Calmversations

In this convervsation, Steven Brust (@StevenBrust on twitter) and I speak about writing—how plot is like a magic trick—how the the imagination and blind luck builds worlds, and then we speak about his parent's involvement in Minneapolis unionization politics over the course of the 20th century.  Steven has so, so many books. I suggest the Vlad Taltos series, but a couple great one-offs are Agyar and Brokedown Palace.  Here's a link to his amazon page: https://amzn.to/3BamRza   Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Read my writing: http://bit.ly/aliastodream   https://www.patreon.com/benjaminboyce

Robin Atkins is one of very few mental health professionals specializing in the traumas and stresses of pregnancy and birth—both successful and non-successful. In this interview we speak about her professional philosophy and her personal experience as a mother of four (and more), a wife and a devotee of Life's beautiful and troubling tides. Follow her on twitter @TruthAgape ; contact her via ratkins@charisetveritasllc.com  More resources on reproductive mental health:  https://reproductivelossnetwork.org For infertility support:  https://resolve.org For fetal anamoly:  https://perinatalhospice.org For post-partum mental health complications : https://postpartum.net For care after abortion:  https://supportafterabortion.com Help out this channel by a one time or recurring donation @ https://www.paypal.me/benjaminaboyce

Lisa Selin Davis is the author of scores of essays and an impressive number of books, including "Tomboy" (available now). In this conversation, we speak about how she discovered gender was to be spoken about through the New York Times platform, and the consequences of straying off script. We speak about Trump's influence on the media, political homelessness, and are treated to a bit of her banjo playing. Get Tomboy via: https://amzn.to/2ZyKcge   Find Lisa on twitter at @LisaSelinDavis   And at https://lisaselindavis.substack.com   http://www.lisaselindavis.com Support my work by insisting someone you know give it a listen, or through direct tips at https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Maud Maron speaks about her experience serving as NYC Public School Board member, he time as a defense lawyer, and what she's trying to accomplish by running for NY City Counsel. Support Maud's City Counsel run: https://maudmaron.nyc  Find her on twitter @MaudMaron   Crazy School Board video: https://youtu.be/5vEh3SisyBw  Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Read my writing: http://bit.ly/aliastodream

Erika Bachiochi (@erikabachiochi ) is a legal scholar who has written a fascinating and informative intellectual history of women's rights from the Enlightenment to the present, based on the work of Mary Wollstonecraft. We speak about aspects of her research and what a rational feminism wants for women and from men. The Rights of Women (highly recommended!): https://amzn.to/3k4ZJfA   Find more of Erika's legal writing at: https://eppc.org/author/erika_bachiochi/   Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Read my writing: http://bit.ly/aliastodream   Sip the Nuance! https://www.teespring.com/boycemug

Josh Slocum, host of the Disaffected Podcast, delves into the intriguing realm of Cluster B Personality Disorders and their impact on political activism. He discusses how these disorders shape individual behavior and social dynamics, particularly within leftist movements. Personal anecdotes reveal the connection between trauma and activism, prompting a reflection on moral integrity beyond political labels. Slocum critiques the influence of social media on wokeness and challenges listeners to navigate the balance between politeness and assertiveness in cultural dialogues.

Meandering discourse about stereotypes and gender. Lorelei is a real dame. Follow her on the twitter @hatpinwoman   She co-edits The Radical Notion: https://theradicalnotion.org/   Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Peavy brings her decade+ experience working in the California Public School system to bear on this conversation about challenging the gender ideology that is running through many US schools. Support this channel by singing its praises in aisles 4 or 12 of your local supermarket, or by tipping me at www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce

Returning guest Helen Joyce is a mathematician and editor of The Economist. Over the past few years she's been investigating the cultural phenomenon of Transgenderism, and has recently published Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality, which gives an excellent overview of the ideology, history, and impact of the trans movement. Follow Helen on Twitter @HJoyceGender.  Order her book, Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality at https://amzn.to/3gF0gmc  Previous discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRdayXEOwuMFFjNjUISb7MpmgDArXMmVx  Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Read my writing: http://bit.ly/aliastodream   Sip the Nuance! https://www.teespring.com/boycemug

Professor Wilfred Reilly speaks to me about contemporary politics through a political science lens. Find him on twitter @wil_da_beast630 and his books at: https://amzn.to/3BxeptV   Support this channel:  https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce  Read my writing: http://bit.ly/aliastodream   Sip the Nuance! https://www.teespring.com/boycemug