In the Know with Kilian
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSome people think they have all the answers. They're idiots. Join me in the know where I freely admit when I'm wrong and am interested in others' opinions. Like the rest of you, I am fed up with our divisive society. If you want to escape from the social justice warriors and the neo-nazis this is the place for you; all I want to do is talk.
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Episodes
Immigration, Modern Feminism, and Solving the Problems of the Modern World
July 08, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBI speak with Fay Rahman, a British ex-Muslim, about a wide range of subjects including, immigration, feminism, the Left and the Right, and a bit of Brexit. It was a great discussion and I hope you enjoy it too! Fay's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/faythemostgracious Fay's Twitter: https://twitter.com/angerspreadthin My trip report from Alaska: https://www.thattoughsob.com/post/the-grand-pacific-traverse
Game of Thrones and Marvel Movies Suck for the Same Reason
April 29, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 7.88 MBSPOILERS OBVIOUSLY. They're predictable! I cover plot holes in Game of Thrones and explain why I dislike Marvel Movies. Atlantic Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/04/game-of-thrones-season-8-preview-hbo-last-season/586834/ Free Hearts Free Minds: https://www.freeheartsfreeminds.com/ Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/681330392282296/ Out of the Fold Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sri-lanka-being-wrong-censorship-more-featuring-kilian...
Taking a Step Back
April 04, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBI discuss my decision to produce my podcast less frequently along with a number of topics including, the Mueller Report, Joe Biden, and helicopter parenting. Free Hearts, Free Minds fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/681330392282296/ FHFM website: https://www.freeheartsfreeminds.com/
7 Days of (In)Sanity
March 01, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 7.31 MBI discuss my plan to run 7 marathons in 7 days and talk about my plans for the future. Youtube video: https://youtu.be/p7uM5u0fccM My Blog: https://www.thattoughsob.com/ Instagram: @kilian.the.ultraman Twitter: @sanctus_kilian
A Dangerous Landscape
February 15, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBIn this episode I speak to Bruce, who chose to use a pseudonym for this conversation. We talk about the reasons behind his choice and our skirmishes with the Regressive Left. In the Know Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-PJ70kBNbtBtgIeEONwrQ\
Evolution and Religion - with Abdullah Sameer
February 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBI'm joined by ex-Muslim, Abdullah Sameer, for a fascinating conversation. We discuss his history of being a conservative Muslim and what brought him out of the faith. And we touch on many other topics including the evolutionary value of religion, the differences between Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins and their approach to combating religious ideology, and how to deal with online trolls/bullies. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeDrwxEV2j0 Abdullah's Twitter: https://twitter.c...
The N-Word: Using it for Healing
January 07, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBI'm joined by Xavier Thompson for a great discussion centered on the N-word. We discuss whether lifting the taboo on saying it in specific contexts would be helpful or harmful. Tied in to our discussion about race, we touch on PC culture and its effects, both positive and negative, on society writ large. Our discussion is in part informed by a podcast discussion between Glenn Loury and John McWhorter which is linked to below. Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/74VbKdMaLPM In t...
The Upside of Confusion - with Sarah Haider
January 05, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBI'm joined by Sarah Haider, one of the world's most prominent ex-Muslim activists in the world. We touch a number of topics including the Hijab, the Regressive Left, progress on the ex-Muslim front, and modern feminism/the #metoo movement. Sarah's Twitter: @sarahthehaider Ex-Muslims of North America: https://exmuslims.org/ Sarah's Podcast with Sam Harris - https://samharris.org/podcasts/leaving-islam/
Santa's Sleigh of Lies - Is it Morally Wrong to Lie to Kids about Santa?
December 17, 2018 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBAre all false beliefs harmful? Or do some, like Santa, perform a service for society? You might be able to predict my answer. Video version of Podcast - https://youtu.be/yNyWogj1MzY Pro-Santa Articles - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-baby-scientist/201612/why-its-ok-kids-believe-in-santa-claus https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-baby-scientist/201612/why-its-ok-kids-believe-in-santa-claus Anti-Santa Articles - https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/why-its-morall...
Are Universities Broken?
November 30, 2018 15:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBAre universities still performing their vital function of encouraging critical thinking? Or are they in the thralls of a dangerous ideology that encourages the growth and development of thought bubbles? The answer is probably a little bit of both. Articles: Heterodox 1 - https://heterodoxacademy.org/skeptics-are-wrong-about-campus-speech/ Heterodox 2 (this is the one with the graphs I focus on) - https://heterodoxacademy.org/the-skeptics-are-wrong-part-2/ Vox - https://www.vox.com/polic...
Is Race the Right Strategy? - with Xavier Thompson
November 16, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBIs using race as an organizing force the right strategy for the Left? I'm joined for a fun conversation by Xavier Thompson. We discuss identity politics, the validity of race as a basis for a movement, affirmative action, and the state of society in general. Enjoy!
100 Miles!
November 06, 2018 20:00 - 21 minutes - 9.92 MBI'm excited to announce I finished my 100 mile race in Texas! There's a bunch of housekeeping and a teeny-tiny bit on #metoo in addition to details about the race.
A Free Mind - with Yasmine Mohammed
October 24, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBI sit down with Yasmine Mohammed, author of the upcoming memoir, The Girl Who Would not Submit, and we have a wonderful conversation about Islam, the Regressive Left, social justice, and free thought. Free Hearts, Free Minds: https://www.freeheartsfreeminds.com/ Yasmine Op-Ed: https://merionwest.com/2018/10/16/feminists-in-the-west-need-to-see-where-real-battle-is/ Yasmine's personal website: https://www.confessionsofanexmuslim.com/ Yasmine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/confessionsexm...
The Conversation Problem - with Alex Keene
October 19, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBI'm joined by Alex Keene for a conversation about conversations. Why do we so reliably fail to make progress in discussions when the two sides disagree? We may not have all the answers but we come to a diagnosis and offer some solutions. There's also a bit of Kavanaugh at the end. Enjoy!
To Burn or not to Burn: Combating Dangerous Ideas with Civility - with Obaid Omer
October 12, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBObaid Omer joins me for a discussion primarily centered on enlightenment values and the interaction between said values and the Islamic world. How do we best fight dangerous ideas? Is burning the Quran a legitimate and effective form of protest? Should the hijab be used as a symbol of feminism in the United States? We may not answer these questions perfectly but Obaid is an articulate, bright man who's got lots of great ideas and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Obaid's video for...
It was supposed to be about China!
October 03, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBI'm joined by Mike Ricciardi for a brief intro to the topic of China and a discussion about the Brett Kavanaugh debacle. The best article I've seen on Kavanaugh - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/10/why-i-wouldnt-confirm-brett-kavanaugh/571936/
Mistake in the Mountains
September 27, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBI discuss my recent, somewhat harrowing experiences in the Holy Cross Wilderness.
The Importance of Standing Up for Ex-Muslims - With Ali Rizvi
September 14, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBI talk with Ali Rizvi, author of "The Atheist Muslim," a book I highly recommend. We delve into the Regressive Left and touch on many other issues including Trump, "spineless Republicans," and my 100 mile run for Ex-Muslims of North America. Donation page for 100 mile run: https://my.reason2race.com/100forexmna/TejasTrailsSeasonTwo2018 Ali's Twitter - https://twitter.com/aliamjadrizvi?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Secular Jihadists Website: https://www.secularjiha...
Obesity is Not a Body Type, It's a Disease (Plus: The Fat Tax)
September 05, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.68 MBI discuss obesity in the United States and explain my idea for a fat tax. NIH Stats: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-statistics/overweight-obesity CDC Stats: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/obesity-overweight.htm Cosmo Cover: http://www.702.co.za/articles/317795/what-do-you-think-of-the-latest-cosmopolitan-uk-cover
John McCain - An American Hero, and the Hypocrisy of the GOP
August 29, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBI pay tribute to John McCain, an American hero despite his flaws and discuss two articles written about him in the wake of his death. I also take a moment to analyze Republicans in the Trump era and the hypocrisy they've displayed during his presidency. Matt Taibbi - https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/mccain-support-war-716416/ Mehdi Hasan - https://theintercept.com/2018/08/27/hold-the-plaudits-john-mccains-2008-campaign-paved-the-way-for-donald-trump/ McCain's farewe...
A Brief Rumination on Friendship
August 21, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.51 MBWe've got a couple exciting guests coming up! And I give you my quick thoughts on relationships in today's cult-dominated society.
The Cancellation Effect
August 14, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBI discuss censorship and its negative impact on society. Donation Page for 100 mile run - https://my.reason2race.com/100forexmna/TejasTrailsSeasonTwo2018 Sarah Haider on Waking Up - https://samharris.org/podcasts/leaving-islam/ Toby Young, "The Public Humiliation Diet" - https://quillette.com/2018/07/23/the-public-humiliation-diet/ Ex- Muslims of North America (EXMNA) - https://exmuslims.org/
Identity Politics is Toxic
July 21, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBKilian discusses identity politics and some of the preeminent writers associated with it. And there's a little bit of Trump-Russia at the end. Ta-Nehisi Coates: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ Vann R. Newkirk II: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/07/barack-obama-donald-trump-nationalism/565724/
What I Learned While Running 50 Miles - The Silver Rush 50
July 10, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.89 MBJuly 8, I finished the Silver Rush 50 run in Leadville Colorado (Description: https://www.trailrunproject.com/trail/7029454/silver-rush-50-run). The Silver Rush 50 ( official site: http://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/run/silverrush50run/) was my first ultramarathon. It was difficult but enlightening in many ways. Humans are great long distance runners: https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/sports/g418/animal-kingdom-top-marathon-runners/?slide=6 http://www.slate.com/articles/spor...
A Changing Landscape 2 - Immigration in Europe and the United States
July 03, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBI am joined once more by Mike Ricciardi to discuss globalization. We dig into immigration in Europe and the US and the differences therein and how the Italian elections serve as an apt metaphor for the EU at this moment.
A Changing Landscape - Part One
June 25, 2018 04:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBMike Ricciardi is back and we have lots to discuss. We touch on Citizens United and then get into the real meat of globalism/globalization and the implications of actors on the world stage. This is just part one and we had some audio issues at the end of the conversation and the podcast cuts off rather abruptly so apologies in advance for that.
From Kanye to Colorado - Rap Music has a Problem with Misogyny
June 18, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.78 MBSorry for the two-week hiatus; moving is a pain in the ass. I drove in a U-haul from Washington DC to Colorado and listened to Kanye's entire catalog. There's a glaring problem in hip-hop and it is unfortunately stereotypical. Misogyny in Hip Hop - https://archive.massappeal.com/misogyny-in-hip-hop/ Bari and Connor - https://archive.massappeal.com/asap-bari-statement-sexual-assault-claims/ Alleviating Misogyny in Hip Hop - https://www.thecrimson.com/column/where-rap-meets-race/article/201...
Pardon Me, I Burked - Atheism, Islamic Reform, and Morality
June 06, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBMike Ricciardi joins Kilian for a wide-ranging discussion on Edmund Burke, Islamic Reform, New Atheists, the basis of moral claims, and problems with the new religion of the Left (social justice). Sorry for some audio problems and cat meows in the background. Burke: https://www.hoover.org/research/burke-between-liberty-and-tradition Pew polls Muslim world: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/08/09/muslims-and-islam-key-findings-in-the-u-s-and-around-the-world/ UK Muslim polls: https...
And then there was one
June 03, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBIt's just me now (Kilian speaking here). I talk about Jason's decision to step away from the podcast, an important issue I've changed my mind on recently, and Kanye's new album. Rubin Report Episode with Niall Ferguson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKkNIOkGtnQ Ayaan Hirsi Ali - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayaan_Hirsi_Ali
The Inevitable Doom of Humanity
May 29, 2018 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBJason and Kilian discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for our future. If you've ever heard a discussion of AI and felt like an idiot because you couldn't understand what the scientists were talking about, then this conversation is for you. We sound like idiots and don't get any of the science, but we're scared anyway. AlphaGo Zero: https://deepmind.com/blog/alphago-zero-learning-scratch/ DeepMind: https://deepmind.com/ Sam Harris Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/sam...
If Morals Are Relative then Everyone's a Saint
May 14, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBJason and Kilian discuss moral relativism and SPOILER: they don't like it. Jason clicks his pen a lot and we assure you that behavior has been corrected (by force). Also Kilian relays a story of talking to an intellectual inspiration of his. Armin Navabi - https://twitter.com/ArminNavabi?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Stanford Article on Moral Relativism - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-relativism/ Britain's Grooming Gangs - http://quillette.com/2018/03/...
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger - Is J a Martyr?
May 05, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBWARNING: This episode includes a real-time incident of someone changing their mind. It's so rare to see or hear we thought you might want to be sitting down before you start listening. We talk about Kanye's tweets and his texts with John Legend. Plus, Jason is officially kicked out of the cult of intersectionality. Secular Jihadists Podcast - https://secularjihadists.libsyn.com/ Kanye's Twitter - https://twitter.com/kanyewest Evergreen State flyer is the artwork for the episode and her...
Episode 1 - A Phantom Menace (Actually it's just introductions)
April 25, 2018 04:00 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBSay "hello" to Jason Tillotson and Kilian Korth, your hosts for the In the Know podcast. We explain our motives behind this endeavor and why we've been pushed to sneak into Jason's basement to talk about the issues. We follow Ricky Gervais' rule "If it's funny you have to say it." Article links: Stanford Microagressions: Click on "Racial Microagressions in Everyday Life" https://vpge.stanford.edu/resources/recognizing-and-addressing Intersectionality: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In...