The Argument
Claim This Podcastby Jerusalem Demsas & Matthew Yglesias
Podcast Overview
<p>Has affirmative action gone too far? Should we abolish internet anonymity? Is liberal hypocrisy worth defending?<br><br>Welcome to The Argument, a weekly podcast from Jerusalem Demsas and Matthew Yglesias, where two friends argue about politics, policy, and whatever else is on their minds. <br><br>This is a debate show for people who want the nitty-gritty without the typical screaming matches or softball interviews. Each week, one host argues a distinctive point of view — armed with facts and research, not just pundit bluster — and then Matthew and Jerusalem hash it out. <br><br>New episodes post every Thursday. <br><br>You can find The Argument on Substack, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. <br><br><a href="https://www.theargumentmag.com/s/the-argument-podcast?utm_medium=podcast">www.theargumentmag.com</a></p>
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Publishing Since
9/25/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 9, 2026
Was Jane Jacobs the first NIMBY?
Jerusalem Demsas and Matt Yglesias discuss Jane Jacobs's "The Death and Life of Great American Cities," exploring her insights on vibrant neighborhoods and the unintended consequences of her housing policies.
July 2, 2026
Is assimilation racist?
Jerusalem Demsas and Matt Yglesias debate whether immigrants must assimilate to belong in America, exploring patriotism and the left's stance on national identity.
June 25, 2026
The Biden legacy: A ranking of failures
Jerusalem Demsas and Matthew Yglesias interview each other to rank the failures of Joe Biden's presidency, offering insights into key policy areas and political decisions.
38 total episodes available with 21 transcripts
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- What is The Argument?
<p>Has affirmative action gone too far? Should we abolish internet anonymity? Is liberal hypocrisy worth defending?<br><br>Welcome to The Argument, a weekly podcast from Jerusalem Demsas and Matthew Yglesias, where two friends argue about politics, policy, and whatever else is on their minds. <br><br>This is a debate show for people who want the nitty-gritty without the typical screaming matches or softball interviews. Each week, one host argues a distinctive point of view — armed with facts and research, not just pundit bluster — and then Matthew and Jerusalem hash it out. <br><br>New episodes post every Thursday. <br><br>You can find The Argument on Substack, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. <br><br><a href="https://www.theargumentmag.com/s/the-argument-podcast?utm_medium=podcast">www.theargumentmag.com</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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