For my first podcast, I discuss the Ukraine crisis with Richard Hanania. (He is a writer, researcher and President of the Centre for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology. You can find him on both Twitter and Substack.) Our discussion centres on the question, ‘Should we blame the West for the Ukraine crisis?’ Richard takes the position that we
I'm sorry to say that I stopped listening to your podcast with Richard Hanania after only about a minute. I found Hanania's voice and personality extraordinarily unpleasant. I've no doubt his ideas merit attention, but I respectfully suggest he stick to the page and avoid the stage.
I'm sorry to say that I stopped listening to your podcast with Richard Hanania after only about a minute. I found Hanania's voice and personality extraordinarily unpleasant. I've no doubt his ideas merit attention, but I respectfully suggest he stick to the page and avoid the stage.
Are podcasts really such a good idea? For me, no.