Jonathan Kay
Canadian journalist and editor associated with Quillette, author of Among the Truthers, and commentator on conspiracism, culture wars, and Canadian politics.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 1h 8min
Episode 291: Oh, Canada (with Jonathan Kay)
In this engaging conversation, Jonathan Kay, a Canadian journalist and editor at Quillette, explores the nuances of conspiracy theories and their subgroups, like MYHOPs and LIHOPs. He discusses the allure of video propaganda and how intelligent individuals can fall prey to conspiracism due to overconfidence. Kay highlights the challenges of responding to misinformation, debates the illiberal left versus the MAGA right, and examines Canada's unique social norms. His insights into the trucker protests and Trudeau’s policies provide a fascinating look at contemporary Canadian culture.
Mar 5, 2026 • 2h 2min
614. Jonathan Kay: Pluribus and Cancel Culture
Jonathan Kay, journalist and author known for writing on culture and controversies, discusses the Apple TV+ series Pluribus and his book Panics and Persecutions. They talk about the show’s strange hive-mind premise, Carol Struka’s abrasive protagonist, cinematic risks and character motives. Then they shift to crowdsourced censorship, high-profile cancelation cases, and how social media turbocharges tribal exclusion.
