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WHAT IS POLITICS?

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Politics is one of the only practical disciplines where none of the main concepts have clear, coherent definitions. We define ourselves with terms like "left” and "right" and we believe in things like "democracy," “markets,” "capitalism" and "socialism" even though we don’t really know what any of these words actually mean. This series aims to make sense out of the political muddle that we've inherited from media, academia, and from decades of cold war propaganda, so that we can figure what it is that we want when it comes to politics, and how we can achieve it.

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Recent Episodes

June 21, 2026

10.5d – The Real Dawn of Everything pt. 4: the origins of modern life and prospects for the future

Host David Runciman explores the origins of modern life and future prospects, interviewing historian Guy Standing about the evolution of social liberalism and democratic states.

June 1, 2026

10.5c – The Real Dawn of Everything: from democratic chieftains to despotic monarchs

This segment outlines the role that bargaining power plays in: 1. how social classes and economic hierarchy emerged around the world in cultures that initially had tribes made up of equal families 2. how authoritarian kings and emperors emerged, where... Continue Reading →

May 14, 2026

10.5b – The real Dawn of Everything: from socially liberal bands to conservative patriarchal tribes

How did human societies go from socially liberal, gender equal band societies to male dominated, gerontocratic, socially conservative tribal societies? Why did some societies maintain gender equality despite adopting gerontocracy and tribalism? Part 2 of a 4 part series tracking... Continue Reading →

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What is WHAT IS POLITICS??: Politics is one of the only practical disciplines where none of the main concepts have clear, coherent definitions.

We define ourselves with terms like "left” and "right" and we believe in things like "democracy," “markets,” "capitalism" and "socialism" even though we don’t really know what any of these words actually mean.

This series aims to make sense out of the political muddle that we've inherited from media, academia, and from decades of cold war propaganda, so that we can figure what it is that we want when it comes to politics, and how we can achieve it.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 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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