Neon Liberalism #9: Why Is Youth Transition So Controversial?
Samantha, Jason, and guest Vikas Valiveti talk the science, politics, and ethics of youth transition. Spoiler: there are a lot
Neon Liberalism #8: Will Bluesky Save Us?
Social media powered the Arab Spring, the George Floyd protests, and (seemingly) much of our politics for the last decade.
Neon Liberalism #7: Can HTS Land the Plane?
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham has dislodged the regime of Bashar al-Assad after a lightning offensive, raising new
Neon Liberalism #6: Do Women Need Men?
Are we living through a crisis in gender relations? Maia Mindel joins Samantha and Jason to talk about abortion bans,
A Rich Kid Taking It All the Way
Trump and his hangers-on create anew the organization of social affairs they've known since youth.
Neon Liberalism #5: Will Political Violence Save Us?
Samantha and Jason talk about ghost guns, CEO killings, and the place of political violence in the repertoire of contention.
Neon Liberalism #4: Coups—How Do They Work?
What makes for a successful coup, and wouldn't South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol like to know? Adam
Neon Liberalism #3: Can Populism Save Democracy?
Join Samantha and Jason as they discuss the resurgence of economic populism, the breakdown of the dreaded "neoliberal consensus,
Neon Liberalism #2: Trans Issues and Gender Relations
Join hosts Samantha and Jason plus guest Sophia Hottel as they discuss Capitol Hill bathrooms, the patriarchal bargain, and how
Neon Liberalism #1: What Just Happened?
Samantha and Jason dissect and reject several popular theories of why Kamala Harris lost the 2024 U.S. Presidential election.
