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For the politically eclectic. A weekly show exploring news, ideas, and arguments from across the political spectrum through good-faith conversation. Hosted by Ravi Gupta.

Spoken has transcripts of 453 Lost Debate episodes, with the speakers named. The newest listed here is from October 21, 2026.

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Is France Our Future?

October 21, 2026

Ravi Gupta (0:00)

Welcome to the Lost Debate, a show for political eclectics. I'm Ravi Gupta, and today, I'm going to empty my notebook and talk about what is happening over in France.

Before I get there, just shout out to everybody who voted for Where the Schools Went, our podcast, about the 20 year effort to rebuild the New Orleans school system. That podcast won six Signal Awards. So three gold medals, one silver medal and two bronze. It's definitely one of the most successful podcasts in the…

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