Fear, Surfing, and Writing with William Finnegan

Fear, Surfing, and Writing with William Finnegan

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and surfer William Finnegan joins Ravi for a wide-ranging conversation on surfing, storytelling, and the pursuit of mastery. They unpack Barbarian Days and how a lifetime of chasing waves has shaped Bill’s understanding of fear, discipline, and identity. They then turn to the tension between purity and accessibility in surfing and how innovations like wave pools can reflect broader social shifts. They also dig into what it means to be an adult learner in a youth-dominated sport and whether surfing’s soul can survive its growing commercialization. Bill and Ravi then turn to Bill’s storied career at The New Yorker and discuss the evolving economics of journalism and the practical realities of building a writing life in today’s digital world. They explore how a new generation of writers and athletes, who’ve never seen the world before the internet, can still find meaning off the beaten path. Finally, they reflect on what it means to fully commit to a craft. Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 321-200-0570 Learn more about Ravi's novel and upcoming events: GARBAGE TOWN --- Follow Ravi at @ravimgupta Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Notes from this episode are available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Lost Debate is available on the following platforms: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate • Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vTERJNTc1ODE3Mzk3Nw • iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-lost-debate-88330217/ • Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/752ca262-2801-466d-9654-2024de72bd1f/the-lost-debate

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Ep 3 | Is the Pandemic over? Legacy College Admissions, Generation Z Voting Data, Facebook’s “Metaverse,” China’s Military Might, Rikers Island

Ep 3 | Is the Pandemic over? Legacy College Admissions, Generation Z Voting Data, Facebook’s “Metaverse,” China’s Military Might, Rikers Island

We discuss a host of issues from around the country: Bill Maher’s declaration that the pandemic is over [0:50] The problem with legacy college admissions [6:12] Gen Z political disenchantment [13:06] China’s surging military might [16:31] The crisis at Rikers Island [25:26] Subscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTF LOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL: Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/ Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebate Follow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate

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Ep 2 | Rittenhouse Trial, Supply Chains, JFK files, Natural Immunity vs. Vaccines, High Gas Prices

Ep 2 | Rittenhouse Trial, Supply Chains, JFK files, Natural Immunity vs. Vaccines, High Gas Prices

[0:45] We discuss the controversies surrounding pre-trial hearings for the Kyle Rittenhouse case [11:17] We separate valid alarmism from misinformation on supply chain issues [15:56] We decode the Biden administration’s unwillingness to release the JFK files [20:10] We evaluate claims about natural immunity from Covid-19 [30:20] And we analyze memes about high gas prices Subscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTF LOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL: Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/ Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebate Follow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate

28 Okt 202137min

Ep 1 |  Police shortage, Alec Baldwin, Fauci scandal, CRT, Ritchie Torres Interview

Ep 1 | Police shortage, Alec Baldwin, Fauci scandal, CRT, Ritchie Torres Interview

In our very first episode, we touch on some of the most overlooked stories of the day: [3:40] Police shortages and vaccine mandates [12:51] Onset tragedy with Alec Baldwin [17:08] Fauci scandal with Wuhan research [22:19] Let’s Go Brandon [28:20] Interview with Congressman Ritchie Torres [37:51] Critical Race Theory (and the Virginia governor’s race) explained. Subscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTF LOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL: Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/ Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebate Follow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate

27 Okt 202148min

Introducing: The Lost Debate

Introducing: The Lost Debate

Lost Debate is a non-profit media company founded to tell the stories of those misunderstood, overlooked, or just plain threatening to those with privilege and power. We’re ethically contrarian, which means we challenge conventional wisdom —not to be different or provocative —but to tell stories and highlight issues we believe are valid and underrepresented. Through originally produced podcasts, long and short-form videos, written commentary, and investigative journalism, we’ll build fresh narratives.

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