Controversial Cast

Daylight Savings Time (DST) has become a ritual in the USA to change clocks forward and back an hour every spring and fall. Why? People claim it saves energy, or helps us have daylight during regular working hours. Others claim there's no evidence to prove that we're actually saving energy this way and it's a tradition that remains unchanged for the sake of tradition. Arizona doesn't observe DST, California and Florida are trying to pass propositions to stop the transition back and forth. Is it time to put an end to DST? Debate with the ControCast on the possible pros and cons of this long standing issue.

Is Thanksgiving a day to be thankful for friends and family, or is it a celebration of the first harvest between the pilgrims and the North American Indigenous People? There have been some protests and complaints about the history of Thanksgiving as it is taught in schools, due to the way it is presented as a union of two cultures who were friends, when history has proven otherwise. If Thanksgiving was built on the backbone of Indigenous People, should we get rid of Thanksgiving entirely and create a new holiday just for giving thanks and having a feast with family and friends to better honor and be respectful towards the people who originally lived here? Tune into this special Thanksgiving episode of the ControCast to find out!

Ever since the release of Tiger King, zoos, particularly privately owned zoos, have become a hot topic. So naturally, the ControCast has decided to take on this beast of a conversation piece. Zoos are wonderful and kid friendly entertainment centers to learn more about wildlife and animals, however not all zoos are equal, and not all animals are living their best lives. So should we ban zoos, or offer an animal-free alternative using animatronics and pictures? Find out more on this wild episode of the Controversial Cast.

How many times have you heard that the secret to being thin is exercise and eating right? While that may be true for most, everyone's body is different and metabolizes at different rates. There are also some studies that show obesity may be a factor that some people can't control, even when dieting and exercising right. Does that make obesity a disease? Join the ControCast as we get a little scientific with this episode.

It feels as though the world is running on misinformation, especially when it comes to politics. It's difficult to tell fact from fiction these days, and if you're voting misinformed, does your vote accurately represent your opinion? How much should voting be regulated? Should we make more of an effort to test governmental knowledge before allowing people to vote, or does that infringe too much on our rights to democracy? This episode of Controversial Cast takes a deep dive into the ethics of politics and voting. 

Are you feeling spooky? Halloween is almost upon us, so the ControCast is getting out the ouija board and asking spirits for guidance as we debate the origins and intent of this pumpkin spice and everything not-so-nice filled holiday. Join us as we cut past Halloween's chocolate coated exterior to hunt for the truth; tricks, or treats? Are you prepared to find out what lies beneath? 

Polygamy is currently illegal in all 50 states of the USA, however with recent laws supporting other previously taboo relationships, polygamy might be next on the marriage law agenda. If the popularity from TLC shows such as Sister Wives and Seeking Sister Wife shows anything, it's that polyamorous and polygamous relationships are starting to move into the public eye. Join the ControCast as we discuss the pros and cons of making polygamy legal, and any possible ramifications of doing so.

With the rise of new technology in the past few decades, people have started to become more reliant on their devices instead of thinking for themselves. Is this a gift that allows us to spend our time more creatively, or a curse that makes us slowly forget how to do the most basic things? When we improve to the point of not needing to know how to do basic math because we have a calculator to do it for us, do we really need to know how to do these things ourselves? Are we getting more stupid, or more efficient? Join the ControCast as we discuss all of this and more in this latest episode.

Gun rights are a common political dispute, but what many don't realize is that the second amendment also describes the right to defend ourselves against a tyrannical government. However, with today's technological age of military grade weapons, drones, and nuclear weapons, would guns alone be able to protect us from a truly tyrannical government? Join the ControCast as we discuss all of these in detail with our Special Guest: Christian. 

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