In the Know with Kilian

I speak with Fay Rahman, a British ex-Muslim, about a wide range of subjects including, immigration, feminism, the Left and the Right, and a bit of Brexit. It was a great discussion and I hope you enjoy it too! Fay's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/faythemostgracious Fay's Twitter: https://twitter.com/angerspreadthin My trip report from Alaska: https://www.thattoughsob.com/post/the-grand-pacific-traverse

SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY. They're predictable! I cover plot holes in Game of Thrones and explain why I dislike Marvel Movies. Atlantic Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/04/game-of-thrones-season-8-preview-hbo-last-season/586834/ Free Hearts Free Minds: https://www.freeheartsfreeminds.com/ Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/681330392282296/ Out of the Fold Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sri-lanka-being-wrong-censorship-more-featuring-kilian/id1444521620?i=1000436717423 Funny Onion Article: https://entertainment.theonion.com/game-of-thrones-actors-reveal-reading-script-for-zomb-1834388057

I discuss my decision to produce my podcast less frequently along with a number of topics including, the Mueller Report, Joe Biden, and helicopter parenting. Free Hearts, Free Minds fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/681330392282296/ FHFM website: https://www.freeheartsfreeminds.com/

I discuss my plan to run 7 marathons in 7 days and talk about my plans for the future. Youtube video: https://youtu.be/p7uM5u0fccM My Blog: https://www.thattoughsob.com/ Instagram:  @kilian.the.ultraman Twitter: @sanctus_kilian

In this episode I speak to Bruce, who chose to use a pseudonym for this conversation. We talk about the reasons behind his choice and our skirmishes with the Regressive Left. In the Know Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-PJ70kBNbtBtgIeEONwrQ

I'm joined by ex-Muslim, Abdullah Sameer, for a fascinating conversation. We discuss his history of being a conservative Muslim and what brought him out of the faith. And we touch on many other topics including the evolutionary value of religion, the differences between Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins and their approach to combating religious ideology, and how to deal with online trolls/bullies. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeDrwxEV2j0 Abdullah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abdullahadam Abdullah's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_H_lI-9qWdCiAq4AciqE4A

I'm joined by ex-Muslim, Abdullah Sameer, for a fascinating conversation. We discuss his history of being a conservative Muslim and what brought him out of the faith. And we touch on many other topics including the evolutionary value of religion, the differences between Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins and their approach to combating religious ideology, and how to deal with online trolls/bullies. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeDrwxEV2j0 Abdullah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abdullahadam Abdullah's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_H_lI-9qWdCiAq4AciqE4A

I'm joined by Xavier Thompson for a great discussion centered on the N-word. We discuss whether lifting the taboo on saying it in specific contexts would be helpful or harmful. Tied in to our discussion about race, we touch on PC culture and its effects, both positive and negative, on society writ large. Our discussion is in part informed by a podcast discussion between Glenn Loury and John McWhorter which is linked to below. Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/74VbKdMaLPM In the Know with Kilian Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intheknowwithkilian The Glenn Show Podcast: https://bloggingheads.tv/videos/54469

I'm joined by Sarah Haider, one of the world's most prominent ex-Muslim activists in the world. We touch a number of topics including the Hijab, the Regressive Left, progress on the ex-Muslim front, and modern feminism/the #metoo movement. Sarah's Twitter: @sarahthehaider Ex-Muslims of North America: https://exmuslims.org/ Sarah's Podcast with Sam Harris - https://samharris.org/podcasts/leaving-islam/

Are all false beliefs harmful? Or do some, like Santa, perform a service for society? You might be able to predict my answer. Video version of Podcast -  https://youtu.be/yNyWogj1MzY Pro-Santa Articles -  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-baby-scientist/201612/why-its-ok-kids-believe-in-santa-claus https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-baby-scientist/201612/why-its-ok-kids-believe-in-santa-claus Anti-Santa Articles -  https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/why-its-morally-wrong-to-lie-to-your-children-about-santa-claus-and-other-fairy-tales https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/logical-take/201512/in-defense-parents-who-don-t-lie-about-santa Against Malaria Foundation -  https://www.againstmalaria.com/ Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/intheknowwithkilian

Are all false beliefs harmful? Or do some, like Santa, perform a service for society? You might be able to predict my answer. Video version of Podcast -  https://youtu.be/yNyWogj1MzY Pro-Santa Articles -  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-baby-scientist/201612/why-its-ok-kids-believe-in-santa-claus https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-baby-scientist/201612/why-its-ok-kids-believe-in-santa-claus Anti-Santa Articles -  https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/why-its-morally-wrong-to-lie-to-your-children-about-santa-claus-and-other-fairy-tales https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/logical-take/201512/in-defense-parents-who-don-t-lie-about-santa Against Malaria Foundation -  https://www.againstmalaria.com/ Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/intheknowwithkilian

Are universities still performing their vital function of encouraging critical thinking? Or are they in the thralls of a dangerous ideology that encourages the growth and development of thought bubbles? The answer is probably a little bit of both.  Articles: Heterodox 1 - https://heterodoxacademy.org/skeptics-are-wrong-about-campus-speech/ Heterodox 2 (this is the one with the graphs I focus on) - https://heterodoxacademy.org/the-skeptics-are-wrong-part-2/ Vox - https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/8/31/17718296/campus-free-speech-political-correctness-musa-al-gharbi

Is using race as an organizing force the right strategy for the Left? I'm joined for a fun conversation by Xavier Thompson. We discuss identity politics, the validity of race as a basis for a movement, affirmative action, and the state of society in general. Enjoy!

Is using race as an organizing force the right strategy for the Left? I'm joined for a fun conversation by Xavier Thompson. We discuss identity politics, the validity of race as a basis for a movement, affirmative action, and the state of society in general. Enjoy!

I'm excited to announce I finished my 100 mile race in Texas!  There's a bunch of housekeeping and a teeny-tiny bit on #metoo in addition to details about the race.

I sit down with Yasmine Mohammed, author of the upcoming memoir, The Girl Who Would not Submit, and we have a wonderful conversation about Islam, the Regressive Left, social justice, and free thought.   Free Hearts, Free Minds: https://www.freeheartsfreeminds.com/ Yasmine Op-Ed: https://merionwest.com/2018/10/16/feminists-in-the-west-need-to-see-where-real-battle-is/ Yasmine's personal website: https://www.confessionsofanexmuslim.com/ Yasmine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/confessionsexmu?lang=en 100 mile donation page: https://my.reason2race.com/100forexmna/TejasTrailsSeasonTwo2018 Patreon for In the Know: https://www.patreon.com/intheknowwithkilian

I'm joined by Alex Keene for a conversation about conversations.  Why do we so reliably fail to make progress in discussions when the two sides disagree?  We may not have all the answers but we come to a diagnosis and offer some solutions.  There's also a bit of Kavanaugh at the end.  Enjoy!

Obaid Omer joins me for a discussion primarily centered on enlightenment values and the interaction between said values and the Islamic world.  How do we best fight dangerous ideas?  Is burning the Quran a legitimate and effective form of protest?  Should the hijab be used as a symbol of feminism in the United States?  We may not answer these questions perfectly but Obaid is an articulate, bright man who's got lots of great ideas and I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Obaid's video for EXMNA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ReQtSpW6FE Obaid's Podcast, Heretics Corner: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjlz0W03l_xDS98L0qiD2qA Obaid's Twitter: https://twitter.com/obaidomer?lang=en Donation page for 100 mile race: https://my.reason2race.com/100forexmna/TejasTrailsSeasonTwo2018  My Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanctus_kilian?lang=en Video of our conversation: https://youtu.be/HVfTeWiTd94 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intheknowwithkilian

I'm joined by Mike Ricciardi for a brief intro to the topic of China and a discussion about the Brett Kavanaugh debacle. The best article I've seen on Kavanaugh - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/10/why-i-wouldnt-confirm-brett-kavanaugh/571936/

I discuss my recent, somewhat harrowing experiences in the Holy Cross Wilderness.