Un-American
National debates, international takes: In Un-American, I invite experts from abroad to share their perspectives on U.S.-related issues and to add new angles to inherently American conversations.
Hosted by Kai Schnier
Music by sam_o.b
Artwork by The Aliens
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Podcasting since 2024 • 6 episodes
Un-American
Latest Episodes
Orbán, Trump, and the Road to Autocracy
If the second term of the Donald Trump administration has shown anything so far, it’s that democratic institutions and norms aren’t self-evident. They can be reshaped, undermined, and even destroyed if a government is determined to do so. Hunga...
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Episode 6
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What's Wrong With the West: Perspectives from the Global South
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the West has found itself plunged back into its Cold War mindset: you're either with it or against it, you either fight for democracy or stand with autocracy. However, in Africa, South America, and Asia, g...
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Episode 5
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Republicans Had Their Revolution: Why Haven't Democrats?
Year after year, the Republican Party moves further to the right and gains political momentum. And year after year, the Democratic Party remains anchored to the center and loses steam. Oxford professor Jane Gingrich and philosopher Na...
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Episode 4
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Escalation to What End? Israel’s War of Retaliation and U.S. Complicity
Working toward reconciliation instead of seeking retaliation: Israeli peace activist Noy Katsman does what the Netanyahu government has never sought to do. In this episode they talk about the radicalization within Israeli society, the sh...
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Episode 3
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Elections as Entertainment: The Commodification of Political News
British-Australian media studies scholar Toby Miller talks about the symbiosis of entertainment and politics, the role of U.S. mainstream media in turning elections into sports and the influence of capital on news reporting.
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