Independent Thought

In this episode, I am joined by William Compton, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District of Kentucky. In the first segment, I ask William about why he decided to run for office, what he would do differently than current members of Congress, and his thoughts on the Green New Deal. In the second segment, we discuss several more issues. Including what it personally means to him to be running as the first openly gay man in the history of Kentucky's 2nd, his stance on the current infrastructure bill, and current voting rights legislation. 

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In this episode, I discuss what exactly critical race theory is. I dive into how's it's being covered in the media, whether the criticisms are fair, and why people think it should & should not exist. In my guest segment, I am joined by Ben, the host of the Skip The Noise podcast. He and I discuss the origins of his podcast & what they try to achieve on Skip The Noise. We also discuss his feelings around labor unions, workers rights, gun rights & law enforcement. 

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Season 4 debut - In this episode I cover the allegations of sexual assault that THOUSANDS of people have made against the Boy Scouts of America. I detail how long this has been occurring, I vent my frustrations with the lack of coverage, and include accounts from survivors. *Trigger Warning* for those who may be unable to hear details about this subject. In my guest segment, I am joined by Destini Vaile. We discuss the importance of representation for the Indigenous community within film, the effects climate change is having on Indigenous land, & a video she filmed that led to an oil company pleading guilty. 

Bio: Destini Vaile is a Blackfeet activist who focuses on community education and emotional perspective shifts. She believes that most people are basically decent and will talk themselves into the right decision if allowed the opportunity.

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Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes - Climate Change Strategic Plan: https://www.cakex.org/documents/confederated-salish-and-kootenai-tribes-climate-change-strategic-plan

The Blackfeet Climate Change Adaptation Plan: https://blackfeetclimatechange.com/our-environment/climate-change-adaptation-plan/

Sources for 1st segment:

https://apnews.com/article/boy-scouts-of-america-business-d945e210108b8af1b593c43910aae4c7

https://time.com/longform/boy-scouts-sex-abuse/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M27WNO4lJxU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-1GO1WcsEE&t=324s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf0MPXbQ7Mc&t=410s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xmY5pFVhU4&t=764s

In this bonus episode, I discuss Senator Joe Manchin's decision to oppose certain pieces of President Biden's legislative agenda. I discuss the new voting rights bill, why I believe it's a good thing for the country, and how Manchin opposes it. If you would like to see the video version of this episode, sign up below for my Patreon to receive access.

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_efforts_to_restrict_voting_following_the_2020_presidential_election#:~:text=in%20late%20February.-,Montana,the%20Monday%20before%20Election%20Day.

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/17/1007715994/manchin-offers-a-voting-bill-compromise-but-key-republicans-swiftly-reject-it

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/05/04/despite-gop-rhetoric-there-have-been-fewer-than-two-dozen-charged-cases-voter-fraud-since-election/

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-chamber-backs-manchin-sinema-with-campaign-contributions-2021-04-15/

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/08/joe-manchin-is-opposing-big-parts-of-bidens-agenda-as-the-koch-network-pressures-him.html

https://theintercept.com/2021/06/16/joe-manchin-leaked-billionaire-donors-no-labels/

In this bonus episode, I go over my final thoughts of season 3. As well as, going over what to expect during the break and what to look forward to from season 4.

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The Season 3 Finale - In this episode, I cover specifics of human trafficking. The different parts of the world it can happen in, who is vulnerable to become trafficked, and who is trying to help those involved. I incorporate clips from several documentaries and news pieces into the episode, as well as several statistics from the U.S. State Department. Stay tuned until the end to hear how some organizations are trying to fight this epidemic.

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In my first segment, I discuss the importance of self care in regards to news consumption. I address the link between constantly consuming negative news and the toll that chronic stress plays in our bodies. In the second segment, I am joined by Vee, the host of the Lesbereal podcast. We discuss her experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and how that effects her living in Philadelphia. She explains why it's important for her to have conversations about LGBTQ issues with her friends who aren't in the community & the struggles that come with that. 

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In the first segment, I discuss the end of the eviction moratorium. What exactly was it, how it was helping people, and what it means now that it's ending. In the second segment, I am joined by E. Leese, the host of the Shall We Proceed podcast. We discuss the origins of her podcast, why it's important to have meaningful conversations with your friends, and the importance of mental wellness. In my final segment, I wrap up this episode by sharing my personal reasons for choosing to cover the eviction story. 

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In this episode, I am joined by Lloyde Ogden, Hunter Coleman & Carissa Lund. My panel and I discuss our thoughts on the verdict of the Chauvin trial and whether or not it was the right decision. We then address student loan cancellation and whether or not we're in favor of President Biden forgiving $50,000 of student debt. Finally, we spend the bulk of this episode sharing our thoughts on Biden's Infrastructure Package. What's in it, what parts of the package make/don't make sense, and is this the right moment for this bill. 

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In this 7th "Bonus Episode", we continue our conversation from Season 3 Episode 17 (Seaweed Farms - What You Need To Know). In the second half of that episode, I was joined by Frank Stylz, the host of the 336 Pull-Up podcast. This is the continuation of that conversation; we discuss Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Joe Biden & the media.

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