In this episode of the Bridges Podcast, Steven sits down with Erick Brimen, entrepreneur and visionary behind new approaches to community development and economic opportunity. Together, they explore Erick's journey in building innovative cities that foster freedom, prosperity, and collaboration. From the challenges of scaling ambitious projects to the philosophy that drives his work, this conversation dives deep into what it takes to rethink how societies grow and thrive. 

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In this episode of the Bridges Podcast, Steven engages in a discussion with Aaron Smith-Levin and Jenna Miscavige, both former Scientologists who have become vocal critics of the organization. With Kyla (erudite) currently in Canada, Steven leads the conversation, delving into the factors that attract individuals to the Church of Scientology and examining its inherent flaws. Aaron and Jenna share their personal journeys, offering unique insights into the church's practices and the challenges they faced upon leaving. This episode provides a thoughtful exploration of belief systems, institutional control, and the resilience required to break free. It's an essential listen for those interested in understanding the complexities of high-control organizations and the paths to personal liberation.

Guest YouTube Channels:

- Aaron Smith-Levin: Growing Up In Scientology - https://www.youtube.com/@GrowingUpInScientology

In this episode of Bridges, Steven chats with Stephanie Lepp, an artist and strategist focused on thoughtful dialogue. They talk about what drives good conversations and how to make them better, both online and offline.

Stephanie shares tips on navigating spaces that often encourage conflict over understanding, while Steven talks about the ups and downs of trying to create meaningful discussions. If you're interested in getting better at talking with others or just curious about what makes conversations work, this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear how we can all make conversations a little better, one discussion at a time.

- Twitter: @stephlepp https://twitter.com/stephlepp

Bridges Podcast: DGG Round Table - Pre-Election Night Special

Join us for an engaging pre-election night discussion featuring prominent voices from the DGG community. Our panelists bring diverse perspectives to the table, ensuring a comprehensive analysis of the political landscape.

Featured Guests:

- Dan Saltman (@dancantstream): CEO of Redact.dev and co-host of the "Anything Else?" podcast. Dan offers sharp commentary and insights. Find him on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@dansaltman

- Jessiah - Pondering Politics: Known for thoughtful political analysis and nuanced takes. Find his content on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@ponderingpolitics

- Joanna: A Twitch streamer who blends humor with in-depth discussions on various topics. Catch her live streams on Twitch. https://www.twitch.tv/thesillyserious

- Pisco: A legal expert providing insightful analysis on current events. Follow him on Twitter. https://x.com/piscolitty

- ImReallyimportant: A political Twitch streamer known for data-driven insights and comprehensive coverage of political events. https://www.youtube.com/@imreallyimportant

- Alexander Irrelevant: Offers unique perspectives with a touch of humor. https://www.twitch.tv/ahrelevant

- Lonerbox: Brings philosophical depth to discussions, offering well-rounded viewpoints. Explore his content on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5pr6jdzVMWNObsiiAYpEA

In this episode of Bridges, Steven sits down with Matt Bruenig, founder of the People’s Policy Project, to dive deep into socialism and the mechanics of welfare states. Together, they explore how wealth distribution, social safety nets, and progressive policy frameworks can reshape societies. Whether you're an advocate for economic reform or just curious about the Nordic model, this episode provides a compelling look at the intersection of policy and ideology.

In this episode, we are joined by artist, thinker, and Internet cultural writer Joshua Citarella. In this episode, we chatted about socialism and its flaws, where market socialism fits into a conception of capitalism, and if there is an end to capitalism that we foresee. It was an interesting conversation to wrestle with and finally have a conversation where we are Bridging with ideas further left than us! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 

To find more from Josh, find him here:

His largest is Instagram

His YouTube is here.

And if you want to support him more directly you can do so on Patreon.

Today we are joined by Dave Trotter, an expert in voting behavior, electoral statistics, and forecasting. He has a Masters in Political science with a focus on voting behavior. We booked this episode last minute and worked hard to release it before the election! The original plan was to have a fast conversation so our poor editor didn’t have to work too hard but there was just so much to ask and learn about from Dave that it ended up being a longer conversation anyway. 

Join us as we talk about the upcoming election, Dave make a number of predictions of outcomes, talks to us about voter behavior, and outlines to us HOW to read electoral polls. 

If you want to learn more from Dave, check him out his various links!

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Today we are joined by Steven Bridges, an ironic name for our show. A magician turned card counter from the motherland of the UK. He has blown up on YouTube for filming his antics counting cards in the U.S. and around the world. In this episode we discuss magic, how to read crowds, and the business of card counting. Get ready for a diverse conversation that touches on psychology, mathematics, and the discipline of the job. 

If you would like to check out Steven’s work you can find his YouTube here.

Consider as well looking at Steven’s free guide Why You Probably Shouldn’t Learn Count Cards. 

Finally, follow his Twitter to learn more about his behind-the-scenes and what hes up to daily.

In todays episode we are joined by JREG, the safe edge poster, meta-memer, post-irony YouTuber! To be honest, I am not sure what this conversation is about other than community at one point. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as it confused us! 

If you don’t want to find JREG, here’s his YouTube.

Definitely don’t check out his Instagram. 

Today we are chatting with Jordan Harbinger, podcaster and lawyer. We had a fascinating conversation about his trips within North Korea, being kidnapped not once, but twice as well as the process by which he thinks and engages with guests on his show.

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