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| Dr. Joe Duarte (Microagression Skeptic) | 18 Aug 2025 | 01:40:46 | |
In this episode the boys are joined by Dr. Joe Duarte. Joe is a Social Psychologist who's work centers on political diversity, open inquiry, and methodological rigor in the behavioral sciences. He is perhaps best known for being the lead author of the 2015 paper Political diversity will improve social psychological science. Joe has been a prominent voice on how political bias undermines research outcomes and erodes public trust in science. Listen to this episode if you want to hear what Joe thinks of the current state of social psychology, his opinions on so-called "microaggressions," why he believes most academics are scumbags, and much more! Don't forget to follow us on social media, and subscribe on YouTube and Substack! | |||
| Sam Nahins (Loves Ukraine, Hates ISIS) | 11 Aug 2025 | 01:27:12 | |
If you want to support Ukraine please donate to Ukrainian Relief Fund. In this episode the boys are joined by Sam Nahins. Sam is a writer and former Air Force drone operator. He is currently pursuing an MFA at Columbia University. Sam has been featured on Fox News, Newsmax, French 24, and other programs, where he has been outspoken about his views on Israel, Ukraine, and campus protests. In the Summer of 2025 he spent a month traveling around Ukraine to get a better sense of what life is like for soldiers and civilians alike. Listen to this episode to hear about Sam's experience in Ukraine, his hot take on who the leader of Russia should be, his thoughts on the war in Gaza, and much more! You can read Sam's writing on The Line, where you'll find pieces such as Stage Names and A Choir of Crickets. You can follow Sam on... Oh, and here is the article Clay wrote that features Sam and covers the tragic passing of Brandon Christie. | |||
| Daniel Idfresne (A Real New Yorker) | 04 Aug 2025 | 01:39:08 | |
In this Episode the boys are joined by Daniel Idfresne. Daniel is a moderate-conservative thinker and commentator who’s writing has been featured in Real Clear Politics, The Free Press, and The New York Post, among others. He’s also a native New Yorker and rising senior at Syracuse University.
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| The Big Beautiful Episode | 28 Jul 2025 | 02:13:08 | |
In the first part of this episode Clay flies solo. He humbly requests guest suggestions, and also offers a good faith response to some very critical instagram comments. In the second part the lads discuss the "Big Beautiful Bill" (finally!), or at least the parts of it that they found particularly interesting. This one is a bit long, so bonus points to anyone who makes it all the way to the end. Please DM us on Instagram at @the_discourselab or email us at contactdiscourselab@gmail.com for guest suggestions (especially left-leaning ones)! | |||
| Jonas Du (Not a Fascist) | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:55:10 | |
In this episode the boys are joined by Jonas Du, a Free Press Fellow and founder of Sundial, Columbia University's newest, most ideologically diverse student publication. Jonas shares his personal experience as a young conservative surrounded by mostly left-wing peers, and talks about what lead him to found Sundial. He also shares details about his latest article,Young, Hot, and Triumphant: Welcome to MAGA Summer. Tune in to get Du's takes on the rise of conservatism in Gen Z, the takeover of journalism by elites, and much more! If you want to hear/read more from Jonas, you can follow him on... | |||
| Fascists, Commies, and Dudes Riding Elephants | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:44:35 | |
In this episode of Discourse Lab, the boys dive into how ideology distorts research, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of moral foundations theory, and struggle (but ultimately succeed!) to explain P-values and P-hacking. | |||
| What had happened was... | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:33:18 | |
In this episode the boys explain why you're not getting a full length episode this week. Stay to the end to hear what Anthony and Clay love about the good ol' US of A! | |||
| The Mamdani Effect | 01 Jul 2025 | 01:54:50 | |
In this episode, Anthony and Clay discuss NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's socialist platform. Listen to this episode if you want hear about the merits of rent control (or lack thereof) , the psychological predisposition of the authoritarian left, the nuggets of gold in Zohran's platform, and much more! Sincerest apologies to Mr. Mamdani for mispronouncing his name on a number of occasions. Oh, and the boys squeeze in a quick discussion about the innate differences between men and women in the last twenty minutes. Clay explains why he's recently become a bit more sexist, so listen until the end! | |||
| Welcome to Discourse Lab! | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:00:17 | |
In this intro episode co-hosts Clay and Anthony introduce themselves and explain what they hope to do with Discourse Lab. Expect to learn why they stopped making The Columbia HxA Podcast, when new episodes will drop, why they chose the name "Discourse Lab," and more! | |||
| Symmetry in Political Rigidity w/ Dr. Luke Conway | 23 Feb 2026 | 01:35:58 | |
In this episode the boys are joined by Dr. Luke Conway. Luke is a social psychology researcher, professor, and author who has over a hundred pieces on the psychology of politics and culture. He has served as an associate editor for the Society for Personality in Social Psychology's flagship journal and is an elected fellow of that journal and the Society of Experimental Social Psychology. He is currently a Professor of Psychology at Grove City College, and the author of Liberal Bullies: What Psychology Teaches Us about the Left's Authoritarian Problem—and How to Fix It. More recently, Dr. Conway co-authored a fascinating new study titled An Adversarial Collaboration on the Rigidity-of-the-Right, Rigidity-of-Extremes, or Symmetry: The Answer Depends on the Question. Listen to this episode to learn about how cognitive rigidity is not an especially conservative trait, get Luke's take on whether social psychology has become irredeemably woke, hear his surprisingly controversial opinion about a beloved fast food franchise, and much more!
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| Anarchy in The U.K. w/ Esther Krakue | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:27:10 | |
In this episode the boys are joined by Esther Krakue. Esther is a Ghanaian-British writer, broadcaster, and political commentator. She has interviewed prominent figures like Nigel Farage and Douglas Murray, and her work has been featured in outlets such as The Daily Mail, The Daily Express, and The Free Press. Listen to this episode to hear Esther describe her unique political journey, as well as get her takes on males in women's sports, immigration in the U.K., and much more! Please rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Our Book Recommendations
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| Toppling the Tower of Psychobabble (A Conversation with Joe Nucci) | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:25:30 | |
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. | |||
| The Left is Dead, Long Live the Left (A Conversation with Erin Hagood) | 03 Nov 2025 | 01:42:54 | |
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. | |||
| The Chat Got Leaked. They Are Cooked (Fr Fr). | 20 Oct 2025 | 01:21:40 | |
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: Support us: 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. | |||
| Gaza, Conversion Therapy, and The Woke Right | 13 Oct 2025 | 01:49:12 | |
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: | |||
| The Gaza Peace Plan, Sora II, and Book Recommendations | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:07:39 | |
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: Anthony's 5 books to help you master you emotions:
Clay's 5 books to help you understand the how the modern world order emerged:
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| Finding Common Ground (A Conversation with an Anti-Polarization Crusader) | 29 Sep 2025 | 01:20:51 | |
In this episode the boys are joined by Tony Vanderhoef. Tony is currently studying at Florida State University College of Law, where he is specializing in constitutional law. When he's not hitting the books, he is posting political news updates on his Instagram, or writing his newsletter, Common Ground (for which he has another Instagram). Tony's on a mission is to provide unbiased, reliable news, and to do his part to combat political polarization. | |||
| Hate Speech is Free Speech (A conversation with the former president of the ACLU) | 22 Sep 2025 | 01:16:07 | |
In this episode, the boys are joined by Nadine Strossen. Nadine is a civil liberties lawyer, legal scholar, activist, and author who's notable accomplishments are too numerous to list in totality. However, she is perhaps most famous for serving as the first female president of the ACLU from 1991 to 2008. Her books include such titles as Hate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship and, most recently, The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech — And Why They Fail. Listen to this episode to hear about the chilling effects of cancel culture, the nuances of first amendment law, why censorship is not the answer to hate speech, and much more! Some of Nadine's other books: IMPORTANT UPDATE! -> If you want to support what we're doing, please use the links we provide in the show notes to purchase any of our guests' work. If you do, Amazon will give us a little kickback that we can use to improve the pod and grow our audience. Thank you! | |||
| Charlie Kirk, Empathy, and Political Violence | 15 Sep 2025 | 01:47:09 | |
In this episode the boys discuss the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. They explore the reactions from both the left and right and the psychological underpinnings of political violence. Listen to this episode to also hear about the different types of empathy, the latest FIRE college free speech rankings, Jungian archetypes, and much more. Don't forget to follow us on social media, and subscribe on YouTube and Substack! | |||
| Nikos Mohammadi (Non-Democrat Leftist) | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:44:04 | |
In this episode the boys are joined by Nikos Mohammadi. Nikos is a rising sophomore at Columbia College and an aspiring writer. His work can be read in Sublation, Sundial, and the Substack Cracks in Postmodernity. Nikos offers insightful takes on Neoliberalism, Trump, Mamdani, and much more! Some examples of Nikos' writing include... | |||
| Mike Luso (News Theorist) | 25 Aug 2025 | 01:53:30 | |
In this episode of Discourse Lab, the boys are joined by Mike Luso. Mike is a writer, content creator, and journalist. He hosts News Theory on YouTube, a video essay show that brings to light the different narratives and biases in media. Mike has also made several appearances on the Jubilee series Surrounded, most recently in a video titled 1 LGBTQ+ Activist vs 25 Conservatives (ft. Zander Moricz). Listen to this episode to hear what it's like to be in a Jubilee video, learn what Mike thinks is wrong with modern media, and get his take on what it means to be a true Christian. You can follow Mike on X and Instagram. And don't forget to follow us on social media, and subscribe on YouTube and Substack! | |||
| Islam, Iran, and The West w/ Alex DeVitry | 09 Feb 2026 | 01:43:09 | |
In this episode Clay is joined by Alex DeVitry. Alex is currently studying international conflict resolution, foreign policy and diplomacy, and the Middle East at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). He also writes excellent articles on the many nuances of political violence in the 21st century on his Substack. Alex is a man with an outstandingly fascinating and unique origin story. He was raised in a fundamentalist sect of Islam, and at the age of 16 moved to Saudi Arabia to study Arabic language and Islamic theology. Tune in to this conversation to find out more about his journey from Arabia to Columbia. If you want to hear Alex's insightful analysis of recent events in Iran, political violence, Islam's place in the West, and much more, then this is the episode for you! Books mentioned in this episode:
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| Free Market Econ 101 w/ Colin Braman (aka Liberty Evaluation) | 02 Feb 2026 | 02:03:15 | |
In this episode the boys are joined by Colin Braman. Colin is a PhD Student studying program and policy evaluation. He also has a background in psychology, statistics, and research design. However, you might know him better by his Instagram handle, Liberty Evaluation. Liberty Evaluation is an instagram page where Colin posts wonderfully insightful videos explaining the principles of free market economics. Listen to this episode if you want to know what makes nations rich, why tariffs probably aren’t a good idea, why AI might not be the job killer that many fear it will be, and much more! All the books Colin mentions in this episode (in no particular order):
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| Delay Judgement, Speak Obvious Truths | 26 Jan 2026 | 01:06:58 | |
In this episode the boys discuss the recent ICE killing in Minneapolis. How do we make sense of it? Was it justified? Anthony sheds some light on what it's like dealing with people online when you have a lot of followers (or "disciples" as Clay puts it). Finally, the lads take a little time to discuss what they've been writing about recently. Check out their Substacks! Mentioned in this episode: Please rate and review us on your podcast player of choice! It’s the best way to support us. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Our Book Recommendations
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| ¡Viva Venezuela libre! w/ Carlos Egaña | 19 Jan 2026 | 01:40:03 | |
In this episode the boys are joined by Carlos Egaña. Carlos is a Brooklyn-based Venezuelan writer, teacher, and rising social media personality. He has written about fine arts, Latin-American politics and pop culture for various Venezuelan and American publications. Calros also has four books in Spanish in print: a novel titled Reggaetón and three poetry collections, mínima antología desde la rabia, hacer daño and Los Palos Grandes. In addition to his writing, Carlos has taught courses at several New York academic institutions, as well as the Department of Humanities of his own alma mater, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (Venezuela’s top ranked private university). He also has an MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish from New York University. Perhaps most importantly, Carlos is a member of the roughly 8 million strong Venezuelan diaspora. He was born, raised, and educated in his home country, and only arrived in the US in his mid 20s. Listen to this episode to hear Carlos’ personal experience growing up in Venezuela, as well as get his insights about the political climate in Venezuela and among the Venezuelan diaspora, his thoughts on Maria Corina Machado, and much more. If you want to better understand the various reactions to Maduro’s capture from the perspective of an actual Venezuelan with a lot of background knowledge, then this is the episode for you. You can follow Carlos on Instagram, where he frequently posts insightful reels.
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| The Trouble with Luxury: Rob Henderson | 15 Dec 2025 | 01:52:16 | |
In this episode the boys are joined by Dr. Rob Henderson. Rob is a writer, public intellectual, and veteran. After serving in the U.S. Air Force he attended Yale University, where he studied psychology. He then went on to get his PhD in Psychology from Cambridge University. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a Contributing Editor at City Journal, and a member of the board of Advisors for The University of Austin. On top of all that, he publishes a twice-weekly newsletter on substack, appropriately titled Rob Henderson’s Newsletter. In 2024 Rob published his first book, Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class; which went on to become a national best seller and was listed as one of The Economist’s best books of the year. (A great last-minute Christmas gift!) Listen to this episode to hear about Rob's concept of luxury beliefs, how unstable environments affect children, why boys undergo maturity rituals in many cultures (but not ours), and much more! Mentioned in this episode:
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| The CODA Kids | 08 Dec 2025 | 01:35:16 | |
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:
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| Socialism: Coming to an Election Near You! | 24 Nov 2025 | 01:23:21 | |
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:
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| So Right, It's Wrong | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:55:09 | |
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:
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