Landen and Riley return after a month-and-a-half long break since the last episode- and they come back with a bang! In this episode, they are joined by special guest Ella Kuenzli, who is majoring in Political Science. The trio discuss what role Feminism has played in shaping modern society- what is Feminism? Why did the movement happen in waves; and what were the central tenets of each wave? How did power politics and industrialization play a role in Feminist movements? And what is the Biblical perspective on male-female relationship? Tune in for this and more, as we pursue Feminism's crux of the matter!

Yale Study: https://law.yale.edu/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/Intellectual_Life/Stevenson_ParadoxDecliningFemaleHappiness_Dec08.pdf?trk=public_post_comment-text

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Landen and Riley are joined by Joe Taylor, a cadet who is commissioned to join the US Army after his senior year at college. The 3 of them discuss the military's past, present and future; moral values like discipline, duty, honor, and brotherhood; and other issues like the Global War on Terror, America as an idea, Hierarchy, Meritocracy, the recruiting crisis, and why the military appears to be the last trusted public institution. Be sure to tune into this wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation that should provoke, entertain, and inform, as we search for the military's crux of the matter!

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The debate over FREEDOM vs SAFETY is superficial! What lies beneath?

Fusionism is a political philosophy commonly called "Reagan Fusionism" that unites various factions by pitting them against a common enemy (i.e., the USSR) and focuses on individual freedom. However, 40 years later, is Fusionism still active in the United States? Has it been a net positive or net negative? Why has Fusionism crippled the modern Conservative Right? What is "New Fusionism?" What is William F. Buckley's role in all this? Why does knowing about Fusionism matter???

We discuss those thought-provoking questions and hopefully pursue the crux of this matter.

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Landen and Riley discuss emerging questions and ethical concerns regarding the digital realm of cybersecurity with a computer genius, Ethan Rabe, who works in cybersecurity. Will cyberattacks' extensive reach alter the course of politics in the U.S. and abroad? What are some ways you can protect yourself from digital dangers? When should cyberattacks be considered acts of war? Those questions and more are examined in this episode. 

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Landen and Riley return after a short hiatus to discuss the American Dream with special guests Luke and Ryan from The Bull Truth Podcast. The four of them discuss some historical definitions of what the American Dream actually is, which definitions they prefer, how the American Dream is perceived today, and whether the American Dream is compatible with Christianity. To find out how the quartet answers these questions, tune in to the fifth episode of the Crux of the Matter!

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Landen and Riley discovered the meaning to life! Listen to them discuss perennial truths that underlie the human condition. In this episode, they discuss the alternative (and exclusionary) answers to the meaning and origin of life—but which answer is best? To find out, you’ll have to tune in to the fourth episode of the Crux Of The Matter!

Is Christianity the answer? What makes it true over other beliefs or lack of faith? Does religion serve any purpose in the endless search for the meaning to life?

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Landen and Riley will appear on The Bull Truth Podcast with friends Luke and Ryan on Nov. 14; you can find their podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RLsf3AnxX1jK2AYXtXzA1

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Landen and Riley discuss the idea and application of a democratic society, including its strengths and weaknesses. Why is understanding democracy important for everyone? Is America a pure democracy? How has American democracy transformed over time? Is America's democracy actually in danger? They answer these questions and discuss the root issues surrounding democracy and its effects.

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