Episode 262

How Not to Save the World w/ Anthea Lawson

June 5th, 2026

1 hr 12 mins 7 secs

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About this Episode

Philip welcomes Anthea Lawson, author How Not to Save the World: Doing Good Without Annoying Everyone. In their conversation they tackle the state of progressive politics and whether it is possible to change someone’s mind across cultural and political beliefs.

The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.

Philip’s Drop:
East of Eden – John Steinbeck

Anthea’s Drop:
Feminism for a World on Fire – Nastasha Walter

The Golden Notebook – Doris Lessing