In the Bin: The Debate, Rhetoric, and Argumentation Podcast

In the Bin is the highest-rated and only podcast about debate and argumentation from the rhetorical perspective, including theory, scholarship, intercollegiate debating, and political debating. Founded in 2008. sophisticsteve.substack.com

In the Bin: The Debate, Rhetoric, and Argumentation Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts In the Bin: The Debate, Rhetoric, and Argumentation Podcast, a education show with 25 episodes published.

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  How Cool is Coolidge Debate? Jonathan Peele of Calvin Coolidge Debate is In the Bin

  Jun 10, 20261h 15mS0

  <p>On this episode we explore another new-ish debate format, this one named for our quietest President, Calvin Coolidge. Silent Cal hardly said anything so the stories go. Sounds like the perfect foundation to a debate format to me!</p><p>In this episode all of my assumptions are debunked after a very interesting conversation with Jonathan Peele, Director of Speech and Debate for Calvin Coolidge Debate, a program of the Coolidge Presidential Foundation. We talk about the elements that distinguish the Coolidge format from more familiar kinds of debate and explore a bit what makes debate attractive to participants...

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  CARD Debate: Is this a Format? A conversation with Trond Jacobsen

  Jun 3, 20261h 35mS0

  <p>Another format? We are called here at In the Bin to investigate any and all new formats as often we consider ourselves debate pest control.</p><p>However, CARD seems like something different. Is it a format? A philosophy? A community?</p><p>We spend the episode with CARD developer/founder/advocate Trond Jacobsen from the University of Oregon who answers all my questions and poses some very good ones of his own!</p><p>For more on CARD and how to participate, click here.</p><p>Questions for us? Email us here!</p><p>Enjoying In the Bin...

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  Debate, Theater, Pedagogy, and Public Life: A conversation with Harold Raitt, Director of the See Hear Studio

  May 27, 20261h 20mS0

  <p>Harold Raitt, Director of See Hear Studio</p><p>Contact him below with your educational needs or ideas!</p><p>SeeHear.Studio</p><p>SeeHear.Education</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Sophistic Take: Rhetoric, Debate, and Argument Today at sophisticsteve.substack.com/subscribe

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  In the RECYCLE Bin! Our live show from the 2018 Rhetoric Society of America Conference in Minneapolis

  May 22, 20261h 13mS0

  <p></p><p>Wish I could be there at the 2026 RSA convention in Portland, Oregon with everyone, but unfortunately we live in an era where universities are choosing not to support research anymore. In solidarity with you all, we at In the Bin are introducing a special new feature, In the RECYCLE Bin!</p><p>In The Bin podcast was founded in 2008 by Dr. Steve Llano and George Fitzpatrick so we have a very deep and well-curated collection of vintage podcast episodes. From time to time we will bring one back as a trip to the recycle bin. Let us...

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  Debate, Politics, and Maryland: Andy Ellis, Green Party Candidate for Governor

  May 20, 20261h 39mS0

  <p>Andy Ellis is the Green Party Candidate for Governor of Maryland</p><p>Green Party MD Website</p><p>Sign the Petition to Allow All Maryland Candidates to Debate on PBS</p><p>Maryland's State Shark, the Megaladon?</p><p>Contact Andy if you want to learn more about his campaign, the issues in Maryland, or how to support his work: andy@gogreen2026.com</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Sophistic Take: Rhetoric, Debate, and Argument Today at sophisticsteve.substack.com/subscribe

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