Podcast · 79 episodes
Conversations with Coleman
by The Free Press · English
Conversations with Coleman is where deep thinkers and curious minds meet for sharp, surprising, and unfiltered chats. Hosted by Coleman Hughes, writer, thinker, and guy who asks the questions other people dodge - this podcast isn’t about debating. It’s about discovery. Politics, philosophy, race, culture, science: it’s all fair game. If you're done with hot takes and hungry for real-talk, come join the conversation.
Latest episodes
The Real Reason the Black Family Fell ApartThe episode argues that the “real reason” Black family structure declined in the U.S.28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 2 min
Roland Fryer on the Cost of Telling the TruthRoland Fryer (Harvard economics; NBER associate) discusses the “cost of telling the truth” in academia and policy.21 Sep 2026 · 57 min
The Lie at the Center of Antisemitism, with Dara HornDara Horn explains how antisemitism in America after Oct. 7, 2023 is driven by an enduring “lie” rather than mere prejudice, and argues that Jewish civilization itself is an anti-tyrannical…17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 1 min
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The Real Reason the Black Family Fell ApartThe episode argues that the “real reason” Black family structure declined in the U.S.28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 17 chapters
Roland Fryer on the Cost of Telling the TruthRoland Fryer (Harvard economics; NBER associate) discusses the “cost of telling the truth” in academia and policy.21 Sep 2026 · 57 min · 23 chapters
The Lie at the Center of Antisemitism, with Dara HornDara Horn explains how antisemitism in America after Oct. 7, 2023 is driven by an enduring “lie” rather than mere prejudice, and argues that Jewish civilization itself is an anti-tyrannical…17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 23 chapters
How Do You Talk a Klansman out of the Klan? Ask Daryl Davis.Daryl Davis, a blues musician, describes how he befriends and deprograms Ku Klux Klan members, and what makes difficult conversations work.14 Sep 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 24 chapters
He Couldn’t Save His Brother on 9/11. He Spent the Next 25 Years Saving Others.On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Conversations with Coleman features Frank Siller, chairman/CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, discussing his memoir Let Us Do Good and how his family turned…11 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
The Secret Recordings That Reveal How Presidents Really ThinkThe episode (Conversations with Coleman) uses presidential recordings and archival research to argue how presidents think, how “intelligence” shows up in leadership, and how to reassess Nixon,…3 Sep 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 27 chapters
Nathan Cofnas on Race, IQ, and the Jason Arday Scandal That Made Him FamousA conversation about (1) Nathan Cofnas’s role in exposing Jason Arday’s alleged fraud at Cambridge and the BBC, and (2) Cofnas’s “race realism” views on race and IQ, including why he thinks…27 Aug 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 32 chapters
This Is How AI Starts a Nuclear WarRobert Wright argues that recent AI advances (especially large language models and AI-driven coding/robotics) will be an “earthquake” affecting jobs, politics, geopolitics, and social…24 Aug 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 19 chapters
The Lie That Killed Comedy for a Decade, with The Babylon Bee’s Seth DillonSeth Dillon (Babylon Bee) discusses how he took over the satirical site, why comedy matters in American culture, and how “wokeness” and big-tech/social-media gatekeeping allegedly reshaped what jokes…17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 17 chapters
Rep. Ro Khanna on Progressive Capitalism, Gaza, and 2028Ro Khanna discusses progressive capitalism (“Catholic social thought” style: private property plus strong government to protect communities/workers), restraint in foreign policy (requiring…10 Aug 2026 · 55 min · 18 chapters
Democrats Need to Ditch ‘Loser Politics,’ with Matthew YglesiasMatthew Yglesias argues Democrats should “ditch loser politics” by focusing on practical, functional governance rather than identity-driven “sacred” issues and extremist messaging that squanders…3 Aug 2026 · 1 h 22 min · 29 chapters
The Real Reason Americans Are So Sick, with Jillian MichaelsJillian Michaels argues that “wokeness” and identity politics have distorted health messaging, politics, and public policy, contributing to America’s obesity crisis and broader cultural decline.27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 23 chapters
The Charlie Kirk Killing and America’s Forgotten History of Left-Wing TerrorThe episode discusses Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, using them to argue that left-wing political violence has a long American history that is…20 Jul 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 23 chapters
In Defense of Elites, with Richard HananiaRichard Hanania’s book Kakistocracy argues that populism—especially right-wing populism—has spread across the Western world and tends to produce worse governance.13 Jul 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 25 chapters
Dr. Cornel West: Is America Living Up to Its Promise?America’s 250th birthday and whether the U.S. is living up to its founding promise; how K-12 history should be taught; the moral status of American capitalism; the ethics of U.S.6 Jul 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 24 chapters
Douglas Murray: The Iranian Regime Means What It SaysDouglas Murray discusses (1) Keir Starmer’s UK premiership and what he says went wrong in British politics over the past decade—especially immigration and policing—and (2) the emerging Iran deal and…25 Jun 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 17 chapters
Caitlin Flanagan: Why I Finally Left Los AngelesCaitlin Flanagan discusses leaving Los Angeles after 35 years, LA’s decline (public disorder, homelessness, infrastructure failures), “abundance” politics, and the “homelessness industrial complex.”…22 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 31 chapters
Coleman Hughes vs. Peter Beinart Debate: Should Israel Be a Jewish State?Debate between Coleman Hughes and Peter Beinart on whether Israel should be a Jewish state, focusing on a one-state solution, the Palestinian right of return, jihadism’s role in the conflict, and…15 Jun 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 33 chapters
Is America’s Racial Reckoning Over? With John McWhorterWhether America is in a “post-wokeness” era, and how race politics are changing amid immigration, shifting Black voting patterns, campus culture, Voting Rights Act/gerrymandering controversies, and…8 Jun 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 16 chapters
Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared of AIThe episode argues that “bubbles” aren’t just irrational mania; they follow repeatable patterns and can be net-positive, including for transformative technologies like AI.1 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 23 chapters
What People Who Choose Assisted Death Actually SayCanada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and how it expanded from terminal illness to broader eligibility, raising ethical concerns about autonomy, oversight, and “normalization” of suicide.26 May 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 29 chapters
Michael Shellenberger on the Psychology of Left-Wing ViolenceMichael Schellenberger argues that left-wing political violence is driven by a “savior/messianic complex” rooted in psychological needs for recognition, and by an anti-civilization worldview.18 May 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 22 chapters
The War Before the War: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Israel-PalestineThe Arab revolts in British Mandate Palestine (1936–1939) and how they shaped the later Israel–Palestine conflict; also whether “Jews introduced terrorism” is historically true.11 May 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 23 chapters
Walter Russell Mead on Christian Zionism, the ‘Israel Lobby’ Myth, and the Psychology of AntisemitismWalter Russell Mead discusses Christian Zionism’s American roots, argues against the “Israel lobby” myth (including John Mearsheimer/Stephen Walt’s claims), and explains antisemitism’s historical and…4 May 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 18 chapters