This is a list of podcasts that Tim recommends. They cover a range of political and cultural perspectives but share the same desire as The Wrong Podcast; to talk about cultural and political issues with respect, nuance and intelligence. I recommend getting a “balanced diet” of perspectives. This serves to move us out of a temptation to isolate ourselves in an echo chamber. It also provides an opportunity to hear the best arguments the other side is making in order to sharpen our own critiques and not focus on straw-men. These are listed in no particular order.
Interesting Times – The first draft of our future. Mapping the new world order through interviews and conversations. Every Thursday, from New York Times Opinion.
https://www.nytimes.com/column/interesting-times
The Dispatch – Three different podcasts from the writers at the Conservative but not Republican publication. They always strive to describe people they disagree with in the best possible light while still sticking to their values.
https://thedispatch.com/about?sort=podcast
60 Minutes – Long running, respected, television news magazine delivers their episodes in audio format.
http://podbay.fm/show/81210923
On the Media – Analysis and reviews of how the media covers current news and issues. Openly and unapologetically left leaning.
https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/otm/
Signposts with Russell Moore – Southern Baptist theologian with reflections on religion and culture. (had his job threatened because he wouldn’t endorse Donald Trump)
https://www.russellmoore.com/category/podcast/
The Reflector – Audio journalism from the guys who helped create and produce shows like The Daily, The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling, Crimetown, and Rabbit Hole. We tell stories about the strange experience of being human.
https://www.reflector.show/p/how-to-listen-to-reflector
Central Air – Central Air, the show where the temperature is always just right. Join Josh Barro, Megan McArdle and Ben Dreyfuss every week for a well-centered conversation on American politics. The moderate left and the moderate right come together to reject the extremes.
https://www.centralairpodcast.com
Left, Right & Center – Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you’re afraid to talk about with your own family.
https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/left-right-center
Advisory Opinions – Host Sarah Isgur and permanent guest David French have twice-weekly conversations about the law, culture, and why it matters. A great source of information about the Supreme Court.
https://thedispatch.com/podcast/advisoryopinions
You might also like to listen to the Foster Parenting Podcast – https://fosterpodcast.com