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A podcast about rhetoric and current events hosted by M. Elizabeth Thorpe, PhD. In this podcast we explore the way big ideas from the world of rhetoric apply to every day life. We focus on major events that are shaping the world today and consider how those things that sometimes seem like they belong in the ivory tower can actually help us make sense of the life we are living. This isn't a podcast for the experts. This is a podcast for the intellectually curious.

M. Elizabeth Thorpe, PhD


    • Sep 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 118 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Kairoticast

    K114-Marx and Free Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 24:46


    We describe a Marxist critique of the metaphor of the marketplace of ideas. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K113 - AI and Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 21:03


    For our contribution to The Big Rhetorical Podcast 2023, we discuss the future of work and education as the AI revolution sweeps us all up. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K112 - For the Children

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 27:59


    We discuss obscenity and what it means to be average in relation to censorial laws designed to "protect" children.

    K111 - The Search for History

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 16:42


    History is a story. Not a data point.   Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K110- The Search for Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 18:41


    We discuss what it means to call something art. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K109 - The Body as Text

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 18:42


    We explore the idea that our physical bodies are texts to be written, read, and argued and the feminist history of that idea. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K108 - Tell Me Plainly: Enlightenment Rhetoric

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 19:26


    This week we explore the rhetorical theories of some of the Enlightenment's most important thinkers. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K107 - Banned Books and the Narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 15:34


    We discuss how challenging and reviewing books is an issue of equity. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K106 - Decoder Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 17:59


    We discuss the importance of understanding the multiple, real meanings of the deluge of messages we get everyday, all the time. Because of hegemony there can be multiple meanings of a message - being an ethical decoder requires us to be aware of power structures and audiences. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K105 - American Exceptionalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 16:33


    We explore the religious roots of American Exceptionalism. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K104 - The Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 17:23


    We argue that approaching college as job training is setting yourself up to be exploited. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K103 - Putting Rhetoric in its Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 18:11


    This week we are happy to take place in The Big Rhetorical Podcast Carnival! We explore the effect place has on rhetoric and rhetorical theory. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K102 - Prayer, Football, and Equal Protection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 22:42


    This week we discuss the prayer at football games case and argue that an Equal Protection argument could be used to ease the tension between the Establishment Clause and Free Exercise. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K101 - MTG and Christian Nationalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 25:10


    We're back! This week we explore Christian Nationalism, the separation of church and state, and the divine right of kings. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K100 - Kairos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 26:57


    It's our 100th episode! This week we ask what is the right thing to say at this particular time. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K099 - Dissent and the Rhetorical Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 17:52


    We analyze the Dobbs dissent in terms of the rhetorical situation. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K098 -Dobbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 29:47


    We round off the big news week by looking at the concurring opinions in the Dobbs case. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K097 - Rainbow Capitalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 14:58


    We explore the complicated relationship between the queer community and the establishment and review the decidedly anti-establishment history of Pride. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K095 -Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 25:33


    The field of rhetoric depends on teachers. Let's talk about how amazing they are and what they've been going through as of late.

    K094 - Uvalde

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 19:07


    Uvalde was an indescribable tragedy. We share our feelings with you about guns and the gun control debate. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K093 -Louisiana and Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 18:35


    We discuss the proposed anti-abortion bill in LA and the ideas that got us there, specifically the works of 17th century jurist Matthew Hale. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K092 - Roe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 17:53


    This week we describe the reasoning of Roe v. Wade and the Alito opinion that seeks to overturn it. The implications of the Alito opinion don't just end at abortion. This will have far-reaching and profound effects. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K091 - The World According to Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 20:28


    This week we talk about Florida, math books, CRT, and SEL. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K090 - Ketanji Brown Jackson's Rhetorical Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 21:32


    We explore the rhetorical situation of Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation address. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K089 - College Isn't Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 20:59


    College isn't a great equalizer. It just continues systemic problems and stratifications. If you want college help with equity, you have to start from the ground up. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K088 - For Your Amusement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 22:37


    We get in the spirit of April Fool's Day by sharing a few rhetoricians that make us smile. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K086 - Literati

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 21:05


    We discuss, literacy, literature, gatekeeping, and accessibility. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K085 - A Man's World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 17:46


    We discuss how academia is systemically sexist and designed to advance and protect men which is why men are often shocked by women's experiences. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K084 - Legends and Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 17:59


    We discuss the importance of the stories coming out of the current European crisis. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K083 - The Banality of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 18:59


    We explore the banality of evil in the year 2022. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K082 - The Harvard Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 16:18


    We discuss the Harvard letter scandal and patriarchy in the academy. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K081 - It's Open to Interpretation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 18:33


    We discuss some of the possible ways of interpreting the Constitution. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K080 - Banned Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 19:31


    This week we address the growing problem of banned books. And why Stephen King is wrong. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K079 - Mitch McConnell and the Third Persona

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 19:30


    We explore Mitch McConnell's American voters gaffe and analyze it in terms of rhetorical personas. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K078 - Day of the Dread

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 18:27


    Spring 2022 is a source of anxiety for a lot of people in higher education. But we can't forget that what we do matters. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K077 - Indiana Laws and the Raiders of Public Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 17:34


    This week we discuss Indiana Senate Bill 167, public education, and hear from a K-12 teacher on what it is like to be a teacher today. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K076 - Listening to the Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 22:42


    In our return after our break, we talk about science as rhetorical, and why we should still listen adhere to it. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K075 - Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 0:11


    We'll be taking a brief hiatus until December. Enjoy the holiday.

    K074 - Liberal U

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 19:17


    We discuss the newly announced University of Austin and the accusations of illiberalism in higher education. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K073 - Workers Unite

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 21:07


    We discuss the ideas of Eugene Debs and his application to today's labor movement. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K072 - The Write Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 22:36


    We explore who write, how they write, and why. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K071 - Genius

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 19:32


    We explore the concept of genius historically and as a current idea. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K070 - Identify Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 20:33


    We explore the concept of identity and how it shapes arguments. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K069 - W and Juxtaposition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 18:23


    We look at George W. Bush's 9/11 memorial speech and examine his use of juxtaposition - and also how he compares to the current clime, as well. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.  

    K068 - Labor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 20:34


    It's time to radicalize. Most jobs are irrelevant and exist to line the pockets of the ruling elite. Capitalism isn't sustainable. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K067 - Back to School Jitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 22:03


    As the semester starts we think about the pedagogy of the past and what it means to be a citizen. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K066 - August 25th Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 0:34


    There will be no new episode this week. We recommend going back to episodes 3 and 4!

    K065 - Contending With Misinformation - The Objectivity Conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 21:33


    We explore the problems with objectivity in the classroom in this The Big Rhetorical Podcast Carnival episode. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K064 - Mental Health Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 18:17


    Top athletes have brought mental health to the forefront of the world's attention in recent weeks. However, as long as taking care of one's mental health is a privilege, it will always be controversial. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K063 - Sublimity, Self-Improvement, and Capitalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 20:37


    We make the case for reading fiction as a quiet act of rebellion. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

    K062 - What Did You Just Call Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 19:46


    We discuss the rhetorical nature of titles and honorifics. Learn more about Kairoticast at https://kairoticast.com. Music in this episode is "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod at https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first.

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