Reading Hannah Arendt with Roger Berkowitz

Reading Hannah Arendt with Roger Berkowitz

In this conversation, Roger Berkowitz discusses the profound influence of Hannah Arendt on political thought, her practical philosophy, and the relevance of her ideas in contemporary society. He explores Arendt's views on truth, opinion, the role of intellectuals, and the dangers of bureaucracy. The discussion also delves into the complexities of Zionism, anti-Semitism, and the importance of friendship and disagreement in politics. Berkowitz emphasizes the need for critical thinking and engagement with Arendt's work to navigate today's political landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's Hip to Be "Trad"

It's Hip to Be "Trad"

Claire and Zoe discuss Queensland's new self-ID laws, how the pendulum has swung so far that "trad" is now counter-culture, and Zoe's online escapades messaging trolls who hate Quillette. Learn more a...

26 Jun 202338min

The Brittany Higgins Scandal + the truth about sexual assault

The Brittany Higgins Scandal + the truth about sexual assault

In Episode 5, Claire and Zoe discuss updates on the Brittany Higgins scandal, which suggest that Higgins (and journalists such as Lisa Wilkinson) rode the #MeToo wave for personal gain. We also discu...

14 Jun 202335min

Is Quillette far-right? And why we can't advertise on Facebook.

Is Quillette far-right? And why we can't advertise on Facebook.

A researcher from the University of Cincinnati who is conducting seminars on "far-right radicalization" in the United States characterises Quillette, an Australian-based liberal-centrist organization,...

9 Jun 202332min

Debating Australia's Vaping Ban

Debating Australia's Vaping Ban

Quillette's community manager, Zoe Booth, asks her friend and PR whizz, Emilie Dye, on the podcast to debate the Australian government's crackdown on vapes: "The Government will work with states and t...

1 Jun 202332min

Trans activists have no right to pervert the English language

Trans activists have no right to pervert the English language

'"Woman. Noun. Adult human female,” read the sticker applied to Queensland MP Shannon Fentiman’s office window. Walking past the window at the Waterford Shopping Centre in Logan, one might have assume...

31 Mai 202338min

Victimhood ideology and feminism

Victimhood ideology and feminism

In the first of a series of conversations, Claire Lehmann (Quillette founder) and Zoe Booth (Quillette Community Manager) discuss Claire's latest essay in The Australian about teen mental health and t...

23 Mai 202338min

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