The Independent with Scott Atlas

Dr. Scott Atlas is a world-renowned expert in health care policy and frequent policy advisor to policymakers and government officials. He investigates the role of government and the private sector in health care quality and ...more

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August 16, 2023 00:36:53
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Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone: COVID Lockdowns and Religious Freedom | Ep. 16

Dr. Atlas interviews Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of the San Francisco Archdiocese. He is outspoken on traditional issues relevant to Catholicism including abortion, the definition...

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July 28, 2023 00:37:01
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Riley Gaines: Preserving the Integrity of Women's Sports | Ep. 15

Dr. Atlas interviews competitive swimmer Riley Gaines, one of the leading voices for women’s rights, most notably in preserving women’s sports for biological females....

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July 17, 2023 00:43:59
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Wilfred Reilly: Where Mainstream Narratives on Race and Racism Go Wrong | Ep. 14

Dr. Atlas interviews Kentucky State University Political Science Professor Wilfred Reilly, a leading voice in challenging popular mainstream narratives with an empirical analysis of...

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June 29, 2023 00:48:33
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Todd Zywicki: "Wokism" Defined and Deconstructed | Ep. 13

Dr. Atlas interviews George Mason University Professor of Law Todd J. Zywicki. They discuss the philosophical basis for the modern concept of “wokism”, why...

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June 06, 2023 00:44:03
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John Etchemendy: Free Speech and Critical Thinking in America’s Universities | Ep. 12

Dr. Atlas interviews John Etchemendy, former Provost at Stanford University and the Patrick Suppes Professor at Stanford's School of Humanities & Science and co-director...

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May 23, 2023 00:45:16
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Heather Mac Donald: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence | Ep. 11

Dr. Atlas interviews Heather Mac Donald. Heather is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor at City Journal, and...

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