“Honestly” mixes long-form interviews and reported episodes that explore contentious debates about democracy, academia, and culture. The show features political leaders, dissidents, academics, and activists, and often spins episodes into follow-up essays on The Free Press.

Format

• Weekly interviews released via podcast apps and YouTube.
• Special series investigating single topics such as the “Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling.”
• Listener mailbag episodes that engage subscriber questions.

Editorial Positioning

The podcast seeks to surface nuanced perspectives on free expression, featuring guests from across ideological lines while maintaining a focus on liberal democratic norms and open inquiry.