For the Sake of Argument

Adam Khan, Luke Melkesian, Mason, and Micah Kunkle debate DOGE, DEI, and Trump's Immigration Policies.For the Sake of Argument podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfieldSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EYApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Peter Beinart is a prominent journalist, political commentator, and professor known for his incisive analysis of American politics and foreign policy. He is the editor-at-large of Jewish Currents and writes a regular column for The New York Times, focusing on topics such as U.S. foreign relations, Israel-Palestine issues, and progressive Jewish perspectives. Beinart is also a professor at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and the author of several influential books, including The Crisis of Zionism and The Icarus Syndrome.For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Did Elon Musk do a Nazi Salute ? DEBATE with  @realsocratease  For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Cliffe Knechtle is a renowned Christian apologist and speaker, famous for his "Give Me an Answer" events where he addresses live, unscripted questions on Christianity. He has spoken on over 100 college campuses and at numerous churches worldwide. Knechtle is recognized for engaging with people of all worldviews, fostering respectful dialogue on faith and spirituality. Through his speaking, books, and media, he has impacted countless individuals, especially those seeking answers to life's big questions. His approachable, intellectual style has made him a well-known figure in Christian apologetics. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Rudy Rochman is a prominent Israeli rights activist and filmmaker known for his efforts to foster understanding and dialogue around Jewish identity and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He gained international recognition for his grassroots advocacy and work in challenging anti-Semitism and misinformation through engaging social media content. As a co-producer of the documentary series We Were Never Lost, Rochman focuses on reconnecting Jewish communities worldwide with their rich heritage and historical narratives. Wajahat Ali is a celebrated journalist, author, and public speaker who tackles issues of culture, politics, and religion with wit and insight. Known for his book Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American, Ali explores his experiences as a Pakistani-American Muslim navigating identity and belonging. A regular commentator on major news outlets, he is a passionate advocate for inclusivity, countering Islamophobia, and fostering cross-cultural understanding. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Rudy Rochman Opening Statement 02:35 - Wajahat Ali Opening Statement 09:17 - The Debate Begins

Omar Baddar and Jake Newfield debate whether Israel is an Apartheid State, and also whether Jihadism and Terrorism are caused by oppression. Omar is a Palestinian-American political analyst, human rights advocate, and digital producer based in Washington, DC. He is the Communications Director at Public Citizen and formerly served as Deputy Director of the Arab American Institute. With an M.A. in International Relations, he focuses on U.S. policy in the Middle East and has appeared on CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera. His writings on Middle Eastern conflicts and progressive advocacy have been featured in Newsweek and HuffPost. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Syria: Assad's collapse 05:13 - Ceasefire with Hezbollah 07:41 - Donald Trump 12:41 - Iran 14:17 - DEBATE: Israel vs Palestine 23:18 - Is Israel an Apartheid State? 27:51 - Jihadism

Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro debates Judaism, God, Zionism, and Israel in this conversation. Rabbi Shapiro is a distinguished author, speaker, and former pulpit rabbi with over 30 years of experience. A leading anti-Zionist intellectual, his seminal work, The Empty Wagon: Zionism's Journey from Identity Crisis to Identity Theft (2018), argues that Zionism contradicts Judaism. His lectures have reached millions worldwide. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00:54 - Is Judaism an ethnicity? 00:14:15 - Are you actually Jewish? 00:22:12 - Is Infinity real? 00:56:33 - Is Anti-Zionism Antisemitism? 01:05:38 - Do you get along with other Rabbis?

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rphgZyXvwQE James Sexton is a renowned divorce attorney and bestselling author of If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late. With over 20 years of experience navigating high-stakes divorce cases, James offers unique insights into relationships, conflict, and personal growth, making him a sought-after voice in the realm of family law and beyond. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Here is my original conversation with James: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJz7ldC9ddc Timeline: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - The Conflict 17:13 - How to FIX a marriage 28:42 - Male vs Female Gender Roles 34:19 - What women NEED 40:35 - How to deal with Grief 1:18:28 - How to be Authentic

Bernardo Kastrup is a philosopher and computer scientist known for advocating "analytic idealism," the view that reality is fundamentally mental. He has published influential books and articles challenging materialist views of consciousness and has a background in artificial intelligence research. Susan Blackmore is a psychologist, writer, and visiting professor known for her work in consciousness studies, including research on memes, out-of-body experiences, and the nature of self. She is the author of The Meme Machine and has contributed extensively to debates on consciousness and the role of cultural evolution. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Jordan Jonas is the winner of Alone Season 6, spent many years living with nomadic reindeer herders in Siberia, and has survived in the most extreme of climates and situations. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Destiny (Steven Bonnell) debates Luke Melkesian after their Jubilee debate. Topics: Trump vs Kamala on the border; FDA; Vaccines, Immigrations. Steven Bonnell II, known as Destiny, is a live-streamer and political commentator. He was among the first people to stream video games online full-time and received attention as a pioneer of the industry. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Doran Shafrir (@TheEasyWayDMS) and Socratease (https://www.youtube.com/@UC7sMvtlMXQ7VpZvJg0HRRvA ) debate the morality and practicality of Israel's policies and military actions in the West Bank and in Gaza. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Yishai Fleisher is the International Spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Hebron. Yishai works closely with US, Israeli, and global legislators and influencers on issues such as fighting BDS, recognizing Israeli indigeneity, fighting historical appropriation, and strengthening the Jewish people's presence in Judea and Samaria. For the Sake of Argument Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline:

Miko Peled and Jake Newfield debate the morality and moral agency of Hamas, Zionism, Israel, Palestine, and a solution. Miko Peled is the Grandson of Avraham Peled, who signed Israel's Declaration of Independence. Miko's father, Matti Peled, was the General of the Israeli Army. Miko is an activist and advocate for Palestine and has authored The General's Son: The Journey of an Israeli in Palestine, and Injustice: The Story of the Holy Land Foundation Five. He is also an international speaker. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Introductions 06:50 - Hamas 38:55 - "Would you prosecute Hamas for killing your family?" 39:56 - Moral Agency 47:12 - Zionism 1:04:13 - "Death to America, Death to Israel!"

Destiny (Steven Bonnell) and Einat Wilf debate Israel-Palestine. Steven Bonnell II, known as Destiny, is a live-streamer and political commentator. He debated Mouin Rabbani and Norman Finkelstein with Benny Morris on the Lex Fridman podcast. Einat Wilf is a former member of the Knesset and Lieutenant in the IDF. Wilf then went to Harvard University, receiving a BA in government and fine arts, before earning an MBA from INSEAD in France, and subsequently a PhD in political science at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 08:00 - Palestinianism vs Zionism 18:50 - Why did the Arabs Reject the Jews? 44:32 - The West Bank 56:20 - The Blockade

Gideon Levy and Destiny (Steven Bonnell) debate Israel-Palestine, the war, and discuss a solution. Gideon Levy is an Israeli journalist and author who writes for Haaretz - focussing on the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. Levy has won prizes for his articles on human rights in the Israeli-occupied territories. Steven Bonnell II, known as Destiny, is a live-streamer and political commentator. He was among the first people to stream video games online full-time and received attention as a pioneer of the industry. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Introductions 09:35 - Is Israel an Apartheid State? 19:56 - Are there problems with a Jewish state? 30:00 - The Failed Peace Process 36:37 - What is the Solution? 40:28 - One State vs Two State Solution

Doran Shafrir (www.youtube.com/@UC1D5sw3LZivzSwZY08LENHA ) debates Aaron Visser on Israel-Palestine. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 02:14 - The Blockade has 2 Purposes 06:50 - Israel is THE most moral army? 12:53 - Gaza 17:06 - 1967 War 26:05 - Two-State Solution 27:44 - Arafat in 1988 31:41 - "Let's Imagine I'm wrong!"

Oliver Burkeman explains how to make the most of our limited time on earth, and how to have a meaningful lfie. Oliver Burkeman is an author, journalist, and writer the weekly column "This Column Will Change Your Life" for the newspaper The Guardian. He published "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, a self-help book on the philosophy and psychology of time management and happiness." For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Brian Krassenstein, Eric Kaufmann, Katherine Brodsky, and Jake Newfield discuss Trump vs Harris and Liberal vs Conservative ideologies. Brian Krassenstein is a political commentator, journalist, and entrepreneur recognized for his active social media presence and advocacy on progressive issues. He co-founded HillReporter and is known for his efforts to challenge misinformation and promote civic discourse. Eric Kaufmann is a prominent political scientist and author whose research focuses on the complex intersections of cultural identity, nationalism, and demographic change. He is widely regarded for his thought-provoking analysis of immigration, populism, and the future of Western societies. Katherine Brodsky is a journalist and writer who has gained acclaim for her insightful interviews and in-depth coverage of the entertainment industry, pop culture, and psychology. Her work often explores the intricacies of storytelling and human behavior, bringing a unique perspective to her subjects.

Wajahat Ali is a New York Times writer, TED Talk Speaker, journalist, and public speaker known for his insights on politics, culture, and religion. He is also the author of "Go Back to Where You Came From" and a prominent advocate for social justice and inclusion. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Ollie Anisfeld is the founder of J-TV, a Jewish Education channel which has over 200k followers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC1gxxeC0elWutUUmPEr74NA Ollie and Jake Newfield debate whether the Torah was written by God, and also delve into Jewish Ethics, Israel, and Gaza. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Mosab Hassan Yousef is the son of the Hamas co-founder. Mosab was a Palestinian militant who fled to Israel in 1997, where he worked as an Israeli spy. Mosab was then considered to be one of Israel's most valuable intel sources on Hamas, and Mosab provided information which allowed Israel to stop dozens of Hamas suicide attacks and prevent the assassinations of many Israelis. Mosab's efforts also contributed to the incarceration of his father. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline:00:00 - Who is Mosab Hassan, Son of Hamas? 05:45 - What was it like growing up in Hamas?11:32 - Is Israel's war in Gaza Justified? 18:27 - Will Mosab Hassan become a Leader of Gaza?21:22 - Mosab's Time in Prison27:50 - What is Hamas?33:34 - DEBATE: "Is Islam a religion of peace?"

Katherine Brodsky is a writer, interviewer, and cultural commentator. Her work has been published in Newsweek, WIRED, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Variety, and many other outlets. Katherine is the author of No Apologies: How to Find and Free Your Voice in the Age of Outrage—Lessons for the Silenced Majority. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Debunking Conspiracy Theories with Dave Farina (COVID Lab Leak, JFK Assassination, Flat Earth) Dave Farina (www.youtube.com/@UC0cd_-e49hZpWLH3UIwoWRA ) is a science educator with over 3 million subscribers on YouTube. Dave and I discuss the polarization around conspiracy theories involving Trump, COVID lab leak, JFK Assassination, and Flat Earth theory. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:04 - Donald Trump Conspiracy Theories 01:57 - Flat Earth Conspiracy Theory 04:05 - Why would anyone vote for Trump? 07:30 - COVID Lab Leak: Conspiracy or Reality? 09:20 - JFK Assassination

Colin Wright is an evolutionary biologist, academic advisor for the Society for Evidence-based Gender Medicine, Founding Editor of Reality's Last Stand, and a fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He writes mainly about science, the biology of sex and sex differences, and gender identity ideology. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 05:51 - "Are you transphobic?" 26:36 - Are Trans Rights a Life-or-Death issue? 49:03 - Do Trans People Have Different Brains?

Eric Kaufmann is a political scientist and professor known for his research on demography, nationalism, and cultural identity. Kaufmann has written extensively on topics like white identity politics and the rise of populism. He has written several books on these topics, including Whiteshift and The Rise and Fall of Anglo-America.For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Michael Shermer is a science writer, historian of science, executive director of The Skeptics Society, and founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, a publication focused on investigating pseudoscientific and supernatural claims. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:06 - Are Aliens Real? 13:25 - Is DEI Good or Bad? 24:53 - Israel vs Palestine 29:34 - Assembly Theory 34:02 - The Genocide Debate 35:09 - Why are we so polarized? 44:31 - Why would you vote for Trump?

John Vervaeke, PhD, is a philosopher and cognitive scientist. He is an associate professor and award-winning lecturer at the University of Toronto, teaching in the Department of Psychology. His work focuses on human intelligence, rationality, wisdom, and AI. Check out his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke Michael Levin is an American developmental and synthetic biologist at Tufts University, where he is the Vannevar Bush Distinguished Professor. Levin is a director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University and Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology. For the Sake of Argument Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Destiny (Steven Bonnell) debates Harvey Silverglate. Harvey Silverglate is John Eastman's lawyer - and John Eastman is Donald Trump's Lawyer. Silverglate is also the co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), and was a member of the board of the Massachusetts chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. Steven Bonnell II, known as Destiny, is a live-streamer and political commentator. He was among the first people to stream video games online full-time and received attention as a pioneer of the industry. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Introductions 01:32 - Destiny vs Harvey Silverglate on John Eastman and Trump 51:34 - Don't we agree about Free Speech and Censorship? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Simon Jacobson is the author of Toward a Meaningful Life and publisher of the weekly Algemeiner Journal. Jacobson is a member of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Rabbi Jacobson is a pioneering speaker, educator, mentor to thousands. He heads The Meaningful Life Center, called a “Spiritual Starbucks” by the New York Times. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Robert Kurzban is a freelance writer and former psychology professor specializing in Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Kurzban's research focuses on evolutionary approaches to understanding human social behavior. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Harvey Silverglate is the attorney for John Eastman (Donald Trump's lawyer,) journalist, and co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Silverglate was a member of the board of the American Civil Liberties Union and a Professor at Harvard Law School. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Fani Wilis has delusions of grandeur! 10:01 - Kamala Harris & Tim Walz 16:51 - Did Donald Trump try to steal the election? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Destiny vs Jake Newfield: Israel vs Palestine DEBATE Steven Bonnell II, known as Destiny, is a live-streamer and political commentator. He was among the first people to stream video games online full-time and received attention as a pioneer of the industry. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Why is our country so polarized? 07:39 - Israel Palestine 16:17 - Destiny vs Ilan Pappe 17:34 - Why are there two Contradicting narratives? 21:54 - The importance of Empathy 26:19 - Do our Thoughts Drive our Actions? 35:12 - What does it mean to be Pro-Israel? 36:31 - The Pro-Palestinian Argument 39:32 - Does Zionism mean Expulsion of Arabs? 49:43 - Gaza Desctruction 50:47 - The Blockade 52:40 - Putin and Bashar Al Assad 55:47 - Are Cookies being Blocked from Gaza? 01:03:10 - Coleman Hughes vs Norman Finkelstein 01:08:55 - Hasan 01:10:00 - UN, WHO, Haartetz, Save the Children 01:11:43 - Finkelstein vs Destiny 01:19:03 - Human Shields 01:21:51 - Israeli Leaders 01:29:10 - What's the Solution? 01:33:15 - How Destiny Learned to Learn 01:37:58 - What Conservatives should know --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Einat Wilf is a former member of the Knesset and Lieutenant in the IDF. Wilf then went to Harvard University, receiving a BA in government and fine arts, before earning an MBA from INSEAD in France, and subsequently a PhD in political science at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Rabbi Manis Friedman is the most popular Rabbi on YouTube - with over 500,000 subscribers. Rabbi Friedman is a Hassid, rabbi, author, social philosopher and public speaker. He is also the dean of the Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Peter Boghossian is a philosopher and college professor who taught at Portland State University. Peter's expertise includes atheism, critical thinking, pedagogy, scientific skepticism, and the Socratic Method. He is the author of A Manual for Creating Atheists, and (with James Lindsay) of How to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:22 - Jonathan Pageau debate recap 18:08 - DEBATE: Defund the Police 37:41 - Rapid Onset Dysphoria 39:12 - Peter's Secret: Stella O'Malley & Gensp --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Gideon Levy discusses the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Mohammed Deif. Levy is an Israeli journalist and author who writes for Haaretz - focussing on the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. Levy has won prizes for his articles on human rights in the Israeli-occupied territories. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:05 - 12 Children Killed in the Golan Heights 00:24 - Gideon's Response to the Killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders 01:24 - Ismail Haniyeh and Mohammed Deif 01:34 - What should Israel have done? 06:26 - Why did Israel kill the Hamas commander and Hezbollah leader? 07:40 - October 7th Response 09:28 - What SHOULD Israel have done after October 7th? 12:15 - Ilan Pappe 15:10 - Is Hamas a terrorist group? 15:44 - The SOLUTION 17:38 - One State Solution 18:10 - WHY a Two-State Solution is NOT possible 18:45 - SHOULD Israel have been established? 21:29 - Do the Jews deserve a state? 23:55 - Do Jews need Israel? 29:47: ZIONISM 32:05 - Palestinian Leadership 33:40 - Do Palestinians support Hamas? 35:22 - WHO should govern Palestine? 37:50 - Is Hamas antisemitic? 39:48 - Israelis vs Netanyahu 41:41 - Do Palestians and Israelis support their leadership? 52:45 - What is the role of the United States? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

David Robson demonstrates how we can use authenticity and vulnerability to defeat loneliness. Robson is an award-winning science writer specializing in the extremes of the human brain, body and behavior. Robson is the author of "The Laws of Connection: 13 Social Strategies that will Transform Your Life," and "The Expectation Effect." For the Sake of Argument Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 00:07 - The Laws of Connection 01:37 - What is Loneliness? 02:31 - Why does loneliness matter? 05:21 - How loneliness kills us 07:29 - How loneliness causes disease 09:16 - How to build a strong social network 24:54 - How to connect with someone who has opposing views 30:36 - The easiest way to make friends 33:41 - The importance of vulnerability 41:14 - David Robson's personal vulnerability 54:55 - Being LGBT and vulnerable 57:45 - David Robson's personal life and family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Professor Jeremi Suri is a historian and the Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. Jeremi is the author of Civil War by Other Means and The Impossible Presidency. For the Sake of Argument podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfieldSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EYApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Jeremi Suri's substack: https://democracyofhope.substack.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

James Tour and Jake Newfield debate Origin of Life and Religion. James Tour is an American chemist and nanotechnologist. He is a Professor of Chemistry, and Professor of Materials Science and Nanoengineering at Rice University in Houston, Texas. For the Sake of Argument Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Teaser 00:33 - Introductions 00:56 - Origin of Life 24:21 - Religion Debate: was Christ Resurrected? 57:48 - James Tour's Life Story --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Ilan Pappé is an Israeli historian, political scientist, and former politician. He is a professor with the College of Social Sciences and International Studies at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, director of the university's European Centre for Palestine Studies, and co-director of the Exeter Centre for Ethno-Political Studies. Pappé was also a board member of the Israeli political party Hadash, and was a candidate on the party list in the 1996and 1999 Israeli legislative elections. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 03:08 - What should Israel have done after October 7th? 13:11 - Hamas 15:56 - Buildup to October 7th 21:46 - Is Hamas a terrorist group? 30:00 - Zionism 32:48 - The Solution 34:22 - One State Solution 37:07 - Do the Jews Deserve a State? 39:00 - What would Ilan Pappe's parents do? 41:47 - Do Jews Need Israel? 45:27 - Antisemitism 49:08 - lan Pappe's Life Story 52:43 - Ilan Pappe was detained at a US Airport --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

James Tour is an American chemist and nanotechnologist. He is a Professor of Chemistry, and Professor of Materials Science and Nanoengineering at Rice University in Houston, Texas. https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

In this interview, Lee Cronin shares his secret about LLMs, Consciousness, and Assembly Theory. Professor Lee Cronin is the Regius Chair of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. He was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and is the CEO of Chemify. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - The secret about LLMs, Consciousness, and Assembly Theory 00:12 - Introductions 01:00 - What is Assembly Theory? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

In this conversation, RuslanKD and I talk about my debate with Jonathan Pageau, and we delve into Ruslan's life story. Ruslan KD is a Christian YouTuber, hip hop artist, and entrepreneur. A refugee from Baku, Azerbaijan, Ruslan moved to the US as a child. His YouTube channel has over 600,000 subscribers. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline 00:00 - Jonathan Pageau recap 04:18 - Introductions 05:12 - Ruslan KD's life story --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Susan Blackmore is a writer, lecturer, sceptic, broadcaster, and a professor at the University of Plymouth. Her fields of research include memetics, parapsychology, consciousness, and she is best known for her book The Meme Machine. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield Timeline: 00:00 - Introductions 02:00 - What is consciousness? 09:35 - Bernardo Kastrop 12:00 - Daniel Dennett, Donald Hoffman 15:10 - Life After Death? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Jonathan Pageau is a French Canadian icon carver, public speaker and YouTuber exploring the symbolic patterns that underlie our experience of the world, how these patterns emerge and come together, manifesting in religion, art and in popular culture. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

In this episode, John Vervaeke explains Zen NeoPlatonism. John Vervaeke, PhD, is a philosopher and cognitive scientist. He is an associate professor and award-winning lecturer at the University of Toronto, teaching in the Department of Psychology. His work focuses on human intelligence, rationality, wisdom, and AI. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Andy Norman, PhD, is the award-winning author of Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think. His work has appeared in Scientific American, Psychology Today, Skeptic, Free Inquiry, and The Humanist. He has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, public radio, The BBC's Naked Scientist, and The Young Turks. In this episode, Andy and I debate Trump vs Biden and discuss Elon Musk's Woke Mind Virus. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfieldSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EYApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Amna Khalid is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Carleton College. In this episode, Amna discusses: 1. How DEI is hurting us 2. Donald Trump 3. New Legislation which would prevent discussion around The Holocaust YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Zach Bitter is the former World Record Holder for the 100-mile run and the 12-hour run. Zach is a professional endurance athlete, endurance coach, and podcast host of the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support

Michael Levin is an American developmental and synthetic biologist at Tufts University, where he is the Vannevar Bush Distinguished Professor. Levin is a director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University and Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfieldSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EYApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-newfield/support