
About this Episode In this episode Lamar and Tom have a “table talk” on what it means to be a political moderate, centrist, or independent while reflecting on how they choose candidates. They compare political labels...


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A "3rd Space" is a space where two or more people with differing viewpoints, ideologies, and worldviews can come together to hear, listen, share, and connect with one another. In this podcast two lifelong friends, Lamar Roth & Tom Klaus, carve out a Third Space where everything can be on the table for open, straightforward, honest, and, yet kind and respectful inquiry. Getting to Third Space with Lamar & Tom features an exploration of how to talk with one another about significant, even controversial, issues with grace and humor. Occasionally Lamar & Tom will welcome guests to the show.
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Getting to Third Space with Lamar and Tom is hosted by Lamar. The show has published 75 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S4E22 - What does it mean to be a political moderate?" (27 October 2026, 47 minutes), "S4E21 - A conversation with David Bentler, author of Brotherhood in War & Peace" (13 October 2026, 59 minutes), and "S4E20 - Violence in the WNBA. What's going on?" (29 September 2026, 45 minutes).
Getting to Third Space with Lamar and Tom publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 75 episodes.
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Lamar hosts Getting to Third Space with Lamar and Tom, a science podcast with 75 episodes published.
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Episode #17
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Episode #13
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Episode #11
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Episode #8
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Episode #6
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Episode #5
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Episode #3
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Episode #3
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