Every Two Weeks

Bernie Sanders is a professed socialist democrat running for President of the United States.  On this episode of ETW Matthew joins Sagar and John again to discuss Bernie Sanders. Bernie has been very honest and has created a platform to fix the US's current economic issues by bringing up socialist ideals.  Free college, free health care and other government run social programs are needed.  The goal of this is to create economic security that will allow the US to grow and achieve more. Is socialism a good idea or bad? Listen here: Download: mp3  |  Subscribe: Feed

The "A Deal is a Deal" presidential nominee Donald Trump has become the polarizing front runner in the US Presidential Election. John's brother Matthew joins the conversation to discuss and lay open Donald Trump.  We discuss how he has made it this far and what potential impact he will have if he becomes president.  Is he just another political candidate or is he coming in as something new, without all the baggage?  Does he have "business" baggage?  Is he in it for himself or does he really want "to make America great again"? Listen here: Download: mp3  |  Subscribe: Feed

John and Sagar look at the Democratic candidates for US president for the 2016 elections.  Hillary has a long political history with national, and international reach.  Bernie Sanders is appealing to the youth base, with his 'For the working people' stance.  Finally we have Martin O'Malley a third place candidate that looks great, but has no national appeal at this time. Listen here: Download: mp3  |  Subscribe: Feed

Chinmay, located in India, joins John and Sagar on this episode.  Chinmay shines a bright light, and educates John, on the India Pakistan border dispute.  He also speaks thoughtfully and eloquently on some of the nationalistic and religious turmoil that happens not just in the past but today. We also talk about how we get our news.  Twitter has become a de facto news source, with real time, trusted new that is immediate.  Is the main stream media the best way to get your news, where it could be bias, or the locals on Twitter? Listen here: Download: mp3  |  Subscribe: Feed

What happened to VW in the news? Why are the Kardashians in the news? Terrorism is on the rise and the question is... Should people be 'allowed' to own guns? Gun control rounds out this episode. Which side was Sagar on, and which one was John? Listen here: Download: mp3  |  Subscribe: Feed

VW has committed emissions fraud on their diesel motor cars.  John and Sagar talk about the fraud, the environment and big business ethics around the issue.  Also a brief look at the 2016 election and Ben Carson's current issues with the media digging into his past. Listen here: Download: mp3  |  Subscribe: Feed

How would you stand up a government after the original is gone?  John and Sagar look at this question.  This conversation starts after looking at the current 2016 US election cycle currently under way.  Hillary and Trump... and don't forget Martin O'Malley! Listen here: Download: mp3  |  Subscribe: Feed

The Pope visited the United States and met with Kim Davis.  A woman who had full sight, wanted to be blind all of her life, and a psychologist helps her get there.  Gun control in the US, should it happen? Listen here: Download: mp3  |  Subscribe: Feed Pope Meets With Kim DavisWoman desperate to be blind had drain cleaner poured in eyesDonald Trump says arming teachers and students would have stopped Oregon school killer

Facebook appears to be the social platform of choice by most users.  Sagar talks about how his Facebook friend count is almost hitting the century mark.  Avatar 2 is in the works and John talks about how absurd 'Unobtainium' is.  Also we wrap up with a quick discussion of Kim Davis the county clerk embroiled in a national debate. Listen here: Download: mp3  |  Subscribe: Feed

Well we recorded our first show, and failed to actually record it.  A little error with hitting one specific button at exactly the correct time, then not noticing that it wasn't pushed. The episode was truly profound.  I am sorry you are going to miss it.  In the mean time enjoy this 3 minute quasi episode. Next time we will hit the button. Listen here: Download: mp3  |  Subscribe: Feed