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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 DebateAfter the Verdict, How to Be Happy, Liberalism in Peril
Ravi kicks off the show with breaking news, including updates on Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial, ex-OpenAI board member Helen Toner’s tell-all…
Lost DebateAmanda Knox Changes Her Mind
Amanda Knox joins Ravi to discuss her riveting piece in The Atlantic, “What If He Actually Did It?” In the article, she writes about her support of Jens…
Lost DebateNetanyahu Warrant, City of Yes, More Alito Drama
Ravi breaks down what you need to know about the second controversial flag spotted outside one of Justice Alito's properties, the leaked OpenAI documents, and…
Lost DebateAltman, Alito In The Hot Seat, Food Inc.
Ravi kicks off the episode with a round-up of breaking news: from the latest in Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial to OpenAI's new model of GPT and the…
Lost DebateIntroducing 'Killing Justice'
When a judge in India dies of a heart attack, his passing barely makes the news. But when his niece approaches a journalist two years later, she shares a…
Lost DebateMarriage, Polyamory, and Kids
Ravi welcomes Tyler Austin Harper and Brad Wilcox to the pod for a special episode on relationships. Ravi first talks with Tyler about polyamory, its portrayal…
Lost DebateThe Lawyers: Past, Present, and Future
Ravi is joined by due process expert and lawyer Dan Schorr to discuss the history and evolution of Title IX and the potential repercussions of the Biden…
Lost DebateCeasefire Talks, Lessons From the Protests, Title IX
Ravi welcomes Tangle's Isaac Saul back to the show to update listeners on the current state of the war in Gaza, including Israel's escalating attacks in Rafah…
Lost DebateTrump's Hope Hicks Problem, Gun Scapegoats
Kim Wehle joins the show to talk with Ravi about the latest in the Trump case in New York, including why Hope Hicks is such an integral part of the…
Lost DebateThe Perils of the Trump Cases
Ravi welcomes Amy Davidson Sorkin from The New Yorker to the show to explore the legal challenges of the various cases against Donald Trump, including the…
Lost DebateProtests Escalate, Ceasefire Talks, Trump Immunity
Will Hamas accept Israel’s new ceasefire offer? Ravi weighs in on Israel’s proposal of a 40-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of 33 prisoners and…
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Thoughts on the Protests + Weinstein and Cell Phone Debate
Ravi kicks off the show by tackling three of the week’s biggest breaking news stories: what TikTok’s future in the U.S. looks like after President Biden signed…
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Decriminalization, Supervised Drug Use, Healthcare AI
Carmen Paun, global health reporter at Politico, joins Ravi to discuss the recent rollback of Oregon's drug decriminalization law, the impact of overdose…
Lost DebateThe View From Gaza
Ravi is joined by Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a U.S. citizen from Gaza and a Middle East political analyst, for a deep dive into the Israel-Palestine conflict. Ravi…
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Private Equity
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Two Reasons to Hope
Dr. Marshall Bolden, Chief Medical Officer at Mississippi's Vigilant Health, joins Ravi to discuss Vigilant Health’s innovative approach to revolutionizing…
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Let Dorsey Live, Impractical Leftists, Education's New Frontier
Ravi kicks off today's episode by taking a critical look at the case of Brian Dorsey, a prisoner in Missouri facing the death penalty. Missouri Governor Mike…
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Economics of Immigration, AI Jobs, Bring Back Math
In this episode, Ravi welcomes Noah Smith from Noahpinion. They kick off the show by discussing the economic, political, and cultural challenges of today’s…
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Squatter Hysteria, Youth Political Divide, Dying with Dignity
As discourse around squatting reaches a tipping point, Stephen Kent returns to the pod to talk with Ravi about whether squatter incidents are growing, or if…
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Seismic Shift in Housing + A Must-Read Poll for Dems
Ravi is joined by Brad Hargreaves, founder of Common and Thesis Driven, to discuss the recent ruling that would transform several guidelines set by the…
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Broke Trump?, TikTok Politics, Peak Wellness
In this episode, Ravi speaks with Bradley Tusk, CEO and founder of Tusk Ventures, about Donald Trump’s inability to post the $454 million bond from his New…
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Good and Bad Trends in Healthcare with Dr. Dhruv Khullar
Ravi welcomes back Dr. Dhruv Khullar, a physician and assistant professor at Cornell and contributing writer at The New Yorker, to tackle recent trends in…
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TikTok Ban, Woke AI, Blue City Backtrack, Falling Standards
Will Congress ban TikTok? Ravi and guest co-host Stephen Kent explore the platform’s data practices, censorship, and why its China-based parent company…
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Ten Questions to Define 2024, Child Care Crisis
Now that the general election is set for a Biden v. Trump rematch, Ravi kicks off the show by running through the ten most important questions that will define…
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Ranking Trump's Cases, Hispanic Conservatives, Key to 2024
Ravi kicks off the show with an update on the latest legal developments in Trump world, including the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a Colorado court…
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Debate: Should Democrats Support Education Savings Accounts?
School choice programs have expanded dramatically over the past several years, in part due to the creation of education savings accounts (ESA). The movement…
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Biden v. Trump on Immigration, Ceasefire in Gaza, Michigan's Uncommitted Voters
A recent Gallup poll shows that immigration is now the most important issue for Americans. New York Times White House correspondent Michael Shear joins Ravi to…
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Trump Is Right for Once
A New York judge ruled last week that Donald Trump must pay over $350 million in penalties for business fraud and banned him from running companies in the…
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Why Navalny Matters
Russian authorities have announced that the country's most prominent opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, has died while in prison. Navalny, one of Putin's most…
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The Answer to Biden's Age Problems
Should President Biden drop out of the 2024 race? Ravi addresses the growing skepticism over Biden’s ability to hold office for four more years and what he…
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The Suburbs
Ravi interviews Benjamin Herold about his new book “Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America’s Suburbs,” an important and eye-opening…
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Trump Immunity, Border Bill, Economic Surge, Zuck on the Hill
A federal appeals court ruled that Trump does not have presidential immunity in the January 6 case. This ruling sets the stage for a spring court date. Isaac…
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Ozempic’s Promise, SC Primary, Black Swing Voters
First, Ravi talks to Dr. Dhruv Khullar about Ozempic’s breakthrough and the potential impact it could have on medicine. They dive into the stigma and cost…
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Parents Are the Problem with Pamela Paul
New York Times columnist Pamela Paul joins Ravi to discuss her recent articles on the impact of cell phones on children and the role parents should play in…
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Biden v. Trump with David Frum
Last week, President Biden announced the “Agenda for Student Achievement,” which includes the education issues he’s asked the government to prioritize in 2024…
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Bombshell Supreme Court Case, Trump v. Haley, Houthis Crisis
Who are the Houthis, and why did the US hit back after their multiple attacks on ships in the Red Sea? Ravi and guest host Isaac Saul discuss the Yemen-based…
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Crypto’s Rise, Fall, and Rise with Zeke Faux
Ravi is joined by Zeke Faux from Bloomberg to discuss his new book, "Number Go Up." The book takes readers on a rollercoaster journey through the crypto world…
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Trump Dominates Iowa, Overconfidence in Bidenworld, Homeschool Explosion
Ravi speaks with Gabriel Debenedetti from New York Magazine about Trump's resounding victory in Iowa, the prospect of another Trump vs. Biden election, and…
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Collective Illusions in the Middle East, Education, and Media with Todd Rose
Guest co-host Todd Rose joins Ravi to discuss America’s collective illusions and how it has driven people into reflexive positions that may not map to their…
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Trump Ballot Removal, Jan 6 Revisionism, Post-War Gaza Plans
Should Trump be allowed to stay on the ballot? As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the former president’s eligibility due to his role in the…
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Epstein List, AI Scandals, Pandemic Lessons
Dozens of previously sealed court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein have become public. Ravi and guest co-host Bethany McLean discuss what we know so far…
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The Evangelicals with Tim Alberta
Tim Alberta joins Ravi to discuss his new book, “The Power, the Glory, and the Kingdom." The book takes an in-depth, personal look at the birth and rise of…
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2023 Year in Review and Predictions for 2024!
It’s Lost Debate’s last episode of 2023, and Ravi and Rikki take us through their Year in Review, from their favorite segments to the year’s best scandals…
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Is the World's Largest Hedge Fund a Fraud?
Rob Copeland joins Ravi to discuss his eye-opening new book “The Fund.” The book offers a searing look into Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge…
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The Origins of Public Education with Adam Harris
Ravi is joined by Adam Harris from The Atlantic to discuss the genesis of American education, the Reconstruction-era leaders who ensured “education for all,”…
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Universities in the Hot Seat, Biden “Seizes” Drug Patents, Banning Hedge Funds from Housing
Harvard, MIT, and UPenn’s presidents testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce last week, and the controversy over their statements…
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Biden v. Netanyahu, Teetering Ukraine
President Biden issued an unexpected rebuke of Prime Minister Netanyahu and the state of Israel on Tuesday, condemning its military actions and warning that…
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America’s Sick Healthcare System with Bethany McLean
Bethany McLean joins Ravi to discuss her new book The Big Fail, a groundbreaking indictment of how greed and lack of leadership left us unprepared for a global…
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Landlord Rights, Economy Vibes v. Data, Asian White Flight
Seattle says landlords cannot reject tenants for having a criminal record. Should the Supreme Court step in? Ravi and Rikki tackle the often overlooked and…
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Can Eric Adams Survive? Biden's Path To Victory, Flying Cars
Bradley Tusk joins Ravi to talk about Obvious In Hindsight, his new satire novel about a political campaign that aims to legalize flying cars. Ravi and Bradley…
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New AI Jobs, Genetic Miracle Cures, Charter Report Card
Is prompt engineer the dream job of the future? Rikki and Ravi explore the rise of AI-related jobs and debate how artificial intelligence will impact the…
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Ceasefire, Against Official Statements, Teacher Gag Orders, Migrant Crisis
What happens now that Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the ongoing ceasefire? Ravi is joined by guest co-host Isaac Saul to discuss the current status of…
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Closed AI: Sam Altman Returns
Sam Altman is back as CEO of OpenAI only five days after he was ousted. Ravi breaks down the company's recent chaos and explains why the questions the drama…
Lost DebateIsrael/Hamas War: Your Questions Answered
Ravi tackles the frequently asked questions, criticism, and comments we’ve received in response to our ongoing coverage of the Israel-Hamas war and the broader…
Lost DebateThe Roots of Left-Wing Anti-Israel Sentiment with Yascha Mounk
As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, Yascha Mounk joins Ravi to discuss what’s shaping American leftists' response to the war and the greater Israel/Palestine…
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The Case for Incremental Change in a Radical Age with Greg Berman & Aubrey Fox
Are gradualists right and radicals wrong? Ravi is joined by Greg Berman and Aubrey Fox, the authors of "Gradual - The Case for Incremental Change in a Radical…
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The Future of School with Sal Khan
What does the future of education look like? Ravi is joined by Sal Khan, the visionary founder and CEO of Khan Academy, to discuss how artificial intelligence…
Lost DebateWho is Hamas?
The current conflict between Israel and Hamas has been decades in the making. But who is Hamas? In this special episode, Ravi takes on the complex task of…
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Biden in Trouble, Smartphone Ban, Homeschooling’s Rise, Good Economic News
A new poll shows President Biden trailing Donald Trump in five out of six key swing states just a year before the 2024 election. Ravi and Rikki discuss the…
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How Elite Colleges Divide Us With Evan Mandery
Rikki is joined by Evan Mandery, professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the author of “Poison Ivy - How Elite Colleges Divide Us”. A Harvard…