Origin Story

Hosts Dorian Linsky and Ian Dunn introduce Origin Story, a podcast dedicated to explaining the historical truths behind modern political terms without tribal bias.

In this bonus episode, hosts Dorian Linsky and Ian Dunn conduct an autopsy of their 2024 profile of Keir Starmer, analyzing why their predictions failed as he resigned after two turbulent years.

This episode explores the Luddite movement as a strategic response to economic hardship and political repression in early 19th-century England, rather than simple anti-technology sentiment.

Hosts Dorian Linsky and Ian Dunn explore the history of paranormal investigations, tracing the rise of spiritualism from the 1848 Fox Sisters to the formation of the Society for Psychical Research.

Hosts Dorian Linsky and Ian Dunn examine the evolution of UK think tanks, focusing on the right-wing cluster at Tufton Street.

Hosts Dorian Linsky and Ian Dunn explore the origins of think tanks, tracing their evolution from early 20th-century nonpartisan research bodies to modern ideological instruments.

Hosts Dorian Linsky and Yendam explore the rise of the Religious Right, focusing on Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson.

Hosts Dorian Linsky and Ian Dunn trace the origins of American evangelicalism, exploring its shift from a diverse, socially progressive movement to a conservative political force.

In this episode of Origin Story, hosts Dorian Linsky and Ian Dunn analyze J.