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
Aug 19, 2022
Aug 19, 2022
22 min
This week we discuss the prayer at football games case and argue that an Equal Protection argument could be used to ease the tension between the Establishment Clause and Free Exercise.
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 5, 2022
Aug 5, 2022
25 min
We're back! This week we explore Christian Nationalism, the separation of church and state, and the divine right of kings.
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.
Jul 15, 2022
Jul 15, 2022
26 min
It's our 100th episode! This week we ask what is the right thing to say at this particular time.
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.
Jul 9, 2022
Jul 9, 2022
17 min
We analyze the Dobbs dissent in terms of the rhetorical situation.
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.
Jul 1, 2022
Jul 1, 2022
29 min
We round off the big news week by looking at the concurring opinions in the Dobbs 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.
Jun 24, 2022
Jun 24, 2022
14 min
We explore the complicated relationship between the queer community and the establishment and review the decidedly anti-establishment history of Pride.
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.
Jun 3, 2022
Jun 3, 2022
25 min
The field of rhetoric depends on teachers. Let's talk about how amazing they are and what they've been going through as of late.
May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
19 min
Uvalde was an indescribable tragedy. We share our feelings with you about guns and the gun control debate.
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.
May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022
18 min
We discuss the proposed anti-abortion bill in LA and the ideas that got us there, specifically the works of 17th century jurist Matthew Hale.
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.
May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022
17 min
This week we describe the reasoning of Roe v. Wade and the Alito opinion that seeks to overturn it. The implications of the Alito opinion don't just end at abortion. This will have far-reaching and profound effects.
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.