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  • The CODA Kids
    Dec 8 2025

    In this episode the boys are joined by Aum Desai and Nikos Mohammadi. Aum is a student at Columbia College studying Political Science and Economics. He is the president of The Columbia Open Discourse Alliance (CODA), a senior editor at the Columbia Political Review, and a board member for the Columbia Hindu Students Organization. Nikos is also a student at Columbia College, where he is majoring in American Studies. He's a staff writer at Sundial and the vice president of CODA.

    Listen to this episode to learn why the protests at Columbia have died down, hear about the great work the folks at CODA are doing, and much more!

    You can read some of what Aum has written here:

    • A Turning Point at the Turning Point
    • Bretton Woods 2.0: How Holistic Tariffs Can Rebuild the Rules of Global Trade
    • Mohsen Mahdawi worked with us on dialogue across differences

    You can read some of Nikos' writing here:

    • How Tump Saved Columbia
    • Grappling With the Groyper Problem: Insight From Columbia University
    • Reflections on the Forthcoming Populism

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • The Coddling of the American Mind
    • The Canceling of the American Mind
    • You Should Watch Charlie Kirk Die
    • Does Columbia Need 5,000 Administrators?

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      • A fascinating look at all the mental health BS you see on your social media feeds. Joe does a great job of setting the record straight.
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    1 h et 35 min
  • Socialism: Coming to an Election Near You!
    Nov 24 2025
    In this episode the boys are joined by not one, but TWO returning guests: Jonas Du and Daniel Idfresne. They discuss the what Zohran Mamdani's recent victory means for NYC, whether or not it's a sign of things to come across the nation, and what the heck happened in the surprisingly cordial meeting between the mayor elect and Trump. Mentioned in this episode:Meet the Socialists Following Mamdani’s LeadZohran Mamdani’s Fantasy LandWe Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite To see more from Daniel, follow him on X and Instagram. You can sample some of his writing below:Mamdani’s Trump-Proof New York: Safe Haven for Criminal Migrants?Zohran Mamdani: ‘Working-Class’ Mayor for Upper Class VotersA $20 Mistake: At-Risk Teens Will Pay for Cuomo’s Wage HikeCompanies Test Apple’s Playbook To Dodge Trump’s New Tariff RegimeTo see more from Jonas, follow him on X, Instagram, and Substack. You can sample some of his writing below:Young, Hot, and Triumphant: Welcome to MAGA SummerAmerican Soldiers Don’t Wear American Combat BootsWhy Is Reuters Carrying Water for Hamas?Please rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTubeFollow us on Instagram and XOur Book Recommendations:The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech – And Why They Fail - Nadine Strossen and Greg LukianoffA short, easy read that will arm you with the rhetorical weapons you need to fight against censorship. Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free - Joe NucciA fascinating look at all the mental health BS you see on your social media feeds. Joe does a great job of setting the record straight. Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class - Rob HendersonA beautiful, insightful, and heartbreaking memoir that highlights why a stable, loving family is something that every child deserves.Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World - Tom HollandA phenomenal and eye opening account of how Christian philosophy shaped western culture and thinking.Meditations - Marcu AureliusHistory's greatest self help book. Penned by one of Rome's greatest emperors. A must read for anyone interested in Stoicism.The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization - Peter ZeihanThe best explanation of the post-war American lead global order, and how it's falling apart.
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    1 h et 23 min
  • So Right, It's Wrong
    Nov 18 2025

    In this episode the boys discuss the fringe right, with a special focus on Nick Fuentes' recent interview with Tucker Carlson. They also touch on the fact that Candace Owens has completely lost the plot. The far right is going very, very wrong.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Ben Shapiro's video criticizing Tucker and Fuentes
    • Tucker Carlson's interview with Fuentes
    • Candace Owens's interview with Elle Reeve

    Please rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us.


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    Our Book Recommendations

    • The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech – And Why They Fail - Nadine Strossen and Greg Lukianoff
      • A short, easy read that will arm you with the rhetorical weapons you need to fight against censorship.
    • Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free - Joe Nucci
      • A fascinating look at all the mental health BS you see on your social media feeds. Joe does a great job of setting the record straight.
    • Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class - Rob Henderson
      • A beautiful, insightful, and heartbreaking memoir that highlights why a stable, loving family is something that every child deserves.
    • Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World - Tom Holland
      • A phenomenal and eye opening account of how Christian philosophy shaped western culture and thinking.
    • Meditations - Marcu Aurelius
      • History's greatest self help book. Penned by one of Rome's greatest emperors. A must read for anyone interested in Stoicism.
    • The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization - Peter Zeihan
      • The best explanation of the post-war American lead global order, and how it's falling apart.
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    1 h et 55 min
  • Toppling the Tower of Psychobabble (A Conversation with Joe Nucci)
    Nov 10 2025

    In this episode the boys are joined by Joe Nucci. Joe is a psychotherapist, social media influencer, and writer who recently published his first book, Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free.

    Listen to this episode to hear Joe's thoughts on ADHD, the overuse of the word "trauma," the relationship between therapy and politics, and much more!

    Be sure to follow Joe on Instagram and YouTube, sign up for his free newsletter on Substack, and subscribe to his podcast Psychobabble.

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    1 h et 26 min
  • The Left is Dead, Long Live the Left (A Conversation with Erin Hagood)
    Nov 3 2025

    In this episode the boys are joined by Erin Hagood. Erin is a History PhD student at Columbia University and president of the Platypus Affiliated Society. Erin is a wealth of knowledge regarding the history and philosophy of the left. Listen to this conversation if you want to learn about the origins of leftism, the definition of Marxism, and much more!

    If you walk away from this episode with more questions than you started with, that's ok! We cover A LOT in a relatively short period of time. After we stopped recording we all agreed Erin would have to come back on a few more times so we can really get into the weeds.

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    1 h et 43 min
  • The Chat Got Leaked. They Are Cooked (Fr Fr).
    Oct 20 2025

    In this episode the boys discuss Greta Thunberg’s claim that she was tortured in Israeli custody, why they think Israeli statehood is legitimate, the recent “Young” Republicans group chat leak, and more!

    Mentioned in this episode:
    - Politico article about the leaked YR group chat

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    Note: There was a ~20 minute section toward the end that the lads decided wasn't very good and would have been a bore to listen to, so they cut it out. That's why you hear that funky lo-fi tune at the 1:19:47 mark.

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    1 h et 22 min
  • Gaza, Conversion Therapy, and The Woke Right
    Oct 13 2025

    In this episode the boys discuss why it's difficult for the pro-Palestine crowed to get excited about the possibility of peace in Gaza, the merits of the Chiles v. Salazar conversion therapy case, and wether or not "woke right" is a real thing.

    Mentioned in this episode:
    - This is what the Woke Right is by Ani O'Brian

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    1 h et 49 min
  • The Gaza Peace Plan, Sora II, and Book Recommendations
    Oct 7 2025

    In this episode the boys discuss the recent Gaza peace plan and the newly released AI video generator, Sora II. They also give you their book recommendations!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Trump’s 20 Point Plan
    • Haviv Rettig Gur’s thoughts on the Trump plan

    Anthony's 5 books to help you master you emotions:

    1. Man’s Search For Meaning
    2. 7 1/2 Lessons About The Brain
    3. Emotional Agility
    4. The Courage To Be Disliked
    5. Meditations

    Clay's 5 books to help you understand the how the modern world order emerged:

    1. Prisoners of Geography
    2. American Nations
    3. The End of the World is Just the Beginning
    4. Dominion
    5. Animal Farm

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    1 h et 8 min