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The right fights over AI chips, the Department of War returns, and the right embraces "believe the women." Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Graham Linehan gets arrested for his tweets, Google finds out it won't have to sell off its search engines, and the AI bubble is at risk of bursting. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Trump pursues peace in Eurasia, Gavin Newsom tries out a populist style, and the White House launches a TikTok account. Ashley Frawley and Anna Wetzel join Matthew Schmitz.

The conflict in Gaza escalates, Trump and Putin plan for a private summit, and DSA-style socialism continues its assault on the family. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

NASA is calling for a nuclear reactor on the Moon, a beach town in France is asking tourists to cover up, and heterofatalism is having a moment, again. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Oliver Bateman joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece "The Death of the Post-Left."

In conversation with Geoff Shullenberger, Ashley Frawley explains how eugenic thinking and practices emerge out of the crisis of liberalism The Crisis of Liberalism (Part 5): The Origins of EugenicsCOMPACT’s Blame Theory podcastCompact’s SubstackGeoff Shullenberger

The United States and the European Union cut a trade deal, a gunman targets several NFL executives at their New York office, a recent Sydney Sweeney ad sparks controversy, and Channel 4 airs a documentary on Bonnie Blue. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Trump attacks Fed Chair Powell, Ari Aster's Eddington exposes the horrors of the Covid-era, and NPR and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert face funding cuts and cancellation. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

The hosts reflect on the Trump administration's successes and misses, the internet celebrates Cryptoweek, and Labubu skeptics worry the faddish toy is demonic. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

The Epstein controversy splits MAGA, Elon Musk may launch a new "America Party," and the hosts contemplate the nation of Greece. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

The Senate passes Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, a musical act leads violent chants at Glastonbury Festival, and Zohran Mamdani ignites a debate over "woke" table etiquette. Ashley Frawley and Anna Wetzel join Matthew Schmitz.

Zohran Mamdani wins the New York Democratic Mayoral Primaries, Obergefell v. Hodges turns 10, and Trump surprises hawks and doves. Ashley Frawley and Stephen Adubato join Matthew Schmitz.

Trump weighs US involvement in Iran, authorities investigate the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers, and the trial of Sean Combs is underway. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

The Trump administration deploys US Marines to California to protect ICE agents, and the world mourns the death of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Twelve people are injured in an antisemitic attack in Colorado, Britain increases its defense budget, the European Union goes after pornographers, and France bans public smoking. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Trump wages war on Harvard, Germany joins the US and other countries in a cautious escalation of the war in Ukraine, and the Trump administration proposes a program to turn every baby into a budding capitalist. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

Trump negotiates his big beautiful bill, Biden is diagnosed with cancer, and South African refugees resettle in the United States. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.

The new pope has taken the name Leo, alluding to Pope Leo XIII who developed modern Catholic social teaching, and the Trump administration might accept the gift of a luxury airliner from Qatar. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Habemus Papam!Podcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 05/14/2025

The AfD gets labelled an extremist organization, and Trump plans to reopen Alcatraz and to impose tariffs on foreign film production. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Escape from HollywoodPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 05/06/2025 · 50mApple Podcasts

Trump makes a mineral deal with Ukraine, the liberal candidate wins the Canadian election, and Spain faces power outages. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Powering up, powering outPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 05/01/2025 · 51mApple Podcasts

Pope Francis passes, Elon Musk departs from DC, and Zelensky and the Trump administration argue over peace in Ukraine. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Passing onPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 04/25/2025 · 58mApple Podcasts

Controversy ensues over Trump's immigration policies and Lauren Sanchez leads an expedition to outer space. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Send ’em back [to the moon]!Podcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 04/15/2025 · 48mApple Podcasts

Trump's Liberation Day tariffs garner mixed reactions and White Lotus Season 3's finale disappoints. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. A Taxing SeasonPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 04/09/2025 · 54mApple Podcasts

Trump imposes tariffs on US trading partners, Maurine Le Pen is banned from candidacy, and Musk turns X into an AI machine. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Happy Liberation Day!Podcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 04/02/2025 · 53mApple Podcasts

Jacob Savage joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece "The Vanishing White Male Writer."  Compact Conversations: Jacob SavagePodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 03/26/2025 · 30mApple Podcasts

Bernie Sanders and AOC tour across the country, 23andMe goes bankrupt, and White House groupchats get leaked. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Leaks and LossesPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 03/26/2025 · 58mApple Podcasts

A new report on funding for gender ideology in the EU comes out, a new progressive agenda focused around abundance rolls out, and the fifth anniversary of the Covid lockdown is upon us. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Locking Down and Locking InPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 03/

Geoff Shullenberger and Ashley Frawley continue to explore the crisis of liberalism. They begin by discussing recent reversals around free-speech debates in the United States and the odd fact that ostensible post- and anti-liberals have often positioned themselves as defenders of a central liberal value: free speech. They then begin

The Trump administration makes moves against Columbia University's student protestors, Trump test drives a Tesla, and RFK has lunch at Steak 'n Shake. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Strike ’n ShakePodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 03/13/2025 · 1hApple Podcasts

Liberalism is in crisis. Its parties and institutions are suffering one setback after another across the West, and forces described as “illiberal” are on the rise globally. But when did this crisis begin? Was liberalism ever not in crisis? Is liberalism itself a kind of crisis? In the first episode

Trump addresses a joint session with congress and has a dustup with Zelensky, and Meghan Markle releases a new Netflix series. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Dustups and BreakdownsPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 03/06/2025 · 1h 4mApple Podcasts

Andrew Tate makes his way to the United States, Trump institutes "golden visas," and the team discusses their Oscar picks. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. [Who’s] Got a Golden TicketPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 02/28/2025 · 53mApple Podcasts

Negotiations ensue between the United States and Russia, and the reproductive career of Elon Musk sparks controversy. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Father Knows Best(?)Podcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 02/20/2025 · 56mApple Podcasts

Trump and his DOGE team shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Super Bowl no longer features woke virtue signaling. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. The Super BorePodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 02/13/2025 · 43mApple Podcasts

Trump plans to redevelop Gaza and poses a tariff stand-off with Mexico and Canada, and Dark Woke arises. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. The Rise of Dark WokePodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 02/06/2025 · 42mApple Podcasts

The confirmations hearing for Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. begin, and a woman is sued in France for refusing to have sex with her husband. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Turning the Cold ShoulderPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 01/28/2025 · 55mApple Podcasts

Trump is inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, and the team breaks everything down from the attendees to the fashion. Who swore it best?Podcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 01/21/2025 · 45mApple Podcasts

Chris Cutrone joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece "The Future Belongs to America. So Should Greenland." Compact Conversations: Chris CutronePodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 01/17/2025 · 45mApple Podcasts

Geoff and Ashley discuss the online war of the sexes prompted by a recent mass shooting, which Ashley wrote about last month. They then explore the deeper roots of the gendered blame game that often defines our online culture wars. Blaming Men, Blaming Women (Part 1)Podcast Episode · Blame Theory

The wildfires rage on in LA and corporate America undergoes a vibe shift in the aftermath of Trump's re-election. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Vibe Shift 2.0Podcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 01/16/2025 · 50mApple Podcasts

Trudeau resigns, right-wing populism triumphs (or gets tamed?), and and the rape-gang scandal continues. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Trump’s Taming or Triumph?Podcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 01/09/2025 · 45mApple Podcasts

A terrorist kills revelers on Bourbon Street, debates over H1-B visas ensue, and "the Resistance" collapses. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz. License to ResistPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 01/03/2025 · 1h 1mApple Podcasts

Gord Magill joins Geoff Shullenberger and Ashley Frawley to discuss the future of Trump's relationship with Canada.  Compact Conversations: Gord MagillPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 12/20/2024 · 49mApple Podcasts

The team discusses CNN's video of the release of a Syrian captive, the "war on Christmas," and our favorite Christmas movies. Ashley Frawley, Stephen Adubato, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. The Christmas Wars Strike BackPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 12/18/2024 · 50mApple Podcasts

Bashar al-Assad is ousted from Syria, Daniel Penny is acquitted, and the assassin of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is found. Ashley Frawley, Sohrab Ahmari, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Farewell to ArmsPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 12/11/2024 · 49mApple Podcasts

Holly Jean Buck joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her new Compact piece “The Rise of Green MAGA." https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-rise-of-green-maga/ Compact Conversations: Holly Jean BuckPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 12/06/2024 · 36mApple Podcasts

The UK considers assisted-suicide legislation and President Biden pardons his son, Hunter. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Killing it offPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 12/04/2024 · 46mApple Podcasts

Trump announces more cabinet picks, and Sohrab shares a big announcement. Sohrab Ahmari joins Geoff Shullenberger. Hits and MissesPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 11/27/2024 · 36mApple Podcasts

Biden authorizes escalations in Ukraine, Trump picks more cabinet members, and leftists debate among themselves. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz. Escalating QuicklyPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 11/21/2024 · 55mApple Podcasts

Trump announces his new cabinet appointments. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Trumping the OddsPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 11/14/2024 · 43mApple Podcasts

Seneca Scott joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “Black Oaklanders' Political Revolution." https://www.compactmag.com/article/black-oaklanders-political-revolution/ Compact Conversations: Seneca ScottPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 11/08/2024 · 32mApple Podcasts

The team breaks down Trump's victory and Harris's loss. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Trump’s TriumphPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 11/08/2024 · 52mApple Podcasts

Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, New Jersey joins Compact's editorial fellow Stephen G. Adubato to discuss urban progressivism, public safety, and housing policy. Read Stephen's profile of the Mayor in Compact: https://www.compactmag.com/article/in-newark-a-progressivism-that-works/ Compact Conversations: Mayor Ras BarakaPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 11/

Trump and Harris put forth their "closing arguments," but suffer distractions that have sent the media into a frenzy. Closing ArgumentsPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 10/31/2024 · 42mApple Podcasts

The team takes a break from the election and, in honor of the upcoming festivities, chats about some of their favorite horror books and films. Compact PodcastPolitics Podcast · 177 Episodes · Updated WeeklyApple PodcastsAngloHumphrey

Harris's media blitz explodes, Sohrab Ahmari announces his new book, and several new Hollywood films flop. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Blitz and FlopsPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 10/17/2024 · 31mApple Podcasts

William Thibeau joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “How the US Military Ditched Merit.” Read William's full report at The Claremont Institute. https://dc.claremont.org/identity-in-the-trenches-the-fatal-impact-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-on-u-s-military-readiness/ Compact Conversations: William ThibeauPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 10/10/2024 · 29mApple Podcasts

Hurricane Helene hits the South, Harris is wary of threats from Iran, and "deepfakes" are suppressed. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz. Deep TroublePodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 10/09/2024 · 41mApple Podcasts

Sociologist Musa al-Gharbi joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new book We Have Never Been Woke. A great deal of discussion of wokeness attempts to trace it to the influence of certain thinkers and ideas: Foucault, Critical Race Theory, and so on. Al-Gharbi offers a different approach, focusing on the

Ross Barkan joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “The Death and Life of Progressive Urbanism.” Compact Conversations: Ross BarkanPodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 10/03/2024 · 41mApple Podcasts

The vice presidential debate is shockingly tame, and longshoremen flex their labor power. Sohrab Ahmari joins Geoff Shullenberger. Respect the hustlePodcast Episode · Compact Podcast · 10/03/2024 · 33mApple Podcasts

Compact's Sohrab Ahmari joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss one of the most widely blamed thinkers of all time: Karl Marx. We consider why Republicans, all the way up to Donald Trump, are reviving anti-communist rhetoric during the 2024 presidential campaign, to what extent Marx can be blamed for

J.D. Vance announces a peace plan for Ukraine, Marixst literary critic Frederic Jameson dies, and Olivia Nuzzi causes a stir for her ties to RFK Jr. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Resting in Piece(s)J.D. Vance announces a peace plan for Ukraine, Marixst literary

A second assassination attempt is made on Trump, phone bombs explode in Lebanon, and the Teamsters decide not to endorse anyone for president. The team discusses it all. Failed AttemptsA second assassination attempt is made on Trump, phone bombs explode in Lebanon, and the Teamsters decide not to endorse anyone

The Compact team breaks down the Trump-Harris debate. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Working the RefsThe Compact team breaks down the Trump-Harris debate. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. BecomeApple Podcasts

Trump's recent remarks anger his pro-life supporters, X is banned in Brazil, and far-right figures venture into World War II revisionism. Revising the RightTrump’s recent remarks anger his pro-life supporters, X is banned in Brazil, and far-right figures venture into World War II revisionism. Sohrab Ahmari and

Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. join forces with Trump as his campaign adapts to the aftermath of the DNC. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Positions and TransitionsTulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. join forces with Trump as his campaign adapts to the aftermath of the DNC. Sohrab Ahmari

Writer David Shields joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new book and documentary How We Got Here. We ask whether postmodernists are to blame for our post-truth predicament and explore Trump's instinctive postmodernism, the propaganda techniques of Putin adviser Vladislav Surkov, and David's own theories on

The DNC hits its highs and lows, and RFK Jr. drops out of the race. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Highs, Lows, and DropoutsThe DNC hits its highs and lows, and RFK Jr. drops out of the race. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact

Harris proposes a new plan for food price controls, Trump risks losing his populist mojo, and "The Squad" is dying out. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz. ‎Compact Podcast: The Old and the New on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep The Old and the New - Aug 17,

Unrest surges in Venezuela, white guys convene in support of Kamala Harris, and Matt Stoller asks if Harris will be Hillary Clinton 2.0. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. ‎Compact Podcast: Are you all white? on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Are you all white? -

David Dudrick joins Geoff to discuss the misunderstandings around Foucault's History of Sexuality and the persistence of what he called the "repressive hypothesis," even among those who might claim to be his followers. ‎Blame Theory: Blame Foucault? (Part 3) on Apple Podcasts‎Show Blame Theory, Ep

Biden bows out of the race, Harris steps up, and Teamsters President Sean O'Brien shares his non-partisan approach to labor with Compact. Sohrab Ahmari joins Matthew Schmitz. ‎Compact Podcast: Working It Out on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Working It Out - Jul 25, 2024Apple Podcasts

Trump survives an assassination attempt, J.D. Vance is chosen as his running mate, the RNC features a pro-union speaker, and the DSA unendorses AOC. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. ‎Compact Podcast: What a Week on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep What a Week - Jul

Darel E. Paul joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “The Perils of Actually Existing Democracy.” ‎Compact Podcast: Compact Conversations: Darel E. Paul on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Compact Conversations: Darel E. Paul - Jul 12, 2024Apple Podcasts

French election results continue to generate controversy, the GOP platform shifts, and Trump challenges Biden to a golf match. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. ‎Compact Podcast: Game Changers on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Game Changers - Jul 11, 2024Apple Podcasts

Biden's debate performance is regarded as a disaster, Trump is granted immunity, France's Le Pen emerges triumphant, and Pride diminishes in popularity. Sohrab Ahmari and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power. ‎Compact Podcast: Pride, Shame, and Debates on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Pride, Shame, and

Julian Assange is given a plea deal, Jamaal Bowman is defeated in the Democratic primary, and in the UK, betting on the general election results raise controversy. Sohrab Ahmari and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power. ‎Compact Podcast: Don’t Bet On It on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Don’

Putin visits North Korea, the US Surgeon General wants to place warnings on social media platforms to protect children, and Xochitl Gonzalez writes in The Atlantic about the upper class' distaste for working class "noise." Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Nina Power. ‎Compact Podcast: Quiet on

EU election results shake up the status quo, the Hunter Biden conviction threatens his father's campaign, and Compact is included on a list of allegedly "anti-Ukrainian" American groups and figures. Sohrab Ahmari, Matthew Schmitz, and Geoff Shullenberger join Nina Power. ‎Compact Podcast: Among the Elect on

Juan David Rojas joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “Mexico's Political Revolution.” ‎Compact Podcast: Compact Conversations: Juan David Rojas on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Compact Conversations: Juan David Rojas - Jun 6, 2024Apple Podcasts

Trump is found guilty on 34 felony accounts in NYC and Claudia Sheinbaum is elected president in Mexico.  Sohrab Ahmari, Matthew Schmitz, and Geoff Shullenberger join Nina Power. ‎Compact Podcast: Presidential Proceedings on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Presidential Proceedings - Jun 5, 2024Apple Podcasts

Elections are a month away in the UK, a controversial Eurovision song generates backlash, and the Pope apologizes for using an allegedly homophobic slur. Sohrab Ahmari, Matthew Schmitz, and Geoff Shullenberger join Nina Power. ‎Compact Podcast: Songs and Slurs on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Songs and Slurs -

President Raisi of Iran is killed in a hellicopter crash, President Biden imposes new tariffs on electric vehicles, and Red Lobster goes bankrupt. Geoff Shullenberger and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power. ‎Compact Podcast: Taking the Bait on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Taking the Bait - May 22, 2024Apple

This episode examines Michel Foucault’s History of Sexuality, vol. 1 and asks to what extent Foucault is to blame for contemporary progressive dogmas about sex, gender, and power. ‎Blame Theory: Blame Foucault? (Part 1) on Apple Podcasts‎Show Blame Theory, Ep Blame Foucault? (Part 1) - May 17, 2024Apple

An assassination attempt is made on Slovakian President Robert Fico, Biden and Trump get ready to debate, and a controversial coronation portrait of King Charles III is presented. Sohrab Ahmari, Geoff Shullenberger, and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power. ‎Compact Podcast: Presidents and Portraits on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep

Stephen G. Adubato joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his essay "In Newark, A Progressivism That Works." ‎Compact Podcast: Compact Conversations: Stephen G. Adubato on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Compact Conversations: Stephen G. Adubato - May 13, 2024Apple Podcasts

Rumors about an alleged plot to assassinate President Zelensky surface, the New Left Review publishes  an interview with Germany's Reason and Justice Alliance founder Sahra Wagenknecht, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bans lab grown meat. Sohrab Ahmari and Matthew Schmitz join Nina Power. ‎Compact Podcast: Assassinations and Alliances

Campuses clash over Palestine protests, Harvey Weinstein's conviction is overturned in New York, and author Paul Auster dies. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. ‎Compact Podcast: Clashes and Convictions on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Clashes and Convictions - May 2, 2024Apple Podcasts

Protests at Columbia University spark controversy, the Ukraine aid bill is pushed through the house by Mike Johonson, and the FTC moves against non-compete clauses. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. ‎Compact Podcast: Rage and Aid on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Rage and Aid

Hamilton Craig joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his essay "What NatCon Can Learn From Metternich." ‎Compact Podcast: Compact Conversations: Hamilton Craig on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Compact Conversations: Hamilton Craig - Apr 18, 2024Apple Podcasts

Iran attacks Israel, the UK's Cass Report declares that allowing children to seek sex changes is dangerous, and NatCon riles up controversy in Brussels. ‎Compact Podcast: Drones and Hormones on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Drones and Hormones - Apr 17, 2024Apple Podcasts

Trump's pro-life politics generates buzz, Biden attempts to relieve student loan debt for a second time, and the solar eclipse captivates the country. Sohrab Ahmari, Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. ‎Compact Podcast: Eclipsing Death and Debts on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Eclipsing Death

Gladden Pappin joins Sohrab Ahmari and Matthew Schmitz to discuss his essay "A Bipolar World Spells European Doom." ‎Compact Podcast: Compact Conversations: Gladden Pappin on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Compact Conversations: Gladden Pappin - Apr 9, 2024Apple Podcasts

Debates ensue over which candidate poses the greatest threat to democracy, Democrats gain the upper hand in the abortion wars, and Beyonce releases a country album that fuels predictable racial discourses. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. ‎Compact Podcast: Wrangling in the Country on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact

Florida restricts social media access for children, JD Vance proposes eliminating tax-free corporate mergers, and New York State legalizes adultery. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. ‎Compact Podcast: Cheating the System on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Cheating the System - Mar 27, 2024Apple Podcasts

Donald Trump warns of a bloodbath if he's not re-elected, the Supreme Court hears a case for social media censorship, and Haiti confronts a wave of violence. Nina Power and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. ‎Compact Podcast: Battling the Bloodbath on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Battling

Talk of banning TikTok surfaces once again, Dune 2 features insipid girl-bossery, and the British Royal Family makes waves in the tabloids. ‎Compact Podcast: Bans, Brits, and Girl Bosses on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Bans, Brits, and Girl Bosses - Mar 13, 2024Apple Podcasts

Kyle Baasch joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his essay "Too Late For 'Late Capitalism'." ‎Compact Podcast: Compact Conversations: Kyle Baasch on Apple Podcasts‎Show Compact Podcast, Ep Compact Conversations: Kyle Baasch - Mar 11, 2024Apple Podcasts