WEIRD: the podcast
Claim This Podcastby Vito Laterza & Louis Römer
Podcast Overview
<p>This podcast offers a global, unconventional perspective on the US election and is hosted by anthropologists Vito Laterza & Louis Römer. Engaging commentary on what Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Donald Trump, JD Vance and other political players say, but also how they say it - the vibes, the emotions, the drama.</p>
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Publishing Since
8/25/2024
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Recent Episodes
October 6, 2024
The Walz-Vance debate unpacked: consensus and conflict in middle America
Behind the veneer of civility that cloaked the 2 October US vice presidential debate, there are radical differences that can't be reconciled. Key topics:- Fact-checking and post-truth: the CBS News debate moderators couldn't fact-check the vice presidential candidates, but, weirdly enough, candidates were encouraged to fact-check each other.- JD Vance, like Trump, blames all American problems on immigration. Tim Walz reiterates Harris' "tough" stance on borders (a move to the right), whi...
September 21, 2024
The Harris-Trump debate unpacked: empathy vs hate
We compare two radically different visions for America in the 10 September presidential debate. We talk about the ideas, the emotions and the communication tactics.Key topics:- Harris’ opportunity economy is aimed at a broad coalition of middle classes, workers and small business owners. Republicans identify as “working class” even when they are not.- Trump is obsessed with stoking fears about immigration. Harris takes him on and shows he is derailing from the real issues.- Trump’s statements...
September 16, 2024
From Russia with love: Putin's interference in the US election
In this episode:- Russian interference and Tenet Media: paying American right-wing influencers to do what they already do; pro-Trump commentator Dave Rubin’s journey from left to right, or why libertarians ally with the far right.- Operation Doppelganger: impersonating mainstream media and mixing fact and fiction to sow division in US domestic politics.- JD Vance: from darling of mainstream shows to far right politician; Vance’s right-wing nationalism and the “white working class” narrative.-...
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- What is WEIRD: the podcast?
<p>This podcast offers a global, unconventional perspective on the US election and is hosted by anthropologists Vito Laterza & Louis Römer. Engaging commentary on what Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Donald Trump, JD Vance and other political players say, but also how they say it - the vibes, the emotions, the drama.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 8 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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