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- Jun 23, 20261h 7m
Episode #44: Kevin McAfree Talks About Theory and Society and his Vision of Sociology
In this interview, Kevin McAfree, co-editor of Theory and Society, discusses his vision for the journal and what sociology might look like.++++Buy these booksThe Dual Layer Theory of the Art WorldSociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy reading Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
- Jun 17, 202621 min
Episode #43: Real Talk about Minorities in Academia
People ask, why don’t we have more minority professors? Here’s my tough love answer.SHOUT OUT: Thanks for our newly paid subscribers Joe, Kady, and Tom. You rule!++++Buy these booksThe Dual Layer Theory of the Art WorldSociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy reading Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
- Jun 9, 202620 min
Episode #42: Great Movie Review - Calle Málaga
In this week’s podcast, I’ll tell you about the very wonderful film, “Calle Málaga.” ++++Buy these booksThe Dual Layer Theory of the Art WorldSociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy reading Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
- May 26, 202621 min
Episode #41: Should you boycott the ASA?
There’s calls for boycotting ASA. Should you do it? Here are my thoughts on the topic.++++Buy these books!The Dual Layer Theory of the Art WorldSociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movement A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
- May 12, 20261h 4m
Episode #40: Ashley Rubin Talks about Ideologically Driven Research in Criminology
Ashley Rubin, associate professor at the University of Hawaii, discusses her 2025 Theory and Society article arguing that politically charged buzzwords and assertions have displaced proper social science.+++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy reading Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 28, 20261h 8m
Episode #39: Phil Magness Talks about Post-Liberalism
Shout out: I wanted to thank our recent paid subscribers Tom, “Lunchtime News,” and Wredpath. You guys are awesome! In this episode, Phil Magness of the Independent Institute gives us a guided tour of the “post-liberal” movement. If you need an explanation of the intellectual world of JD Vance, Viktor Orban, and Patrick Deneen, then you must check out this podcast.Links:* Phil discusses the economic theory of the post liberals.* Phil discusses the politics and social networks of post liberals.* Phil’s book on higher education.* Phil’s collection of 1619 Project critiques.Thanks for listening!+++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
- Apr 7, 202615 min
Episode #38: Sociology's Low Status in the American Intellectual Landscape
Yes, we need to talk about sociology’s eroding status as an intellectual field. I review three issues: sociology has few allies as the Florida debacle shows, we have declining numbers, and sociology is regionally concentrated. Source: The American Sociological Association+++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
- Feb 20, 202619 min
Episode #37: Anti-Bourdieu
In this episode, I talk about why Bourdieusian sociology has some problems and I suggest two alternatives, liminality and pragmatism. For theory nerds only.++++++Buy these books!Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free)Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad studentsThe history of Black StudiesObama and the antiwar movementA Social Theory book you will enjoy readingIntro Sociology for $1 per chapter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe
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