The Armen Show

The Armen Show


Latest Episodes

439: Azra Raza | The Importance of Early Detection in Cancer Treatment
December 21, 2024

In this conversation, Dr. Azra Raza discusses the urgent need for revolutionizing cancer detection methods, emphasizing the importance of early detection in improving treatment outcomes. She highlight

438: Vince Beiser | The Geopolitics of Metal Resources In “Power Metal”
November 20, 2024

In this episode, Armen Shirvanian interviews Vince Beiser, author of Power Metal, discussing the critical role of metals in the energy transition and the environmental and geopolitical implications

437: Aziz Rana | The Evolution of Constitutional Thought In “The Constitutional Bind”
November 12, 2024

In this episode of The Armen Show, host Armen Shirvanian engages with Professor Aziz Rana, author of The Constitutional Bind. They discuss Ranas academic journey, the importance of writing in shaping

436: Robert Talisse | The Key To Democratic Engagement In “Civic Solitude”
November 08, 2024

In this episode, Armen Shirvanian engages with Professor Robert Talisse, author of Civic Solitude: Why Democracy Needs Distance. They explore the importance of reflective thinking in democracy, the ro

435: Kat Fairaway | Film, Creative Collaboration, Roles, And Finding Meaning Through Art
November 02, 2024

In this episode of the Armen Show podcast, host Armen Shirvanian welcomes filmmaker and actress Kat Fairaway back for her third time on the program. They discuss the evolution of acting and filmmaking

434: Michael Orkin | The Science of Luck and Skill In “The Story of Chance”
October 20, 2024

In this episode of the Armen Show, Armen Shirvanian Dr. Michael Orkin, author of The Story of Chance, an expert in statistics and probability, discussing the nuances of luck versus skill in games, t

433: Sophie Scott-Brown | Everyday Anarchy, Non-conformism, Hierarchies, And More
October 08, 2024

In this episode of The Armen Show, Professor Sophie Scott-Brown discusses her journey into anarchism, exploring its relevance in contemporary society. She emphasizes the importance of questioning auth

432: Emeran Mayer & Amanda Doubleday | Exploring The Mind-Gut-Immune Connection
September 14, 2024

How important is the link between the mind, gut, and our immunity? How does food impact the connection that these parts have? In this episode, endocrine and general surgeon Dr. Amanda Doubleday joins

431: Gwendolyn Dolske | The Joy Of Delving Into The Details
July 20, 2024

In this episode, Armen interviews Philosophy Professor Gwendolyn Dolske of Cal Poly Pomona, co-host of The Good Is In The Details podcast with Rudy Salo. They discuss the importance of delving into th

430: Bronwyn Williams | Saving South Africa From Itself In “Rescuing Our Republic”
June 26, 2024

Returning guest Bronwyn Williams joins host Armen Shirvanian to discuss her book Rescuing Our Republic and the specific challenges faced by South Africa. She explains the collaborative effort behind