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Nationalism and the Culture Wars podcast

149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Professor of Politics, Birkbeck College, University of London. This podcast focuses on nationalism, ethnicity and religion, and their interaction with immigration and population change. Also issues of academic freedom and left-modernism.

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Noah Carl podcast

January 12, 2023 22:46 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

In this podcast, I discuss wokeness with Eric Kaufmann. He is a professor of politics at Birkbeck College, University of London, a senior fellow at the thinktank Policy Exchange, and the author of books such as Whiteshift and Shall the Religious Inherit the Earth? You can find him on Twitter. We cover the following issues: whether ‘wokeness’ is a better term than ‘cultural socialism’; whether cancel culture is really that new; whether wokeness is a bootlegger-baptist coalition; whether Brita...

Ivar Arpi Show - Dec 5

January 01, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

"Conservatives must use governmental powers" Eric Kaufmann is unusual in that he's a professor of political science – but not woke. Last time we talked about "the great replacement theory", this time we focus on the threats to academic freedom.

On GB News with Esther and Phil on CRT in UK Schools

January 01, 2023 13:01 - 8 minutes - 56.8 MB

On Friday Morning with Esther and Phil show, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdDX6kqQwXM

Matt Goodwin podcast - Critical Race Theory in Schools

December 17, 2022 13:47 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

This week, we are joined by Professor Eric Kaufmann who has worked on issues relating to nationalism, radical progressivism, the cultural left and free speech for more than twenty years. It is no exaggeration to say that Eric is at the cutting edge of these issues and his work is helping shape the global debate. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Whiteshift: Populism, Immigration and the Future of White Majorities, the recent report The Politics of the Culture Wars in Co...

Laurence Fox Show - Critical Race Theory report

December 17, 2022 11:24 - 1 hour - 92 MB

The Laurence Fox Show: Eric Kaufmann: Critical Race Theory and Cultural Socialism are Mind Viruses. In this week's episode of The Laurence Fox Show, Laurence speaks with Eric Kaufmann, Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College, University of London. Professor Kaufmann is a journalist, media critic and author who has published extensively on matters relating to education, youth culture, and the media. They discuss the rise of the woke generation, how Indoctrination has taken over our scho...

Why are so many people identifying as LGBT? Ideas Sleep Furiously podcast

December 08, 2022 11:40 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Ideas Sleep Furiously Podcast, with Jonathan Anomaly & Matt Archer Why are so many people identifying as LGBT? | Eric Kaufmann Eric Kaufmann joins us on the podcast to talk about his two reports for the Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology https://ideassleepfuriously.substack.com/p/why-are-so-many-people-identifying?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#details

How LGBT Are the Kids? | Eric Kaufmann & Richard Hanania

December 04, 2022 10:14 - 1 hour - 175 MB

Eric Kaufmann is Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College, University of London, a CSPI research fellow, and the author of several books, including Whiteshift: Populism, Immigration and the Future of White Majorities. He returns to the podcast to discuss his new report for CPSI, Born This Way? The Rise of LGBT as a Social and Political Identity. He and Richard talk about the factors underlying recent increases in LGBT identification and same-sex sexual behavior, the connection between being ...

Stanford Academic Freedom Conference

December 04, 2022 10:04 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

Stanford Academic Freedom Conference, 'The State of Higher Education' panel, with John Ellis, Eric Kaufmann and Gad Saad, Nov 4-5, 2022 Academic freedom, open inquiry, and freedom of speech are under threat as they have not been for decades. Visibly, academics are “canceled,” fired, or subject to lengthy disciplinary proceedings in response to academic writing or public engagement. Less visibly, funding agencies, university bureaucracies, hiring procedures, promotion committees, professional...

Keeping It Civil

November 01, 2022 20:22 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

'Demographic Transitions, White Majority & Political Contention in Coming Decades' Henry speaks to Eric Kaufmann about political demography, nationalism and a mixed-race population as a future majority in America. Kaufmann discusses the dangers of suppressing opposition to immigration and why repressive tolerance is a bad idea. Keeping It Civil is co-produced by the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership and Arizona PBS. The podcast seeks answers to key questions about the futu...

On Keeping It Civil

November 01, 2022 20:20 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

'Demographic Transitions, White Majority & Political Contention in Coming Decades' Henry speaks to Eric Kaufmann about political demography, nationalism and a mixed-race population as a future majority in America. Kaufmann discusses the dangers of suppressing opposition to immigration and why repressive tolerance is a bad idea. Keeping It Civil is co-produced by the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership and Arizona PBS. The podcast seeks answers to key questions about the futu...

On Cactus Chu podcast with Brian Chau

October 14, 2022 14:28 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Cactus Chu episode with Brian Chau Eric Kaufmann: Whiteshift and the Coming Realignment On Race, Nationhood, Liberalism, Demagoguery, Institutions and Brexit https://cactus.substack.com/p/eric-kaufmann-whiteshift-blueshift#details

'Is the UK a safe space for free speech?,' IEA Think Tent at Tory Party Conference

October 13, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 138 MB

Some say free speech has taken a hammering in recent years. Online, on university campuses, and in advertising, the voices of censorship seem to grow ever louder. But does this reflect reality? And how can free speech advocates defend the rights to speak, offend and oppose, from those who set out to silence criticism, dissent and offence? Speakers: John O’Connell (Chair), Chief Executive, TaxPayers’ Alliance Marc Glendening, Head of Cultural Affairs, Institute of Economic Affairs Eric Kaufma...

'Ideological Conformity and Censorship,'

October 05, 2022 15:49 - 2 minutes - 17.8 MB

'Ideological Conformity and Censorship,' School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL), Arizona State University, Sept 12 In the kickoff event of the 2022-23 Civic Discourse Project lecture series, Eric Kaufmann - Professor and Senior Fellow at Policy Exchange and Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College, University of London - discussed ideological conformity on campus and what he refers to as "cultural socialism" as a dominant in western higher education and in elite culture...

Free Speech Nation with Andrew Doyle and Inaya Folarin Iman

June 14, 2022 11:37 - 13 minutes - 29.9 MB

Andrew Doyle is joined by Eric Kaufmann and Inaya Folarin Iman to discuss the rise in LGBT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIY-NuwxEs0

The New Flesh EP108 Eric Kaufman

May 24, 2022 08:27 - 1 hour - 136 MB

On Ricky Allpike's New Flesh current affairs podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/eric-kaufmann-whiteshift/id1568844882?i=1000562256847 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KYfjZCXRUdum3SSdfixOB?si=75747df2ee234000 TransistorFM (our podcast homebase): https://thenewflesh.transistor.fm/108

Danube Institute Talk on Future of British Conservatism

May 24, 2022 08:25 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MB

Talk from Danube Institute conference on Future of British Conservatism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXN0wQW6a08

Discussion on Race, Populism and Demographics

April 28, 2022 16:13 - 1 hour - 198 MB

Interview on Russell Walter's podcast on US immigration and ethnic history, on the rise of populism, and role of demographic change and the role of left-modernism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NolxB00JJR8

20210321 - EricKaufmann

March 23, 2022 18:13 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MB

See Mar 21, 2022 episode of: https://www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/sessions/loathing-the-working-class-censoring-conservatives-future-of-real-estate-employment-outsourcing/#kaufmann

20210321 - EricKaufmannDavidWeilQA

March 23, 2022 18:13 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MB

See Mar 21, 2022 episode of: https://www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/sessions/loathing-the-working-class-censoring-conservatives-future-of-real-estate-employment-outsourcing/#kaufmann

Why Do Some on the Right support Putin - GB News

March 23, 2022 18:06 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MB

Thought-provoking ideas and challenging guests, The Discussion, hosted by Inaya Folarin Iman, explores the big cultural, political and moral questions of our time, from a wide range of perspectives

What will the aftermath be of the trucker convoy?

February 07, 2022 16:06 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MB

Interview with Toronto radio station about Canadian trucker convoy and what it means for populist politics in Canada

Radicalization Creates Radicalization with Eric Kaufmann

February 01, 2022 18:44 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Empire's New Clothes podcast What’s at the heart of our ongoing and dramatic culture wars? Eric Kaufmann joins us to discuss his theories. Both sides are increasingly uninterested in looking at their own contradictions and blind spots, yet they are intensely aware of the other side's dogmatic errors. Eric Kaufmann is a Professor of Politics at the University of London where he helps walk us through how we got here and where we might be headed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcQFA1VCIxs

Conversation With Eric Kaufmann: What Drives Populism?

June 16, 2021 11:16 - 39 minutes - 90 MB

Professor Eric Kaufmann is one of the leading public intellectuals on populism, immigration, and identity politics. His 2018 book, Whiteshift, sparked debate across Western intellectual circles over what the driving forces behind the rise of Trump and Brexit actually were. Apart from speaking about Whiteshift, our conversation looks at Dr. Kaufmann's work with The Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology (CSPI), the academic climate today, and future projects he's working on. htt...

Unregistered, with Thad Russell

June 15, 2021 17:28 - 2 hours - 307 MB

Thad Russell & Eric Kaufmann: I am fascinated by the global nationalist populist movement—the alliance of the Brexiteers in Britain, Trump and the ascendant MAGA movement in the US, the LePens and National Rally of France, Bolsonaro in Brazil and many other major political parties and leaders across the globe—and so I was very pleased to sit down with Eric Kaufmann, Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College, University of London, who is the author of Whiteshift—the very best book on the subj...

Populism, Polarization and Critical Race Theory WIOX Catskills

June 15, 2021 09:02 - 47 minutes - 108 MB

A discussion of populism and polarization in light of wokeness and critical race theory on WIOX Catskills radio.

White Identity, Assimilation and American Identity, with Dinesh D'Souza

June 02, 2021 10:15 - 25 minutes - 58.3 MB

In this episode, Dinesh has an in-depth conversation with Eric Kauffman, political scientist at the University of London and author of the important book "Whiteshift," on the politics of whiteness.

The Social Construction of Racism - Wisconsin Radio

June 02, 2021 09:09 - 27 minutes - 10.9 MB

A radio discussion about the manufactured perception of rising racism and white supremacy in America, and its impact on rioting

On Dangerous Speech, Discussing Academic Freedom and the Left

April 20, 2021 08:04 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Obaid Omer spoke with Eric Kaufman about his report on academic freedom in crisis, some of the pushback via legislation and litigation, and issues with academia. https://soundcloud.com/obaid-omer

What is the Future for White Majorities & White Identity? How are Demographics Changing Britain?

March 28, 2021 21:31 - 44 minutes - 101 MB

With the UK Census taking place in 2021, we are going to find out exactly how much Britain has changed over the past decade. What is the effect of demographics on the cultural, political and social makeup of modern Britain and what impact will this have on local communities and the nation as a whole? With the US & Canada set to cease being white majority nations in 2030 and the UK set to cease being a white majority nation at the end of the century, what implications will this have? And why...

Censoring Conservatives in Academia Eric Kaufmann with David Weil

March 28, 2021 21:22 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MB

What Happens Next in 6 Minutes LOATHING THE WORKING CLASS, CENSORING CONSERVATIVES, FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE, EMPLOYMENT, OUTSOURCING https://www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/sessions/loathing-the-working-class-censoring-conservatives-future-of-real-estate-employment-outsourcing/#kaufmann

Why Government Intervention is Needed to Protect Academic Freedom

March 26, 2021 18:45 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

The Department for Education has announced tougher legal measures in order to, as it claims, to strengthen free speech and academic freedom at universities in England. Under the plans, the Education Secretary would appoint a new Free Speech and Academic Freedom Champion to investigate potential infringements, such as no-platforming speakers or dismissal of academics, and higher education providers would be legally required to actively promote free speech. The new Champion would be appointed...

Debate on Academic Freedom, with Eric Lybeck of Freeze Peach

March 15, 2021 17:08 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Spirited debate on Academic Freedom, with Eric Lybeck of Freeze Peach, an opponent of the government's academic freedom bill, and critic of Eric Kaufmann's 2020-21 reports on academic freedom. https://www.pscp.tv/w/1gqGvoOrerkJB

Academic Freedom on BBC Moral Maze, with Eric Kaufmann

March 12, 2021 19:17 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MB

The government has announced a series of proposals to “strengthen free speech and academic freedom at universities in England”, with a “free speech champion” investigating potential infringements on campuses. The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson warned of a “chilling effect” where students and staff feel they cannot express themselves freely. Many believe these measures are a welcome legal intervention following claims of increasing numbers of individuals being silenced, no-platformed or ...

Academic Freedom Report interview

March 12, 2021 10:38 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

WCLO Janesville (WI)interview: Eric Kaufmann, Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College in London has taken a number of surveys to assess academic freedom at colleges and universities around the US and Canada. Kaufmann wrote about his findings in the Wall Street Journal and joins the program (from London) this morning.

Immigration Discussion, Live at Comedy Cellar

February 22, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Eric Kaufmann is an author, journalist and Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College, University of London. Alingon Mitra is a stand up comedian whose credits include Conan, Colbert, and Comedy Central. For 30 years, New York's legendary Comedy Cellar has served as the launching pad for greatest stand up comedians in the world. Colin Quinn, Dave Chappelle, Ray Romano, Dave Attell, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Dane Cook, Robert Kelly and Greg Giraldo are just a few of the comedians who began as ...

2020 Polling Miss and Political Correctness

January 05, 2021 10:02 - 2 hours - 166 MB

I begin by discussing the 2020 polling miss in the context of political correctness and falling Republican trust in institutions. This is followed by discussion with leading American social scientists Doug Massey, Andrew Gelman and others. From What Happens Next in 6 Minutes podcast https://whathappensnextin6minutes.podbean.com/ Episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/EpisodeDownload/PBF4EBBEHSNGC

On Federalist Radio Hour with Ben Domenech on US election

December 31, 2020 19:13 - 42 minutes - 98.1 MB

On today's edition of Federalist Radio Hour, Eric Kaufmann joins Federalist Publisher Ben Domenech to discuss shifting patterns among white voters, and how they impacted the 2020 election and polling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgu9nplTRHA https://www.amazon.com/Whiteshift-Pop... The Federalist is a conservatarian web magazine focused on culture, politics, and religion.

Interview with William Clouston of the Social Democratic Party (SDP)

December 31, 2020 18:45 - 45 minutes - 105 MB

In this episode of SDP Talks, SDP leader William Clouston is joined by the Eric Kaufmann, Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College, University of London. In this wide-ranging interview, William and Eric discuss the changing demographics of Britain, how society should navigate debates around difference and equality, academic freedom, and the hyper-racialisation of public discourse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ1GmBnq26g Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/ Buy "Whiteshift...

Ethnicity, culture and religious nationalism, with Eric Kaufmann

November 19, 2020 18:25 - 1 hour - 78 MB

Darryl Hart and Crawford Gribben talk about ethnicity, culture and religious nationalism to Eric Kaufmann. Eric is professor of politics at Birkbeck, University of London, and the author of numerous articles and many books, including most recently "White shift: Populism, immigration and the future of white majorities" (Penguin 2018).

An Intellectual History of "Woke" Left Modernism, with Matt Goodwin

October 26, 2020 13:30 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

In this conversation, Matt Goodwin is joined by Professor Eric Kaufmann to explore the intellectual origins of 'left modernism' which underpins today's "woke" or "identity left" politics.

"Free Speech is Dead", Cambridge Union Debate

October 26, 2020 12:44 - 13 minutes - 31.7 MB

'Free Speech is Dead'. Cambridge Union Debate, Oct 18, 2020. Speech for the motion from Eric Kaufmann See:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDlQOUL1BJQ

UBC Free Speech Club Symposium on Race Relations

October 03, 2020 18:16 - 2 hours - 114 MB

An Honest Symposium on Race Relations featuring Professors Eric Kaufmann, Charles Negy, and Rima Wilkes will discuss the current academic climate and the limitations it puts on discussions of race. This event will include lectures by all three professors followed by an audience question period. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kquhCLTRq0g&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0xCyaWOPo3t9UNfatLLJRgbx1PABek1kCqJoe3yyzzW7zsyWNRZ8En4z0&ab_channel=UBCStudentsForFreedomofExpression

Immigration and the Culture Wars - No Man's Land podcast

September 25, 2020 17:17 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Immigration and the culture wars, with Professor Eric Kaufman. Mar 11th, 2020 We are joined by special guest Eric Kaufman, Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College, to discuss how the public view immigration and the roots of our culture wars. https://podnomansland.podbean.com/e/immigration-and-the-culture-wars/

Why Our Immigration Views Go Deeper Than Politics KJZZ Arizona Interview

September 25, 2020 17:06 - 6 minutes - 8.83 MB

The Show regularly checks in with the Editorial Board of the Arizona Republic to talk about the big issues facing the state and the region — featured in the newspaper’s Viewpoints section. A guest column written by political scientist and demographer Eric Kaufmann explores the factors that influence our views on immigration. The title of his piece is "Immigration is Redefining Our Political Divides." Editorial page director Phil Boas spoke with The Show about it in his weekly appearance. h...

Half Hour Of Heterodoxy: Whiteshift: Populism, Immigration, and the Future of White Majorities

September 25, 2020 16:40 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Eric Kaufmann (@epkaufm) is my guest today. He’s a professor of politics at Birkbeck College, University of London, and he was one of the first people to join Heterodox Academy. We’ll be talking about his book Whiteshift: Populism, Immigration, and the Future of White Majorities. It’s about how the cultural and ethnic transformation of English-speaking nations, especially the United States, that has threatened many citizens who have a white identity. He suggests a number of ways of dealing wi...

Is Academic Freedom at Risk IEA roundtable

September 25, 2020 15:59 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

Amid growing calls for a bailout of the university sector back in July, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson suggested institutions would first have to prove their commitment to free speech. His comments – and the Higher Education Restructuring Regime – signified growing concerns over censorship on campus. What impact does cancel culture have on the scope and quality of research output? Are strongly-held political attitudes are restricting the freedom of those who disagree to research and t...

Corner Table podcast with Jack Aldane

March 14, 2020 18:25 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Discussion with Jack Aldane on Corner Table podcast, live from Malabar Junction restaurant in Bloomsbury, London, Feb 20. Discussion of Whiteshift (www.sneps.net) on the interplay of demographics, immigration, populism, white majorities and progressivism. https://jackaldane.com/2019/08/11/home-podcast/

Interview on Dan Proft Show, Chicago

March 14, 2020 18:20 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Discussion of left party decline, progressive overreach, identity politics and populism on Dan Proft Show, Feb 21, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ZAvMFO5sM

ITN/Channel 4 News immigration debate with Sunder Katwala, hosted by Gary Gibbon

March 13, 2020 20:02 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

This week, after decades of signing up to the EU policy of free movement of people, Boris Johnson announced Britain will halt low-paid immigration with just a few exceptions at the margins - and he'll make high-skilled immigration a little easier if you're outside the EU. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) The day after the announcement, Gary spoke to Sunder Katwala, director of the think tank British Future, which looks at migration and identity issues, and Eric Kaufmann, Prof...

Do nations need borders? | David Blunkett, Elif Sarican, Eric Kaufmann

December 18, 2019 11:52 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MB

Is nationhood simply the accident of tribal border disputes, or even an unjust means of holding onto the spoils? Or does nationality give a deeper sense of a shared culture and community that benefits everyone? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76RhTFQWlmY ** Subscribe to the Institute of Art and Ideas https://www.youtube.com/user/IAITV Former Home Secretary David Blunkett, Birkbeck professor of politics and author of Whiteshift Eric Kaufmann, and Kurdish independence movement activist Elif...

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