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Lidia Thorpe has light tanned skin and earrings that say "sovereignty never ceded." She looks angry. Zoe on a couch.

I’m Tired of the Victimhood Narrative

Lidia Thorpe is not treated more harshly because she’s an Indigenous woman. In fact, if it weren’t for these two immutable characteristics, she wouldn’t be where she is today.

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8 Nov 2024 · 3 min read

Nigel Biggar is a 69-year-old white man in a suit with glasses. Zoe is a 29-year-old white woman with brown hair.

An Honest Conversation About Colonialism with Nigel Biggar: Quillette Cetera Episode 41

Zoe meets with the ethicist and theologian Nigel Biggar as part of his trip to Australia.

Zoe Booth / Nigel Biggar

30 Oct 2024 · 21 min read

A crowd of people, mourning. Man comforts a crying woman in the centre.

7 October, One Year Later with David Benatar: Quillette Cetera Episode 40

On the anniversary of 7 October, philosopher David Benatar discusses the ethical questions it raises and about his new book, “Very Practical Ethics.”

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10 Oct 2024 · 17 min read

Hannah Arendt in a black and white portrait. She has a beaming smile and is around 50 years old.

Reading Hannah Arendt with Roger Berkowitz: Quillette Cetera Episode 39

A conversation with Roger Berkowitz, the Founder and Academic Director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics.

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4 Oct 2024 · 10 min read

An image of Justo Antonio Triana, a young man (around 20) with shoulder length brown hair and a beard. He is Spanish-looking.

Escaping Cuba: Quillette Cetera Episode 38

A conversation with the Cuban student, poet and free-speech advocate, Justo Antonio Triana.

Zoe Booth / Justo Antonio Triana

24 Sep 2024 · 24 min read

Composite image of Francis Fukuyama and John Mearsheimer against a backdrop of Israeli and Russian flags.

Liberalism vs Realism with Matt Johnson: Quillette Cetera Episode 37

The future of liberal democracies, populism, and what Mearsheimer and realists get wrong about Israel and Russia.

Zoe Booth / Matt Johnson

16 Sep 2024 · 11 min read

Two jihadists and a photo of Suha in the middle. She is a middle-aged Middle Eastern woman with curly hair and glasses.

What I Learnt Interviewing Jihadists

A conversation about Iran, Israel, and Islamic terrorism with Iraqi researcher Suha Hassen.

Zoe Booth / Suha Hassen

9 Aug 2024 · 20 min read

Head and shoulders photo of Mike Israetel, bald, stocky, smiling slightly, in a dark navy T-shirt

Dr Mike Israetel, The Philosopher Bodybuilder: Quillette Cetera Episode 36

The well-known bodybuilder and sports scientist speaks about growing up in the USSR, religion, war, and offensive jokes.

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23 Jul 2024 · 2 min read

A screenshot from the video interview with Dr Warren Farrell.

Rebalancing the Gender Narrative with Dr Warren Farrell: Quillette Cetera Episode 35

The couples therapist and men's rights activist discusses his new book and the current landscape of gender discourse.

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21 Jun 2024 · 36 min read

Drew Pavlou surrounded by Putin, Xi Jing Ping, Khameini and a "triggered" woke woman meme. Linked In/Wikimedia Commons/Canva.

Defending Democracy with Drew Pavlou: Quillette Cetera Episode 34

The student activist discusses the risks that Iran, China, and Russia, and their Western sympathisers, pose to liberal democracies.

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27 Apr 2024 · 1 min read

Graham Linehan Was Right About Gender Ideology: Quillette Cetera Episode 33

The cancelled comedy writer joins Zoe in the studio to talk about his new memoir.

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13 Apr 2024 · 1 min read

Young Women Need to Stop Oversharing Online: Quillette Cetera Episode 32

A conversation with Freya India.

Zoe Booth / Freya India

23 Mar 2024 · 1 min read

On Confected Radicalism: Quillette Cetera Episode 31

A conversation with Quillette founder Claire Lehmann.

Zoe Booth / Claire Lehmann

12 Mar 2024 · 13 min read

Razib Khan Answers My Most Controversial Questions About Genetics: Quillette Cetera Episode 30

A conversation with geneticist and writer Razib Khan.

Zoe Booth / Razib Khan

23 Feb 2024 · 1 min read

I’m Tired of the Victimhood Narrative

An Honest Conversation About Colonialism with Nigel Biggar: Quillette Cetera Episode 41

7 October, One Year Later with David Benatar: Quillette Cetera Episode 40

Reading Hannah Arendt with Roger Berkowitz: Quillette Cetera Episode 39

Escaping Cuba: Quillette Cetera Episode 38

Liberalism vs Realism with Matt Johnson: Quillette Cetera Episode 37

What I Learnt Interviewing Jihadists

You're Invited: Quillette Social Sydney 🥂

Dr Mike Israetel, The Philosopher Bodybuilder: Quillette Cetera Episode 36

Rebalancing the Gender Narrative with Dr Warren Farrell: Quillette Cetera Episode 35

Defending Democracy with Drew Pavlou: Quillette Cetera Episode 34

Graham Linehan Was Right About Gender Ideology: Quillette Cetera Episode 33

Young Women Need to Stop Oversharing Online: Quillette Cetera Episode 32

On Confected Radicalism: Quillette Cetera Episode 31

Razib Khan Answers My Most Controversial Questions About Genetics: Quillette Cetera Episode 30