Reluctantly uploaded with Jewel in mind. A discussion on why people are the way they are... which came first the chicken or the egg... Hard core Courage to Speak fans will listen to the whole thing. Curious passers by will start at about the twelve minute mark. Humor needs truth. The writers of The Office got that, for four seasons anyway. Thanks for listening. Hope to have more time and better discussions as we continue on the journey. -BC

A book that's been on my mind as things get worse and worse, and one of the discussions that helped inspire the author. Just a few thoughts this week. Thanks for listening.

The Bill Maher/George Carlin discussion in its full context all these years later is haunting. See it here: https://youtu.be/Uvd68ovD68s

Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left,  from Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning by Jonah Goldberg

And, if you haven't watched Battlestar yet... for the love of mike, watch it. I promise, it's not what you think it is:

https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/battlestar-galactica

This week on Courage to Speak, we remember Rush Limbaugh for his words of wisdom, his cultural impact, and a life well lived. Yes, he changed the world as much as John Lennon. No, I'm not a brainwashed dittohead. And no, he was not a racist, sexist, bigot, homophobe. He was an inclusive, kind, generous, brilliant human who enhanced the lives of millions. He will be missed, and can never be replaced. Thanks for listening. BC

Courage to Speak explores the early 60's this week and what it can tell us about today through the lens of three presidential speeches with one overriding theme. That, plus, movie of the week with Blast From the Past by Hugh Wilson. 

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Listen to an old man drone on about his fractured thoughts: Bonanza at the nursing home, who the heck is Morgan Wallen? All pets are replaceable, Samuel, Samuel, Kings, Kings, Chronicles, Chronicles (what?). Nothing to hear here... just move on. But if I didn't record... "it wouldn't make much of a difference." Like the song says: "it ain't all bubblegum and birthday cake... sometimes it's alligators and rattlesnakes." Love, BC

I think I've almost done this episode a dozen times, but chickened out because of cancel culture. Didn't name it Courage to Speak for nothing. When everybody gets a medal, the real heroes don't get their proper recognition. Do the work and go to the house. 

Here's Norm Macdonald's take on it (language warning):

https://youtu.be/dAg9M-O9wGo

Thanks for listening.

A few thoughts on the new president, the state of the union in general,  and know it all's. Thanks for listening.   

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