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Conversations with Coleman
Conversations with Coleman is where deep thinkers and curious minds meet for sharp, surprising, and unfiltered chats. Hosted by Coleman Hughes, writer, thinker, and guy who asks the questions other people dodge - this podcast isn’t about debating. It’s about discovery. Politics, philosophy, race, culture, science: it’s all fair game. If you're done with hot takes and hungry for real-talk, come join the conversation.
Episodes
Conversations with ColemanThe War in Ukraine with Cathy Young (S3 Ep.9)
My guest today is Cathy Young. Cathy is one of my favorite journalists around today. She is a writer at The Bulwark and also a cultural studies fellow at the…
Conversations with ColemanThe Case for Overpopulation with Matthew Yglesias (S3 Ep.8)
My guest today is Matthew Yglesias. As many of you may know, Matt was the co-founder of Vox, along with Ezra Klein, who I had on the show last year. Matt is…
Conversations with ColemanThe Failures of the NY Times with Ashley Rindsberg (S3 Ep.7)
My guest today is Ashley Rindsberg. Ashley is an American novelist and journalist now based in Israel. His book is The Gray Lady Winked: How the New York…
Conversations with ColemanThe Birth and Death of Political Comedy with Jeff Maurer (S3 Ep.6)
My guest today is Jeffrey Maurer. Jeffrey has been a comedy writer, a speechwriter, and a stand-up comic. He was the senior writer for John Oliver's show Last…
Conversations with ColemanCOVID: The Conversation We’ve Been Waiting For with Dr. Zubin Damania (S3 Ep.5)
My guest today is Dr. Zubin Damania aka ZDoggMD. Zubin is a USCF Stanford-trained internal medicine doctor and founder of Turntable Health, an innovative…
Conversations with ColemanIs Matt Taibbi a Right-Winger? (S3 Ep.4)
My guest today is Matt Taibbi. Matt is a writer, journalist, and podcaster. He's a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and co-host of the "Useful Idiots"…
Conversations with ColemanPropaganda, Misinformation, and Woke Math with Renee DiResta (S3 Ep.3)
My guest today is Renee DiResta. Renee is the technical research manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory. She led a multi-year investigation into the IRA…
Conversations with ColemanA New Way of Teaching in Disruptive Times with Rob Reich (S3 Ep.2)
My guest today is Rob Reich. Rob is a political science and philosophy professor at Stanford University. He is the Director of Stanford's McCoy Centre for…
Conversations with ColemanParenting in the 21st Century with Emily Oster (S3 Ep.1)
My guest today is Emily Oster. Emily is a Professor of Economics at Brown University and the author of "Expecting Better", "Crib Sheet" and "The Family Firm"…
Conversations with ColemanReflection on 2021 [Special Episode]
As we step into Season 3 of Conversations with Coleman, here’s a retrospective look into some of the big themes from 2021 and some of my favorite episodes from…
Conversations with ColemanThe Climate Cure with Tim Flannery [S2 Ep.42]
My guest today is Tim Flannery. Tim Flannery is a monologist and paleontologist. He was the chief commissioner of the Australian Climate Commission and…
Conversations with ColemanThe Health Dilemma of Trans Children with Michelle Telfer [S2 Ep.41]
My guest today is Michelle Telfer. Michelle is an Australian Pediatrician and Head of the Gender clinic at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. She's…
Conversations with ColemanWoke Racism with John McWhorter [S2 Ep.40]
My guest today needs no introduction. Joining me in today's episode is John McWhorter. John has a new book called "Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed…
Conversations with ColemanRace and the Media with Nicquel Terry Ellis [S2 Ep.39]
My guest today is Nicquel Terry Ellis. Nicquel is the senior writer for CNN's Race and Equality team. Before that, she was a national correspondent for USA…
Conversations with ColemanThe War on Parents with Bonnie Snyder [S2 Ep.38]
My guest today is Bonnie Snyder. Bonnie is an educator with over 20 years of experience in a variety of roles including teacher, counselor, administrator, and…
Conversations with ColemanThe Many Faces of Rationality with Steven Pinker [S2 Ep.37]
My guest today needs no introduction, so I won't give him one. Today's guest is Steven Pinker, and he has a new book called "Rationality: What It Is, Why It…
Conversations with ColemanPandemics and Politics with Nicholas Christakis [S2 Ep.36]
My guest today is Nicholas Christakis. Nicholas is a physician, a sociologist, and a professor at Yale University. He'll be known to some of you as the…
Conversations with ColemanA Life Without Problems with Ryan Holiday [S2 Ep.35]
My guest today is Ryan Holiday. Ryan is the best-selling author of many books, including "Trust Me, I'm Lying", "The Obstacle is the Way", "Ego is the Enemy"…
Conversations with ColemanParasites of the Mind with Andy Norman [S2 Ep.34]
My guest today is Andy Norman. Andy is a philosopher and the director of the humanism initiative at Carnegie Mellon University. He is also the founder of…
Conversations with ColemanFrom the bottom up with Kmele Foster [S2 Ep.33]
My guest today is Kmele Foster. Kmele will be known to many of you as the co-host of The Fifth Column Podcast which is one of my favorite podcasts. He's also…
Conversations with ColemanThe Tale of a Radical with Jesse Morton [S2 Ep.32]
My guest today is Jesse Morton. Jesse has an incredibly interesting life story. He was born in America, converted to Islam as a young adult, became…
Conversations with ColemanEconomics 102 with Prof Abhijit Banerjee [S2 Ep.31]
My guest today is Professor Abhijit Banerjee. Professor Banerjee is a Nobel Prize-winning economist, an econ professor at MIT, and a co-founder of the Abdul…
Conversations with ColemanThe Transgender Revolution with Helen Joyce [S2 Ep.30]
My guest today is Helen Joyce. Helen is a staff journalist at the Economist magazine, and has been an editor there since 2005. She also has a PhD in…
Conversations with ColemanThe Virus that Conquered the World with Prof Peter Doherty [S2 Ep.29]
My guest today is Professor Peter Doherty. Professor Doherty is a Nobel Prize-winning veterinary surgeon. His prize-winning research focused on how the immune…
Conversations with ColemanChaos Abroad, Nonsense At Home with Amy Chua [S2 Ep.28]
Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman. My guest today is Amy Chua. Amy Chua is a professor at Yale Law School. Her books include World on…
Conversations with ColemanCritical Race Theory with Christopher Rufo [S2 Ep.27]
Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman. My guest today is Christopher Rufo. Christopher is a documentary filmmaker and a senior fellow at the…
Conversations with ColemanColeman Hughes responds to your texts (Bonus Episode)
Today's episode is a Pre-Recorded Q&A. A majority of these questions were sent to me via text and a handful via Instagram. In this episode, I answer questions…
Conversations with ColemanGun Control with David Hogg [S2 Ep.26]
My guest today is David Hogg. David is a Gun Violence Activist and a History Major at Harvard University. He rose to national prominence after surviving the…
Conversations with ColemanThe Rise and Fall of China with Michael Beckley [S2 Ep.25]
Today's episode is all about China. My guest is Michael Beckley, who's an associate professor of Political Science at Tufts University and a visiting scholar…
Conversations with ColemanBonus Episode: Braver Angels Event with Coleman Hughes, Rakim Brooks and John Wood Jr.
Today's episode is actually a recording of an event I did a few weeks ago for the organisation Braver Angels. The mission of Braver Angels is to depolarise our…
Conversations with ColemanCancel Culture & Political Dysfunction with Ezra Klein [S2 Ep.24]
Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman. My guest today who probably needs no introduction is Ezra Klein. Ezra Klein is a Journalist and…
Conversations with ColemanThe Erosion of Women's Rights with Ayaan Hirsi Ali [S2 Ep.23]
My guest today probably needs no introduction. Today I'm talking to Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Ayaan is a Writer, Activist, and former Politician. She is also a New York…
Conversations with ColemanPower and Hypocrisy with Glenn Greenwald [S2 Ep.22]
Before I get to my guest today, I have two announcements. The first is that there's limited edition merchandise is available for fans of the show! You can…
Conversations with ColemanBonus Q&A with Coleman Hughes
For my members who have signed up via my website, I'm pleased to announce that transcripts are now available for Season One of Conversations with Coleman. For…
Conversations with ColemanThe Perils of Race Science with Charles Murray [S2 Ep.21]
My guest today requires a longer-than-normal preamble. I'm speaking with Charles Murray, who is a Political Scientist, Writer, and W.H. Brady scholar at the…
Conversations with ColemanThe Evolution of Culture with Joseph Henrich [S2 Ep.20]
Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman. My guest today is Joseph Henrich, a Professor of Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. Joseph…
Conversations with ColemanAmerican Policing in Crisis with Anthony Barksdale [S2 Ep.19]
Welcome to another Conversation with Coleman! To date, we have given around 400 free subscriptions to those who have expressed financial challenges. With the…
Conversations with ColemanThe Myth of Climate Apocalypse with Michael Shellenberger [S2 Ep.18]
I'm pleased to announce that supporters of the show will be able to interact with me through text messages. If you are considering joining our community, you…
Conversations with ColemanStraight Talk On Racism with Wilfred Reilly [S2 Ep.17]
Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman. My guest today is Wilfred Reilly. Wilfred is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky…
Conversations with ColemanThe Power of Gods with Daniel Schmachtenberger [S2 Ep.16]
Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman. My guest today is Daniel Schmachtenberger. Daniel is a founding member of The Consilience Project…
Conversations with ColemanFrom Darkness to Light with Scott Barry Kaufman [S2 Ep.15]
My guest today is Scott Barry Kaufman. Scott is a cognitive scientist who has taught courses on intelligence, creativity, and well-being at Columbia…
Conversations with ColemanGiving The Devil His Due with Michael Shermer [S2 Ep.14]
My guest today is Michael Shermer. Michael Shermer is the founding publisher of Skeptic Magazine, the host of the Michael Shermer Show, and a Presidential…
Conversations with ColemanHow to Think with Julia Galef [S2 Ep.13]
My guest today is Julia Galef. Julia Galef is an author and podcaster. She's the Co-founder of the Centre for Applied Rationality and the host of the podcast…
Conversations with ColemanRace and Identity with Brittany King S2 [Bonus Episode]
Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman. This episode is actually a recording of an event I did many months ago with Brittany King, an…
Conversations with ColemanDestroying Primeworld with Jesse Singal [S2 Ep.12]
My guest today is Jesse Singal, Jesse Singal is a journalist and author. He was a contributing writer for New York magazine for years and has written for The…
Conversations with Coleman'Social Dilemma' with Tristan Harris [S2 Ep.11]
My guest today is Tristan Harris. Tristan is a computer scientist and president of the Centre for Humane Technology. He was named TIME 100's 'next leader…
Conversations with ColemanRethinking Identity with Desi-Rae [S2 Ep.10]
Today's guest is Desi-Rae Campbell. Desi-Rae is a YouTuber, writer, and artist. Her show which I've been on is called 'Just Thinking Out Loud'. Desi-Rae and I…
Conversations with ColemanThriving in the Taboo with Aella [S2 Ep.9]
Today's guest is Aella, she is a difficult person to describe as you'll see. Aella is a blogger, a sex worker, and the queen of interesting Twitter polls…
Conversations with ColemanThe Tribal Instinct with Amy Chua [S2 Ep.8]
My guest today is Amy Chua. Amy is a professor at Yale Law School. Her books include 'World on Fire', Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother', 'The Triple Package'…
Conversations with ColemanThe Case for Color-blindness S2 [Bonus Episode]
Just one announcement, I'll be hosting a members only Q&A on Sunday, March 28, 6 -7 PM ET on YouTube. If you're not a member and would like to participate…
Conversations with ColemanColeman Hughes responds to his Biggest Criticisms - S2 Bonus [Partial episode]
The purpose of my solo episode is twofold. First, I'd like to update you all on the status of my attempted conversation with Ibram X. Kendi, the author of 'How…
Conversations with ColemanAwakening The Mind with Sam Harris [S2 Ep.7]
A special thank you to Ground News for supporting this week's episode. Download the Ground News app for free: https://check.ground.news/GroundNewsAppcwc and…
Conversations with ColemanGrowing Beyond the Divide with Tom Bilyeu [S2 Ep.6]
My guest today is Tom Bilyeu. Tom and I discussed the problem with 'self help', the benefits of believing things that aren't true as a mechanism of…
Conversations with Coleman'What killed Michael Brown?' Shelby & Eli Steele [S2 Ep.5]
My guests today are Shelby and Eli Steele. Shelby Steele is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, and the author of many books, including 'The Content of…
Conversations with ColemanPolicing: A Cop's-Eye View - Dr. Michael Sanchez [S2 Ep.4]
My guest today is Dr. Michael Sanchez. Michael is a criminal justice scholar with over 20 years of experience in the criminal justice system. He's been a…
Conversations with ColemanThe Evolution of Altruism Michael McCullough [S2 Ep.3]
My guest today is Michael McCullough. Michael is a professor of psychology at the University of California, San Diego where he directs the evolution and human…
Conversations with Coleman50 Years on the Left with Noam Chomsky [S2 Ep.2]
My guest today needs no introduction, but I'll give him one anyway. Noam Chomsky is a linguist, philosopher, social critic, and activist. Noam is considered…
Conversations with ColemanWhen Leaders Go Mad Christopher Ferguson [S2 Ep.1]
Welcome to season two of Conversations with Coleman and to the first episode of the New Year. Today’s guest is Christopher Ferguson. Christopher is an American…
Conversations with ColemanThe Intersectional Crackup with Douglas Murray (Ep.20)
A special thank you to Ground News for supporting this week's episode. Download the Ground News app for free at https://check.ground.news/ColemanHughes to join…
Conversations with ColemanThe Tides of American Politics with David Shor (Ep.19)
A special thank you to Ground News for supporting this week's episode. Download the Ground News app for free at https://check.ground.news/ColemanHughes to join…