Episode 262: How Not to Save the World w/ Anthea Lawson
From The Deep Dive by Philip McKenzie
June 5, 2026 · 1h 12m
About this episode
Philip McKenzie discusses progressive politics and changing beliefs with guest Anthea Lawson.
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
People in this episode
Host: Philip McKenzie
Guest: Anthea Lawson
Topics covered
- progressive politics
- cultural beliefs
- political beliefs
- intellectual discussion
- creative musings
Keywords
- progressive politics
- cultural beliefs
- political beliefs
- intellectual discussion
- Anthea Lawson
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: How Not to Save the World: Doing Good Without Annoying Everyone, East of Eden, Feminism for a World on Fire, The Golden Notebook
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