6 Pack Discussions

Debt? COVID… and its many variants? Near peer? Climate change? The guys give their opinions on what is the biggest threat to our great country.

Beer Selection:

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-future-hop/

Voodoo Ranger Future Hop
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Submarines and Arizona have it… so why not everyone else. In this week's episode, the guys break down the different energy sources we use and assess what the best direction is moving forward.

Beer Selection:

Four Peaks Kilt Lifter

https://www.fourpeaks.com/beer/year-round/kilt-lifter/ 

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Episode Links:

https://www.power-technology.com/features/nuclear-power-pros-cons/

https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/hownuclearenergyworks.php

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/25/bill-gates-nuclear-power-will-absolutely-be-politically-acceptable.html

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/advantages-and-challenges-nuclear-energy

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/7-things-simpsons-got-wrong-about-nuclear

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/nuclear-power-most-reliable-energy-source-and-its-not-even-close

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/nuclear-plants-are-closing-in-the-us-should-we-build-more

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/3-reasons-why-nuclear-clean-and-sustainable https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/next-generation-nuclear/

https://www.energysage.com/about-clean-energy/nuclear-energy/pros-and-cons-nuclear-energy/

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/nuclear-101-how-does-nuclear-reactor-work 
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Everyone's heard "50% of all marriages end in divorce", right? Well first, is that even true? And secondly, who's ultimately to blame for this problem. Fatherless households are on the rise, while rates of marriage are at an all-time low.

Beer Selection:

Santan Brewery Moon Juice Galactic IPA 

https://santanbrewing.com/craft-beer/juicy-jack/
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Episode Links:

https://www.businessinsider.com/alarming-facts-about-divorce-in-the-us

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2020/12/united-states-marriage-and-divorce-rates-declined-last-10-years.html


https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr111.pd



https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/mortality/19-310689-Health-E-Stat-Mortality-H.pdf


https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/working_papers/2004/RAND_WR110.pdf

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While it is are the more rare side for developed countries to require military service, one of the guys thinks it should be a requirement here in America, while the other sees immense value in a full voluntary force. Like with all episodes there is no perfect answer, so listen in to learn a new perspective.

Beer Selection:

New Belgium Dominga

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/dominga/

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Episode Links:

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-with-mandatory-military-service

https://best-citizenships.com/2019/04/30/these-28-countries-have-compulsory-military-service/

https://empireresume.com/countries-that-require-people-to-serve-in-the-military/

https://environmental-conscience.com/conscription-pros-cons/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/conscription

https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/conscription

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/hr-163-universal-national-service-act

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/108/hr163

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/hr1152/text/ih
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Marijuana has seemingly been introduced to several states throughout our country to become recreationally legal to use. Why such a fuss? Can legalizing marijuana be good for America?

 Beer Selection:

Santan Brewery Juicy Jack Hazy IPA

https://santanbrewing.com/craft-beer/juicy-jack/
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Episode Links:

https://www.vox.com/2014/9/23/6218695/case-against-pot-legalization-big-marijuana

https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2015/04/14/in-debate-over-legalizing-marijuana-disagreement-over-drugs-dangers/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/foreign-cartels-embrace-home-grown-marijuana-pot-legal-states-n875666

https://time.com/3079707/marijuana-legalization-teens-health/

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While it's not often talked about, mining is a controversial issue with massive implications if stopped or even limited. Essentially everything you see in your everyday life a mine at one point contributed to the creation. The boys talk about different ways to limit its impact and make for a better society.

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Episode Links:

https://www.britannica.com/technology/mining/Quarrying 

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/all-the-worlds-metals-and-minerals-in-one-visualization/ 

https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/~/media/shared/documents/education%20and%20careers/Resources/Posters/Minerals%20in%20a%20smartphone%20poster.pdf?la=en 


https://earthworks.org/assets/uploads/archive/files/publications/FACTSHEET_Mining-industry-exploits-clean-water-act-loopholes.pdf


https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/rosemont-copper-mine-arizona-environmental-impact



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American taxpayers give $34,000,000,000 to other countries every year to help them stabilize their economies, poverty issues, and buy military goods. As an American, are we truly in a spot where our neighbors don't need the extra support? Listen in as the conversation has a bit more nuanced than you may think! ______________________________________________________________

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How are companies supposed to respond when there's a widespread unwillingness to work? Cody and Jared discuss labor automation in multiple industries and discuss the pros and cons associated with the implementation.

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Episode Links:

https://www.vox.com/a/new-economy-future/manual-labor-luxury-good

https://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/regional-economist/second-quarter-2019/rise-automation-robots


https://www.frbsf.org/economic-research/files/wp2019-17.pdf


https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/01/14/automation-and-labor-market-institutions/


https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/where-machines-could-replace-humans-and-where-they-cant-yet


https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/business%20functions/mckinsey%20digital/our%20insights/where%20machines%20could%20replace%20humans%20and%20where%20they%20cant/sector-automation.pdf



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Americans like buying stuff, but are we buying too much? With storage facilities overfilling and untold amounts of waste every year, we as a population enjoy the next new shiny product. Who is at fault the buyer or the seller?

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Episode Links:

https://theoceancleanup.com/ 

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We use our IDs for everyday transactions like buying a 6-pack or taking a trip to visit grandma via a flight. Voter ID laws have taken over the news cycle in recent history, during this episode we talk about why this controversial yet simple issue has been politicized to a point where most are confused on why/how we got here.