WEIRD: the podcast
This podcast offers a global, unconventional perspective on the US election and is hosted by anthropologists Vito Laterza & Louis Römer. Engaging commentary on what Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Donald Trump, JD Vance and other political players say, but also how they say it - the vibes, the emotions, the drama.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 4
- Years Active
- 2024
The Walz-Vance debate unpacked: consensus and conflict in middle America
Behind the veneer of civility that cloaked the 2 October US vice presidential debate, there are radical differences that can't be reconciled.
Key topics:
- Fact-checking and post-truth: the CBS News d…
The Harris-Trump debate unpacked: empathy vs hate
We compare two radically different visions for America in the 10 September presidential debate. We talk about the ideas, the emotions and the communication tactics.
Key topics:
- Harris’ opportunity ec…
From Russia with love: Putin's interference in the US election
In this episode:
- Russian interference and Tenet Media: paying American right-wing influencers to do what they already do; pro-Trump commentator Dave Rubin’s journey from left to right, or why libert…
Democrats vs Republicans: two styles of populism compared
We discuss two different styles and visions of populism - the Democrats vs the Republicans. Kamala Harris accepts the nomination as presidential candidate at the Democratic National Convention, Tim …