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Subversive w/Alex Kaschuta

By: Alexandra Kaschuta
  • Summary

  • Subversive is a podcast by Alex Kaschuta about ideas that may not fit neatly into the Overton window and could use a nudge, or a sledgehammer. Alex chats to thinkers across the spectrum from iconoclast philosophers, rogue scientists, *real* journalists, and our true intellectual elite, Twitter anons. If you want to support the show or my work in general, head to my Substack: www.alexkaschuta.com or Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive
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Episodes
  • Richard Hanania - Leaving wokeness behind without burning it all down
    Apr 24 2024

    This is the first part of our conversation. The full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, are available on Substack. You can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for a bit less. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: https://www.alexkaschuta.com/ https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive My conversation with Richard covers the origins and implications of civil rights law and its impact decades down the line. We also discuss the influence of wokeness, the role of social media, and the importance of wealth and economic development. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the disempowering discourse in the right-wing space and the need for a more balanced and optimistic perspective. We also discuss the concept of Red Caesar, the influence of technology on society, the decline in birth rates, and the role of the state in legislating morality. We also touch on the challenges of parenting in the digital age and the potential future of liberal democracy. 00:00 The Origins and Impact of Civil Rights Law 08:14 The Importance of Wealth and Economic Development 49:29 The Role of the State in Legislating Morality 59:04 The Potential Future of Monarchy 01:06:23 Underrated Thinkers Richard Hanania is an American political science researcher and political commentator. Hanania is the founder and president of the think tank Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology and the author of The Origins of Woke. He is also on X @richardhanania and on Substack at https://www.richardhanania.com/

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    50 mins
  • Sebastian Jensen - It's heritability all the way down
    Apr 17 2024

    This is the first half of our conversation. The full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, are available on Substack. You can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for a bit less. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: https://www.alexkaschuta.com/

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    Our conversation explores the topic of the heritability of IQ and personality, as well as the relationship between intelligence and fertility. It also touches on the differences between men and women in terms of intelligence and achievement.

    We also discuss various topics related to gender norms, masculinity, Jewish overrepresentation, and the relationship between cognitive ability and political views. We also touch on the influence of democracy and values on political beliefs.

    Sebastian Jensen is an anonymous researcher and Substack author who blogs at https://www.sebjenseb.net/


    Here are the timestamps for the full conversation:

    00:00 Introduction and the Heritability of IQ and Personality

    03:08 Intelligence and Fertility: Exploring the Relationship

    05:11 Differences Between Men and Women: Intelligence and Achievement

    37:09 Shifting Gender Norms and Educational Attainment

    44:51 Exploring Jewish Over-representation

    53:28 The Relationship Between Cognitive Ability and Political Views

    59:42 The Influence of Democracy on Political Beliefs

    01:06:39 Recommended Thinkers

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    38 mins
  • Radfem Hitler - Who Wins The Sex Wars
    Apr 10 2024

    This is the first half of our conversation. The full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, are available on Substack. You can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for a bit less. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: https://www.alexkaschuta.com/ https://patreon.com/aksubversive/ My guest today is Radfem Hitler, she is an anonymous poster on X, formerly Twitter, and she’s spearheading a radfem revolution. She runs an extremely entertaining, semi-serious account @hollowearthterf and is becoming quite influential. We speak about her journey from 2016 trad Trumpian to becoming a dissident to the dissidents, her disillusionment with liberal feminism and the traditional space, and the current degradation of both men and women. To get access to the whole conversation, including our discussion on gender-segregated spaces, what makes for a good marriage, and avoiding divorce, please head to alexkaschuta.com to become a Substack subscriber or to patreon.com/aksubversive. Substack subscribers get full access to everything I’ve ever recorded or written, and Patreon is there if you’d just like to access and support this podcast.


    Timestamps for the full conversation:

    00:00 Background and Journey

    03:02 Attraction to Traditional Values and Marriage

    14:37 Disillusionment with Liberal Feminism and the Traditionalist Sphere

    38:16 The Negative Traits Adopted by Men and Women

    44:02 Can Men and Women Coexist Happily in Close Quarters?

    50:03 The Potential of Gender-Segregated Schools

    56:33 The Importance of Waiting to Get Married

    01:02:50 Preventing Divorce Through Better Marriages

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    38 mins

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