon denies Ukrainian government requests to activate Starlink, and the debate over the “happily childless” continues. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

[00:00] Reflecting on Mitt Romney’s career in the wake of his retirement announcement from the US Senate.

[11:55] Elon Musk refusing to activate Starlink for fear of escalating War in Ukraine

[19:57] A single woman posts that she is happy being single on TikTok and gets dogpiled by the internet - is this type of discourse helpful for demography?

Decline on the Rise Sep 07, 2023

Higher education is losing its prestige, Biden’s support from Black and Hispanic voters is dropping, Woody Allen’s new movie is not being distributed in the US, and child revenants have been discovered in Poland. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

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[00:00] Why is Higher Education losing it’s prestige, and what will the cultural and economic effects be?

[11:00] President Biden losing support while Trump gains support among Black and Hispanic voters

[20:05] Woody Allen’s new movie is being blocked from distribution in the USA. Discussion about why Film is an art form particularly vulnerable to corporate censorship

[30:46] Child Revenants (Undead beings) are “discovered” in Poland

Compact Conversations: Ari Gandsman Sep 03, 2023

Ari Gandsman joins Geoff Schullenberger to discuss his latest Compact contribution "How COVID Killed Utopia."

Masking the Mug Sep 01, 2023

Masks make a comeback, Trump's mugshot goes viral, and David Cronenberg's films are dug out of the archives for analysis. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Entitlements and the Entitled Aug 24, 2023

Chris Christie calls to cut entitlements, Maui is set ablaze by wildfires, and Hunter Biden makes forays into the art world. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Juan David Rojas Aug 19, 2023

Juan David Rojas joins Geoff Schullenberger to discuss his latest Compact contribution "Can a Gonzo Libertarian Save Argentina?"

Where There's Trump, There's Fire Aug 18, 2023

The Trump indictments continue, the war in Ukraine rages on, and Javier Milei rises to power in Argentina. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Katherine Dee Aug 12, 2023

Katherine Dee (Default Friend) joins Geoff Schullenberger to discuss her latest Compact contribution "Why You're Never Leaving Twitter."

Exorcising the Tyrants Aug 11, 2023

Sohrab's new book "Tyranny, Inc." drops, Alexei Navalny's setence is extended by 19 years, and "Exorcist" director William Friedkin dies. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Conspiracy [and] Pee-wee Aug 04, 2023

Yet another Trump indictment, Miami is in decline and Pee-wee Herman passes. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Jon Askonas Aug 04, 2023

Jon Askonas joins Geoff Schullenberger to discuss his latest Compact contribution "Why Conservatism Failed."

Barbie Girls in Elon's World Jul 28, 2023

Twitter transitions to X, Barbie and Oppenheimer jumpstart a theater-going revolution, and DeSantis protestors thrive off of meme energy. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Chris Rufo Jul 28, 2023

Chris Rufo joins Geoff Schullenberger to discuss his latest Compact contribution "What Conservatives See in Hungary."

Out with babies, in with gay frogs Jul 21, 2023

The birth rate is declining in nearly all 50 states, America's blockade against China risks provoking war, and pollution is propelling the boom of gay frogs. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

NATO and DeSantis and Populism, Oh My! Jul 19, 2023

NATO welcomes Sweden as a member while Ukraine remains on the fringe and the DeSantis campaign continues to sputter out. The editors discuss the use of identity politics as a smoke screen for establishment figures on both the right and the left as they avoid class divisions and rising populist sentiments. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Geoff Shullenberger.

Race, Rage, and Riots Jul 08, 2023

The Supreme Court pushes back on the "diversocracy" of Affirmative Action, and COMPACT editor Sohrab Ahmari breaks down his article pushing back against the "solution" of meritocracy. And as riots rage on in France, the editors ponder whether Houellebecq's Submission is more than a work of fiction. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Live: Can the Arts Be Saved? Jun 28, 2023

This is Compact's first-ever live podcast at Icarus Fest in Rutherford, NJ. Where does art thrive, what are the consequences of legibility, and can the arts be saved? Matthew Gasda, Valerie Stivers, Adam Lehrer, Emmalea Russo join Geoff Shullenberger.

Sinking the Enemy Jun 23, 2023

RFK Jr. announces his candidacy, the Ukrainian counteroffensive slowly trudges on, and the Titan submersible seizes the public’s attention. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

The Indictment Strikes Back Jun 14, 2023

Trump is indicted again, Britain's NHS bans puberty blockers for minors, and Elizabeth Gilbert's new book is pulled for being set in Russia. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Phones and Whistles Jun 09, 2023

Geoff Shullenberger and Nina Power discuss Prince Harry's phone hacking suit and the UFO whistleblower.

Beau and Peace Jun 02, 2023

Zelensky proposes a peace summit and the latest film from visionary director Ari Aster is "Beau is Afraid". Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Helen Andrews May 30, 2023

Helen Andrews joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her latest Compact contribution "What Soviet Nostalgia Gets Right."

Crash and Earn May 30, 2023

Ron DeSantis announces his 2024 presidential campaign, and Biden discussed using the 14th Amendment to circumvent the debt ceiling showdown. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Christian Parenti May 22, 2023

Christian Parenti joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his latest Compact contribution, "Durham's Report Should Outrage the Left".

Collapse of Collusion May 19, 2023

The border crisis ramps up as Title 42 expires, the Durham report disappoints Russian collusion narrative, and "the Lifestyle" gains public attention after the killing of Bob Lee. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Ben Burgis May 12, 2023

Ben Burgis joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his latest Compact contribution "A WorkersTriumph at Rutgers."

Pills and Pinochet May 11, 2023

Jordan Neely is killed on New York subway, Chile's constitutional assembly swings right, and the abortion drug mifepristone's FDA approval is challenged. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Prophet and King May 04, 2023

Michael Cuenco claims "We Must Declare Jihad Against A.I." in his recent Compact contribution, and Charles III is to be crowned King of the United Kingdom. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Adam Lehrer May 04, 2023

Adam Lehrer joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his latest Compact column "A Humorless Comedian Scolds Picasso."

Tuckered Out Apr 26, 2023

Tucker Carlson leaves Fox, Mary Harrington releases her book "Feminism Against Progress", and conservatives call to boycott Bud Light. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Classification of Species Apr 19, 2023

Controversy erupts over immigrant child labor, the media tracks down a leaker of classified documents, and life teems in the Pacific Ocean garbage patch. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Thomas Fazi Apr 18, 2023

Thomas Fazi joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his latest Compact contribution "Russia's Rational Invasion of Ukraine."

Freedom of Chat Apr 13, 2023

The White House considers new restrictions on AI, Biden makes trans compromise, and the US proposes to add Middle Eastern and North African races to federal classification. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Seneca Scott Apr 05, 2023

Seneca Scott joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his recent Compact column "Did the FBI Kill MLK?"

Triumph and Treason Apr 04, 2023

Donald Trump is to be arraigned in New York City, the Nordstream explosion narrative is challenged, and the president of Hamline University is removed for controversy over Islam. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Toby Green Mar 24, 2023

Toby Green joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his recent Compact column "Lockdown Colonialism."

Interpretation of Regimes Mar 24, 2023

Compact Magazine turns one year old, Trump has yet to be arrested, China and Russia hold summit in Moscow, and Freud is making a comeback. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Geoff Shullenberger.

Compact Conversations: Philip Cunliffe Mar 18, 2023

Philip Cunliffe joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his debut Compact essay "Why Brexit Has Stalled."

Shifting Sands Mar 16, 2023

Republicans clash over Ukraine, China brokers deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and the Oscars decline in viewership and quality. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Plead the 6th Mar 09, 2023

New footage of Jan. 6 is released, Israel begins reforms to its judiciary, and Stephen Elliot defamation suit reaches settlement. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Mary Harrington Mar 03, 2023

Mary Harrington joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her debut contribution to Compact "We Need a Class Politics of Biotech."

Riots and Relocation Mar 02, 2023

Geoff Shullenberger and Nina Power discuss the Biden administration's attempts to reshore the semiconductor industry, transatlantic Covid politics, and TikTok riots in the UK.

Compact Conversations: Christine Baumgarthuber Feb 27, 2023

Christine Baumgarthuber joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her recent Compact column "Raw Egg Nationalist's One Weird Trick."

Fantastic Mr Trump Feb 26, 2023

The Ukraine War marches on after one year, Donald Trump visits East Palestine, Ohio, and Roald Dahl's books face censorship. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Carmel Richardson Feb 17, 2023

Carmel Richardson joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her Compact report "Pro-Lifers in the Crosshairs."

Populism Derailed Feb 17, 2023

Ohio train crash causes chemical spill, Giorgia Meloni disappoints populists, and Scottish PM Nicola Sturgeon announces her resignation. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Musa al-Gharbi Feb 10, 2023

Musa al-Gharbi joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his recent Compact column "Woke-ism Is Winding Down."

From China with Love Feb 07, 2023

The Chinese spy balloon is shot down, DeSantis wages war on wokeness in universities, and the Grammys feature Satanism. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Gord Magill Feb 04, 2023

Gord Magill joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his latest Compact column "The De-Banking of Dissent."

Boycotts and Brutality Feb 01, 2023

The death of Tyre Nichols sparks protests and Europe confronts the possibility of nuclear war. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Leila Mechoui Jan 27, 2023

Compact columnist Leila Mechoui joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her latest piece "No to 'Health Communism'."

Bending and Spending Jan 24, 2023

The trans movement wars against tomboys and Donald Trump defends entitlements. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Seneca Scott Jan 20, 2023

Seneca Scott joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his latest contribution to Compact "A Masturbatory 'Homage' to My Family."

Natalist v. Fatalist Jan 18, 2023

China faces demographic decline, the debt ceiling stand-off in the House continues, and the new Boston MLK statue receives criticism. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Julius Krein and Will Hild Jan 11, 2023

Julius Krein and Will Hild join Geoff Shullenberger to discuss ESG.

Transatlantic Discontent Jan 11, 2023

Thomas Fazi covers the deglobalization movement in COMPACT, Biden's think tank obtains classified documents, and drama within the British royal family continues. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Emma Freire Jan 06, 2023

Emma Freire joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her recent Compact article "The Privatization of Policing."

Endings and Entropy Jan 04, 2023

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passes and the House fails to elect a speaker. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Sohrab Ahmari Dec 23, 2022

Founding Editor Sohrab Ahmari joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his recent long-form report "Armenia's Race for Survival."

Classes, Crimes, and Crossroads Dec 22, 2022

Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz to reflect on cultural landmarks of 2022.

Compact Conversations: Batya Ungar-Sargon Dec 15, 2022

Newsweek editor Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her latest Compact column "On Trade, Biden Follows Trump."

Mass Compensation Dec 14, 2022

Migrants are predicted to flood the US when Title 42 expires, and the cause for reparations makes progress. Sohrab Ahmari, Geoff Shullenberger, and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Jacob Shell Dec 09, 2022

Jacob Shell joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his latest Compact column "The Betrayal of the Critical Theorists."

Rails and Emails Dec 07, 2022

Elon Musk releases the "Twitter Files", Biden thwarts railworkers, and "Jeanne Dielman" tops the 2022 Sight & Sound poll. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Nina Power Dec 02, 2022

Compact editor Nina Power joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her latest column "Long Live Blue Labor."

Picket Power Nov 30, 2022

COVID protests erupt across China, the Biden administration moves to block a railway strike, and a London museum shutters a permanent exhibition. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Elon on Offense Nov 23, 2022

The email caste is divided by Musk's Twitter takeover, NYU professor is fired for being too difficult, and the World Cup ensues. Geoff Shullenberger and Sohrab Ahmari join Matthew Schmitz.

Cryptohypocrisy Nov 17, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire collapses and Trump announces his 2024 bid for the presidency. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Malcom Kyeyune Nov 17, 2022

Malcom Kyeyune joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his latest column "There is No Trumpism Without Trump."

Compact Conversations: Ashley Frawley Nov 04, 2022

Ashley Frawley joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her latest Compact column "Mindfulness is Mind Control."

Forgive and Fact-Check Nov 04, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security plans to police disinformation, Pierre Manent critiques Alasdair MacIntyre for Compact, and Emily Oster calls for COVID amnesty in The Atlantic. Sohrab Ahmari, Geoff Shullenberger and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Aaron Kheriaty Oct 28, 2022

Aaron Kheriaty joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact column "The Rise of Biodigital Surveillance."

Dome of the Brave Oct 27, 2022

The Congressional Progressive Caucus flip flops on Ukraine diplomacy, and author Mike Davis passes away. Nina Power and Sohrab Ahmari join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Valerie Stivers Oct 20, 2022

New Compact columnist Valerie Stivers joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her latest piece "Against Kindness."

Idiocy and Isolation Oct 20, 2022

Neocons are dwindling in America, UK financial policies are changing, and the Supreme Court hears new copyright case. Nina Power, Geoff Shullenberger, and Sohrab Ahmari join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: A.B. Crowder Oct 14, 2022

A.B. Crowder joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his latest Compact column "How Unions Fight Wokeness."

Lingua Americana Oct 12, 2022

Reports emerge on foreign language misinformation, New York Magazine diagnoses child depression, and Bruno Latour passes away. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Catherine Liu Oct 08, 2022

Catherine Liu joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her recent Compact column "The Girlboss's Guide to Good Sex."

War Sirens Oct 06, 2022

American intellectuals call for regime change in Russia, transgender organization "Mermaids" faces scandal, and controversy surrounds Marilyn Monroe biopic. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Explosions and Exhibitions Sep 30, 2022

The Nordstream 1 pipeline explodes, Iran sees continued unrest, and child prodigy Andres Valencia paints six-figure artwork. Nina Power, Geoff Shullenberger, and Sohrab Ahmari join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Christopher Caldwell Sep 28, 2022

Christoper Caldwell joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his recent Compact column "The Contradictions of Giorga Meloni."

Compact Conversations: Mark Movsesian Sep 23, 2022

Mark Movsesian joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his recent Compact column "Why Armenia Stands Alone."

Selective Equality Sep 22, 2022

The Atlantic challenges separating sports by gender, Eric Adams ends the vaccine mandate for the private sector, and influential director Jean-Luc Godard passes away. Nina Power, Geoff Shullenberger, and Sohrab Ahmari join Matthew Schmitz.

Compact Conversations: Emmet Penney Sep 15, 2022

Emmet Penney joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his recent Compact essay "The Revolt of the Green Elites."

Hasidic Blues Sep 15, 2022

Sanctions are hurting European manufacturing, the sustainability of "Red States" is questioned, and Hasidic schools in New York are struggling. Geoff Shullenberger and Sohrab Ahmari join Matthew Schmitz.

Austerity and Arraignment Sep 10, 2022

"Flatten the curve" returns, Steve Bannon is indicted, and NYC subway mask requirements are lifted. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Big Tech, Bigger Debts Aug 31, 2022

Biden announces student loan debt forgiveness and Zuckerberg reveals details of the Hunter Biden story's censorship. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Lizzie and the Old Man Aug 23, 2022

Dr. Fauci retires and Elizabeth Cheney loses Wyoming election. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Feminism and Fatwas Aug 20, 2022

Anti-feminism gains momentum and Salman Rushdie is attacked in New York. Nina Power joins Matthew Schmitz.

Decadents v. Decadence Aug 10, 2022

Dime Square Catholicism gets media attention and the FBI raids Trump's home in Mar-a-Lago. Nina Power and guest Julia Yost join Matthew Schmitz.

TERF Wars Aug 03, 2022

Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan and gender identity clinic Tavistock is closed. Nina Power joins Matthew Schmitz.

Guilt by Investigation Jul 27, 2022

DOJ investigates Donald Trump, lesbian feminist Allison Bailey challenges the trans movement, and Gawker.com tries to defame Thomas Chatterton Williams for attending Alex Jones film premiere. Nina Power and Sohrab Ahmari join Matthew Schmitz.

Weather and Leather Jul 20, 2022

Energy concerns roil Europe and kink app "Feeld" is featured in a New Yorker column. Nina Power joins Sohrab Ahmari.

The Tory Space Race Jul 13, 2022

British conservatives race to lead the party and NASA releases James Webb telescope images. Nina Power joins Sohrab Ahmari.

Transamerica Jul 05, 2022

A shooting occurs in Chicago, and opposition to the trans movement grows. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Let Them Eat Tanks Jun 29, 2022

Roe V Wade is overturned, Americans don't care about Jan. 6, and NATO and the US escalate military presence in Europe. Nina Power and Sohrab Ahmari join Matthew Schmitz.

Notes on Labor Jun 21, 2022

Sohrab attends Labor Notes 2022, progressive organizations begin to self-destruct, and Pope Francis is rumoured to retire. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

What Is Democracy? Jun 16, 2022

Matt Walsh releases new documentary "What Is A Woman" and the Jan. 6 hearings commence. Sohrab Ahmari and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

BoJo and WaPo Jun 07, 2022

Boris Johnson narrowly wins confidence vote and internal conflicts at the Washington Post raise questions about reactions to workplace misconduct. Sohrab Ahmari, Edwin Aponte, and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Manhattan v. Brooklyn Jun 01, 2022

Canada bans guns, disorder rises in New York, and war breaks out between two boroughs. Sohrab Ahmari, Edwin Aponte, and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz

Disambiguation May 26, 2022

Biden abandons strategic ambiguity, gas prices go up, and the Nina and Sohrab watch the Northman. Sohrab Ahmari, Edwin Aponte, and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Cryptozoology May 17, 2022

Crypto crashes, liberal nationalism returns, and Congress talks about UFOs. Sohrab Ahmari, Edwin Aponte, and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Abortion Rights and Christian Rites May 10, 2022

Biden revives Lend-Lease, pro-Roe protestors disrupt Catholic masses, and dietary fads spread from left to right. Sohrab Ahmari, Edwin Aponte, and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Hillbilly Victory May 04, 2022

J.D. Vance wins in Ohio, and the Supreme Court leaks. Sohrab Ahmari, Edwin Aponte, and Nina Power join Matthew Schmitz.

Of Musk and Men Apr 26, 2022

Sohrab Ahmari, Edwin Aponte, Nina Power, and Matthew Schmitz discuss Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter and Nina Power’s new book “What Do Men Want?”

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