Air Date: 5-19-25

Today, Jay!, Amanda, and Deon (Erin was on vacation) discuss:

• The origins of and problems with “the one way” Christian mindset
• Why Finland’s happiest country title and happiness itself are terribly misunderstood by Americans
• How our globalized world is messing with perceptions of our cultural similarities and differences
• The link between genocides, pseudoscience, and conspiracy theories
• Naomi Klein’s analysis on the problems with how we talk about the Holocaust
• How we get back to humanization and recognizing our core similarities as beings floating on a rock in space
• Some Finnish wisdom that encapsulates life, the universe, and everything

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My Miserable Week in the Happiest Country on Earth - The New York Times

Doppelgänger by Naomi Klein (If you buy via this link, you can support indie bookstores and SOLVED! at the same time!)

The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan (If you buy via this link, you can support indie bookstores and SOLVED! at the same time!)

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“Pale Blue Dot” - An excerpt from Carl Sagan’s book “Pale Blue Dot” (If you buy via this link, you can support indie bookstores and SOLVED! at the same time!)

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Air Date 5/18/2025

The full quote from today's title is from one of the most celebrated writers of Southern American literature, William Faulkner, who said, "The past is never dead. It’s not even past. All of us labor in webs spun long before we were born, webs of heredity and environment, of desire and consequence, of history and eternity.” The new film, Sinners, set in the Jim Crow South, attempts to take on some of the subjects that make up that web of history and consequence. The theme of today's episode is an attempt to dig into many of the subjects of the film.

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KEY POINTS

KP 1: Sinners: Director Ryan Coogler on His Latest Hit, Delta Blues, His Mississippi Roots & Vampires Part 1 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 4-25-25

KP 2: Sinners and the General State of Things - The Morbid Zoo - Air Date 5-10-25

KP 3: Western Christianity and White Supremacy Part 1 - Meant For This - Air Date 3-23-22

KP 4: How Do You Put A Price On America's Original Sin? - Consider This - Air Date 3-27-23

KP 5: Storm and Stress: Jim Crow America Part 1 - History is US - Air Date 6-5-22

KP 6: Trump's first 100 days, but it's just the racism - Garrison Hayes - Air Date 5-2-25

(48:29) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

On how to talk about the interplay between economics and identity politics

DEEPER DIVES

(57:48) SECTION A: CHRISTIANITY

(1:33:29) SECTION B: RACE

(2:18:56) SECTION C: CULTURE

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Description: Portion of the 1830s painting “Slave Market” (Brazil) depicting two white men discussing the sale of enslaved, black Brazilian men with a church with steeple and cross in the background and the iconography of the Virgin Mary on the wall above.

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Original Air Date 6/4/2022

Today we take a look at some of the obvious steps we need to take to reduce gun violence in the United States, debunk some of the favored propaganda supporting unfettered gun ownership and explore the origins of how Gun Culture™ was invented by corporations as the frontier era need for guns began to vanish pushing them to convert guns from tools that were needed but not loved into items that were loved though no longer needed.

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Ch. 1: Igor Volsky on Ending Gun Violence - CounterSpin - Air Date 5-27-22

Ch. 2: NRA's "Good Guy With A Gun" Theory Failed In Real Time In Uvalde - All In with Chris Hayes - Air Date 5-27-22

Ch. 3: Jordan Klepper Debunks The "Good Guy with a Gun" Argument - The Daily Show - Air Date 12-11-15

Ch. 4: The Second Amendment Isn't About Killing Politicians or Overthrowing Democracy - The Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 5-31-22

Ch. 5: Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger speaking to Charlayne Hunter-Gault - PBS NewsHour - Air Date 12-16-1991

Ch. 6: How the Gun Industry Used Marketing to Change a Culture - Letters and Politics - Air Date 8-7-19

Ch. 7: Mass Shootings: American Exceptionalism of the Worst Kind - Breaking the Sound Barrier by Amy Goodman - Air Date 5-26-22

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Original Air Date 5/24/2019

As the neoliberal order collapses from the pressure of its failures to provide for working people, we take a look at the much-maligned, rarely-understood field of economic and social study known as Marxism.

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Ch. 1: The Contributions of Karl Marx Part 1 - Economic Update - Air Date 5-25-18

Professor Wolff takes a deeper look at the life and work of Karl Marx in celebration of the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Ch. 2: Marxism Today - Analysis - Air Date 6-19-16

Robin who was a BBC reporter for 25 years thinks Marx was always in the background discourse of politics, an influence he partly feared and didn't fully understand. He takes a walk through central London in the footsteps of the great revolutionary.

Ch. 3: David Harvey on Marx, Capital, and the Madness of Economic Reason - Left Out - Air Date 11-5-17

David Harvey is arguably the most influential living geographer, as well as one of the world’s leading Marxist scholars. He is among the most cited intellectuals of all time across the humanities and social sciences.

Ch. 4: This Ruthless Criticism of All That Exists Marxism as Science - Revolutionary Left Radio - Air Date 2-2-19

J. Moufawad-Paul, a Marxist philosopher and author of "Continuity and Rupture", "The Communist Necessity", and "Austerity Apparatus", joins Breht to discuss his most recent essay "This Ruthless Criticism of All That Exists: Marxism as Science".

Ch. 5: Erosion of Consumer Choices - David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles - Air Date 4-24-19

Prof. Harvey discusses Marx's theory of Capital and its relevance today. Consumers have less and less autonomy. Their choices, even how they will spend their leisure time, are increasingly influenced by capitalists.

Ch. 6: The Contributions of Karl Marx Part 2 - Economic Update - Air Date 5-25-18

Professor Wolff takes a deeper look at the life and work of Karl Marx in celebration of the 200th anniversary of his birth.

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Introducing Jane Goodall on Hope, AI, and the Natural World from Possible.

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What would it look like to keep all living creatures in the loop on the development of new technology?

Reid sat down for a wide-ranging solo discussion with Jane Goodall on that very subject – and more. They talked about how to maintain hope and focus on local impact in today’s often chaotic world, how technology – and AI in particular – might be helpful for conservation, and Jane’s global youth program, Roots & Shoots. Plus, the Jane Goodall institute shared audio from a cutting edge acoustic array that helped them discover a brand new species in Gombe National Park in Tanzania! Jane reflected on her legacy and shared stories about bridging unlikely divides, defying the scientific community early in her career, young people opening their eyes to the natural world for the first time, and so much more.

Thank you to the incredible team at the Jane Goodall Institute and WildMon (L. Pintea, B. Wallauer, K. Harmon, M. Campos, Gabriel Leite, Tomaz Melo, Guilherme Melo, D. A. Collins, D. C. Mjungu) that, with funding from Google, utilized an acoustic array to discover brand new species in Gombe National Park, Tanzania, including Thomas’s Dwarf Galago (Galagoides thomasi).

For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/ 

Topics:

03:38 - Hellos and intros

03:45 - “Name that baby” game

05:34 - How Jane has used technology in her work

09:13 - Discovering a new species with an acoustic array

11:57 - How AI can help conservation

16:55 - AI as an animal translator

19:58 - Essential lesson for research

22:30 - Similarities between humans and chimpanzees

26:42 - Bridging divides between unlikely groups

30:32 - “We must either redefine man, redefine tool, or…”

32:20 - Government funding cut from Jane Goodall Institute

36:26 - Youth program Roots and Shoots

39:57 - How to maintain hope

42:53 - What we can learn from kids

44:33 - Global impact of the Roots and Shoots program

46:18 - Jane’s ideal AI tool

48:22 - Jane asks Reid: Can AI become sentient?

51:27 - AI’s impact on the brain

54:55 - Rapid-fire Questions

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APOPO’s “Amazing Rats” | How It Works

Regeneration by Paul Hawken

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Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. Each episode seeks to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.

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Air Date 5/6/2025

The Monthly-ish Mix™ is here to get you caught up on recent news without being overwhelming! This month we look at government surveillance overreach, challenges facing immigrant and refugee communities, the shifting landscape of American culture brought on by Christian Nationalism and the emerging broligarchy, and grassroots movements challenging institutional power.

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PART 1: GOVERNMENT POWER & ITS MISUSE

#1697 The Trump World Order: Are we the Baddies?

(00:27:13) #1699 A Government Of the People, By the People, and Weaponized Against the People

(00:41:10) #1704 Weaponization and Capitulation: Trump vs Immigrants, Universities, and Media

(01:05:30) #1706 Trump's Kafkaesque Deportation Nightmare is the Shame of the Nation

PART 2: VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES & CIVIL RIGHTS

(01:29:29) #1700 Dehumanizing Trans People is Always the First Step for Fascists

(01:49:55) #1705 Threatened Social Safety Nets Are Foundational to Healthy Societies

PART 3: CULTURAL & SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION

(02:03:47) #1702 Destroying Education, Boosting Christian Nationalism: Rewriting the Past and Hamstringing the Future

(02:24:21) #1703 The Broligarchy and the Rise of Techno-Feudalism

PART 4: OPPOSITION & RESISTANCE

(02:39:54) #1698 Resistance is Not Futile: Support the collective revolt against Trumpism (Special Podcasthon!)

(02:53:32) #1701 Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way: Installing the Backbone Democrats Need

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Introducing Khloé Kardashian: My Side that Nobody Knows (Truth Behind Headlines, Divorce, Co-Parenting) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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Have you ever been seen in a way that didn’t feel true to who you are?

Who do you feel truly sees you for who you are?

Today, Jay sits down once again with the incredible Khloé Kardashian to talk about growth, healing, and what it really means to evolve on your own terms. It’s been six years since Khloé first sat down with Jay, and a lot has changed. Now in her 40s, Khloé reflects on the defining moments of her 30s, the clarity she’s found in this new chapter, and how her journey has shaped the woman she is today

In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Khloé opens up about what it really took to move through heartbreak, public judgment, and her own self-doubt. She shares how she learned to forgive herself, let go of shame, and step into a deeper sense of self-awareness. Khloé talks about navigating the pressures around motherhood, relationships, and success — and how therapy, journaling, and her unwavering faith helped her rediscover her worth and inner peace.

Jay and Khloé also dive into what it looks like to slow down, make room for solitude, and intentionally choose joy. She offers a glimpse into her daily routines, the spiritual practices that ground her, and how she’s creating a loving, mindful environment for her children, one rooted not in perfection, but in presence and authenticity.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Set Emotional Boundaries Without Losing Your Kindness

How to Forgive Yourself and Heal from Past Mistakes

How to Use Solitude as a Tool for Self-Discovery

How to Stop Comparing Your Journey to Others

How to Build Emotional Resilience After Betrayal

How to Raise Emotionally Aware and Grounded Children

How to Find Peace Through Faith and Daily Rituals

Through her candid storytelling and unwavering humility, Khloé offers hope, wisdom, and an empowering message of self-acceptance to anyone navigating their own inner transformation.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:33 Aging Doesn’t Have to Be Scary

05:17 Visualizing Your Life in Your 40s

06:23 It’s Okay to Be Unsure

07:39 How Maturity Brings Stability

09:35 Why We’re Always Chasing More

12:09 The Truth About Success

13:55 Practice Self-Intentionality

16:42 Stop Letting Validation Control You

19:47 Balancing Accountability and Forgiveness

21:42 Learn to Be Patient with Yourself

23:10 Everyone Learns on Their Own Timeline

24:30 A Path to Self-Forgiveness

27:20 When You Might Be the Problem

29:24 You Are Not Your Mistakes

31:39 The Work Only You Can Do

36:00 Rewiring a Negative Mindset

38:18 Why Therapy Can Be Transformative

41:11 Finding the Courage to Trust Again

43:17 Getting Comfortable with Being Vulnerable

46:19 It’s Brave to Let Yourself Cry

48:28 Understanding Your Love Language

52:02 We All Love Differently

54:21 The Beauty of Giving Love

55:31 Reuniting with Lamar After 9 Years

59:51 Leaving What No Longer Serves You

01:03:46 Releasing Residual Negativity

01:05:15 Why We All Need Empathy

01:09:04 What I Want My Kids to Remember

01:11:35 Why Kids Don’t Need the Internet

01:14:24 Dating as a Mom in Your 40s

01:15:28 How to Date More Intentionally

01:17:31 Embracing Alone Time

01:19:05 Leaning Into the Discomfort

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Air Date: 5-5-25

Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin continue our discussion on masculinity and dive into:

- The dangers of the online obsession with Patrick Bateman from American Psycho

- John Adams’ famous quote that could give some insight into today’s incels

- The Matt Walsh/Megan Kelly skirmish that exposes Walsh’s siloed world-view

- A small but interesting group of former Trumpers who seem to have woken up to the bullshit of traditional gender roles

- The studies that show women have better sex under socialism

- SOLVED! SONG! “Love’s Not a Game” (Directly inspired by this episode!)

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REFERENCES:

Sigma grindset: TikTok's toxic worshipping of Patrick Bateman is another sign young men are lost - GQ Magazine

John Adams Writes to Abigail: ‘I must study politicks and war’

Megyn Kelly Rebukes Matt Walsh for Saying Women Should Be ‘Traditionally Feminine’: Men Find Working Wives ‘Smokin Hot’ - Mediaite

Daily Wire's Matt Walsh: “Men are generally not attracted to ambitious career-driven women” - Media Matters

The Vibe Shifts Against the Right - The New York Times

Why Women Had Better Sex Under Socialism - The New York Times (August 2017)

SOLVED! SONG! “Love’s Not a Game” - Concepts: Human Intelligence. Song: Artificial Intelligence. Based on SOLVED! Ep. #8: Part 2

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“The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity and Love”  by bell hooks (If you buy via this link, you can support indie bookstores and SOLVED! at the same time!)

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Introducing Bernie Sanders & AOC: “Fighting Oligarchy” with People Power (Special Report) from Laura Flanders and Friends: Democracy, Labor, Economy, Culture, Investigative Journalism.

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Bernie Sanders Calls for a Democratic Revolution: Explore Insights from His Exclusive Vegas Interview with Laura Flanders on his Fighting Oligarchy tour—Why This Message Resonates with Activists Across America.

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Description:  Can the Democratic party reinvent itself? In this exclusive one-on-one interview with Bernie Sanders, recorded during the Senator’s “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, he sits down with Laura Flanders in Las Vegas to discuss what he hopes people will take away from his rallies, and how we can all push back against oligarchy. Sanders’ message is especially resonating with Americans in this moment, as record-breaking crowds turn out for his tour — with many first-time activists in the audience. What is driving this phenomenon? Laura Flanders & Friends hit the road to find out, and traveled from Kenosha to Warren and Las Vegas. Along the tour, Flanders spoke with veterans, retirees and many concerned citizens. She also caught speeches from Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, and sat in on a town hall meeting with Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus. Will 2025 turn out to be the year that Americans remake democracy?

Guests:

• Jacqueline Davania-Williamson: Resident, Las Vegas, Nevada

• Terrence Deuel: Veteran, U.S. Army

• Thomas Dyer & Pam West: Retirees

• Dr. Abdul El-Sayed: Health Director, Wayne County, Michigan

• Shawn Fain: President, United Auto Workers (UAW)

• Danielle & Jordan Lovik: Residents, Salt Lake City, Utah 

• Sandra & Raymond Martinez: Applicant & Social Security Recipient

• Donavan McKinney: U.S. Representative (MI-11)

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: U.S. Representative (NY-14)

• Bernie Sanders: U.S. Senator (VT); Fighting Oligarchy Tour

• Dina Titus: U.S. Representative (NV-1)

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Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:

•  The People v. DOGE: Jamie Raskin’s Strategy to Combat the Musk & Trump Power Grab: Watch  / Download the Podcast:  Episode and Full Conversation

• AOC & Noam Chomsky: The Way Forward: Watch / Download the Podcast:  Episode and Full Conversation

• Barbara Lee & Lateefah Simon: The Trailblazing Congresswomen of CA’s 12th District: Watch / Download the Podcast: Episode and Full Conversation

Related Articles and Resources:

•. As Thousands Attend His ‘Stop Oligarchy Tour’ Rallies, Bernie Sanders Becomes a Face of the anti-Trump Resistance, by Steve Peoples, Associated Press

•. Bernie Sanders Has Been Warning About Oligarchy for Years. People Are Finally Listening.  By Tim Murphy, March 25, 2025, Mother Jones

•. Bernie Sanders rallies in Kenosha, calls for action against billionaire influence, by Heather Asiyanbi, March 8th, 2025, Racine County Eye

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Air Date 5/2/2025

We're taking the passing of Pope Francis as an opportunity to explore the deeper political implications of the extremist, rightward turn for some in the Catholic Church, including many recent converts.

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KEY POINTS

KP 1: Why Pope Francis successor could have great influence on U.S. politics - MSNBC Reports - Air Date 4-23-25

KP 2: Trump Purges Military Leaders And Angela Denker On The Radicalization Of White Men - The Muckrake Political Podcast - Air Date 2-25-25

KP 3: The Meaning of Pope Francis - Know Your Enemy - Air Date 4-25-25

KP 4: Weekly Roundup The Pope, JD Vance, and Anti-Christian Bias - Straight White American Jesus - Air Date 4-25-25

KP 5: Opus Dei A Catholic Cult with Gareth Gore - Free Thought Matters - Air Date 2-20-25

KP 6: To Understand JD Vance, You Need to Meet the TheoBros - Mother Jones - Air Date 10-2-24

KP 7: The Radical Catholic Right from Paul Weyrich to JD Vance Part 1 - Straight White American Jesus - Air Date 9-23-24

(53:23) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

On the benefits of democracy

DEEPER DIVES

(1:04:00) SECTION A: THE POPE

(1:22:49) SECTION B: IN POLICY

(1:43:34) SECTION C: POST-LIBERAL CATHOLICS

(2:17:50) SECTION D: MEN

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Description: Composite image. Showing a disgruntled looking JD Vance looking toward an image of Pope Francis smiling while blessing a child in a crowd. A quote in a box says “What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth about the equal dignity of every human being, begins badly, and will end badly.”

Credit: Design by A. Hoffman | Components: “JD Vance” Gage Skidmore, Flickr | License: CC BY-SA 2.0 | Changes: Cropped, used in composite |  “Blessing of children pope” by ansehen, Pixabay | License: Pixabay

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