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
May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
22 min
Women would rather be alone with a bear than with a man. Let's explore what that means for any number of aspects of life.
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.
Apr 29, 2024
Apr 29, 2024
19 min
We think about words and their power, both in and out of context.
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.
Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
15 min
We play around a little with AI. It's not great.
The music at the beginning and conclusion of the AI podcast was produced by AI for non-commercial uses.
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.
Mar 28, 2024
Mar 28, 2024
20 min
We explore what it means to be too emotional, and ask some important questions about the public and what it means to be civil.
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.
Mar 21, 2024
Mar 21, 2024
23 min
We explore possible reasons US-American politicians might want to get rid of TikTok.
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.
Mar 14, 2024
Mar 14, 2024
20 min
We explore the assumptions behind Texas and Florida's 1A case.
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.
Mar 7, 2024
Mar 7, 2024
16 min
We argue that the abortion question is not about life, but personhood.
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.
Feb 29, 2024
Feb 29, 2024
21 min
We return to the beginning and attempt to define what exactly rhetoric is. But this time, we get personal.
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.
Sep 26, 2023
Sep 26, 2023
24 min
We describe a Marxist critique of the metaphor of the marketplace of ideas. 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.
Aug 29, 2023
Aug 29, 2023
21 min
For our contribution to The Big Rhetorical Podcast 2023, we discuss the future of work and education as the AI revolution sweeps us all up.
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.