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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 DebateAn Unbiased History of Israel-Palestine (Part 2)
The Israel-Palestine conflict is immensely complicated, and almost everyone has an opinion about it. In this special episode, Ravi takes on the impossible task…
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Israel/Palestine: Gaza Invasion, Netanyahu’s End Game, The Left’s Anti-Israel Swing
As the war between Israel and Hamas enters its third week and the Israeli military initiates a ground invasion in Gaza, Ravi and guest co-host Isaac Saul…
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Why Fear Over Social Media Is Overblown with Robby Soave
Are claims that social media and technology have destroyed America warranted, or are flawed arguments driving the uproar around Big Tech? Rikki sits down with…
Lost DebateAn Unbiased History of Israel-Palestine (Part 1)
The Israel-Palestine conflict is immensely complicated, and almost everyone has an opinion about it. In this special episode, Ravi takes on the impossible task…
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The Injustice of Place with Prof. Luke Schaefer
Why are some rural communities so deeply disadvantaged? Ravi sits down with Professor Luke Schaefer to discuss his new co-authored book, “The Injustice of…
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The Canceling of the American Mind with Greg Lukianoff
In this special episode, Rikki Schlott is joined by her co-author Greg Lukianoff to discuss their groundbreaking new book, “The Canceling of the American Mind…
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College Admissions in a Post-Affirmative Action America With Jeannie Suk Gersen
The Supreme Court effectively eliminated affirmative action in higher education this June with their rulings in SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC. Harvard Law…
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The Rise and Fall of Identity Politics with Yascha Mounk
Yascha Mounk sits down with Ravi to discuss his new book, “The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time.” Yascha and Ravi explore the origins of…
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SBF Trial, Menendez Scandal, Broken Elections
Failed cryptocurrency founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial kicked off this week. Rikki and guest co-host Isaac Saul explain what you need to know about…
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Misunderstanding the American Dream with Todd Rose
Populace CEO Todd Rose returns to Lost Debate to discuss his think tank’s latest study on what Americans want out of life. Todd and Ravi explore the study’s…
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GOP Debate, SF U-Turn, Who is Chris Rufo?
The GOP presidential candidates took to the debate stage for a second time last night. Were any of them able to escape former president Donald Trump’s shadow?…
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WGA Deal, Kendi’s Collapse, Russell Brand Fallout, “Karen” Backlash
Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research, which is run by prominent scholar, activist, and author Ibram X. Kendi, announced it will scale back…
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Rise of Vivek & RFK Jr, Romney Retires, Climate Protests
Rikki is joined by guest co-host Isaac Saul, founder and author of the popular newsletter Tangle. The rise of candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Robert…
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Historic Strikes, Schools + Anonymous Social Media, Monopoly Crackdown
The UAW joined the Summer of Strikes last week in an effort to push Detroit’s three major automakers to raise wages. The hosts discuss what makes this strike…
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Biden Impeachment, AI Hearings, COVID censorship, PragerU Edu
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy launched a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden this week. Will the GOP find evidence of wrongdoing, or is this a…
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Lessons from WeWork’s Fall (With Jamie Hodari)
Ravi interviews Jamie Hodari, the founder of Industrious, one of the world’s largest flexible workspace providers. Ravi and Jamie discuss a sustainable path…
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NYC’s Migrant Crisis, Virtual Reality School, Military’s Gen Z Problem
The hosts kick off today’s show with a round-up of the latest immigration updates, from August’s record-high number of border crossings and a new ruling on…
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Sextortion, Population Collapse, Mailbag
Is there a massive spike in “sextortion” among teenagers in America? Ravi and Rikki discuss what sextortion is, why more people should be aware of the signs…
Lost DebateThe Regressives | When Unions Sell Out Their Members
New York City’s guaranteed medical coverage for every active and retired city worker has served as a major selling point over the past 57 years for people who…
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Elite Populism, Prigozhin’s Death, Two Types of Progressives
Ravi is joined by guest co-host Isaac Saul, founder and author of the popular newsletter Tangle. More eyes are on Vivek Ramaswamy and his populist brand of…
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Defund the DOE, Tennessee vs. Tennesseans on Guns, Listener Mailbag
Four GOP candidates pledged to abolish the U.S. Department of Education during last week’s presidential primary debate. Rikki and Ravi debate the candidate’s…
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GOP Debate, Childcare Crisis, Ronan Farrow on Musk
With front-runner Donald Trump skipping the first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate, eight candidates brawled for second-place status last night. Who…
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Debate Preview, America Got Rude, Canceling Sex Ed
The first Republican primary debate is tomorrow. Ravi and Rikki take stock of who’s in, who’s out, and predict the winners and losers. In a new piece in The…
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Progressives’ Invisible Walls (With Richard Kahlenberg)
Ravi interviews Richard Kahlenberg for a special episode about America’s housing crisis, the challenges that caused it, and what we can do to fix it…
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The Georgia Indictment
A Georgia grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies last night, alleging felony racketeering among other conspiracy charges. Ravi…
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Bidenomics, America’s Bad Credit, New Trump Charges
Ravi is joined by guest co-host Isaac Saul, founder and author of the popular newsletter Tangle. President Biden recently coined his economic agenda…
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The Limits of Decriminalization, End of Diversity?, Growing Partisanship, AI Criminals
Oregon's controversial initiative to decriminalize the “personal use” of drugs was introduced as an effort to curb overdoses, but there have been unforeseen…
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Hunter Biden, Anti-Porn Camp, “Classical Education” Movement
The federal investigations into Hunter Biden continue after a plea deal was put on hold last week. Ravi and Rikki debate the controversies surrounding the…
Lost DebateImbroglio Ep.2 | The New Blue Education Message (With Marlon Marshall)
In this episode, Marlon Marshall and Ravi discuss the past, present, and potential future of progressive messaging and policy for kids. They survey the…
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The Most Serious Trump Indictment, Male Gaming Spike, Religious Public Schools?
In one of the most important cases in American history, former President Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday by Special Counsel Jack Smith in connection with…
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Waning Border Crisis, Surprising Social Media Study, Religious Decline
A wave of major developments at America’s southern border has pitted the Biden administration against a host of forces, including liberal advocacy groups, the…
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Legacies Under Fire, UFO Hearings, Parent Poll
The Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard’s legacy admissions policy. Is this the next domino to fall for college…
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Trump Trial Date, Diet Coke → Cancer?, End of DEI?, Best/Worst Jobs
A new report from the World Health Organization suggests that aspartame, the widely used artificial sweetener, may cause cancer. Should Americans worry about…
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Record Heat, SCOTUS Ethics Overhaul, Controversial Gay Rights Ruling
Ravi is joined by guest co-host Isaac Saul, founder and author of the popular newsletter Tangle. Senate Democrats plan to push a bill that will impose new…
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Mailbag: Your Questions Answered
The Biden administration announced their Plan B for student debt relief. Will it become another legal battle? Ravi answers this and breaks down the political…
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Will AI Save The World?
The hosts break down Marc Andreessen’s op-ed “Why AI Will Save the World” and the tech billionaire’s optimistic, but potentially controversial, takes. They…
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Threads Explosion, Student Debt Fight, Affirmative Action Future
Meta kicked off the ultimate social media war with their launch of Threads. The Twitter alternative has quickly become the fastest growing social media network…
Lost DebateImbroglio Ep. 1 | Corey DeAngelis on Vouchers, ESAs, and the Future of School Choice
Ravi sits down with Corey DeAngelis, a self-described “school choice evangelist” and one of the most controversial figures in education policy circles. Corey…
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The End of Affirmative Action
In this special episode, Ravi reacts to yesterday's groundbreaking decision by the Supreme Court to end affirmative action as we know it. Listen to our…
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RFK & Rogan, GOP Primary, How Congress Should Work
Ravi is joined by guest co-host Isaac Saul, founder and author of the popular newsletter Tangle. Presidential hopeful RFK Jr. went on Joe Rogan’s podcast to…
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Kids and Phones, AI Winners and Losers, Service Industry in Crisis
What should parents and educators do to curb the growing issue of phones in schools? We talk to education expert Doug Lemov about sensible choices for this…
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Modi in America, SCOTUS Scandal, Failing Students, Food Police
Justice Alito is the recent focus of SCOTUS ethics scandals. Is it finally time for reform? India's Prime Minister Modi is in America for a much-hyped state…
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AI Detection, Hunter Biden Guilty Plea, Teen Depression, Homeless Debate
In breaking news, Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax charges, and strikes deal on a gun charge. Ravi and Rikki, debate what happens now to the public…
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Trump Arraigned, Covid Patient Zero, Helicopter Parents, Sex Positivity
Former President Donald Trump was arraigned in federal court on documents and obstruction charges this week. Ravi and Rikki talk through the details of the…
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Trump Indictment, Shocking SCOTUS Ruling, Greedflation
Ravi is joined by guest co-host Isaac Saul, the author of the popular newsletter Tangle. Former President Trump has been indicted on charges linked to the…
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Trouble at CNN, Vivek’s Campaign, Biden’s Age, Charter Results
CNN chairman and CEO Chris Licht is out after just over a year on the job. The firing comes after a tumultuous tenure and a recent disastrous expose from The…
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Apple’s Big Move, Vasectomy Boom, Future of Food, Murder Mystery
Apple announced its first major product since 2014: the Vision Pro headset. The company has officially entered the augmented and virtual reality race, and time…
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End of No-Fault Divorce?, Debt Ceiling Deal, Jordan Neely’s Death
The House passed the debt ceiling deal. Now that they’ve broken the gridlock, the deal will head to the Senate and then Biden’s desk. Ravi and Rikki break down…
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What's Our Problem? (with Tim Urban)
In this special episode, Ravi talks to Tim Urban, the creator of the wildly popular blog “Wait But Why” about his new book "What's Our Problem?" – a fun and…
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DeSantis’ Glitchy Launch, Nonprofit Industrial Complex, First-Gen Internet Kids v. Oversharing Parents
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ highly anticipated presidential campaign got off to a glitchy start in his Twitter spaces conversation with Elon Musk. Will…
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Bud Light vs. Everybody, Debt Ceiling Updates, IRS’ Busy Offseason, Teen Peer-Reviewed Research?
Boycotts usually fizzle quickly, but the great Bud Light Boycott of 2023 continues to get heat from every side. Sales are down dramatically, and everyone has…
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Andrew Yang on AI, the Two-Party System, Alternative Media, and Cancel Culture
Andrew Yang sits down with Rikki and Ravi to talk about why our democratic system is broken and how to fix it. He also discusses the 2024 presidential field…
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Epstein’s Friends, ChatGPT Goes to Washington, Durham Report Spin, School Funding Cliff?
ChatGPT’s CEO calls for government regulation of his company and the broader AI industry. Ravi and Rikki discuss Sam Altman’s Congressional testimony and…
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New Twitter Boss, Musk Under Fire, Debt Ceiling Drama, CNN-Trump Tangle
Did Twitter side with Turkey’s authoritarian leader and suppress free speech ahead of the country’s presidential election? Ravi and Rikki dive into Elon Musk’s…
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Ep 134 | Title 42 Ends, Khan Academy’s New AI Tool, House Prices Falling
Ravi and Rikki kick off today’s episode by talking about Rep. George Santos facing federal fraud charges on the same day that Trump was found liable for sexual…
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Is Unbiased News Possible?
Ravi is joined by Tangle’s Isaac Saul and Ground News’ Harleen Kaur for a conversation about media bias and polarization. From coverage of the Kyle Rittenhouse…
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Ep 133 | Writers Strike, Randi Weingarten, Loneliness Epidemic
Ravi and Rikki start today’s episode by talking about the writers strike. Picketing for better wages, AI regulation, fully-staffed writers’ rooms, and more…
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Ep 132 | Participation Trophies, Harvard’s Council on Academic Freedom, Why Is Dying So Expensive?
Ravi and Rikki start today’s episode with a healthy debate on participation trophies. Are these pointless plastic keepsakes ruining our childrens’ hopes of…
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Invisible Kids: America's Journey from Orphanages to Foster Care
Ravi and Rikki dive into the deep end of the programs that are meant to care for the country’s most vulnerable children: the child-welfare system. First, Ravi…
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Ep 131 | #TrendyTuesday: Community College Enrollment Decline, Gen Z Travel, Remote Jobs Disappearing, TikTok is Changing the Music Industry
Ravi, Rikki, and newcomer Micky jump into #TrendyTuesday, looking at four trends shaping our world. First, the trio talk about community college enrollment…