ThinkCritical
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -The light of reason seems to be fading in the tumult of our modern world. While the Information Age provides us with unprecedented access to information, it also gives disinformation an incredible power over society. The ThinkCritical Podcast exists to fight this. We conduct casual interviews with experts in areas of public interest and host discussions relevant to the public discourse. We also blog at www.thinkcriticalpodcast.com. Hosted by Joshua Z. Miller, Adam Schwalbe, and Gregory Leung.
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ThinkCritical Podcast: Reweaving the Social Safety Net (ft. Steve Nunez)
April 13, 2021 02:22 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBHow can we ensure a social safety net that both features choice and reduces poverty substantially? How good are Gojira? In his first episode in a while, Joshua Miller chats with the Jain Family Institute's Steve Nunez about universal basic income, dynamic modelling of cities, and the best of heavy metal. Support ThinkCritical by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thinkcritical Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
ThinkCritical Podcast #2
December 26, 2020 03:52 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBIn another biweekly episode, the hosts go over Venezuela, COVID-20, and the failures of English soccer.
ThinkCritical Interviews: State Capacity And Economy (ft. Sam Hammond)
December 12, 2020 19:20 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBIn this episode of ThinkCritical, Joshua Miller interviews Sam Hammond of the Niskanen Center about the failures of American political economy. We touch on state capacity, mass executions of rats, civil service procurement, and the high road to a booming economy.
CriticalThoughts #10- What Has The Pandemic Taught Us So Far?
December 08, 2020 01:59 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBJoshua Miller takes on the practical policy lessons from the pandemic. Full article on the ThinkCritical site. Support ThinkCritical by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thinkcritical Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
Roundtable #2 (ft. Dylan Meisner, Ian Stevens, and Sarah Gordon)
December 06, 2020 06:59 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHost Joshua Miller brings on poli-sci wonks Dylan Meisner, Ian Stevens, and Sarah Gordon to discuss Biden's foreign policy appointments, post-COVID recovery potential, and election postmortem takes. Support ThinkCritical by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thinkcritical Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
ThinkCritical Interviews: The American Economic Future (ft. Noah Smith)
November 27, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWhat will lie in wait for America in terms of its economic future? What changes need to be made to ensure that the America is strong for years to come? Joshua Z. Miller sits down with Bloomberg columnist and blogger Noah Smith to discuss these issues, and more.
ThinkCritical Podcast #1
November 26, 2020 17:57 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn the inaugural episode of the podcast proper, Joshua, Adam, and Greg sit down to discuss the COVID-19 vaccines, Trump's reaction to the election loss, the war in Ethiopia, and aliens. An episode in this style will be released every two weeks from here on out. Support ThinkCritical by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/thinkcritical Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
ThinkCritical Interviews: Market Urbanism (ft. Scott Beyer)
October 30, 2020 22:56 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBAmerica is rapidly urbanizing. How can we ensure that this trend leads us towards prosperity? Market Urbanists point towards markets and externality-targeting government policies as the answer. Scott Beyer of the Market Urbanism Report joins host Joshua Z. Miller on a conversation into the ideology and its applications. This episode is part of our Interview series. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
ThinkCritical Interviews: Trade and Development during COVID-19 2 (ft. Simon Lester)
September 11, 2020 20:58 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBCOVID-19, as a global crisis, has had an indelible effect on international trade and development. Many governments have scrambled to figure out a way to rectify the structural issues that have caused their economies to suffer. However, some unfortunately view the crisis as an opportunity to destroy economic liberalism. Join host Joshua Miller and Simon Lester of the Cato Institute on an investigation into preserving international trade and economic liberalism during the present crisis. This...
ThinkCritical Interviews: Trade and Development during COVID-19 (ft. Douglas Rediker)
August 28, 2020 19:30 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBCOVID-19, as a global crisis, has had an indelible effect on international trade and development. Many governments have scrambled to figure out a way to rectify the structural issues that have caused their economies to suffer. Join host Joshua Z. Miller and Brookings Institution's Douglas Rediker on a conversation about the international economic phenomenons of COVID-19. This episode is part of our Interview series. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
ThinkCritical Interviews: Digital Liberals 2 (ft. Colin Mortimer)
August 22, 2020 01:43 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLiberal ideals have been tough to market to the younger, digital-first generation. Thankfully, the Neoliberal Project has found success as a digital-oriented policy and marketing center. Host Joshua Z. Miller sits down with founder Colin Mortimer to discuss Neoliberalism and how it can be marketed. This episode is part of our Interviews series of episodes. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
ThinkCritical Discusses: How can we Prevent Genocide? (ft. Dr. Frank Chalk)
August 14, 2020 05:10 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBGenocide and genocide prevention are some of the most complicated international relations and ethical concepts, but they are essential for any student of the social sciences. When do we intervene? What bodies do we use? How do we know what is a genocide? Thankfully, we have Dr. Frank Chalk here to walk us through these questions. Join us on a tour of genocide history and prevention. This episode is part of our Discussion series. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
ThinkCritical Interviews: Digital Liberals (ft. Bastiat)
July 31, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBIs there such thing as nuance in the hellhole that is debate streaming? Apparently there is. Neoliberal Twitch streamer Bastiat joins the ThinkCritical Podcast to discuss Neoliberalism, the election, the Progressive Left, and worst takes of anarchists. Hosted by Joshua Z. Miller. This episode is part of our Interview series of episodes. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
Roundtable Discussion #2: Bastiat
July 31, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBIs there such thing as nuance in the hellhole that is debate streaming? Apparently there is. Neoliberal Twitch streamer Bastiat joins the ThinkCritical Podcast to discuss Neoliberalism, the election, the Progressive Left, and worst takes of anarchists. Hosted by Joshua Z. Miller. This episode is part of our Roundtable series of episodes. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
ThinkCritical Roundtable #1 (ft. Greg Leung and Adam Schwalbe)
July 15, 2020 01:43 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBIn our their first roundtable episode, the hosts Joshua Z. Miller, Greg Leung, and Adam Schwalbe discuss topics as wide ranging as #BLM, international relations, and cancel culture. If you enjoyed this discussion, feel free to reach out to us, because we may invite you to our next one. This episode is part of our Roundtable series of podcast episodes. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
Roundtable #1 (ft. Greg Leung and Adam Schwalbe)
July 15, 2020 01:43 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBIn our their first roundtable episode, the hosts Joshua Z. Miller, Greg Leung, and Adam Schwalbe discuss topics as wide ranging as #BLM, international relations, and cancel culture. If you enjoyed this discussion, feel free to reach out to us, because we may invite you to our next one. This episode is part of our Roundtable series of podcast episodes. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
The Future of Our Economy (ft. Dr. Komal Sri-Kumar)
July 10, 2020 07:25 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBDr. Komal Sr-Kumar is one of the pre-eminent economic minds of our time. He has an oracle's foresight in terms of market trends and monetary patterns. In an era of increased central control of the economy, his advice is astoundingly refreshing: let the markets be free. He joins host Joshua Z. Miller on a journey into the future of our economy. This episode is part of our Interview series of podcast episodes. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
ThinkCritical Interviews: The Future of Our Economy (ft. Dr. Komal Sri-Kumar)
July 10, 2020 07:25 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBDr. Komal Sr-Kumar is one of the pre-eminent economic minds of our time. He has an oracle's foresight in terms of market trends and monetary patterns. In an era of increased central control of the economy, his advice is astoundingly refreshing: let the markets be free. He joins host Joshua Z. Miller on a journey into the future of our economy. This episode is part of our Interview series of podcast episodes. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
ThinkCritical Interviews: 'Post-Truth' and Defending Reason (ft. Dr. Lee McIntyre)
July 06, 2020 07:25 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBMore and more now, politicians and the media are attempting to destroy the concept of objective truth. Lee McIntyre has devoted much of his career to documenting and fighting this trend. He joins host Joshua Z. Miller in a discussion about 'Post-Truth' and defending the age of reason. This episode is part of our Interview series of podcast episodes. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
'Post-Truth' and Defending Reason (ft. Dr. Lee McIntyre)
July 06, 2020 07:25 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBMore and more now, politicians and the media are attempting to destroy the concept of objective truth. Lee McIntyre has devoted much of his career to documenting and fighting this trend. He joins host Joshua Z. Miller in a discussion about 'Post-Truth' and defending the age of reason. This episode is part of our Interview series of podcast episodes. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co
Introducing ThinkCritical
June 30, 2020 03:32 - 4 minutes - 8 MBCritical thinking isn't exactly in vogue right now. ThinkCritical is going to bring it back. Meet your host Joshua Z. Miller and co-hosts Adam Schwalbe and Gregory Leung, and learn about ThinkCritical's mission and upcoming content. Find out more at https://thinkcritical.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.