Point Of Dissent

By Porcupine Perspective

The point where a rejection of accepted opinion occurs. What happens when opinion is filtered through the lens of anti-authority and individualism? You reach the point of dissent. Join us as we talk a... more

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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

Point Of Dissent episodes:

May 09, 2019 Questions about the journey to Anarchy
Can you have power without conflict? Is it a conflict of interest to allow the state to educate our children on politics? What is the difference between anarchists and libertarians? If you have ever wondered or just want to hear our perspective, join us for the lively discussion! As always, we appreciate your time!
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53min
May 02, 2019 Are You A Threat To Your Government?
Saudi Arabia beheads 37 people in one day, most of which only committed the crime of speaking out against their government. Venezuelans are taking to the streets, led by Juan Guaido, an outspoken member of the opposition. The Supreme Court declines to hear the first amendment case of Jamal Knox, a rapper that sung about the violent acts he would do to two policemen. When is a threat, a threat and are you considered one by your government?
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58min
April 16, 2019 Is Assange the traitor he is made out to be?
Julian Assange has facilitated some of the largest and most embarrassing leaks of secret information in modern history. The subjects of these leaks all seem to be saying the same thing, bring Assange to justice. But, the question we should be asking is why are we surprised to learn of the evil deeds the secrets contain?
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56min
April 09, 2019 Overcoming Past Belief
Our beliefs become so much a part of what our identity is, we often find it hard to change them. Robert, Shawn and Evelyn take a trip down memory lane to discuss how there past beliefs compare to their current views. What triggered this change and what did they have to overcome? Join us for these answers and more.
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1h 10min
April 02, 2019 Is Privilege Actually the Problem?
Whether it be racial or economic privilege, you can't seem to escape some topic devolving into one of these catchalls. Robert and I are joined again by Evelyn to discuss how much of an effect privilege can have. Is it to blame for all of these problems or is there something more?
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1h 5min
March 18, 2019 The New Zealand Shooting and the Psychology of Persuasion
We take a look at the New Zealand mass shooting and how both sides of the political spectrum are using it to argue for more authority over our lives. What role does the psychology of persuasion play in both the creation of an extremist and our current media coverage? Tune in to find out!
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42min
March 11, 2019 Trump and the Conformity Mindset
We invite two of our listeners to join us for a discussion of the worship of Donald Trump and the dangers of the conformity mindset. What pushes us to conform; education, society or a mix of both? Join us to hear the discussion.
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1h 6min
March 07, 2019 Why does socialism seem appealing to so many?
It seems to be everybody's favorite topic, Socialism. We take a look at some of the 'positive' aspects of socialism to try an understand what is so damn attractive to so many people. We finish with a critique of socialism and why we feel it cannot work in the United States. As always, thank you for the listen!
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51min
March 04, 2019 Is forced vaccination ethical?
We have seen a rise in the debate about vaccinations, but seem to have lost sight of what the question should be. Should the government have the power to force anyone to put something into their bodies? No matter your side in this debate, join us for a lively discussion on a hot topic.
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42min
February 28, 2019 Forcing the Media Narrative: What Smollett, Kavenaugh and the maga kids have in common
In our continuation of this weeks' topic, Robert and I look at 3 recent events that the media tried to force into a narrative. The Kavenaugh confirmation, the Maga kids in D.C. and finally the Smollett debacle. Why do we do this and where does it stem from? Join us for some surprising discussions and answers
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49min

FAQs about Point Of Dissent:

How many episodes does Point Of Dissent have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.