Skeptical about Conservative values…
It is unfortunate. The guests Mr Shermer has on his podcast are some of the most interesting writers and thinkers in America, but he seems to mostly invite Liberal or Left Wing quests and rarely challenge any of their beliefs with even a modicum of “skepticism”. Republicans or Conservatives are repeatedly stereotyped a bigoted and radical. On the rare occasion he does invite a Conservative guest, Mr Shermer amazingly remembers the title of his magazine and challenges their opinions, which honestly opens up some very interesting discussions. If only he would challenge Liberals in the same way. Perhaps the discussion may actually change a few minds.
LobePDX via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/11/23
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