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Episodes

Sept. 15, 2024

E96: Cycles of Civilization

Today on Moment of Zen, we're airing a discussion between Samo Burya and Rudyerd Lynch - two intellectual heavyweights tackling the idea that civilizations may have inherent differences that can alter our understanding of the course of history and politics.

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Sept. 22, 2024

E97: World War 2, Tucker Carlson, and a Right-Wing Critique of Daryl …

In this thought-provoking episode, repeat guests of MOZ Hannah and Steve (both anonymous) return to debate the controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson's Martyr Made interview with historian Daryl Cooper about World War II. The...

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Sept. 28, 2024

E98: Long Ripples in History with Samo Burja and Rudyard Lynch

Today on Moment of Zen, Samo Burja and Rudyard Lynch return for for a mind-bending discussion and deep dive into the concept of "long ripples" — how ideas and events from the distant past continue to shape our present and …

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Oct. 5, 2024

E99: The Possibility of Human Extinction with Samo Burja

This episode centers on the alarming issue of declining fertility rates worldwide, examining specific country examples such as Japan, South Korea, and Turkey, and the societal and technological implications of these demographic changes.

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Oct. 13, 2024

E100: AI, Gambling, and Healthcare: A High-Stakes Game of 'Do Your Ow…

Today on Moment of Zen, we're bringing you the second episode of "This Won't Last", the newest show from Turpentine.

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Oct. 20, 2024

E101: Can Classical Liberalism Survive Wokeness? with Tim Urban

In this episode of Moment of Zen, Erik Torenberg sits down with Tim Urban, writer of the popular blog Wait But Why , and author of the 2023 book What’s Our Problem? where he offers a framework for thinking about …

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Oct. 26, 2024

E102: Elite Human Capital, Trump vs Kamala, and Richard Hanania's Int…

In this thought-provoking episode, Richard Hanania joins Erik Torenberg to discuss his upcoming book on elite human capital, the future of American politics, and his evolving views on culture war issues.

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Nov. 4, 2024

E103: Election 101, Trump vs Kamala Check-In

Election 101, Trump vs Kamala Check-In

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Nov. 9, 2024

E104: Will Shadow President Elon Save Us? | Noah Smith

Noah Smith joins Erik Torenberg to discus the aftermath of Trump's election and discuss the conditions why Kamala Harris lost.

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Nov. 16, 2024

E105: Samo Burja and Rudyard Lynch | The Left's Identity Crisis & the…

In this episode of Moment of Zen, host Rudyard Lynch engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Samo Burja, exploring the breakdown of traditional power structures and drawing parallels between modern times and the religious wars of the 1600s.

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