INDUBITABLY: The Debate Podcast

The Black Panther movies use Wakanda to present a vision of black prosperity, presenting audiences an optimistic narrative of Africa’s potential.  How realistic is a future Africa that resembles the hopeful promise Marvel’s writers have laid out for us?  How do nations navigate the difficult decisions necessary to realize the path to development that has thus far been so elusive?

On this Halloween we use some classic Halloween monsters and villains to answer the question of whether or not Evil exists.  Do motivations matter, or are actions what define something as good or bad?  Why are clowns so horrifying?  And of course, who is the scariest Halloween villain of all??

On Indubitably’s 1 year anniversary we get introspective (for just a bit) and look back on our first 52 episodes as well as forward to our next 52.  We also break out “The Debater’s Treasury,” a book that was printed over 100 years ago with 200 topics that were debated at the time.  How many of them are still relevant today?  We answer this question as well as thank all of you for sticking with us for this year!

Where does an authentic Indigenous identity come from?  Is bloodline or community a more important foundation for acceptance?  What are the appropriate ways to serve as an ally to various minority communities without overstepping boundaries?  We are reaching into the vault for this episode as Josh bails on Kelly to travel Italy for a couple of weeks.  We'll be back soon!

News reporters often cover subjects who are in distress.  Do they have a moral obligation to help the victims of the various circumstances that they are reporting on?  Do their professional efforts cover their responsibilities to their fellow humans or are they ethically bound to go above and beyond when they are in a position to be of service?

In 2021 the National Football League made over $17 Billion.  As each of us attends games, buys jerseys and supports our teams, what kind of organization are we handing our money over to?  How does the NFL treat its players when it comes to injuries or equity?  Does it turn away from the criminal and oftentimes abusive activities of some of its players?  And what should we, as fans, do about it?

If you worry about your credit score… imagine being assigned a score as a human being.  In China, people are granted or lose points for every day activities like picking up after their dog or playing video games.  Depending on their ratings, they could be denied access to schools, have their internet speeds throttled, or get boosted on a dating site.  Could this, or systems like it be implemented elsewhere around the world?

In our Labor Day special we examine the plight of underpaid underappreciated workers and ask the question of what they should do about it? Are unions a good or bad option for both workers or society at large?  Is violent revolution our best course of action against oppressive capitalist structures and the uber rich?

Josh and Kelly risk eternal damnation as they adjudicate the debate over the existence of an almighty creator.  From the beginnings of the universe, to consciousness, to the experiential evidence claimed by millions of people around the world, in this episode we evaluate the arguments of both church and science as we try to answer some of  humanity’s greatest questions.

It can be incredibly difficult to decipher the mixed messages that come from international leaders in regards to nuclear weaponry.  To complicate things further, the dangers from weaponizing nuclear power can come in many forms.  In this episode, we attempt to cut through the rhetoric, analyzing current geo-political realities and letting you know which countries are most at risk of a nuclear attack.