Topic: Jonathan Kay

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Pencil of Promise
Episode 360 1:15:51 - 1:19:12

360: Pencil of Promise

Great Question Pet Peeve, White House Briefings, Among the Truthers

A critique of the common phrase "that's a great question" used in public forums and White House briefings suggests it is a stalling tactic or a learned social tic rather than a genuine compliment. The hosts discuss an interview with Jonathan Kay, author of "Among the Truthers," noting that even intellectual authors fall into the trap of using the phrase when confronted with challenging observations about their own biases.