Quillette Podcast

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The Quillette Podcast is a platform for rigorous, academic discussions rooted in common sense and free inquiry. Non-dogmatic and grounded in liberal values, the podcast serves as a beacon for thoughtful conversation on science, politics, philosophy, and culture. Quillette prides itself on intellectual honesty, avoiding ideological extremism in favor of evidence-based reasoning and progress. Hosted by leading voices in academia and journalism, past guests include evolutionary b...

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Fighting for Freedom in Iran

Jan 8th, 2026 11:01 PM

Managing Editor Iona Italia talks to Iranian writer and journalist Roya Hakakian about the protests in Iran and why and how they might succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Think Like a Human

Jan 2nd, 2026 2:28 AM

Managing Editor Iona Italia talks to psychologist David Weitzner about the differences between human cognition and artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas in Byzantium

Dec 24th, 2025 5:00 AM

Quillette’s Jonathan Kay speaks with History of Byzantium podcast host Robin Pierson about the Christian traditions and imperial culture that took root in the eastern half of the Roman Empire . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sri Lankan by Birth, Tamil by Heritage, Canadian by Choice

Dec 19th, 2025 1:45 AM

⁠Prisoner #1056⁠ author Roy Ratnavel discusses his journey from a prison cell in war-torn Sri Lanka to the heights of Canada’s financial industry—and the (sometimes politically incorrect) lessons about race, immigration, and multiculturalism he’s learned along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Genius of Jane Austen

Dec 17th, 2025 5:28 AM

Managing Editor Iona Italia talks to Jane Austen scholar John Mullan to commemorate the 250th anniversary of her birth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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