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/faythemostgraciousFay's Twitter: https://twitter.com/angerspreadthinMy 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=1000436717423Funny 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/p7uM5u0fccMMy Blog: https://www.thattoughsob.com/Instagram:  @kilian.the.ultramanTwitter: @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=DeDrwxEV2j0Abdullah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/abdullahadamAbdullah'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/74VbKdMaLPMIn the Know with Kilian Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intheknowwithkilianThe 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: @sarahthehaiderEx-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/yNyWogj1MzYPro-Santa Articles - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-baby-scientist/201612/why-its-ok-kids-believe-in-santa-claushttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-baby-scientist/201612/why-its-ok-kids-believe-in-santa-clausAnti-Santa Articles - https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/why-its-morally-wrong-to-lie-to-your-children-about-santa-claus-and-other-fairy-taleshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/logical-take/201512/in-defense-parents-who-don-t-lie-about-santaAgainst 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!

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=en100 mile donation page: https://my.reason2race.com/100forexmna/TejasTrailsSeasonTwo2018Patreon 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=3ReQtSpW6FEObaid's Podcast, Heretics Corner: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjlz0W03l_xDS98L0qiD2qAObaid's Twitter: https://twitter.com/obaidomer?lang=enDonation page for 100 mile race: https://my.reason2race.com/100forexmna/TejasTrailsSeasonTwo2018 My Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanctus_kilian?lang=enVideo of our conversation: https://youtu.be/HVfTeWiTd94Patreon: 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.

I talk with Ali Rizvi, author of "The Atheist Muslim," a book I highly recommend. We delve into the Regressive Left and touch on many other issues including Trump, "spineless Republicans," and my 100 mile run for Ex-Muslims of North America. Donation page for 100 mile run: https://my.reason2race.com/100forexmna/TejasTrailsSeasonTwo2018 Ali's Twitter - https://twitter.com/aliamjadrizvi?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Secular Jihadists Website: https://www.secularjihadists.com/ Richard Dawkins Militant Atheism: https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_dawkins_on_militant_atheism?language=en My Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanctus_kilian?lang=en URL for video version of podcast: https://youtu.be/A_nNo0733w0 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intheknowwithkilian

I discuss obesity in the United States and explain my idea for a fat tax. NIH Stats: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-statistics/overweight-obesity CDC Stats: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/obesity-overweight.htm Cosmo Cover: http://www.702.co.za/articles/317795/what-do-you-think-of-the-latest-cosmopolitan-uk-cover

I pay tribute to John McCain, an American hero despite his flaws and discuss two articles written about him in the wake of his death. I also take a moment to analyze Republicans in the Trump era and the hypocrisy they've displayed during his presidency. Matt Taibbi - https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/mccain-support-war-716416/ Mehdi Hasan - https://theintercept.com/2018/08/27/hold-the-plaudits-john-mccains-2008-campaign-paved-the-way-for-donald-trump/ McCain's farewell letter - https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/27/politics/john-mccain-farewell-statement/index.html