In this episode, we discuss the idea that a significant portion of the population is being irrational, or "detached from reality", when it comes to politics. What does it mean to be irrational, and what are different ways that one could be irrational?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

In this episode, we discuss the idea that a significant portion of the population is being irrational, or "detached from reality", when it comes to politics. What does it mean to be irrational, and what are different ways that one could be irrational? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

67 - On Irrationality and Detachment From Reality

In this episode, we take a look at the second (and more famous) red scare, led by Joseph McCarthy.  What were the conditions that led to that scare, and how did it end? What parallels and lessons can we draw for today's political hysteria, spearheaded by Trump?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

In this episode, we take a look at the second (and more famous) red scare, led by Joseph McCarthy.  What were the conditions that led to that scare, and how did it end? What parallels and lessons can we draw for today's political hysteria, spearheaded by Trump? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

66 - McCarthyism and Trumpism: Lessons In Political Hysteria

In today's episode, we discuss the history and legacy of the first red scare, just after World War I. What were the forces that led to the anti-leftist hysteria and political persecution of people that were thought of as Communist sympathizers? And how did the first red scare lay the groundwork for future red-baiting of progressives? Can we learn any valuable lessons for today's toxic political environment?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

In today's episode, we discuss the history and legacy of the first red scare, just after World War I. What were the forces that led to the anti-leftist hysteria and political persecution of people that were thought of as Communist sympathizers? And how did the first red scare lay the groundwork for future red-baiting of progressives? Can we learn any valuable lessons for today's toxic political environment? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

65 - The First Red Scare: Anti-Left Hysteria & How Progressives Became Known As Communists 

In today's episode, we begin to take stock of the frightening state of American democracy, where it is good news that the sitting president probably won't steal an election. Why is the situation so dire? How did we get here? What do we do going forward, and can we come back from this? We focus on the epistemic estrangement of liberals and conservatives, and also the increasing epistemic derangement of conservatives in today's episode.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes 

In today's episode, we begin to take stock of the frightening state of American democracy, where it is good news that the sitting president probably won't steal an election. Why is the situation so dire? How did we get here? What do we do going forward, and can we come back from this? We focus on the epistemic estrangement of liberals and conservatives, and also the increasing epistemic derangement of conservatives in today's episode. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

64 - The Demise of American Political Culture? Pt. 2:Epistemic Estrangement & Derangement

In today's episode, we begin to take stock of the frightening state of American democracy, where it is good news that the sitting president probably won't steal an election. Why is the situation so dire? How did we get here? What do we do going forward, and can we come back from this? Two of the main ingredients to the problem that we discuss in this episode are a background of extreme political polarization and an allegiance to Trump which supersedes allegiance to democratic institutions.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes 

In today's episode, we begin to take stock of the frightening state of American democracy, where it is good news that the sitting president probably won't steal an election. Why is the situation so dire? How did we get here? What do we do going forward, and can we come back from this? Two of the main ingredients to the problem that we discuss in this episode are a background of extreme political polarization and an allegiance to Trump which supersedes allegiance to democratic institutions. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

63 - The Demise of American Political Culture? Pt. 1: Polarization Hell, Trumpism

In this episode, we discuss the Supreme Court's decisions to allow or prohibit various extensions to the deadlines for mail-in ballots in the 2020 presidential election. In particular, we focus on Justice Kavanaugh's decision to prohibit a six-day extension on the receipt of mail-in ballots in Wisconsin, and Justice Kagan's dissenting opinion. What is a reasonable deadline for an election held amidst a pandemic? Should courts refrain from intervening so close to an election?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

In this episode, we discuss the Supreme Court's decisions to allow or prohibit various extensions to the deadlines for mail-in ballots in the 2020 presidential election. In particular, we focus on Justice Kavanaugh's decision to prohibit a six-day extension on the receipt of mail-in ballots in Wisconsin, and Justice Kagan's dissenting opinion. What is a reasonable deadline for an election held amidst a pandemic? Should courts refrain from intervening so close to an election? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

62 - The Supreme Court On Mail-in Ballot Deadlines in the 2020 Presidential Election

In this episode, we try to have a cathartic chat about the miserable nightmare that was the first 2020 presidential debate between President Trump and Joe Biden. Boy was it depressing.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

In this episode, we try to have a cathartic chat about the miserable nightmare that was the first 2020 presidential debate between President Trump and Joe Biden. Boy was it depressing. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

61 - 2020 Presidential Debate Nightmare: Catharsis

Hannah Arendt

In this episode, we discuss Hannah Arendt's classic Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report On the Banality of Evil. We discuss the sometimes surprising psychological underpinnings of evil, and the way that evil flourishes in the absence of thought. We also discuss some of the lessons that can be drawn from Arendt's discussion of Eichmann.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

In this episode, we discuss Hannah Arendt's classic Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report On the Banality of Evil. We discuss the sometimes surprising psychological underpinnings of evil, and the way that evil flourishes in the absence of thought. We also discuss some of the lessons that can be drawn from Arendt's discussion of Eichmann. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

60 - Hannah Arendt On Eichmann and the Banality of Evil

Mike Pompeo

In today's episode, we discuss the recent report from Mike Pompeo's Commission on Unalienable Rights. We go through the document which, unfortunately, is largely self-congratulatory and intellectually vacuous, and discuss the relationship of the United States to the human rights project.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

In today's episode, we discuss the recent report from Mike Pompeo's Commission on Unalienable Rights. We go through the document which, unfortunately, is largely self-congratulatory and intellectually vacuous, and discuss the relationship of the United States to the human rights project. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

59 - Mike Pompeo's Commission on Unalienable Rights

In today's episode, we continue our discussion of the Bostock vs. Clayton County, Georgia Supreme Court case, which, in a surprise decision, extended Title VII of the Civil Rights act to protect gay, lesbian, and transgender people against employment discrimination. This time, we focus on some of the more confusing aspects of Alito's dissent.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

In today's episode, we continue our discussion of the Bostock vs. Clayton County, Georgia Supreme Court case, which, in a surprise decision, extended Title VII of the Civil Rights act to protect gay, lesbian, and transgender people against employment discrimination. This time, we focus on some of the more confusing aspects of Alito's dissent. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

58 - Bostock vs. Clayton County: The Supreme Court On Sexual Orientation/Identity and Workplace Discrimination  (pt. 2)

A group of trained philosophers explore the philosophical dimensions of contemporary politics, and make the case for progressive politics.

In today's episode, we begin our discussion of the Bostock vs. Clayton County, Georgia Supreme Court case, which, in a surprise decision, extended Title VII of the Civil Rights act to protect gay, lesbian, and transgender people against employment discrimination. We explain the decision, give some of the historical background, and discuss some of Alito's curious dissent.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

In today's episode, we begin our discussion of the Bostock vs. Clayton County, Georgia Supreme Court case, which, in a surprise decision, extended Title VII of the Civil Rights act to protect gay, lesbian, and transgender people against employment discrimination. We explain the decision, give some of the historical background, and discuss some of Alito's curious dissent. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

57 - Bostock vs. Clayton County: The Supreme Court On Sexual Orientation/Identity and Workplace Discrimination (pt. 1)

In this episode, we finish our discussion of the ethics of protest, and of whether or not violence in protest can be justified. Can thinking about the ethics of war help us understand whether violence in protest can be justified? Does the preservation of one's dignity sometimes require people to engage in acts of destruction? We also discuss the differing approaches to social resistance of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, and discuss the ways in which some violence can actually make protest more effective.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

In this episode, we finish our discussion of the ethics of protest, and of whether or not violence in protest can be justified. Can thinking about the ethics of war help us understand whether violence in protest can be justified? Does the preservation of one's dignity sometimes require people to engage in acts of destruction? We also discuss the differing approaches to social resistance of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, and discuss the ways in which some violence can actually make protest more effective. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

56 - The Ethics of Protest Pt 2: The Justification of Violent Protest

In this episode, we begin our discussion of the ethics of protest, and of whether or not violence in protest can be justified. In the first part, we ask about the nature of protest itself, and discuss some of the sociology concerning the public's perception of protest, particularly as it relates the protests against police brutality against black Americans following the murder of George Floyd.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

In this episode, we begin our discussion of the ethics of protest, and of whether or not violence in protest can be justified. In the first part, we ask about the nature of protest itself, and discuss some of the sociology concerning the public's perception of protest, particularly as it relates the protests against police brutality against black Americans following the murder of George Floyd. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

55 - The Ethics of Protest Pt 1: Protest and the Public Perception of Protest

Arthur Lieber

In this episode, we chat with Arthur Lieber about his recent book Political Introverts (How Empathetic Voters Can Help Save American Politics). Lieber explains how a significant, introverted portion of the electorate is turned off by the loudness and boastfulness of our politics. If politics can be made more slower and more thoughtful, he argues, then political introverts can help to transform the political culture. In addition, we discuss the ways our political culture and educational systems are implicated in the failures of American democracy.Toby Napoletano, Arthur Lieber

In this episode, we chat with Arthur Lieber about his recent book Political Introverts (How Empathetic Voters Can Help Save American Politics). Lieber explains how a significant, introverted portion of the electorate is turned off by the loudness and boastfulness of our politics. If politics can be made more slower and more thoughtful, he argues, then political introverts can help to transform the political culture. In addition, we discuss the ways our political culture and educational systems are implicated in the failures of American democracy. Toby Napoletano, Arthur Lieber

54 - Arthur Lieber on Political Introverts (How Empathetic Voters Can Help Save American Politics)

In today's episode, we discuss the ways in which economic inequality interacts makes a pandemic worse. As usual, the economically vulnerable are likely to suffer more, and in this case, the presence of economically vulnerable populations makes it harder to combat.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn 

In today's episode, we discuss the ways in which economic inequality interacts makes a pandemic worse. As usual, the economically vulnerable are likely to suffer more, and in this case, the presence of economically vulnerable populations makes it harder to combat. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

53 - Coronavirus pt. 3: Inequality in a Pandemic

In this episode, we continue our discussion of the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on the difficulties in weighing up the health and economic costs, and how this complicates figuring out what to do.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

In this episode, we continue our discussion of the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on the difficulties in weighing up the health and economic costs, and how this complicates figuring out what to do. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

52 - Coronavirus pt. 2: The Delicate Balance of Health and the Economy

In today's episode, we begin our discussion on the coronavirus pandemic, focusing specifically on the epistemic challenges that face us as we try to figure out what to do, and the epistemic blunders that helped get us where we are. We will be talking about the challenges of balancing health risks and economic risks, and then the ways that inequality and economic insecurity make things worse in the coming weeks.Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

In today's episode, we begin our discussion on the coronavirus pandemic, focusing specifically on the epistemic challenges that face us as we try to figure out what to do, and the epistemic blunders that helped get us where we are. We will be talking about the challenges of balancing health risks and economic risks, and then the ways that inequality and economic insecurity make things worse in the coming weeks. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

51 - Coronavirus Pt. 1: The Epistemology of a Pandemic

In this episode, we address some of the common (sometimes outlandish) anti-Sanders narratives that have been ubiquitous in recent weeks, especially as it looked like, briefly, he might be the front runner. Would Bernie get anything done as president? Is he electable? Is he a socialist? That and more.Toby Napoletano | Michael Hughes

In this episode, we address some of the common (sometimes outlandish) anti-Sanders narratives that have been ubiquitous in recent weeks, especially as it looked like, briefly, he might be the front runner. Would Bernie get anything done as president? Is he electable? Is he a socialist? That and more. Toby Napoletano | Michael Hughes

50 - The Sanders Scare

In this episode, we talk about the state of the Democratic primary, and the extraordinary influence of the tiny Iowa caucus on the process. Why does it have such an outsized influence? Should it? Is it unfair to other parts of the electorate? And are there ways to do it better?

In this episode, we talk about the state of the Democratic primary, and the extraordinary influence of the tiny Iowa caucus on the process. Why does it have such an outsized influence? Should it? Is it unfair to other parts of the electorate? And are there ways to do it better?

48 - The Democratic Primary Begins: Does Iowa Have Too Much Influence?

Joe Biden

In this episode, we attempt a philosophical sketch of Joe Biden. In particular, we discuss how his general approach to politics and representation, which focuses on his individual qualities and experiences, rather than policy and underlying political principles, differs from progressives like Sanders and Warren. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

In this episode, we attempt a philosophical sketch of Joe Biden. In particular, we discuss how his general approach to politics and representation, which focuses on his individual qualities and experiences, rather than policy and underlying political principles, differs from progressives like Sanders and Warren.  Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

49 - The Philosophy of Joe Biden (?)

I found this pod when I was searching for everything Luddite (after being called one)... what you have here is phenomenal. I have added to my rotation of murder pods. ♥️

The Luddites

Deeply thoughtful in unpacking progressive ideology, especially as it differs from other possible political philosophies. Have to rewind and re-listen fairly regularly as the hosts are not as dynamic in their delivery as they could be - and the episodes try to accomplish a bit too much - but the ideas are so pertinent, relevant, and moral, one can’t help but want to re-listen to best understand the arguments.

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The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast

The American Dream rests on the idea that there is something like equality of opportunity in the United States, or at least, that opportunity is plentiful for anyone who’s willing to seize it. But is that actually true? As we argue, the research on class and educational outcome makes it abundantly obvious that it is not. The American Dream is a myth.

The American Dream rests on the idea that there is something like equality of opportunity in the United States, or at least, that opportunity is plentiful for anyone who’s willing to seize it. But is that actually true? As we argue, the research on class and educational outcome makes it abundantly obvious that it is not. The American Dream is a myth.

5 - Economic Inequality pt. 2: Inequality of Opportunity and the Myth of the American Dream

Tulsi Gabbard

Bernie Sanders

Elizabeth Warren

Progressives (plural) are running for president in 2020! Is this evidence that progressive causes are gaining more traction? Do any of them have a chance of winning? Are there important philosophical differences between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren? What should we make of the recent scandals of these candidates?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn, Jared Henderson

Progressives (plural) are running for president in 2020! Is this evidence that progressive causes are gaining more traction? Do any of them have a chance of winning? Are there important philosophical differences between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren? What should we make of the recent scandals of these candidates?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn, Jared Henderson

19 - Roundtable: Progressives for President in 2020? Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Tulsi Gabbard

Badlands contributors Toby and Jared discuss the relationship between Milton Friedman-inspired free market libertarianism and contemporary progressivism. While both can be placed broadly within the philosophical liberal tradition, they disagree about how to understand liberalism, and about the role of markets in a liberal society. (See Toby’s “Milton Friedman, Libertarianism, Progressivism, and Liberalism” on BadlandsPhilosophy.com)

Badlands contributors Toby and Jared discuss the relationship between Milton Friedman-inspired free market libertarianism and contemporary progressivism. While both can be placed broadly within the philosophical liberal tradition, they disagree about how to understand liberalism, and about the role of markets in a liberal society. (See Toby’s “Milton Friedman, Libertarianism, Progressivism, and Liberalism” on <a href="http://BadlandsPhilosophy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BadlandsPhilosophy.com</a>)

13 - Free Market Libertarianism vs. Progressivism

The issue of income and wealth inequality is a central one for progressives, but not so much for Democrats and Republicans. In this episode, we lay out some of the basic arguments for thinking that the extreme inequality in the United States is morally problematic, and that it reflects a serious injustice in our institutions. We also discuss the idea of the American Dream and how it relates to the problem of inequality.

The issue of income and wealth inequality is a central one for progressives, but not so much for Democrats and Republicans. In this episode, we lay out some of the basic arguments for thinking that the extreme inequality in the United States is morally problematic, and that it reflects a serious injustice in our institutions. We also discuss the idea of the American Dream and how it relates to the problem of inequality.

4 - Economic Inequality pt. 1: The American Dream and Deprivation Amidst Plenty

Capitalism is once again a topic of conversation, both for progressives, who stand out as critics of capitalism, and those on the center and right who defend and praise capitalism. But seriously, what is capitalism? What do people mean when they use the word “capitalism”? We try to make some progress on these questions in this episode.

Capitalism is once again a topic of conversation, both for progressives, who stand out as critics of capitalism, and those on the center and right who defend and praise capitalism. But seriously, what is capitalism? What do people mean when they use the word “capitalism”? We try to make some progress on these questions in this episode.

9 - What is Capitalism?

Badlands contributors Toby, Michael, Jared, and Hanna have a roundtable discussion about the state of political discourse and the idea of “coming together”, whatever the hell that’s supposed to mean.

Badlands contributors Toby, Michael, Jared, and Hanna have a roundtable discussion about the state of political discourse and the idea of “coming together”, whatever the hell that’s supposed to mean.

3 - Roundtable: The Cure for Toxic Partisanship Is not “Coming Together”

The threat of the widespread automation of the economy puts two strands of American ideology into direct conflict: the value of technological innovation and the insistence that one's living must be earned. Out of this conflict, people from all parts of the political spectrum are increasingly supportive of a universal basic income. But are the robots coming for our jobs? If so, can we find new ones? What will a mostly automated economy look like?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

The threat of the widespread automation of the economy puts two strands of American ideology into direct conflict: the value of technological innovation and the insistence that one's living must be earned. Out of this conflict, people from all parts of the political spectrum are increasingly supportive of a universal basic income. But are the robots coming for our jobs? If so, can we find new ones? What will a mostly automated economy look like? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

21 - Are Progressives Luddites? Pt. 2: The Threat of the AI Automation Revolution

In this episode, we continue our discussion of property rights and investigate whether property rights can be justified as social rights. If they can, what standard do we appeal to in order to justify them? And to the extent that they are justified, just how strong should those rights be taken to be?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

In this episode, we continue our discussion of property rights and investigate whether property rights can be justified as social rights. If they can, what standard do we appeal to in order to justify them? And to the extent that they are justified, just how strong should those rights be taken to be? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

43 - Property Rights As A Social Construct

In this episode, we begin our discussion of privacy, surveillance, and data collection. We argue that privacy is, in fact, deeply valuable, and that peoples' apathy towards their privacy is deeply misguided. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

In this episode, we begin our discussion of privacy, surveillance, and data collection. We argue that privacy is, in fact, deeply valuable, and that peoples' apathy towards their privacy is deeply misguided.  Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

44 - Why Should We Care About Privacy?

This week, we talk about the ways in which work dominates our lives and our minds, and get into the details of our extremely vexed relationship with our work. Are the causes mostly internal, external, or both? How is the obsession with work potentially harmful? Is the ideal of work, ultimately, a good one to organize a society and value system around? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

This week, we talk about the ways in which work dominates our lives and our minds, and get into the details of our extremely vexed relationship with our work. Are the causes mostly internal, external, or both? How is the obsession with work potentially harmful? Is the ideal of work, ultimately, a good one to organize a society and value system around? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

23 - The Philosophy of Work pt. 2: Total-Work Minds, Total-Work Lives

As Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren propose wealth taxes on the super rich, there are bound to be complaints that such policies would violate a sacred right to property. In this episode, we explore the philosophical foundations of property rights. Is there a good natural rights justification of a right to property, or does that approach fall short?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

As Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren propose wealth taxes on the super rich, there are bound to be complaints that such policies would violate a sacred right to property. In this episode, we explore the philosophical foundations of property rights. Is there a good natural rights justification of a right to property, or does that approach fall short? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

42 - Is There A Natural Right To Property?

In this episode, we (half-seriously) debate the ethics of Christmas. Is Christmas, on the whole, a good thing or a bad thing? Does the uptick in charitable giving outweigh the explosion in consumption? Does Christmas ruin gift-giving? Does the fostering of community justify Christmas ham? Is the celebration of Christmas an act of cultural appropriation? And who has the better ham story?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

In this episode, we (half-seriously) debate the ethics of Christmas. Is Christmas, on the whole, a good thing or a bad thing? Does the uptick in charitable giving outweigh the explosion in consumption? Does Christmas ruin gift-giving? Does the fostering of community justify Christmas ham? Is the celebration of Christmas an act of cultural appropriation? And who has the better ham story? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

46 - Badlands Christmas Special: The Ethics of Christmas

Robert Talisse

In this episode, we talk to philosopher Robert Talisse about his new book Overdoing Democracy: Why We Must Put Politics in Its Place. Could it be that our politically polarized and oversaturated environment is undermining our democracy? How has this happened, and are there things that we can do to restore civic friendship and the conditions needed for healthy democracy?

In this episode, we talk to philosopher Robert Talisse about his new book Overdoing Democracy: Why We Must Put Politics in Its Place. Could it be that our politically polarized and oversaturated environment is undermining our democracy? How has this happened, and are there things that we can do to restore civic friendship and the conditions needed for healthy democracy?

45 - Interview with Robert Talisse on Overdoing Democracy: Why We Must Put Politics in Its Place

Kamala Harris

It’s time to break down Kamala Harris’ middle class tax cut and the rest of her 2020 platform! Will the policy help middle and working class families? How much? Does it help the most vulnerable? And if the tax cuts are her number one priority, what does this mean for the other ambitious progressive proposals she supports?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes 

It’s time to break down Kamala Harris’ middle class tax cut and the rest of her 2020 platform! Will the policy help middle and working class families? How much? Does it help the most vulnerable? And if the tax cuts are her number one priority, what does this mean for the other ambitious progressive proposals she supports? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

20 - Is Kamala Harris Proposing A Universal Basic Income? Yeah Nah.

Ok, so if someone has a right to representation, they should have a right to participation. But who should be represented? Democratic principles suggest that it is “the governed”. But who is that? And does that lead us to thinking that probably everyone in the world should have some say over U.S. policy?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

Ok, so if someone has a right to representation, they should have a right to participation. But who should be represented? Democratic principles suggest that it is “the governed”. But who is that? And does that lead us to thinking that probably everyone in the world should have some say over U.S. policy?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes

41 - The Right to Representation and the Global Citizen

Badlands contributors Toby, Michael, Hanna, and Jared discuss the philosophical angles of some recent news. Topics include Amazon’s recent decision to raise the minimum wage for their employee to $15/hr and their recent anti-union efforts, some recent research on why there are no working class politicians, and a study showing the benefits of a 4-day work week.

Badlands contributors Toby, Michael, Hanna, and Jared discuss the philosophical angles of some recent news. Topics include Amazon’s recent decision to raise the minimum wage for their employee to $15/hr and their recent anti-union efforts, some recent research on why there are no working class politicians, and a study showing the benefits of a 4-day work week.

10 - What’s Happening: Amazon’s $15 Minimum Wage, Working Class Politicians, 4-Day Work Week

Toby Napoletano and Michael Hughes discuss progressives’ complicated relationship to the burgeoning fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Is there reason to think that the potentially transformative technological progress will benefit the world’s poor? We examine some of the political and economic barriers that will need to be overcome first.

Toby Napoletano and Michael Hughes discuss progressives’ complicated relationship to the burgeoning fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Is there reason to think that the potentially transformative technological progress will benefit the world’s poor? We examine some of the political and economic barriers that will need to be overcome first.

18 - Are Progressives Luddites? Pt. 1: On The Potential of Life-saving Artificial Intelligence

Opponents of a basic income argue that a basic income would undermine the incentive to work. But is that a bad thing?  Work certainly has value, but does that mean it would be bad if we worked less? What about in a post-scarcity world of abundance? What about the idea that work gives people a sense of meaning and purpose? Would we be lost without it?Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

Opponents of a basic income argue that a basic income would undermine the incentive to work. But is that a bad thing?  Work certainly has value, but does that mean it would be bad if we worked less? What about in a post-scarcity world of abundance? What about the idea that work gives people a sense of meaning and purpose? Would we be lost without it? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn

22 - The Philosophy of Work pt. 1: On Survival, Enhancement, and Purpose

Badlands contributors Toby Napoletano and Michael Hughes discuss whether countries have the right to close their borders to refugees. Do they have this right, or does closing their borders violate the rights of refugees to not be confined? Under what kinds of circumstances could excluding refugees be justified, and what does this mean for the homeless in the U.S.?

Badlands contributors Toby Napoletano and Michael Hughes discuss whether countries have the right to close their borders to refugees. Do they have this right, or does closing their borders violate the rights of refugees to not be confined? Under what kinds of circumstances could excluding refugees be justified, and what does this mean for the homeless in the U.S.?

15 - Do Countries Have the Right to Exclude Refugees?

Badlands contributors Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, and Hanna Gunn discuss the 2018 midterms. Do the results give cause for optimism? How did progressive candidates and issues fare? Is Ted Cruz right to criticize the way progressives raise money for state elections?

Badlands contributors Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, and Hanna Gunn discuss the 2018 midterms. Do the results give cause for optimism? How did progressive candidates and issues fare? Is Ted Cruz right to criticize the way progressives raise money for state elections?

14 - Roundtable: The 2018 Midterms

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 Rahul Moodgal has spent 20 years as a fund raiser across long only strategies, hedge funds, fund of funds, customized solutions, start-ups, and non-profits.  Collectively, Rahul has raised and helped raise $60 billion for firms since 2005.  He started his career in the industry at powerhouse TT International, and later joined The Children’s Investment Fund (TCI) where he led the marketing effort that raised $20 billion in just 3½ years.  Within TCI’s affiliate model, Rahul also was responsible for the largest India fund raise in history ($1 billion for TCI New Horizon Fund), and the largest sector fund launch in history ($1.1 billion for Algebris Investments).  Our conversation covers capital raising lessons learned from teaching, the value of transparency, the gold rush before 2008, the lean times afterwards, modern fee structures, the three key points to effective marketing, the three traits that will kill you, the two biggest issues start-up funds face, the best questions asked by leading allocators, and some of the worst horror stories in attempted capital raising. We close comparing by fund raising for charities and investment firms.   Learn More   Discuss show and Read the Transcript    Join Ted's mailing list at CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com    Join the  Capital Allocators Forum   Write a review on   iTunes   Follow Ted on twitter at  @tseides    For more episodes go to CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com/Podcast

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Rahul Moodgal has spent 20 years as a fund raiser across long only strategies, hedge funds, fund of funds, customized solutions, start-ups, and non-profits.  Collectively, Rahul has raised and helped raise $60 billion for firms since 2005.  He started his career in the industry at powerhouse TT International, and later joined The Children’s Investment Fund (TCI) where he led the marketing effort that raised $20 billion in just 3½ years.  Within TCI’s affiliate model, Rahul also was responsible for the largest India fund raise in history ($1 billion for TCI New Horizon Fund), and the largest sector fund launch in history ($1.1 billion for Algebris Investments). Our conversation covers capital raising lessons learned from teaching, the value of transparency, the gold rush before 2008, the lean times afterwards, modern fee structures, the three key points to effective marketing, the three traits that will kill you, the two biggest issues start-up funds face, the best questions asked by leading allocators, and some of the worst horror stories in attempted capital raising. We close comparing by fund raising for charities and investment firms.  Learn More <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/transcripts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss show and Read the Transcript</a> Join Ted's mailing list at <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com</a> Join the <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/forum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Capital Allocators Forum</a> Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/capital-allocators-with-ted-seides/id1223764016" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> Follow Ted on twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/tseides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @tseides</a> For more episodes go to <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com/Podcast</a>

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