Independent Thought

In this episode, we discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Specifically, I go into what lead up to the war, including the Ukrainian civil war. We also touch on Putin's issue with NATO and the U.S. Finally, some history about Putin & whether or not we should believe his reasoning for entering Ukraine. At the end of the episode, I also touch on how the media has portrayed this different than other countries being invaded & what we can do to help.

Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show!

Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/

Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show!

You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/

Follow - Independent Thought:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Independentthought

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ccPtminOAZ-z0Anpq2M_w

Sources for 1st segment:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxMWSmKieuc&t=169s

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_of_Dignity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KamBo-O6V1Y

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/22955885/donate-ukraine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Donbas

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/28/ukraine-several-killed-by-russian-rocket-strikes-in-civilian-areas-of-kharkiv

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOd1D1ziRNg&list=PLR1VVi2S5xz_zwzsmdRr7y-_2tD9Gjh2d

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Georgian_War

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/22/1075049525/saudi-led-airstrike-in-yemen-kills-more-than-70-and-wounds-hundreds

In my first segment, I discuss the origins of this podcast, Independent Thought. I touch on who I am as a person, my political beliefs, where I get my news from, & why I decided to make this podcast. In my guest segment, I am joined by David Walker. We discuss a variety of topics, including: his reasons for leaving his own podcast, cancel culture on Twitter, reforming voting systems in U.S., possibly voting GOP in 2022, student debt cancellation, universal healthcare, late-term abortions & universal basic income. 

Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show!

You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/

Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show!

Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/

Follow David Walker:

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DavidWalkerCLT

WEBSITE: https://github.com/dwalker27

Follow - Independent Thought:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Independentthought

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ccPtminOAZ-z0Anpq2M_w

In the first segment, we discuss the electric vehicle market & why you should care. We dive into the challenges the electric market faces, whether President Biden has invested enough into the issue, and what everyone else can do to assist. In the guest segment, I am joined by Alex Buskey. Alex works for "Flow Carbon" and we discuss carbon offsets, the skepticism around carbon offsets & the process of helping companies get carbon neutral.

Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show!

Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/

Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show!

You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/

Follow Alex Buskey:

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: https://www.flowcarbon.com

Follow - Independent Thought:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Independentthought

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ccPtminOAZ-z0Anpq2M_w

Sources for 1st segment:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3ScJ_FwaZk

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/11/06/fact-sheet-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-deal/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G67i_Z8ukD4&t=567s

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/26/us/politics/biden-wanted-an-fdr-presidency-hows-he-doing-so-far.html

https://e360.yale.edu/digest/fossil-fuels-received-5-9-trillion-in-subsidies-in-2020-report-finds

In this bonus episode, I am once again joined by Blair Walsingham. We discuss what exactly is the Forward Party & why Blair decided to get involved with the organization. We also talk about what makes the Forward Party unique, what the pillars of the Party are, & why these are so important for our current political climate. In the second half, I discuss some upcoming episodes for Independent Thought. One of which, will be a sequel to a season 1 episode. 

Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show!

You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/

Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show!

Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/

Follow Blair Walsingham:

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BlairWalsingham

WEBSITE: https://www.forwardparty.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blair_thehuman/

Follow - Independent Thought:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Independentthought

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ccPtminOAZ-z0Anpq2M_w

In the first segment, I discuss the controversy around Joe Rogan & answer the question of - whether or not he should be censored. We dive into the guests he has had on the podcast, the episodes that disputed the effectiveness of the vaccine, & the racist language he and his guests have used over the years. In this guest segment, I am once again joined by Leah, the host of The Take Up Space Podcast. Leah joined us for 2 episodes last season 3.12 & 3.13. Our conversation this time revolves around several topics: conspiracies theories, critically consuming the news, technology and our attention spans, & toxic behavior on social media. 

Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show!

Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/

Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show!

You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/

Follow Take Up Space Podcast:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/takeupspacepod/?hl=en

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZDNWOf9E3KrhaaxdaZjrJ

APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-up-space-podcast/id1521766510

Follow - Independent Thought:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Independentthought

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ccPtminOAZ-z0Anpq2M_w

Sources for 1st segment:

https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations_vacc-total-admin-rate-total

https://www.mayoclinic.org/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccine-tracker

https://unherd.com/2022/01/we-need-to-talk-about-the-vaccines/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h-wRTej72I&t=415s

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/covid-shots-are-finally-arriving-africa-cant-get-them-all-into-arms-2021-12-06/

In this episode, I am joined by Claudia Zapata, for our final candidate episode of season 4. Claudia is a Democratic candidate for Texas' 21st District. In the first segment, we discuss her proposal for a "farm workers bill of rights." We also discuss what changes she would make to the healthcare system, a national transfer portal of college students & banning college entrance exams. In the second segment, we discuss voting reform, whether currently incarcerated people should vote & immigration reform. 

Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show!

You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/

Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show!

Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/

Follow Claudia Zapata:

WEBSITE: https://www.conclaudia.com/landing

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/PoderConClaudia

DONATE: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/conclaudia?refcode=website_header

Follow - Independent Thought:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Independentthought

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ccPtminOAZ-z0Anpq2M_w

REGISTER TO VOTE/CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION: https://www.vote.org/

In the first segment, I address a new study out of Oregon State University, involving cannabis compounds and their effect on COVID. It found evidence that these compounds can have a "virus neutralizing" effect against COVID-19. The research hasn't moved to human trials yet, but I wanted to explain the potential significance of this study. Also, I discuss the hemp industry, and why we need to start investing in it today. In my guest segment, I am joined by Blair Walsingham. Blair is a former Congressional candidate from Tennessee's 1st district & a current member of the Forward Party. In this segment we cover: her running for Congress, running as a Democrat in a red state, what issues unite Democrats and Republicans, and why people in red states are so against the Democratic Party. We also discuss Universal Basic Income - what it is and why she believes in it.

Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show!

Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/

Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show!

You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/

Follow Blair Walsingham:

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BlairWalsingham

WEBSITE: https://www.forwardparty.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blair_thehuman/

Follow - Independent Thought:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Independentthought

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ccPtminOAZ-z0Anpq2M_w

Sources for 1st segment:

https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/oregon-state-research-shows-hemp-compounds-prevent-coronavirus-entering-human-cells

https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2018/12/20/hemp-officially-legalized-with-president-trump-signature-farm-bill/aKmNr3iS2AVJuRUbLPnz6I/story.html

https://www.cannabistech.com/articles/why-the-world-needs-hemp-plastic/#:~:text=Compared%20to%20petroleum%2Dbased%20plastics,than%20regular%20types%20of%20plastic.

https://www.montanarightnow.com/bozeman/montana-family-farms-the-future-of-hemp-farming/article_414c2fb4-1a13-11ec-8bb0-0325690ac5ad.html

https://www.indhemp.com/

https://sanapackaging.com/

https://www.kyndsciences.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mrhempco/

In this episode, I am joined by Heather Kilpatrick, a candidate who is running for Georgia's 11th Congressional District. 

During the episode we discuss a variety of topics: 1. Why are you running for Congress? 2. How has working in the healthcare industry informed your policy? 3. What legislation would you enact first, if elected? 4. Should Congress regulate prescription drug prices? 5. Should prescription drugs prices be capped? 6. What first interested you in politics? 7. How will you address the pollution occurring within your district? 8. Should we make trade schools tuition free? 9. Paid family and medical leave 10. Should we have federal background checks for all firearm sales? 11. Access to abortions.

Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show!

You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/

Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show!

Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/

Follow Heather Kilpatrick:

WEBSITE: https://heatherforgeorgia.com/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HeatherK_GA

DONATE: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/hlkga

Follow - Independent Thought:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Independentthought

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ccPtminOAZ-z0Anpq2M_w

REGISTER TO VOTE/CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION: https://www.vote.org/

In this episode, I discuss The Virginia Governor's race. I detail what happened, how the media has reacted to the story, why I felt this story was important to cover, and why you should care. In my guest segment, I am joined by Cortney V, the host of Thee Barbie Way Podcast. We discuss the origins of her podcast, the Black communities' relationship with the Democratic Party, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and lack of trust in the Government.

Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show!

Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/

Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show!

You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/

Follow Thee Barbie Way:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theebarbieway/

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/08PzDu06r9ObUbvxfeBLdS

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6jZJX7dW1WLwfFfiT794w

Follow - Independent Thought:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Independentthought

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ccPtminOAZ-z0Anpq2M_w

In the first segment, I discuss the events that led to New York City taxi drivers going on a hunger strike. I explain why these drivers are being crushed by a lifetime of debt, how the City allowed this to happen, and how this story interconnects with other stories happening around the country. In my guest segment, I am joined by Will Sutherland. Will is a graduate student at Montana State University. He joins the podcast to discuss his research into nuclear fusion, why it's not currently be funded, and how it could change the entire world's energy supply.  

Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show!

You can find Betty's Divine online at https://www.bettysdivine.com/

Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show!

Get 15% Off with the code INDEPENDENTTHOUGHT at https://www.bathingbeautiesbeads.com/

Follow Will Sutherland:

EMAIL: [email protected]

Follow - Independent Thought:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Independentthought

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ccPtminOAZ-z0Anpq2M_w

Sources for 1st segment:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhG6HuDM6mg&t=433s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWMfNF6GFPk&t=182s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ97a69VEpY