Explain It To Jamie

This week, Richard got in over his head and is deciding to split what was supposed to be a simple episode on "China" into multiple episodes! Our first instalment is about Confucianism! What is it, actually? Do you have to do everything your dad tells you? Is Confucius even his real name?!

Our bonus episode for Patreon subscribers this week will be about France's Gilet Jaune (Yellow Vest) protests! If you want to hear it, or you want to support our work then please check out www.patreon.com/explainittojamie

This week, Jamie wants to know about Prison Abolition! Can we just...get rid of prisons? What's wrong with our current prisons? What if the real prison...is society, man?!

If you like the show, please take the time to share it with a friend! You can also support us at www.patreon.com/explainittojamie. Subscribers at Tier 2 and up also get an exclusive bonus episode every week released on Thursdays! This week's bonus episode will be on the results of the US midterm elections!

We reference a few of our other episodes in this one. Here are some handy links!

What is Neoliberalism?: https://explainittojamie.com/2017/08/20/episode-28-will-someone-please-define-neoliberalism-feat-anthony-macmahon-and-thomas-mckechnie/

Indigenous Issues:

What is the Truth and Reconciliation Report?: https://explainittojamie.com/2017/07/23/episode-24-what-is-the-truth-and-reconciliation-report-feat-jacqui-and-hunter-cardinal/

Canada 150 Roundtable: https://explainittojamie.com/2017/07/01/episode-22-riff-raff-on-canada-150-feat-hunter-cardinal-anthony-macmahon-and-thomas-mckechnie/

What's Happening at Standing Rock?: https://explainittojamie.com/2017/02/19/episode-4-whats-happening-at-standing-rock-featuring-hunter-cardinal/

This week, we welcome back the king of guest appearances, Anthony MacMahon to talk about Ontario's Premier, Doug Ford! What does he want? Where is he taking Ontario? Which Ford brother was better at football?

We also have a special preview of our new bonus episode content! This Thursday we're going to be releasing a special weekly episode for tier 2 and up subscribers on our Patreon account. Our first topic is a Brexit update! Check out www.patreon.com/explainittojamie to subscribe so you don't miss any content!

This week, Jamie wants to learn about Elon Musk! Where did he come from? Is he our greatest hero, or our worst villain? Are we destined to become his techno-slaves?

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This week, Jamie wants to know about Saudi Arabia! What's it's deal? How many princes does it have, exactly? Is it too soon to make a joke about Jamal Khashoggi? (Oh god we hope not).

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This week, we're talking about Jair Bolsonaro and Brazil's recent presidential election! Who is he? What has he promised? Wait, he said WHAT??

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We're back! After our 11-month hiatus, we're picking up right where we left off with a primer on the upcoming US Midterm Elections! Who will win? Is there any light at the end of the tunnel? Won't someone please think of the children???

For our last episode of season one of Explain It To Jamie, we talk about Puerto Rico! Are they part of the US or not? Why did hurricane Maria hit them so hard? How much debt could a debt bet get if a debt bet can't abet debt?

We're taking a break over the next few months to do some travelling and work on the next season of the podcast. If you liked this season please do share it around, and we'll be back with season two in early 2018!

This week, we dive into the weedy world of NAFTA! What is a tariff? Why is everyone mad at Mexico? If I agree with something that Donald Trump says, does that make me a bad person?

This week we try to shed some light on the intricacies of the Israel-Palestine conflict? Why are they fighting? What makes finding a peace agreement so difficult? Why is talking about this topic so scary?