Political Philosophy Podcast
Toby Buckle
Podcast by Toby Buckle
Episodes
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May 5, 2026 • 1h 16min
The Roman Republic with Bret Devereaux
The strange historical reality behind the inspiration for so many political systems, & what we can learn from it.
Apr 27, 2026 • 1h 26min
Were fascism's cassandras victims of "epistemic injustice"? with Aidan McGlynn
Not being listened to was annoying, was it also unjust?
Apr 21, 2026 • 1h 4min
Birthright citizenship with Anna O. Law
This history of, and modern threats to, this core American freedom
Apr 12, 2026 • 1h 40min
Was it fascism all along? with Silvaria Lysandra Zemaitis
A recent article of mine generated significant engagement from all sides, including an extended critique from Silvaria, who argued I was wrong to try and separate conservatism and fascism. We sat down to discuss the debate.
Apr 5, 2026 • 51min
The birth rate debate
The right is obsessed with declining birth rates, what, if anything, should be the liberal response?
Mar 20, 2026 • 43min
For the last time, no; "moderating" on trans rights wouldn't help democrats
My response to the latest round of NYTs articles
Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 5min
Can Labour come back? with Dan Sohege
Breaking down Labour's lurch to the right, and what comes next?
Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 9min
You cannot compromise with bigotry - Nicholas Mitchell
What is bigotry, how should we think about it, and why a strategy of appeasement will never work.
Feb 27, 2026 • 35min
Another day, another validation of anti-fascist ‘alarmists’
My thoughts on the Manchester by-election
Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 35min
How liberals can win on immigration with Greg Sargent
Greg & I have both recently argued that, as horrific as this moment is, it offer liberals an opportunity to push a different vision on immigration & reset the politics of the issue. We discuss what we're up against, the challenges facing us, what us winning might look like, and how we get there.
