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.
WEIRD: the podcast
Latest Episodes
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 debate moderators couldn't fa...
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 economy is aimed at a broad coaliti...
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 libertarians ally with the far right.- O...
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 Walz is a "man of the people", Trump and...
