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1 month ago | 
eventbrite.com.au | Claire Lehmann |Zoe Booth
Join us in Melbourne on March 11 for a discussion on feminism’s future with Louise Perry, Claire Lehmann, and Tom Switzer. By Centre for Independent StudiesState Library Victoria 328 Swanston Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 AustraliaRefund PolicyRefunds up to 7 days before eventAbout this eventEvent lasts 1 hour 30 minutesJoin us in Melbourne on March 11 for a discussion on the future of feminism, featuring British journalist Louise Perry and Quillette founding editor Claire Lehmann.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
quillette.com | Zoe Booth |Jonathan Kay |Claire Lehmann |Thomas Doherty
Quillette Senior Editor Jonathan Kay reflects on his time ghostwriting Justin Trudeauâs memoir and shares his take on Trudeauâs political trajectoryâfrom golden boy to polariser-in-chief. We get into the highs of his early leadership, his pivot to hardcore social progressivism, the fallout from the truckersâ protest, and the growing anxiety around immigration. Kay also weighs in on the rise of Pierre Poilievre, the new conservative contender shaking up Canadaâs political scene.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
quillette.com | Zoe Booth |Razib Khan |Heather Mac Donald |Benny Morris
I sit down with political scientist, author, and colourful Twitter personality Richard Hanania for a thought-provoking conversation about the recent US election, his journey away from far-right ideology and Islamism, and his controversial views on the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict—a topic that hits close to home, as his father is Palestinian and his mother Jordanian. I hope you enjoy this conversation, which is also available in video format.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Zoe Booth
NowAn 82-year-old woman was arrested for a suspected hate crime and assault after she allegedly punched two supporters of now President-elect Trump – with the interaction caught on camera. The incident occurred on Monday, Nov. 4 – one day before the general election – at an intersection in Edmonds, …
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
quillette.com | Zoe Booth |Benny Morris |Steve Salerno |Brian Stewart
This was originally published in The Australian on 4 November 2024. The backlash to Lidia Thorpe’s hate-filled tirade against an elderly, cancer-stricken King has attracted all manner of opinion and headlines over the last fortnight. According to Nikki Gemmell’s piece in The Weekend Australian, (“When females speak out, they’re punished”, 1–2/11), it’s almost entirely about her gender. But the response to Thorpe’s latest outburst had nothing to do with gender and everything to do with character.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
quillette.com | Zoe Booth |Aurele Aaron Tobelem |Naomi Riley |Angel Eduardo
On the 23rd of October, I sat down in Sydney, Australia, with the esteemed ethicist and theologian Nigel Biggar—Regius Professor Emeritus of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford—to discuss King Charles’ visit to Australia, whether Australia should cut ties with the British monarchy and become a republic, what it means to be a patriot, far-left activism, cancel culture, and whether we should be ashamed of our colonial past.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
quillette.com | Zoe Booth |Brian Stewart |Robert Thornett |Oscar Clarke
Until recently, David Benatar was a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where he also directed the university’s Bioethics Centre. He is widely known for his controversial and challenging views on topics like antinatalism—captured in his groundbreaking book Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence—which argues that bringing new life into the world inevitably leads to suffering.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
quillette.com | Zoe Booth |Ari Gandsman |Meghan Murphy |Charles Murray
In this conversation, Roger Berkowitz unpacks the lasting relevance of Hannah Arendt’s thought, emphasising her practical approach to politics. Arendt, known for her scepticism of intellectuals and bureaucracy, was less interested in abstract philosophy and more focused on how we navigate power and truth in the real world. Berkowitz also explores Arendt’s complex stance on Zionism and antisemitism—supporting a Jewish homeland while critiquing ethnonationalism.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
quillette.com | Zoe Booth |Justo Antonio Triana |Dennis Saffran |Daniel McGraw |Daniel Mcgraw
Justo Antonio Triana is a Cuban poet, novelist, and free speech advocate. He is studying classical civilisation at Syracuse University and is interning with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). Cuba’s Imprisoned TruthAn interview with the father of Cuban political prisoner Walnier Luis Aguilar Rivera. In this conversation, Justo reflects on his experience growing up in Cuba under a dictatorship, highlighting the pervasive poverty and lack of freedom.
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Sep 15, 2024 | 
quillette.com | Zoe Booth |Matt Johnson |Jonathan Kay |Nick Osmond-Jones
This conversation covers two main topics. First, we discuss âNew Theism,â a movement popularised by Tom Holland and his book Dominion. Proponents of New Theism argue that even the most devout Western atheists, such as Richard Dawkins, are culturally Christian, and that religion, including Christianity, plays a crucial role in promoting social cohesion, individual happiness, and other social benefits.
