Conversations with Peter Boghossian

In a candid conversation with Dutch sociologist Dr. Eric Hendriks , we dive into the geopolitical currents shaping Europe, America, and China. From Europe's identity crisis to the specter of a U.S.-China conflict, we wrestle with questions about immigration, power, and morality in a world in which the US is no longer the global hegemon. Watch this episode on YouTube .

In Budapest, US scholar Raymond Ibrahim and I hit the streets to confront the growing problem of Muslim immigration in Western countries and the cowardice of our leaders to be honest about the nature of the problems this creates. It is often claimed that Muslims and Christians have coexisted peacefully for centuries. Raymond dismantles this myth, tracing a history of Islamic doctrines that sow div...

I sat down with Australian science educator Brett Hall to tackle the claim: The universe is "queerer than we can suppose." This idea stems from British scientist J.B.S. Haldane, who wrote in his 1927 book Possible Worlds and Other Essays, "The universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose." Haldane was struck by reality's strangeness, esp. in light of early 20th-cen...

Every month, I host a virtual hangout for my Paid Substack Subscribers (Join now and join us for the next one! https://boghossian.substack.com). In February, I was joined by Mia Hughes and Brett Hall to tackle delusional transgender ideology. My subscribers brought thoughtful questions that cut to the heart of the issue: The concept of gender, the pressure to use preferred pronouns, the rise of fu...

Ian Rowe , founder of Vertex Partnerships Academy and Katharine Birbalsingh , headmistress of Michaela Community School in England, and I had a fireside chat. Ian and Katherine are pioneers in education, building schools that should be models for all to emulate. Their approach is grounded in timeless virtues: resilience, courage, justice, temperance, wisdom, and virtue. Indeed, these virtues are p...

Is it possible to objectively assess the value of art? Robert Mckenzie, an expert with the Cayre Art Group , says yes. In our lively discussion, we explored whether art's worth can be quantified, diving into the objectivity of valuation, the art-buying process, and what makes a piece "good." Does your perception of a work need to align with the artist's intent? Watch this episode on YouTube .

Psychedelic historian Tom Hatsis was an atheist until he tried psychedelics. Then he went from atheist to theist. Psychedelic encounters reshaped his understanding of the divine. In our conversation, Hatsis and I dove into the enigmatic world of psychedelics, exploring their history, safety, and transformative potential. Hatsis, a meticulous researcher, unpacked the distinctions between DMT, Ayahu...

I spoke with Dane Jacob Mchangama , founder of The Future of Free Speech, research professor at Vanderbilt, and Senior Fellow at FIRE. While we're both staunch free speech advocates, we debated its best "branding." I argued for framing free speech less as a moral absolute—how I once described it as cognitive liberty—and more as a practical tool for error correction, challenging bad ideas and refin...

My guest for this episode was Jamie Roberts , author of the excellent Intellectual Dark Web: A History (and Possible Future) . We traced the IDW's rise, fragmentation, and legacy. The Intellectual Dark Web (IDW) emerged as a loose alliance of heterodox thinkers—figures like Sam Harris, Jordan Peterson, and the Weinstein brothers—who challenged mainstream narratives on free speech, identity politic...

My friend Tim Urban , author of one of the most important books of the last 50 years, What's Our Problem? We dove straight into the deep end—discussing the three existential threats facing the West. From there we segued into the urgency of clear writing and habits of thought to the role of reasoning and truth-seeking in the age of AI. Then we explored the question on everyone's mind: Is Western so...

In this conversation with Adam Elmasri, we talk about Islam, immigration in Europe, and more.   Watch this episode on YouTube .

Is the world overcrowded? My guest, Brett Hall, Public educator, technical advisor and host of ToKCast , argues that the world is not overpopulated—more people fuel creativity, spark innovative solutions, strengthen economies, and pave the way for progress. He sees a growing population as humanity's greatest asset. Watch this episode on YouTube .

In Part 2 of my deep dive with Mia Hughes , we explore the history of the "Transgender Child." How did a new category of human being emerge? Why did the culture, medical fields, and schools not only accept but promote it? Mia takes us through the shift from understanding transvestite adults to transitioning children. Watch Part 1 of the conversation ICYMI.  Watch this episode on  YouTube .

Warning: Spoilers! I spent a week at The University of Austin (UATX) talking to students, administrators, and professors. From the instant I walked in the door, to the moment I left, it was nonstop intellectual engagement. Paradise! One of the professors I spoke with was Isabella Reinhardt, who is an Assistant Professor of Classics. We discussed the show Severance.  Watch this episode on YouTube ....

How did a group of fringe activists at WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) manage to dupe the entire international medical establishment? That's the question I posed to Mia Hughes , an Ottawa-based British journalist and director of Genspect Canada. Mia is also the world's leading expert in this subject and author of The WPATH Files report. The report exposed widespread,...

I sat down with Leonardo Orlando , an expert in political science and international relations as well as a fantastic human, to discuss the ascent of Argentina's President Milei. Leonardo is a Visiting Fellow at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium in Budapest. He holds a Ph. D. in Political Science and International Relations from Sciences Po Paris, a BA and MA in Philosophy from Sorbonne, and a post-do...

In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker Travis Brown about his new series, " Uncomfortable Truths: the Reality of Gender Identity Ideology ." This documentary comes with my highest recommendation, despite the deeply troubling nature of the subject matter and the irreversible harm the ideology is causing children.   Travis is the video director for our YouTube channel, a visiting fellow at Danub...

I sat down with Omar Sayfo to discuss migration in Europe. We unpacked where both the left and right get it wrong when talking about migration. Watch this episode on YouTube .

While in Taiwan, I sat down with Sona Eyambe from the Good Bike Mob YouTube channel to discuss cultural and political issues. Sona, originally from Texas, and I compared life in Taiwan to life in America. One striking difference is the pristine streets, with people carrying their own trash—remarkable, considering there are no trash bins in sight. In fact, the first night we were there we wandered...

Peter Boghossian and John Papola ( Dad Saves America ) discuss Trump, the Department of Education, current events, and more!  Watch this episode on YouTube .

In my discussion with the popular Taiwanese figure Lōa Ēng Hôa, we explored various aspects of Taiwan. A key theme for Lōa is the importance of retaining the Taiwanese language, which he sees as vital in the face of Mandarin's dominance. (He views Mandarin as "the language of colonizers.") Lōa emphasizes that language is of ultimate importance and believes that the best way to wage war is through...

Jesús is  a prominent cultural commentator and has one of the most popular Youtube Channels in Taiwan. His work includes man on the street interviews and insightful commentary on Taiwanese culture, immigration, and Taiwan's relationship with China.   We discussed the troubling phenomenon that I describe as the "epidemic of cowardice," which is affecting not only the United States but the entire We...

In my interview with Jake Klein, we discuss his book Redefining Racism: How Racism Became Power + Prejudice . I read a pre-release of Jake's manuscript some time ago, and I was struck by how thorough and well-researched it was. He does a fantastic job of really explaining the genesis of this concept and how it crept into our discourse. Watch this episode on YouTube .

While in New Zealand, I had the opportunity to interview Kendall Clements , a professor of biology at the University of Auckland. His name may sound familiar because, in 2021, Clements was the lead author of a controversial letter titled "In Defence of Science," published in The New Zealand Listener. The letter (commonly referred to as the "Listener Letter") was a direct response to a proposed cur...

While in New Zealand, I had the privilege of sitting down with Elizabeth Rata , a sociologist of education at the University of Auckland. Elizabeth is the Director of the Knowledge in Education Research Unit (KERU), within the School of Critical Studies at the Faculty of Education and Social Work—and she is based! Her research includes knowledge in the curriculum, knowledge politics, ethnic reviva...