Temple of Sociology Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode, I talk about recent policy changes at Indiana University regarding the viability of programs. Recent legislation requires state schools to reform or cut low enrollment degree programs. This raises a broader question about when you can cut an academic program. If you’ve ever wondered what I think about when you cut programs, then this is one you should check out.

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Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)

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The history of Black Studies

Obama and the antiwar movement

A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

In this episode, Adam Szetela talks about his new book That Book Is Dangerous! How Moral Panic, Social Media, and the Culture Wars Are Remaking Publishing. We also mentioned our previous discussion with Musa al-Gharbi and the new TV show Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, written by Gonzalo Cordova.

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Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)

Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students

The history of Black Studies

Obama and the antiwar movement

A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

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Which Dune book should I read? Should I watch the David Lynch version? What’s the deal with all those books written by Frank Herbert’s kid?

I am here to help. Enjoy.

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Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)

Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students

The history of Black Studies

Obama and the antiwar movement

A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

Is Bigfoot more plausible than String Theory? In this podcast, I’ll make the case. Crazy? Tell me! Articles and books referenced:

* The Trouble with Physics by Lee Smolin.

* Wiki summary of string theory.

* Wiki summary of Gigantopithecus.

* Will String Theory Finally Be Put to the Experimental Test? in Scientific American.

Thanks for listening.

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Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)

Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students

The history of Black Studies

Obama and the antiwar movement

A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

If your buddies can’t believe Die Hard is a Christmas movie, send them my way and I’ll set them straight. You’re welcome.

Have a safe holiday and see you after the New Year.

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Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)

Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students

The history of Black Studies

Obama and the antiwar movement

A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

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We’re talking with Isaac Reed of the University of Virginia about his theory of social power: “rector, actor, other”/RAO theory. This was developed in the journal Sociological Theory and in his book Power in Modernity. Enjoy!

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Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)

Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students

The history of Black Studies

Obama and the antiwar movement

A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

We have a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving - Derin Kent of the University of Warwick is our podcast guest. He’s got some fascinating research on teams of tornado chaser - check it out here.

Enjoy this twisty tale!

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Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)

Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students

The history of Black Studies

Obama and the antiwar movement

A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

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This podcast is an initial reaction to the Trump victory in the 2024 election. Previous election themed podcasts: Pre-election discussion 2024, What we learned from the Harris campaign, social science ideas to help you guess the winner, parking lot voter theory.

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Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)

Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students

The history of Black Studies

Obama and the antiwar movement

A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

Image Credit: Politico

In this episode, we talk about polls, close races, and parking lot theory. What are your thoughts on the election? We also have a shout out to my dude Isaac, who just subscribed. Previous election themed podcasts: What we learned from the Harris campaign, social science ideas to help you guess the winner, parking lot voter theory.

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Buy these books!

Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)

Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students

The history of Black Studies

Obama and the antiwar movement

A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

Image Credit: Mohamed_hassan at Pixabay

A few years ago, the Tocqueville Center at Indiana University invited conservative fire brand Amy Wax to give a talk and I was asked to be the respondent. Given her recent sanctioning by the University of Pennsylvania law school, I felt it was time to revisit this talk. This is the audio recording of that event. Here is a link to the video if you want more than the podcast. Briefly, Wax argues in favor of traditional family values and conservative sexual mores. In my response, I agree with her that people shouldn’t trash bourgeois family values but she’s wrong about many other issues and she should drop the extreme rhetoric. Tell me what you think.

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Buy these books!

Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)

Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students

The history of Black Studies

Obama and the antiwar movement

A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading

Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter

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