A podcast about rhetoric and current events hosted by M. Elizabeth Thorpe, PhD. In this podcast we explore the way big ideas from the world of rhetoric apply to every day life. We focus on major events that are shaping the world today and consider how those things that sometimes seem like they belong in the ivory tower can actually help us make sense of the life we are living. This isn’t a podcast for the experts. This is a podcast for the intellectually curious.
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
We had technical difficulties this week, but rest assured there will be a full episode. It should drop Thursday evening! Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
We argue that the impeachment trial shows that rhetoric is an important force in the world. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
This week we offer a defense of the arts and the humanities as a means to find the truth. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
We explore the paranoid style and how it applies to the modern far-right movement.
Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Due to extenuating circumstances, we can't be with you this week. But we look forward to spending time with you next week! Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
MLK was more than just once-a-year platitudes. This week especially we should think about the whole of his work and what he stood for. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
In this episode we consider the events of Wednesday, January 6, 2021 and discuss how words matter when we describe them. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
In this episode we respond to a listener's request and think about what might have been had things gone a little differently in 2016. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
We wish you have happy and optimistic 2021 with from a surprising source. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
In the spirit of the season, we discuss the connections between the study of rhetoric and humanity. we apologize for the sound quality this week - we had to record on different equipment than usual. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.