Adam Heffner of Maker Table joins the pod to discuss the tragedy on the set of Alec Baldwin's newest film, before launching into a lively discussion of the merits and demerits of consumerist capitalism. 

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You can find his products at https://makertable.com/

Satirical cartoonist 'madebyjimbob' joins the podcast to take our public intellectuals down a peg. We discuss the philosophical shortcomings of materialism, the ideological shortcomings of conservatives and liberals alike, and locate the seeds of the future in love, faith and intimate human connection. 

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Laura is back to discuss the most recent cancellation attempt of Dave Chappelle, the conservative reaction to the Facebook whistleblower, and our mixed feelings about Netflix's autistic dating show Love on the Spectrum. Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/neardarkradio

John Kwamya joins the pod to report on the situation in America’s inner cities. We also address Morgan Wallen’s recent racist revival in the media, and Gloria Vanderbilt’s unorthodox approach to raising a gay CIA asset.

Nathan Knight joins the pod to discuss how panic is used to drive news cycles and political agendas, the criminalization of youth through technological surveillance, and why we should have a more sacred respect for ourselves and nature.

Roger joins the pod to talk about the psychology of America. We discuss America's addiction to psych drugs, the role of "experts" and big pharma in aiding and abetting that addiction, and we try to come up with some reasonable solutions. 

Listen to his podcast, the Radically Genuine Podcast for more insightful talk.

Ray is back to recap the Robertson Co. Fair. We discuss the problem with Bonnarroo, the growing lack of respect for the craft of music, and the profit motives that keep Ivermectin and classical music out of the public dialogue. 

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Film critic Jason Shawhan joins the podcast to review the new Candyman film. We discuss racial and political subtext in horror films, and give our thoughts on the gayest horror movie ever made. 

Laura is back to discuss the DHS's new warnings of terrorist threats, why women are identifying as queer, and a children's book about abortion. 

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Ray is back to explain how modern feminism has become a form of self-inflicted mental abuse. He and Jon also discuss the failings of the Boomer generation, and why people are so afraid of intimacy and commitment these days.