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Lost Debate
For the politically eclectic. A weekly show exploring news, ideas, and arguments from across the political spectrum through good-faith conversation. Hosted by Ravi Gupta.
Episodes
Lost DebateDemocrats' Reckoning, Trump's Agenda, and Media's Future
Ravi dives into the big questions facing America in the wake of the 2024 election, exploring everything from what we can expect from a second Trump…
Lost DebateMy Conversation With A Trump Voter
Ravi sits down with Bridget Phetasy to unpack Trump’s big win and the divides that continue to shape today’s political landscape. They dive into the intense…
Lost DebateHow We Got Here
Ravi takes a closer look at ten key factors that helped pave the way for Donald Trump's return to the White House and what it means for the future of American…
Lost DebateFinal Reflections + Is Iowa in Play?
In just two days, Americans will wake up to a stark reminder that they live in a nation divided: roughly half the country will have cast a ballot for a…
Lost DebateFinal Predictions
With Election Day just around the corner, Ravi welcomes back Isaac Saul from Tangle to dive into the final stretch. They discuss voter enthusiasm, how an…
Lost DebateIs Trump Blowing It? Plus Tom Bonier on Early Vote
Ravi sits down with TargetSmart CEO Tom Bonier to unpack new early voting trends and their implications for critical battleground states like North Carolina…
Lost DebateClosing Messages, Tucker's Odd Pitch, Early Vote Tea Leaves, Open AI
Donald Trump has gained momentum in key battleground states like Nevada and Arizona, while Kamala Harris continues to perform strongly in Michigan and…
Lost DebateNevada Warning Signs, Latino Vote, and Immigration
The latest early voting numbers are in, and they reveal surprising gains for Republicans, including an unexpected lead in Nevada. Meanwhile, Democrats face an…
Lost DebateIs Donald Trump Winning the Election?
Ravi kicks off the show by taking a closer look at the state of early voting, from trends in battleground states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania…
Lost DebateHow to Motivate Young People
Ravi welcomes Dr. David Yeager, Ph.D., to discuss his eye-opening new book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to…
Lost DebateCensorship, Crime, and Trust in America
Ravi speaks with Reason’s Jacob Sullum about censorship, social media bias, and the link between political bias and platform moderation. They then turn to…
Lost DebateAmerica's Economy v. the World, Trump v. Harris on Education Policy
Ravi dives into a new series from The Economist that examines how the U.S. economy has outperformed much of the world over the past 30 years and the key…
Lost DebatePolls, Persuasion, and Precincts: Breaking Down the Final Stretch
Will infrequent voters turn out this November? Ravi shares his prediction as he dives into the latest election updates, from new insights on the Harris…
Lost DebateThe Crisis of Trust in Medicine
Ravi sits down with Johns Hopkins medical expert Dr. Marty Makary for a conversation about his latest book, Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What…
Lost DebateFree-Range Kids
Ravi welcomes Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids and president of Let Grow, to discuss the state of modern parenting. Dubbed “America’s Worst Mom” for…
Lost DebateInside the 2024 Digital Battle
A new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead over former President Donald Trump. Ravi kicks off the show by delving into the latest…
Lost DebateA Hurricane of Misinformation, October 7th Reflections
Ravi welcomes back Isaac Saul from Tangle to tackle the divisive narratives around Hurricane Helene, the damaging effects of misinformation on recovery…
Lost DebateHelene's Destruction, Trump's Family Finances
Ravi speaks with Cory Vaillancourt from western North Carolina’s Smoky Mountain News about Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, why inland communities have…
Lost DebateThe Bipartisan War on Free Speech
Ravi welcomes Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of FIRE, to discuss the organization's latest report assessing colleges on their commitment to free speech…
Lost DebateVance v. Walz: Post-Debate Reaction
Who won Tuesday night's vice presidential debate? Ravi breaks down JD Vance and Tim Walz's performances, the effectiveness of their arguments, and the impact…
Lost DebateSocial Trust, Self-Silencing, and the Future of America
Ravi welcomes back Populace CEO Todd Rose to discuss his latest study, the Social Pressure Index: Private Opinion in America. Together, they unpack the…
Lost DebateRethinking Schools with Doug Lemov
Ravi sits down with Doug Lemov to discuss the stark differences between the education systems in the United States and the United Kingdom. Doug shares insights…
Lost DebateEric Adams Indicted: What’s Next?
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Wednesday evening on five federal charges, including wire fraud, bribery, and solicitation of contributions from a…
Lost DebateDebate Prep, Diddy, Fed Moves
Should JD Vance and Tim Walz debate next week? Ravi explains why both campaigns should consider canceling the event if Trump and Harris cannot agree to a…
Lost DebateDefining Harris, Conflicting Polls, Declining Crime, Zooming to Class
Ravi recaps the latest twists in the presidential race, from why the Harris campaign has unexpectedly proposed another debate to the Trump campaign’s reasons…
Lost DebateScandals to Solutions: How to Save Democracy with Bradley Tusk
Ravi welcomes Bradley Tusk back to the pod to discuss the latest developments in Springfield, Ohio, whether Trump's immigration messaging will help or hurt his…
Lost DebateNew York's Political Crisis is an American Crisis
Journalist and political commentator Ross Barkan joins Ravi to dissect the state of New York City politics under Mayor Eric Adams. They explore the multiple…
Lost DebateThe Ticking U.S. Debt Bomb
Ravi sits down with Dylan Matthews, senior correspondent and lead writer at Vox, to unpack the complexities of the national debt and deficit in the United…
Lost DebateSpringfield and a Dangerous New Phase of the Campaign
Ravi takes a closer look at the impact of misinformation and false narratives on communities like Springfield, Ohio, where fraudulent claims from former…
Lost DebateThe Return of Campus Protests and K-12 Curriculum Wars
Ravi sits down with The New Yorker’s Emma Green to dive into her latest piece, The Chaos at Columbia Continues. They explore the real-world consequences of…
Lost DebateDebate Moments, Inside the Spin Room, Elon in Trumpworld
Ravi welcomes Gabriel Debenedetti, New York Magazine’s National Correspondent, to break down Tuesday’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald…
Lost DebatePost-Debate Reaction + Taylor Swift Endorsement
Who won Tuesday night's presidential debate? Ravi breaks down Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump's performances, voter reactions…
Lost DebateThe Red State Education Revolution
Ravi sits down with Andrew Clark, president of yes. every. kid., to discuss the future of education in America. They explore the state of education reform…
Lost DebateThe History of Presidential Debates: Part One
As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prepare for their September 10 presidential debate, Ravi takes a closer look at the history of presidential debates. He…
Lost DebateBroken Families, Estrangement, and Generational Trends
Ravi sits down with Ann Bauer to discuss her piece, "America’s Families Are Not Okay" and the growing crisis of family estrangement. Ravi and Ann first explore…
Lost DebateFights in the Forgotten Borough: Part Two
A priest said he was threatened. The community said they felt ignored. In part two of the series, Ravi visits Rosebank, a neighborhood on Staten Island’s…
Lost DebateFights in the Forgotten Borough: Part One
In the summer of 2023, Staten Island erupted in protests over the opening of an emergency migrant shelter at a former Catholic school. As New York City…
Lost DebateGrading the DNC, Kamala's Risks, YIMBY, Billionaire City
Ravi kicks off the show by reflecting on the final day of the DNC convention, how the past four days could impact Democrats’ chances against Trump in November…
Lost DebateDNC Halftime, RFK Jr. Out?, GOP Attacks
Ravi kicks off the show by taking a closer look at Tim Walz's claims that his family benefited from IVF treatments, new comments from Andy Beshear about JD…
Lost DebateCollective Illusions And The Hidden Education Consensus
Ravi welcomes Todd Rose, co-founder and CEO of Populace, back to the podcast to discuss the current political climate, from the topics most Americans care…
Lost DebateTrump + Musk, Vance’s Rebound, Biden Reckoning
Ravi welcomes Tyler Austin Harper, contributing writer at The Atlantic and assistant professor at Bates College, to the podcast to discuss the 2024…
Lost DebateSex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll with Bob Spitz
Ravi welcomes Bob Spitz, music journalist and the foremost rock biographer, to discuss his recent biography on Led Zeppelin. They explore the rise of Zeppelin…
Lost DebateTrump's Bad Day, Vance v. Walz, Israel/Gaza War
Ravi kicks off the show by tackling Trump’s Mar-A-Lago press conference and Joe Rogan's endorsement of RFK Jr. Next, Ravi welcomes Isaac Saul from Tangle and…
Lost DebateWho is Tim Walz?
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. A veteran, former teacher, and seasoned lawmaker, Walz spent a decade in…
Lost DebateA Kamala Skeptic Makes Her Case
Ravi welcomes New York Times Op-Ed columnist Pamela Paul to the show to discuss her skepticism about Vice President Kamala Harris as a candidate and the way in…
Lost DebateAdvice for Harris/Trump, Sal Khan on AI and Reimagining Learning
Why has the Trump campaign struggled to adapt to the new realities of the presidential race? Ravi breaks down how Biden’s departure has impacted the way the…
Lost DebateKamala-mentum and Vance's Last Dance
Ravi runs through the state of the presidential race, from Kamala Harris' ascendancy as the presumptive Democratic nominee and the candidates who could join…
Lost DebateOverlooked Education Trends
Ravi kicks off the show by giving his immediate take on President Biden’s highly anticipated press conference at the NATO Summit. Then Ravi is joined by Matt…
Lost DebateBiden’s Standoff, Kamala’s Rise, Homeschooling Revolution
Ravi kicks off the show by taking stock of the continued fallout from President Biden’s disastrous debate performance. He then welcomes Laura Meckler, national…
Lost DebateThe Coming Democratic Civil War
Ravi shares his latest thoughts on President Biden’s disastrous debate performance. He explains how months of obfuscation from Biden, his team, and the…
Lost DebateBiden's Time Is Up
Ravi reacts to President Biden’s performance during the presidential debate, makes the case for Biden to step aside ahead of the Democratic National…
Lost DebateBiden’s Brain Trust
In this special episode, Ravi is joined by Michael D. Shear, White House correspondent at The New York Times, to discuss what to expect from the upcoming…
Lost DebateBiden Rising, Trump Confidence, Education Revolution
President Biden and former President Trump will face off in the first 2024 presidential debate later this week. Ravi takes stock of where both candidates stand…
Lost DebateIndia's Dangerous Path
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third term in office earlier this month, but voters denied him an outright parliamentary majority after an…
Lost DebateDebate Expectations, Fraudulent News, Costly Daycare, State Elections
The first presidential debate is around the corner. Ravi takes stock of the ways the Biden and Trump teams have approached debate preparation, explains how…
Lost DebateDouble Haters, Peak Solar, Forced Treatment
President Biden and former President Trump have the highest share of “double haters” in at least three decades, with new data from Pew showing that a quarter…
Lost DebateAn Israeli and a Gazan
Hunter Biden was convicted on all three counts in his federal gun trial this week. Ravi takes stock of the verdict and President Biden’s response before diving…
Lost DebateVerdict Backlash, Biden Border Plan, India and Mexico Elections
Ravi dives into the news of the day, from the aftermath of the Trump verdict and Biden’s asylum ban at the US-Mexico border to what Mexico’s recent elections…
Lost DebateMy MAGA Dad
Ravi recently joined Tell Me About Your Father to discuss how his relationship with his parents has influenced everything from his career to how he approaches…
Lost DebateTrump Guilty. What Now?
Donald Trump has been found guilty on 34 felony counts in his New York hush money criminal trial. Ravi discusses what we know about the breaking news and what…