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- Episode 38: Debunking Robin DiAngelo's "White Fragility" Ft. Jonathan Church
On this edition of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson examines New York Times bestselling author and erudite "whiteness studies" scholar Robin DiAngelo's popular "white fragility." White fragility is a belief which holds that white people are inherent fragile when discussing topics of race due to a supposed desire to maintain white supremacy, He takes a deep dive into this tract with Mr. Jonathan Church, an economist and philosophy writer who has published extensively on DiAngelo's writings. Mr. Church is currently writing a book for a publishing house which will provide a philosophical critique of White Fragility.
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38 min - Episode 37: The Vile Kenosha Riots, Kyle Rittenhouse's Plight, And In Defense Of Militias
On this edition of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson roundly lances the pretension evident in the Kenosha riots following the death of Jacob Blake. He also examines the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old who is facing charges for shooting three people. Some claim it was an act of self defense, while others cry bloody murder. Mr. Watson cuts through the noise and provides clear, philosophically rich analysis. He also talks about the emerging militias which have defended against riots where the State has not.
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31 min - Episode 36: Can Minneapolis Transcend From Political Chaos? With Kyle Hooten
On this edition of Pensive Politics, Mister Watson discusses the chaotic state of Minneapolis with Kyle Hooten, an eminent young journalist covering the carnage. Hooten’s work has been featured on Fox News, Newsmax TV, the Republican National Convention, and has overall commanded the attention of the nation to reflect upon the crises that threaten to rend the American soul obsolete.
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42 min - Episode 35: The DNC Convention Of Fallacies And Fables
On this episode of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson issues a scathing rebuke of the Democratic Party's four-day convention. He explains what he believes his listeners need to know to have a more fruitful political discourse.
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42 min - Episode 34: Black Lives Matter is NOT A True Revolution; Jerry Falwell's Sanctimony, And Unjust HK Sanctions.
On this edition of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson explores the idea that Black Lives Matter is a "revolution." He also addresses Jerry Falwell Jr's sanctimony in light of his most recent scandal, and the unjust sanctions against Hong Kong's Executive Carrie Lam.
33 min - Episode 33: Racism Is A Public Health Crisis? Loeffler's Blunders, And TikTok's Strategy of Appeasement
On this Pensive Politics monologue, Mr. Watson tackles Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's inane executive order which deems racism a "public health crisis." He also advises Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler on her race messaging, and admonishes TikTok's strategy of appeasement to stay in the United States.
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33 min - Episode 32: What of The Environment and The Culture? Ft. Jesse Velay Vitow
On this rare edition of Pensive Politics, Pensive Politics contributor Fin Depencier fills in for Mr. Watson and hosts the first formal edition of "Fin Time," in which he interviews PhD candidate Jesse Velay Vitow about environmentalism and cultural change.
36 min - Episode 31: Chaos in Portland with Daily Caller Reporter Jorge Ventura
On this edition of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson converses with newly minted Pensive Politics contributor Fin Depencier and Jorge Ventura, a prolific Daily Caller journalist whose work has been featured in various reputable national outlets, about the chaos ensuing in Portland, Oregon surrounding the Black Lives Matter protests.
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38 min - Episode 30: Was Jesus A Socialist? With Lawrence Reed.
On this episode of Pensive Politics with Mr. Watson, Mr. Watson brings on Foundation For Economic Education (FEE) President Emeritus and prolific author Lawrence Reed to discuss a question too often asked of academicians: Was Jesus a Socialist? Mr. Watson and Mr. Reed cut through the nonsense and shoot straight to the core to get the answer to this pressing matter.
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33 min - Episode 29: Nick Cannon Anti-Semitism, Terry Crews Anti-BLM, And The Fallacy Of Race: Liberate Your Mind.
On this episode of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson explains how Nick Cannon and Terry Claws, both very prominent voices in urban America, made missteps in their recent commentaries about race. He also addresses how race dilutes the true value of humans: our individuality.
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About Pensive Politics
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Pensive Politics is a quick-witted and philosophically rich dive into politics with host Christian Watson AKA Mr. Watson, a nationally-published writer, and political commentator focused on issues of…
free speech, LGBTQ issues, and criminal justice. Mixing monologue with guest interviews, Watson offers a glimpse of what a smarter politics might look like.