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This is a throw back episode when Nate was traveling in Michigan and the old audio equipment was used.
This is a look at pieces of progressivism that you may not otherwise hear from actual candidates.
How do they propose to make their programs work?
Nate and John explore and debate this topic on this episode. Thanks for tuning in!

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On this solo venture host Nate Wellein discusses the IPCC report on climate change.
Nate discusses the report and the minor change made from the previous report, consequences of inaction, and what to do moving forward.
This is grim topic and it is easy to look at our future through the veil of "half-glass-full." Instead of pessimism now is the time for action and making this a ballet-box issue. What can we do? What is our timeline? How complicated is this?
Whether you believe this is man-made or not the evidence shows it is happening. It won't care what our beliefs are.
Tune in, and thanks for listening.

Show Notes:
1) IPCC Report (in full)
http://www.ipcc.ch/report/sr15/

2) CNN analysis https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/07/world/climate-change-new-ipcc-report-wxc/index.html

3) The Economist take:
https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2018/10/13/the-latest-report-on-global-warming-makes-grim-reading

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On this episode John and Nate talk about the "Great Experiment." This is of course in context of our liberal democracy.
On the 138th episode of the Waking Up Podcast with Sam Harris, Yuval Noah Harari presents a compelling argument in relation to time, technology and governance.
Are we at that brink today? Or is this just a contentious time where we are grappling with progressive ideas and a more connected world? John and Nate discuss this idea plus more pressing issues like our national debt.
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[Post-apocalyptic urban photo attributed to Paul Mullins at paulmullins.wordpress.com]

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After contentious hearings, accusations, credible witnesses and a break from tradition, the vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Justice will be held on 28 September, 2018.

What does the last 90+ days of this nomination process tell us about culture today? Should alleged past transgressions be part of the equation for a lifetime appointment? Is this just a shady ploy by liberals? Did the Democrats miss the messaging mark?

So many questions with not too many answers, but John and Nate wade into the waters as always.

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On this episode, away from home, John and Nate finally explore the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. It seemed as though this would be an easy confirmation but a once buried potential sexual assault has made this confirmation a bit more sketchy.
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This is the conclusion of the two part series breaking down Glenn Greenwald's most recent interview with Will Hylton.
As controversial as Glenn can be his macro view point of the world is quite interesting and worth listening to. Nate of course weaves his own commentary throughout. Thanks for listening!

Show Notes:
Please see previous episode.

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On this solo episode Nate breaks down an article written and conducted by Will S. Hilton.
Glenn Greenwald is maybe best known for his work with Edward Snowden. This recent interview explores the macro perspective of this prominent progressive journalist.
In this tribal world this view point is surprisingly logical and sometimes tough to hear depending on which side of the political border you stand.

Show Notes:
1) Interview
https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/now-we-re-talking/en/glenn-greenwald/
2) "Listen, Liberal"
Author: Thomas Frank

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On this episode John and Nate talk about debtor prison, lack of resources and how to move forward bringing as much equal opportunity to everyone.
This episode was prompted by an ACLU article/petition doing away with aspects of the judicial system that put people in prison because they are poor. Thanks for listening.

Show Notes:
1) ACLU and debtor prisons
https://www.aclu.org/issues/smart-justice/sentencing-reform/ending-modern-day-debtors-prisons?redirect=feature/ending-modern-day-debtors-prisons

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On this episode John and Nate talk briefly about the new socialist wave and how it ties into the economy of the US. Is it nationalizing industry or is it making certain aspects of our society more universal i.e healthcare. What is the goal of the new progressive socialist movement?

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate reflect on the life and service of Senator John McCain, who passed away on August 25, 2018. To his family condolences. America has lost a champion of freedom and service. John and Nate then veer towards the debacle of a week President Donald Trump has found him self reflecting upon. The topics range from Cohen, Manafort and the martyr that Jeff Sessions has become. The team then rounds the discussion up with the most recent press conference that Sarah Sanders gave in which she almost broke down. Link is in the show notes. Thanks for tuning in.

Show Notes:
1) Sarah Sanders Reflection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWu1Vk2PT2E