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As The World Burns

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As the World Burns is a podcast about books… and the inconveniently chaotic world we’re all living in. Each episode, hosts Jamie and Mel take a book—new or old, fiction or nonfiction—and put it in conversation with the moment we’re currently trying to survive.Part book club, part cultural commentary, and part “did that really just happen?”, the show explores how ideas from the page collide with real life. Some books help explain the present, some make it make less sense, and some just give us something smarter to talk about while everything else is on fire.Because if the world is going to burn, we might as well be well-read.

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aflevering Episode 2 | In which we start a difficult conversation (and fangirl over Isabel Wilkerson) artwork

Episode 2 | In which we start a difficult conversation (and fangirl over Isabel Wilkerson)

What if racism isn’t the root problem? What if it’s just the surface of something deeper behind racism in the United States? In this episode, we talk about the ideas from Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson and explore a perspective that shifts how you look at race, power, and inequality. The book argues that beneath racism, there is a hidden caste system - an underlying structure that shapes who holds power, who has access to opportunity, and how people are treated, often without being fully recognized. We unpack what that means in the context of systemic racism and inequality in the U.S., and why this system is so difficult to see even when it affects everyday life. We also connect these ideas to real-world examples, including disparities in healthcare, reactions to shifts in political power, and the ways institutions reinforce existing hierarchies. This is not a conversation about having all the answers. It’s an attempt to better understand the structure we’re all operating within, and to question the assumptions we tend to take for granted. If nothing else, this episode is an invitation to look a little closer and ask whether we’re seeing the full picture. Chapters: 00:00 Teaser  00:53 Podcast Introduction 02:05 Why This Conversation Is Difficult 04:22 Why Silence Keeps the System Alive 08:20 The Hidden System Behind Racism Explained 10:42 Racism vs Caste: What’s the Difference 16:19 How We Reinforce the System Without Knowing 19:57 Who Benefits From the System 24:33 Power, Money, and Influence 30:03 Why the System Doesn’t Change 32:56 Health Inequality and Real Impact 36:17 Why This Affects Everyone 41:36 How the System Is Maintained Today 46:03 Why We Avoid These Conversations 48:30 Fear of Getting It Wrong 55:49 The Old House Analogy Explained 01:05:37 Final Thoughts and Closing  Sources and other details can be found on the episode page here: https://astheworldburns.show/episodes/02 [https://astheworldburns.show/episodes/02] Connect with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astheworldburnspod/ [https://www.instagram.com/astheworldburnspod/]  Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations that connect books to the world we’re living in.

29 apr 2026 - 1 h 7 min
aflevering Minisode 1| In which we are cautiously watching Hungary artwork

Minisode 1| In which we are cautiously watching Hungary

The first minisode of As the World Burns provides a follow-up to episode one and discusses the erosion of democracy, Hungary's recent election, Magyar's background, and the challenges of rebuilding democratic norms and institutions. It reflects on the impact of long-term erosion and the potential for democratic recovery, highlighting the need for public trust and accountability in political leadership. Takeaways * Erosion of democracy is a slow and gradual process that requires careful attention and vigilance. * The challenges of rebuilding democratic norms and institutions require public trust, accountability, and a slow and painstaking process of recovery. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to As the World Burns * 07:20 Rigged System and Opposition's Success * 13:11 Changing Political Standards * 18:19 Scandals and Political Parallel

16 apr 2026 - 16 min
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