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Smart People Podcast

Kevin Vallier - Can You Trust Politicians (Or Anyone)

Smart People Podcast

Smart People Industries

Education, Society & Culture, Business

4.5731 Ratings

🗓️ 18 November 2020

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Kevin Vallier is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University, where he directs their program in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law. Vallier’s interests lie primarily in political philosophy, ethics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE). His newest book, Trust in a Polarized Age is out now! You can read Kevin's blog Reconciled at kevinvallier.com. Follow Kevin on Twitter: @kvallier. Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Audible - Only $4.95 a month for your first 6 months! Visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500. Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart. Donate: Donate here to support the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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that. As a man, I don't get it. welcome to smart people podcast.com hello and welcome to smart people

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a lot to cover so let me go quick the biggest thing the absolute biggest thing I want to say is thank you.

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