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
Jul 7, 2021
Jul 7, 2021
21 min
We talk about the great truths and the haunting realities of America today. 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 30, 2021
Jun 30, 2021
17 min
This week we review the recent "cheerleader" case and argue that students deserve some free speech, too. 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 23, 2021
Jun 23, 2021
23 min
We explore the CRT debate and the effort to erase Black history and the history of People of Color.
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 16, 2021
Jun 16, 2021
23 min
We describe the history of Pride and its origins in the Stonewall Riots.
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 8, 2021
Jun 8, 2021
14 sec
Due to health reasons there is no episode this week. Join us next week for an episode on Pride and Stonewall!
Jun 2, 2021
Jun 2, 2021
26 min
We examine Paul Ryan's "A Time for Choosing" speech and look at how he contrasts Reaganism with Trumpism.
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 26, 2021
May 26, 2021
21 min
We discuss the anti-democratic policies and efforts of the current GOP. 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 21, 2021
May 21, 2021
28 min
By thinking about notable speeches by Kennedy and Romney, we explore the relationship between politics and religion.
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 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
20 min
We continue our look at Biden and LGBTQ+ issues.
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 5, 2021
May 5, 2021
23 min
This is the first episode in a two episode series about Joe Biden and LGBTQ+ issues. This week is an interview with John-Paul Hayworth about his experience with the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C. and the relationship the GMCW has with Biden. 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.