A podcast discussing, culture/'Culture Wars', religion, politics, sexuality...from a progressive, ex-muslim perspective.
May 16, 2026
I discuss the crybullying response of Israel supporters to the recent NYT report by Nick Kristof, titled ‘The Silence that meets the R*pe of Palestinians’. Among those supporters, we discuss reponses by Shermer, Douglas Murray and David Frum.Pls subscribe via patreon.com/nicemangos to access the extended episode. You can now purchase episodes individually too.Links:Gift link to the NYT article on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/thegrovedigger.bsky.social/post/3mltneyuii22cOn Twitter: https://x.com/nickkristof/status/2053777719637463367?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwIsraeli leaders defend soldiers accused of r*pe https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/9/everything-is-legitimate-israeli-leaders-defend-soldiers-accused-of-rapeThe New York Times (NYT) is investigating an Israeli freelancer Anat Schwartz after she liked multiple X (formerly Twitter) posts that indicated a pro-Israel bias, said the outlet's statement. One tweet is said to have called for the Gaza Strip to be turned into a “slaughterhouse.”https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/americas/1708928451-nyt-reviewing-israeli-reporter-after-liking-gaza-slaughter-tweetBen-Gvir posts 'Hamas loves Biden' on X https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ben-gvir-posts-hamas-loves-biden-faces-calls-removalThe New York Times Must Answer for “Screams Without Words”https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/nyt-screams/A Critical Look at The New York Times' Weaponization of Rape in Service of Israeli Propaganda https://www.palestine-studies.org/en/node/1655054Journalism professors call on New York Times to review Oct. 7 report https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2024/04/29/new-york-times-oct-7-journalism-professors-letter/‘New’ report largely a repackaged compilation of old claims, anonymous allegations and speculation. https://electronicintifada.net/content/israels-7-october-rape-hoax-gets-300-page-reboot/51405NYT Expose lacks evidence to claim Hamas weaponized Sexual violence on Oct 7 https://youtu.be/BMNV0Csj46Q?si=YlcBVUGuX8njB4aODouble Standards and Distortion: How the NYT Misreports Sexual Violence in Israel/Palestine https://fair.org/home/double-standards-and-distortion-how-the-nyt-misreports-sexual-violence-in-israel-palestine/On Nazis using dogs https://www.jta.org/archive/six-witnesses-identify-barbie-who-was-ordered-back-to-court Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:08
May 14, 2026
A clip from the episode ‘Hating Bill Maher’ with Will Weldon, host of the I Hate Bill Maher Podcast.Find the full public episodes here:Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30CfS6AdYhwbgyOzc7KCih?si=_naBOjzjSiOk2Hr1oTDdsAPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cLMgUfHSqa46cbZ6cFxJU?si=AE22AAXcRhuseiqibOzLDQExtended Patreon episodes:Pt 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148728952Pt 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148729202 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:09
May 08, 2026
What happens when an EXTREMELY Rational atheist, who scoffs at others for believing in silly things like a magical sky daddy - aka ‘god’ ….Starts believing that his computer -Or chatbot to be more precise- is ALIVE … and that she also happens to be a girl who is in awe of his brilliance 😍Well, you’re about to find out … in ‘The Claude Delusion’.Unlock the extended episode by subscribing via patreon.com/nicemangos—My guest for this episode is Matthew Sheffield, who writes about philosophy, politics, cognition, tech & AI. Find his work at https://plus.flux.communityLinks:Matthew’s piece about Dawkins & The Claude Delusion: https://plus.flux.community/p/richard-dawkins-and-the-claude-delusionFind Dawkins archived posts here:https://archive.is/6RdK9https://archive.is/1LugJMy piece on New Atheist crossover w the Christian right for Flux: https://flux.community/eiynah-mohammed-smith/2022/02/i-never-thought-new-atheism-would-become-tool-christian-right/Our previous Twitter Space on the IDW/Heterodoxsphere: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DtXZl7TEAcuhthrre1P9U?si=CVEn28JtQCWa7peHW1rctAMusk’s AI firm forced to delete posts praising Hitler from Grok chatbot https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/09/grok-ai-praised-hitler-antisemitism-x-ntwnfb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:57
May 07, 2026
A clip from the episode ‘Hating Bill Maher’ with Will Weldon, host of the I Hate Bill Maher Podcast.Find the full public episodes here:Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30CfS6AdYhwbgyOzc7KCih?si=_naBOjzjSiOk2Hr1oTDdsAPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cLMgUfHSqa46cbZ6cFxJU?si=AE22AAXcRhuseiqibOzLDQExtended Patreon episodes:Pt 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148728952Pt 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/148729202 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:10
May 04, 2026
This episode has now been unlocked, as promised!My guest for this episode is William Gillis (@rechelon.bsky.social), an anarchist author with a background in physics. We covered a broad range of topics in this conversation; From postmodernism vs realism to Alan Sokal, to disturbing undercurrents in segments of the radical/subcultural left, to how different parts of academia have been perceived in different times…. & more!Links:Here’s a thread about William’s book:https://bsky.app/profile/rechelon.bsky.social/post/3lvqqiylehk2fOrder the Book here: https://store.c4ss.org/index.php/product/did-the-science-wars-take-place-the-political-ethical-stakes-of-radical-realism-preorder/French petitions against age of consent laws: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_petitions_against_age-of-consent_laws#:~:text=The%20May%201977%20petition%20was,Paul%20Sartre%2C%20Félix%20Guattari%2C%20MichelThe German Experiment That Placed Foster Children with Pedophiles https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/07/26/the-german-experiment-that-placed-foster-children-with-pedophiles?mbid=social_twitterNAMBLA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Man/Boy_Love_AssociationPeter Lamborn Wilson (‘Hakim Bey’) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Lamborn_WilsonSokal Affair https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sokal_affair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 29, 2026
Australian journalist (@mckinnon_a) Alex McKinnon (from Deepcut News) joins me to discuss the excessive ‘cancellations’ and speech restrictions in Australia, around the topic of Palestine. We also talk about the asymmetry between the warm welcome genocide supporters and Israeli propagandists receive vs. The hostility that is directed towards anyone holding an anti-genocide view. We discuss the downfall of Adelaide Writers Week, the Israeli Ambassador’s horrifying speech at The National Press Club & more. Find Deepcut News here: https://www.deepcutnews.comAdelaide Festival apologizes to Dr. Randa Abdul-Fattah for writers week decision https://youtu.be/T3k6l8emzf4?si=610pZxFUaNVDFOv7Author of ECAJ antisemitism report shared content calling Palestinians “bloodthirsty hyenas”https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/author-of-ecaj-antisemitism-reportLibrary mascot Pip the Watermelon caught in censorship row:https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/library-mascot-pip-the-watermelonMelbourne council scrubs teenage volunteer from website over Palestine necklace https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/melbourne-council-scrubs-teenageNational Press Club Disgracefully Platforms Israeli Ambassador https://apan.org.au/national-press-club-disgracefully-platforms-israeli-ambassador/ABC spent more than $2.5m defending legal action from Antoinette Lattouf https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-08/abc-senate-estimates-hears-cost-of-antoinette-lattouf-case/105868832 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 14, 2026
Good friends of the show Daniel and Jack from the I Don’t Speak German podcast, join me for an important conversation about the state of the world, western anti-fascists, hierarchies of taking bigotry seriously, Israel committing G3n 0Cide, Iran, America, Harry Potter & more.Links:Find the Extended version of this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155535014My previous conversation with Daniel on this subject: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MnmuYJ0U3eBkmganRchMF?si=VPDpgo91TZGmGkJy15yi-wThe New Year’s ep that was mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YBopN5nTYlEpLPxsTsyeo?si=2GuVRoLgREC2v78ZMKLQCAThe recent IDSG episode on Iran: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JztEiyGJ9wkTfnguyueJs?si=qLUwcpURRwunGthyPMiOlwAnti-woke Death & Destruction Brought to you by USrael (extended version): https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-anti-to-152314703?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkLA’s Holocaust Museum Walks Back “Never Again” Statement https://hyperallergic.com/los-angeles-holocaust-museum-walks-back-never-again-statement-sparking-outcry/Sarah Hurwitz’ comments https://youtu.be/BcRk3sQJbbA?si=IoWeyou9WMPGuTNqUS-Israeli Attacks Have Damaged or Destroyed 600 Schools in Iran, Plus hundreds of medical centres, hospitals and pharmacies. https://novaramedia.com/2026/03/25/us-israeli-attacks-have-damaged-or-destroyed-600-schools-in-iran/Gen 0cidal board member of US Holocaust Museum https://bsky.app/profile/nicemangos.bsky.social/post/3lheydhnu6s24Confronting Fascism in it’s Philosemitic form - Em Cohen https://emcohen.medium.com/the-only-way-out-is-through-e9f209d05338 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:01
Apr 06, 2026
My guest for this episode is William Gillis (@rechelon.bsky.social), an anarchist author with a background in physics. We covered a broad range of topics in this conversation; From postmodernism vs realism to Alan Sokal, to disturbing undercurrents in segments of the radical/subcultural left, to how different parts of academia have been perceived in different times…. & more!Links:Here’s a thread about William’s book:https://bsky.app/profile/rechelon.bsky.social/post/3lvqqiylehk2fOrder the Book here: https://store.c4ss.org/index.php/product/did-the-science-wars-take-place-the-political-ethical-stakes-of-radical-realism-preorder/French petitions against age of consent laws: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_petitions_against_age-of-consent_laws#:~:text=The%20May%201977%20petition%20was,Paul%20Sartre%2C%20Félix%20Guattari%2C%20MichelThe German Experiment That Placed Foster Children with Pedophiles https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/07/26/the-german-experiment-that-placed-foster-children-with-pedophiles?mbid=social_twitterNAMBLA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Man/Boy_Love_AssociationPeter Lamborn Wilson (‘Hakim Bey’) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Lamborn_WilsonSokal Affair https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sokal_affair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:01
Apr 02, 2026
This episode has been unlocked, as promised!This is pt 2 of a 2-part Episode, pls check out pt 1 first.———Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to explore the views and positions of one Jonathan Haidt. We talk IDW/Heterodox stuff, anti-anti racism, transphobia, reactionary centrism, race ‘science’ and mentions in the Epstein files.If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and unlock ad-free extended episodes! ***Polite Conversations is a member of Harbinger Media - subscribe to their weekly newsletter for the latest in new episodes from left & progressive Canadian podcasts via harbingermedianetwork.com ***LinksFind Caitlin & Trent’s podcast, ‘Half the Answer’ here: https://youtu.be/LFeIRhvEZns?si=L7aDdg4sMGjZ5rKJHaidt stands with Israel: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/1711051817499472328?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwHaidt blames intersectionality for anti-Israel sentiment: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/1712641827528909266?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwUsing Grok CSAM scandal to push for more social media bans instead of accountability: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/2010345277564334482?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwHaidt’ S Edge.org piece from 2009: Faster Evolution Means More Ethnic Differences https://www.edge.org/response-detail/10376Kristen Bell Says She and Dax Shepard Let Their Daughters Roam a Danish Amusement Park Alone: 'Didn't See Them for 7 Hours' https://people.com/kristen-bell-says-she-let-kids-roam-danish-amusement-park-alone-8716121Ezra Klein interview with Haidt: https://youtu.be/RN2GhPal4qA?si=7XY7TFNrf3EAzArdHaidt Crimes: On Moral Foundations Theory and the Normalization of Fascismhttps://www.theflytrapmedia.com/haidt-crimes-on-moral-foundations-theory-and-the-normalization-of-fascism-christian-nationalism/Thread re: Greenblatt’s awkward intvw with a white identitarian https://bsky.app/profile/nicemangos.bsky.social/post/3m23otynuc22nIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the 2-Part ep on Pinker: Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UMuX2BkACiuPIhsPKIB5a?si=Ty4Wcd25RQG0hydlTsjR6g(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-81-pinkers-pt-107973413?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LmIYPtWutuaAkD57GCxy7?si=-64nSgmQS-O6tvZMH4c4qg(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-81-pinkers-pt-107973853?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkAnd the episode on Richard Dawkins: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uSIJRoF9LxkkNtRYBZvRV?si=sOxTysnMSnWYcPGbz-UHGw(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-76-dawkins-101893054?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:01
Mar 26, 2026
[This episode of Fashademics has now been unlocked as promised!] Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to explore the views and positions of one Jonathan Haidt. We talk IDW/Heterodox stuff, anti-anti racism, transphobia, reactionary centrism, race ‘science’ and mentions in the Epstein files.If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and unlock ad-free extended episodes! ***Polite Conversations is a member of Harbinger Media - subscribe to their weekly newsletter for the latest in new episodes from left & progressive Canadian podcasts via harbingermedianetwork.com ***LinksFind Caitlin & Trent’s podcast, ‘Half the Answer’ here: https://youtu.be/LFeIRhvEZns?si=L7aDdg4sMGjZ5rKJHaidt stands with Israel: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/1711051817499472328?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwHaidt blames intersectionality for anti-Israel sentiment: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/1712641827528909266?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwUsing Grok CSAM scandal to push for more social media bans instead of accountability: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/2010345277564334482?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwHaidt’s Edge.org piece from 2009: Faster Evolution Means More Ethnic Differences https://www.edge.org/response-detail/10376Kristen Bell Says She and Dax Shepard Let Their Daughters Roam a Danish Amusement Park Alone: 'Didn't See Them for 7 Hours' https://people.com/kristen-bell-says-she-let-kids-roam-danish-amusement-park-alone-8716121Ezra Klein interview with Haidt: https://youtu.be/RN2GhPal4qA?si=7XY7TFNrf3EAzArdHaidt Crimes: On Moral Foundations Theory and the Normalization of Fascismhttps://www.theflytrapmedia.com/haidt-crimes-on-moral-foundations-theory-and-the-normalization-of-fascism-christian-nationalism/Thread re: Greenblatt’s awkward intvw with a white identitarian https://bsky.app/profile/nicemangos.bsky.social/post/3m23otynuc22nIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the 2-Part ep on Pinker: Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UMuX2BkACiuPIhsPKIB5a?si=Ty4Wcd25RQG0hydlTsjR6g(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-81-pinkers-pt-107973413?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LmIYPtWutuaAkD57GCxy7?si=-64nSgmQS-O6tvZMH4c4qg(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-81-pinkers-pt-107973853?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkAnd the episode on Richard Dawkins: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uSIJRoF9LxkkNtRYBZvRV?si=sOxTysnMSnWYcPGbz-UHGw(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-76-dawkins-101893054?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:01
Mar 19, 2026
This is pt 2 of a 2 part episode. Check out pt 1 first:Public version:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PlQNmDGLZImSzBWe5Szu7?si=31WFEq7zSnSrZspO1AeO0wExtended Patreon Version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-105-mapping-1-152979500?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link———Dr. David S. Smith joins me for an in-depth conversation about the manosphere & inceldom. We discuss different subgroups in the manosphere, (Incels [Involuntary Celibates]. MGTOWs [Men Going Their Own Way], MRAs [Men’s Rights Activists]), incel terminology (Red/Blue/Black pill, Trucels, etc) and more.We also discuss how these online subcultures are relevant to what we see in the news today (ICE/IDF) as well as how manosphere talking points have been normalized by IDW ‘intellectuals’.If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangosFind the extended version of this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152983072Find Dr. David Smith’s book - The Incel Mindset here (or request it through your library): https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-16385-1Read more of his findings here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10714421.2024.2383814Links:On Alana’s Involuntary Celibacy Project https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45284455Eliot Rodger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_RodgerJordan Peterson Enforced Monogamy - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/18/style/jordan-peterson-12-rules-for-life.htmlArchived version: https://archive.ph/iL02iHere’s an episode I did in 2018 on the Manosphere with Kevin Logan and a former MGTOW/MRA (pt 1): https://open.spotify.com/episode/25Gd8OXb5It3S87XsQilve?si=Rzw_wK1WQ9yFWxajegVQ2g(pt 2) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/55gpE6KXENaOGbjX3IGVxE?si=kdMPyTilRbuY61HEML4-FgThe popular Evopsych episode came up in this episode too. Find it here: (pt 1) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jSFhcmT6xNJ4JOwbEkscE?si=sBz3iCdPRZKi3aFQZXwDxQ(Pt 2) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gvuP3xLyqKSpJgTjf43A3?si=dFCP469jQwyM4otX24URBQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:44
Mar 14, 2026
Dr. David S. Smith joins me for an in-depth conversation about the manosphere & inceldom. We discuss different subgroups in the manosphere, (Incels [Involuntary Celibates]. MGTOWs [Men Going Their Own Way], MRAs [Men’s Rights Activists]), incel terminology (Red/Blue/Black pill, Trucels, etc) and more.We also discuss how these online subcultures are relevant to what we see in the news today (ICE/IDF) as well as how manosphere talking points have been normalized by IDW ‘intellectuals’.If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos Find the extended version of the episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-105-mapping-1-152979500Find Dr. David Smith’s book - The Incel Mindset here (or request it through your library): https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-16385-1Read more of his findings here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10714421.2024.2383814Links:On Alana’s Involuntary Celibacy Project https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45284455Eliot Rodger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_RodgerJordan Peterson Enforced Monogamy - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/18/style/jordan-peterson-12-rules-for-life.htmlArchived version: https://archive.ph/iL02iHere’s an episode I did in 2018 on the Manosphere with Kevin Logan and a former MGTOW/MRA (pt 1): https://open.spotify.com/episode/25Gd8OXb5It3S87XsQilve?si=Rzw_wK1WQ9yFWxajegVQ2g(pt 2) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/55gpE6KXENaOGbjX3IGVxE?si=kdMPyTilRbuY61HEML4-FgThe popular Evopsych episode came up in this episode too. Find it here: (pt 1) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jSFhcmT6xNJ4JOwbEkscE?si=sBz3iCdPRZKi3aFQZXwDxQ(Pt 2) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gvuP3xLyqKSpJgTjf43A3?si=dFCP469jQwyM4otX24URBQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:46
Mar 14, 2026
Dr. David S. Smith joins me for an in-depth conversation about the manosphere & inceldom. We discuss different subgroups in the manosphere, (Incels [Involuntary Celibates]. MGTOWs [Men Going Their Own Way], MRAs [Men’s Rights Activists]), incel terminology (Red/Blue/Black pill, Trucels, etc) and more.We also discuss how these online subcultures are relevant to what we see in the news today (ICE/IDF) as well as how manosphere talking points have been normalized by IDW ‘intellectuals’.If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos Find the extended version of the episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-105-mapping-1-152979500Find Dr. David Smith’s book - The Incel Mindset here (or request it through your library): https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-16385-1Read more of his findings here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10714421.2024.2383814Links:On Alana’s Involuntary Celibacy Project https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45284455Eliot Rodger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_RodgerJordan Peterson Enforced Monogamy - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/18/style/jordan-peterson-12-rules-for-life.htmlArchived version: https://archive.ph/iL02iHere’s an episode I did in 2018 on the Manosphere with Kevin Logan and a former MGTOW/MRA (pt 1): https://open.spotify.com/episode/25Gd8OXb5It3S87XsQilve?si=Rzw_wK1WQ9yFWxajegVQ2g(pt 2) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/55gpE6KXENaOGbjX3IGVxE?si=kdMPyTilRbuY61HEML4-FgThe popular Evopsych episode came up in this episode too. Find it here: (pt 1) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jSFhcmT6xNJ4JOwbEkscE?si=sBz3iCdPRZKi3aFQZXwDxQ(Pt 2) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gvuP3xLyqKSpJgTjf43A3?si=dFCP469jQwyM4otX24URBQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:46
Mar 06, 2026
Find the extended version here https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-anti-to-152314703?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:06
Mar 02, 2026
Join me for an episode about how obscene the casual celebration of violence towards Iran, Gaza, Muslims in general has been lately (shockingly, Sam Harris comes up). [This is a RE-RELEASE of an episode from July 2025, when the US & Israel were engaged in the same sort of thing we're seeing today. Still very relevant today sadly.]Find the extended version via patreon.com/nicemangosLinks:Near Identical statements from Canada, UK, Aus https://x.com/dropsitenews/status/1936892596678197535?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwSpeaking in tongues at the White House: https://x.com/patriottakes/status/1937134487852503137?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwIsrael places its military HQ's in civilian neighbourhoods and towns: https://x.com/tparsi/status/1935733115114127475?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwNo proof of a systematic effort to move into a nuclear weapon” Director Gen of the IAEA https://x.com/amanpour/status/1935095391109922822?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50Lqwclips of Netenyahu claiming Iran has been ‘weeks away’ from nukes for the last 30 years: https://x.com/deanobeidallah/status/1935141637660774892?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwGuardian piece on Iran, referenced in the episode https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/22/the-guardian-view-on-trump-bombing-iran-an-and-reckless-actNetenyahu talks of having to delay his son’s wedding https://bsky.app/profile/antizionistjew.bsky.social/post/3lrxppo3qkc2aBBC Journalist tweets ‘Bomb, Bomb Iran’ https://x.com/indiawilloughby/status/1936815923245265297?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwUS strikes fail to destroy Iran’s nuclear siteshttps://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-announces-israel-iran-ceasefire-2025-06-23/Ben Gvir ‘Those who bomb hospitals are Nazis’ https://x.com/saulstaniforth/status/1935700095791513697?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwResearch finds the BBC coverage of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza is systematically biased against Palestinians and fails to reach standards of impartiality. https://novaramedia.com/2025/06/16/bbc-systematically-biased-against-palestinians-in-gaza-coverage/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:45
Feb 28, 2026
This is pt 2 of a 2-part episode, if you haven’t checked out pt 1 yet you can find it here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yOQT2njL0E7KUXH17SE15?si=yDaT23xvSMeksbbzM9-9jQfind the extended version here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fashademics-2-pt-151478512?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link———Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to explore the views and positions of one Jonathan Haidt. We talk IDW/Heterodox stuff, anti-anti racism, transphobia, reactionary centrism, race ‘science’ and mentions in the Epstein files.If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and unlock ad-free extended episodes! Both parts 1 & 2 of this ep are up early for patrons***Polite Conversations is a member of Harbinger Media - subscribe to their weekly newsletter for the latest in new episodes from left & progressive Canadian podcasts via harbingermedianetwork.com ***LinksFind Caitlin & Trent’s podcast, ‘Half the Answer’ here: https://youtu.be/LFeIRhvEZns?si=L7aDdg4sMGjZ5rKJHaidt stands with Israel: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/1711051817499472328?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwHaidt blames intersectionality for anti-Israel sentiment: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/1712641827528909266?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwUsing Grok CSAM scandal to push for more social media bans instead of accountability: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/2010345277564334482?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwHaidt’ S Edge.org piece from 2009: Faster Evolution Means More Ethnic Differences https://www.edge.org/response-detail/10376Kristen Bell Says She and Dax Shepard Let Their Daughters Roam a Danish Amusement Park Alone: 'Didn't See Them for 7 Hours' https://people.com/kristen-bell-says-she-let-kids-roam-danish-amusement-park-alone-8716121Ezra Klein interview with Haidt: https://youtu.be/RN2GhPal4qA?si=7XY7TFNrf3EAzArdHaidt Crimes: On Moral Foundations Theory and the Normalization of Fascismhttps://www.theflytrapmedia.com/haidt-crimes-on-moral-foundations-theory-and-the-normalization-of-fascism-christian-nationalism/Thread re: Greenblatt’s awkward intvw with a white identitarian https://bsky.app/profile/nicemangos.bsky.social/post/3m23otynuc22nIf you enjoy this episode, check out the 2-Part ep on Pinker: Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UMuX2BkACiuPIhsPKIB5a?si=Ty4Wcd25RQG0hydlTsjR6g(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-81-pinkers-pt-107973413?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LmIYPtWutuaAkD57GCxy7?si=-64nSgmQS-O6tvZMH4c4qg(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-81-pinkers-pt-107973853?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkAnd the episode on Richard Dawkins: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uSIJRoF9LxkkNtRYBZvRV?si=sOxTysnMSnWYcPGbz-UHGw(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-76-dawkins-101893054?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:45
Feb 28, 2026
This is pt 2 of a 2-part episode, if you haven’t checked out pt 1 yet you can find it here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yOQT2njL0E7KUXH17SE15?si=yDaT23xvSMeksbbzM9-9jQfind the extended version here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fashademics-2-pt-151478512?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link———Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to explore the views and positions of one Jonathan Haidt. We talk IDW/Heterodox stuff, anti-anti racism, transphobia, reactionary centrism, race ‘science’ and mentions in the Epstein files.If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and unlock ad-free extended episodes! Both parts 1 & 2 of this ep are up early for patrons***Polite Conversations is a member of Harbinger Media - subscribe to their weekly newsletter for the latest in new episodes from left & progressive Canadian podcasts via harbingermedianetwork.com ***LinksFind Caitlin & Trent’s podcast, ‘Half the Answer’ here: https://youtu.be/LFeIRhvEZns?si=L7aDdg4sMGjZ5rKJHaidt stands with Israel: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/1711051817499472328?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwHaidt blames intersectionality for anti-Israel sentiment: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/1712641827528909266?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwUsing Grok CSAM scandal to push for more social media bans instead of accountability: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/2010345277564334482?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwHaidt’ S Edge.org piece from 2009: Faster Evolution Means More Ethnic Differences https://www.edge.org/response-detail/10376Kristen Bell Says She and Dax Shepard Let Their Daughters Roam a Danish Amusement Park Alone: 'Didn't See Them for 7 Hours' https://people.com/kristen-bell-says-she-let-kids-roam-danish-amusement-park-alone-8716121Ezra Klein interview with Haidt: https://youtu.be/RN2GhPal4qA?si=7XY7TFNrf3EAzArdHaidt Crimes: On Moral Foundations Theory and the Normalization of Fascismhttps://www.theflytrapmedia.com/haidt-crimes-on-moral-foundations-theory-and-the-normalization-of-fascism-christian-nationalism/Thread re: Greenblatt’s awkward intvw with a white identitarian https://bsky.app/profile/nicemangos.bsky.social/post/3m23otynuc22nIf you enjoy this episode, check out the 2-Part ep on Pinker: Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UMuX2BkACiuPIhsPKIB5a?si=Ty4Wcd25RQG0hydlTsjR6g(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-81-pinkers-pt-107973413?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LmIYPtWutuaAkD57GCxy7?si=-64nSgmQS-O6tvZMH4c4qg(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-81-pinkers-pt-107973853?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkAnd the episode on Richard Dawkins: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uSIJRoF9LxkkNtRYBZvRV?si=sOxTysnMSnWYcPGbz-UHGw(Ad free Patreon version):https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-76-dawkins-101893054?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:45
Feb 24, 2026
Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green joins me to explore the views and positions of one Jonathan Haidt. We talk IDW/Heterodox stuff, anti-anti racism, transphobia, reactionary centrism, race ‘science’ and mentions in the Epstein files.If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos and unlock ad-free extended episodes! Both parts 1 & 2 of this ep are up early for patrons***Polite Conversations is a member of Harbinger Media - subscribe to their weekly newsletter for the latest in new episodes from left & progressive Canadian podcasts via harbingermedianetwork.com ***LinksFind Caitlin & Trent’s podcast, ‘Half the Answer’ here: https://youtu.be/LFeIRhvEZns?si=L7aDdg4sMGjZ5rKJHaidt stands with Israel: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/1711051817499472328?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwHaidt blames intersectionality for anti-Israel sentiment: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/1712641827528909266?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwUsing Grok CSAM scandal to push for more social media bans instead of accountability: https://x.com/jonhaidt/status/2010345277564334482?s=61&t=w7q_ejvwZ_gCFj9WV50LqwHaidt’ S Edge.org piece from 2009: Faster Evolution Means More Ethnic Differences https://www.edge.org/response-detail/10376Kristen Bell Says She and Dax Shepard Let Their Daughters Roam a Danish Amusement Park Alone: 'Didn't See Them for 7 Hours' https://people.com/kristen-bell-says-she-let-kids-roam-danish-amusement-park-alone-8716121Ezra Klein interview with Haidt: https://youtu.be/RN2GhPal4qA?si=7XY7TFNrf3EAzArdThread re: Greenblatt’s awkward intvw with a white identitarian https://bsky.app/profile/nicemangos.bsky.social/post/3m23otynuc22nIf you enjoy this episode, check out the 2-Part ep on Pinker: Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UMuX2BkACiuPIhsPKIB5a?si=Ty4Wcd25RQG0hydlTsjR6g(Ad free Patreon version): https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-81-pinkers-pt-107973413?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LmIYPtWutuaAkD57GCxy7?si=-64nSgmQS-O6tvZMH4c4qg(Ad free Patreon version): https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-81-pinkers-pt-107973853?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkAnd the episode on Richard Dawkins: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uSIJRoF9LxkkNtRYBZvRV?si=sOxTysnMSnWYcPGbz-UHGw(Ad free Patreon version): https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-76-dawkins-101893054?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:49
Feb 14, 2026
A clip from my 3-Part Charlie Kirk series: MAGA Martyrdom & The Holy WarFind the public episodes here:Pt 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WDrtiDnrtcJTemVw79ugr?si=wlYaPzAHSGOgh0he4GB4pQPt 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00nHMKH8HRZa0oOU7z4vSP?si=YCjJC-5sT5GevaqhiPqR8wPt 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HbuIoaXqLmNpUo8449PWX?si=Rj9sTLdOThmaBr4WeJNEIwAnd the Extended versions via Patreon:Pt 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-101-maga-holy-140530322?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkPt 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-101-maga-holy-141151908Pt 3: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-101-maga-holy-142108786?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:06
Feb 09, 2026
With the ludicrous FIFA Peace Prize, the endless deployment of the National Guard… in addition to the ICE horrors that continue across the country, the National Guard shooting, and of course the Moron-in-chief who also resides in DC himself ….it just seemed like we needed to talk about wtf was happening in DC.And who better to do it with than residents, who are also patrons of the show.[Names have been changed for privacy reasons] Links:National Guard to remain in nation's capital through 2026 https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/national-guard-remain-nations-capital-2026/story?id=129295281Lawfare posts referenced in the episode: https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/deploying-the-d.c.-national-guardhttps://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-situation--standing-around-in-washington--dcTrump's National Guard deployments could cost over $1 billion this year, CBO projects https://www.npr.org/2026/01/28/nx-s1-5690394/national-guard-deployments-cost-cboPatreon Exclusive post: Sam Harris… in the Epstein Files?! https://www.patreon.com/posts/149970030Trump Collectively Punishes Afghan community https://zeteo.com/p/trump-collectively-punishes-afghan/commentsJury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/dc-sandwich-guy-verdict-rcna242142Israel kills Gaza aid workers from World Central Kitchen, Save The Children https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2024/12/1/israel-kills-gaza-aid-workers-from-world-central-kitchen-save-the-childrenChef José Andrés Says ‘Good People’ On Both Sides of Gaza Conflict https://www.algemeiner.com/2025/07/11/peace-meals-chef-jose-andres-says-good-people-on-both-sides-of-gaza-conflict-ill-served-by-leaders-food-can-bridge-divide/Canadian woman put in chains, detained by ICE after entering San Diego border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTsIzFryEBgUS supreme court ‘effectively legalized racial profiling’, immigration experts warn https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/09/supreme-court-immigration-los-angeles-reactionThe Feminist Killjoy Handbook: The Radical Potential of Getting in the Way Sara Ahmed https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/103489828-the-feminist-killjoy-handbookWhite Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide https://www.professorcarolanderson.org/white-rage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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