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
Apr 28, 2021
Apr 28, 2021
24 min
This week we lighten the mood and discuss superheroes and what they say about us. 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 21, 2021
Apr 21, 2021
21 min
For our one year anniversary we explore the evolution of rhetoric from speaking, to writing, to networking.
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 14, 2021
Apr 14, 2021
21 min
We explore the history and effects of standardized testing. 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 7, 2021
Apr 7, 2021
19 min
We explore the history of the Pledge of Allegiance and look at how the phrase "under God" was meant to be an anti-communist device.
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 31, 2021
Mar 31, 2021
22 min
In this episode we discuss discrimination in medicine, specifically focusing on the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act. Special thanks to Dr. Monica Bullock for her commentary this 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.
Mar 24, 2021
Mar 24, 2021
24 min
In this week's episode we argue that whiteness is inherent to education. 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 17, 2021
Mar 17, 2021
21 min
This week explore idea of cancel culture as a redistribution of rhetorical power.
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 10, 2021
Mar 10, 2021
23 min
We define and discuss Christian Nationalism. Specifically, White Christian Nationalism.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 3, 2021
Mar 3, 2021
26 min
We discuss the golden statue of Trump at CPAC, Trumpism, and a politics of opposition and grievance. 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 25, 2021
Feb 25, 2021
19 min
In this episode we explore the importance of terms and definitions. A word about that - this episode uses the word "insane" quite a bit because we are talking about old texts and ideas (there's a lot of Foucault, here). Later we clarify that that is a legal term and not a medical one. 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.