Archive - Contra

'What’s Your Solution to the Incumbent Political and Existential Crisis?'

A little story and some thoughts.

Aug 7 •

Pedro L. Gonzalez

A talk with Lydia Laurenson about polarization, the internet, and life after NRx.

Aug 3 •

Pedro L. Gonzalez

and

Lydia Laurenson

1:38:30

July 2025

June 2025

On Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, JD Vance, and the "tech right."

Jun 14 •

Pedro L. Gonzalez

Dreaming of the New Age

A talk with writer and filmmaker Cairo Smith about finding meaning, strength, and hope through art.

Jun 7 •

Pedro L. Gonzalez

and

1:49:09

Pitfalls and Box Canyons

Mapping the way through and out.

Jun 3 •

Pedro L. Gonzalez

Lighting the Way

Meaning of meaning.

Jun 1 •

Pedro L. Gonzalez

May 2025

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