Not “Squared” in any way
I came to this podcasts after it was referenced on another show. My understanding was that it provided moderated debates where different sides of issues would be given a fair hearing. I have listened to a couple of podcasts that were just that, but more often than not it is a typical one sided talking head show in which the “moderator” or host has on a guest with which they wholly or substantially agree. Presumably, this is because the opposing view is not “intelligent” enough to bother hearing. Reading some of the reviews here reveals why this happens. If you have a guest on that challenges an accepted orthodoxy you will be vilified for “empowering evil” or some equally banal crap. If you really just want to preach to you own choir, stop masquerading as a debate forum.
#puppypundit via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/27/19
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It's wonderful to have free access to such broad, intelligent debate. But having listened to a few of the podcasts, I don't believe the debate is challenging enough. One of the debates (celebrates) questions how much economic progress we've made in recent decades - and the role of...Read full review »
C00000LIO via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/13/18
This is really one sided (left leaning). If you enjoy listening to diversity of opinion and having intelligent people discuss multiple view points ignore this podcast. As a libertarian this is what I would like and this failed. Really disappointing.
Matty5067 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 02/18/19
Lots of good episodes. But many misses too.
SpamControl via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/27/17
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