The Process with Alex Beightol

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The Compound: an Interview with Aisling Rawle Jul 10, 2026

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Aisling Rawle's 2025 debut novel THE COMPOUND took on the dystopian brutality of reality TV. She graciously joined The Process for a conversation about the book, Love Island, and the dystopias we invite into our own living rooms.

The Arrests Feb 01, 2026

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The question so many of us are asking is where on earth did the sentiment of "Don't Tread On Me" go, and why are First and Second Amendment defenders so silent? A brief moment to process this and a reminder to pick up Carol Anderson's work on this THE SECOND.

The Hunger Games, Minnesota, and Public Memory Jan 17, 2026

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Did the future of "The Hunger Games" actually prepare us for the present? Is being disappointed at the state and public response to injustice missing the point within the series that has made a serious comeback? The Process takes a light gander.

Evil Influencer: Jodi Hildebrant Jan 10, 2026

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Did we miss the context that made Family Youtuber Ruby Framke sink by her own hand? Skye Borgman's documentary on Netflix focuses on the life coach Jodi Hildebrant whose influence led to a shocking crime.

Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing? Dec 17, 2025

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The Process podcast is back with a new cohost, Caera Beightol. We tested out long-distance podcasting while having a conversation about Chante Joseph's viral Vogue piece on the embarrassment of boyfriends.

A Note on Fear and Shame Nov 20, 2024

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A good poem when we don't have words.

Calico Critters At The End Of The World Nov 03, 2024

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It's election week. One adorable imaginary world has me thinking.

For Our Daughters Sep 30, 2024

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Kristin Kobes Du Mez is the writer and historian behind the best selling deep dive into how Evangelical American men have been formed to wield power. This last week, she released her short documentary with Emmy award-winning Carl Byker called FOR OUR DAUGHTERS. It's a concise reminder to think about whether the men who have failed to run a church should run a country. This podcast mentions abuse.

FAIR PLAY, a thriller Sep 15, 2024

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Thoughts on a 2023 film by Chloe Domont on the lies we tell ourselves and each in modern dating.

A Thought on "Turning" Black Aug 12, 2024

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A former US president questioned a presidential candidate's Blackness at the National Association of Black Journalists. Alex responds with a reflection in this episode.

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