Converging Dialogues

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Converging Dialogues is a podcast that is designed to have honest and authentic conversations with a diversity of thoughts and opinions. Wide-ranging topics include philosophy, psychology, politics, and social commentary. A spirit of civility, respect, and open-mindedness is the guiding compass.

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Recent Episodes
  • #383 - Shame and Pride In Appalachia: A Dialogue with Arlie Hochschild
    Nov 6, 2024 – 01:08:39
  • #382 - Erasing History: A Dialogue with Jason Stanley
    Nov 3, 2024 – 36:51
  • #381 - The Quest for Cosmic life: A Dialogue with Mario Livio
    Oct 31, 2024 – 01:05:40
  • #380 - The Raceless Antiracist: A Dialogue with Sheena Mason
    Oct 27, 2024 – 01:33:05
  • #379 - The Philosophy of Henri Bergson: A Dialogue with Emily Herring
    Oct 21, 2024 – 01:59:11
  • #378 - The Cleopatras: A Dialogue with Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
    Oct 17, 2024 – 01:13:28
  • #377- The Myth of American Idealism: A Dialogue with Nathan J. Robinson
    Oct 13, 2024 – 01:02:07
  • #376 - Lessons and Laws of Angela Merkel: A Dialogue with Melissa Eddy
    Oct 10, 2024 – 01:09:48
  • #375 - We Have Never Been Woke: A Dialogue with Musa al-Gharbi
    Oct 7, 2024 – 01:57:59
  • #374 - The Horse and The Rise of Empires: A Dialogue with David Chaffetz
    Oct 4, 2024 – 01:15:24
  • #373 - The Indomitable Will of Lyndon Johnson: A Dialogue with Mark Updegrove
    Oct 2, 2024 – 01:01:07
  • #372 - A History of the Bible: A Dialogue with Bruce Gordon
    Sep 26, 2024 – 01:41:00
  • #371- Blinded by Digital Realities: A Dialogue with Renée DiResta
    Sep 23, 2024 – 55:30
  • #370 - The Life and Death of the American Worker: A Dialogue with Alice Driver
    Sep 19, 2024 – 50:52
  • #369 - Karl Marx's Capital I: A Dialogue with Paul North and Paul Reitter
    Sep 16, 2024 – 01:29:08
  • #368 - The Rise of Illiberalism: A Dialogue with Marlene Laruelle
    Sep 12, 2024 – 01:31:02
  • #367 - How The World Made The West: A Dialogue with Josephine Quinn
    Sep 9, 2024 – 01:41:26
  • #366 - The Presidency of John Adams: A Dialogue with Lindsay Chervinsky
    Sep 2, 2024 – 01:26:51
  • #365 - The Language Puzzle: A Dialogue with Steven Mithen
    Aug 29, 2024 – 01:10:38
  • #364 - The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement: A Dialogue with Benjamin Nathans
    Aug 26, 2024 – 01:35:03
  • #363 - Understanding Political Polling: A Dialogue with Brett Loyd
    Aug 19, 2024 – 02:13:56
  • #362 - Liberalism and The Holy Alliance: A Dialogue with Isaac Nakhimovsky
    Aug 15, 2024 – 01:46:17
  • #361 - Hawks and Doves: Elites on Foreign Policy: A Dialogue with Elizabeth Saunders
    Aug 12, 2024 – 01:43:11
  • #360 - Why Animals Talk?: A Dialogue with Arik Kershenbaum
    Aug 5, 2024 – 01:09:05
  • #359 - Alternative Economies: A Dialogue with Nick Romeo
    Jul 31, 2024 – 01:35:17
  • #358 - Observing Evolutionary Change: A Dialogue with B. Rosemary Grant
    Jul 29, 2024 – 01:02:12
  • #357 - A History of Nomads: A Dialogue of Anthony Sattin
    Jul 22, 2024 – 01:41:35
  • #356 - Ending the Dark Ages of Quantum Theory: A Dialogue with Adam Forrest Kay
    Jul 15, 2024 – 01:27:36
  • #355 - Nomadic Empires of the Steppes: A Dialogue with Kenneth Harl
    Jul 8, 2024 – 01:52:13
  • #354 - Liberalism As A Way Of Life: A Dialogue with Alexandre Lefebvre
    Jun 30, 2024 – 02:06:34
  • #353 - A History of the Muslim World: A Dialogue with Michael Cook
    Jun 23, 2024 – 03:22:26
  • #352 - Our Bayesian Priors: A Dialogue with Tom Chivers
    Jun 20, 2024 – 01:16:45
  • #351 - RNA as Catalyst: A Dialogue with Thomas Cech
    Jun 17, 2024 – 50:37
  • #350 - Voices From The New Syrian Diaspora: A Dialogue with Wendy Pearlman
    Jun 13, 2024 – 01:09:04
  • #349 - A Damascus Massacre: A Dialogue with Eugene Rogan
    Jun 10, 2024 – 01:32:31
  • #348 - Parliamentary America: A Dialogue with Maxwell Stearns
    Jun 6, 2024 – 01:53:38
  • #347 - Failures of the Constitution: A Dialogue with Aziz Rana
    Jun 3, 2024 – 01:46:03
  • #346 - Rethinking the End of Empire: A Dialogue with Lynn Tesser
    May 30, 2024 – 01:35:45
  • #345 - How Culture Creates Emotions: A Dialogue with Batja Mesquita
    May 27, 2024 – 01:36:25
  • #344 - Economic Guarantees: A Dialogue with Natalie Foster
    May 23, 2024 – 01:07:56
  • #343 - Metaracism: A Dialogue with Tricia Rose
    May 20, 2024 – 01:11:08
  • #342 - The Presidency of James Polk: A Dialogue with Robert Merry
    May 16, 2024 – 55:39
  • #341 - How NOT To Do Your Own Research: A Dialogue with Alex Edmans
    May 13, 2024 – 44:00
  • #340 - How the American Heartland Turned Red: A Dialogue with Stephanie Ternullo
    May 9, 2024 – 01:31:12
  • #339 - Planta Sapiens: A Dialogue with Paco Calvo
    May 6, 2024 – 01:28:19
  • #338 - Victim: A Dialogue with Andrew Boryga
    May 2, 2024 – 01:22:46
  • #337 - Wahhābism: A Dialogue with Cole Bunzel
    Apr 28, 2024 – 01:41:00
  • #336 - The Secular Gospel of Ralph Waldo Emerson: A Dialogue with James Marcus
    Apr 25, 2024 – 01:25:53
  • #335 - Hubert Humphrey: Giant of Liberalism: A Dialogue with James Traub
    Apr 21, 2024 – 01:21:36
  • #334 - Recognizing Others: A Dialogue with Michèle Lamont
    Apr 19, 2024 – 46:42
Recent Reviews
  • pancesco
    Great guests, but
    The host is woefully out of his depth when discussing with the likes of Robert Pippin.
  • Barrett W.
    Just OK
    I often find the topics and guests interesting but as enthusiastic as the host claims to be for the subject matter, he seems to have only a cursory understanding which makes for a dialogue that fails to be any more engaging or illuminating than if the guest were merely presenting their ideas uninterrupted.
  • LobePDX
    Give credit where…
    Give credit where credit is due. Mr Bonilla is clearly a racist, and uses the term “white” to cruelly label the diaspora of humans of European, Asian and Middle Eastern decent who have Caucasian features. His personal opinions are quite vile. With that said, he is willing to listen and give space to opinions which he disagrees with. This is admirable and freshening. Personally, I disagree with him, but I thought three stars were fair. I would give a five star review if he would simply state that his “opinions” are just that, opinions. Unfortunately, when having conversations with radical Liberals he agrees with - he speaks as if what they are discussing are facts, when they are simply opinions.
  • thepaleshadow
    An beacon of reason in a sea of noise
    In our ever-shifting landscape of current events hinged by sensationalis, Converging Dialogues provides a balanced voice of reason, intellect, and critical thinking — both through its host and diverse range of guests. There aren’t many podcasts equipped with the sense of curiosity and openness as this one does, especially when dealing with such heady and often dense subject matter. Converging Dialogues eschews bias in favor of seeking and spreading knowledge, packages a wide array of topics in an accessible fashion, and asks the questions I wish more individuals with public platforms sought. This is a crucial podcast.
  • Darrin1972
    I look forward to each each episode.
    I’ve been listening since the early days of the podcast. Xavier Bonilla’s breadth of topics and intellectual curiosity keep me coming back for more. I can’t claim to catch each episode when it drops because I find myself listening to each conversation multiple times, so I’m a little behind. If you are looking for deep, stimulating conversation without an agenda, I highly recommend Converging Dialogues.
  • Michael Zucker
    Thoughtful Conversations
    This is a great podcast to listen to if you’re interested in intellectual stimulation. Mr. Bonilla is great in interviewing people on a range of topics, from history to psychology to philosophy, and everything in between. The long format and Mr. Bonilla’s friendly and objective perspective is great for getting to the heart of an issue. Plus, he has a deep voice that’s pleasant to listen to for long stretches of time. Highly recommended and one of my favorite podcasts.
  • diana_psych
    thought-provoking & thoughtful
    Xavier Bonilla is an excellent interviewer! He goes in depth with topics while keeping the conversations accessible and interesting to listeners. He’s knowledgeable, compassionate, and open to other viewpoints—highly recommend!
  • napoleon213
    Excellent
    Xavier is a great, kind, and charitable host. Excellent show!
  • California Guy 1970
    Great social science pod
    Xavier is an unusually talented interviewer (& I speak from experience).
  • Michael Callahan
    Great conversations, with interesting guests!
    Keep up the great work, Xavier.
  • Gaby-ebo
    Insightful & thought provoking
    A variety of subjects discussed from philosophy to psychology to politics and more are all connected in this podcast with insightful takes. Truly pushing our minds outside of group or trendy thinking. A beautiful balance of theoretical and practical approaches that keeps my mind sharp.
  • Ms. MonicaB
    Human
    I am enjoying every topic and episode. So insightful and mind gripping. Let’s bring the community together with healthy conversations. I look forward to hearing and connecting with more guests. Embracing our uniqueness and diversity.
  • Dahlielah
    Converging dialogues
    Xavier Bonilla is off to a great start. His interviews with Ben Winegard and Bo Winegard are especially interesting.
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