In this episode, I explore Dog Whistles as a concept, and as a political tactic used by the GOP since the Nixon campaign to court racist voters. There are things we can do to combat these racist tactics, which I discuss at the end of the episode.

https://www.vox.com/the-big-idea/2016/11/7/13549154/dog-whistles-campaign-racism

https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/exclusive-lee-atwaters-infamous-1981-interview-southern-strategy/

Reagan's Dog Whistles:

In this episode, we explore the foundations of American political parties, how they have changed over time, and some of the reasons for that party system being so persistent.

Federalists and Jeffersonian Republicans:

Party realignments:

Southern Strategy:

Welcome to season two! We're going to talk about the basics of American electoral politics, and try to share some information to make us all more informed voters in this election and the future. 

In this episode, I dive through some of the challenges that are presented to a notion of objective truth. Having done that, I tell the story of how a safe space was created for white America that has led to the public being asked to try disinfectants instead of vaccines.

2. Baudrillard: https://www.amazon.com/Jean-Baudrillard-Selected-Writings-Second/dp/0804742731/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=selected+writings+of+jean+baudrillard&qid=1589138516&s=books&sr=1-1

In this episode, I examine the concept of Universal Basic Income  (UBI), as well as its critiques. I then offer it as a public health tool in order to slow the spread of COVID19 and help with labor relations.

FDIC on Underbanking: https://www.fdic.gov/householdsurvey/2017/2017execsumm.pdf

SNAP: https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/resource-files/Characteristics2018.pdf

TANF: https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/resource-files/Characteristics2018.pdf

Locke's Second Treatise: https://amzn.to/2z8bv3v

In this episode, I propose a class-based analysis of the COVID 19 crisis. Having done that, I use Ellen DeGeneres as an example of how we get talked into really awful ideas through false consciousness.

Jasbir Puar, Terrorist Assemblages: https://amzn.to/2xRyBvm

Guardian Article on the Crisis:  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/26/heads-we-win-tails-you-lose-how-americas-rich-have-turned-pandemic-into-profit?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_News_Feed&fbclid=IwAR12MoKW3w2AEIRDX-9SbR27kIT2HW9bu-T-mQR9TyWHqKiHykF1Skk0snY

Time Article on Stimulus: https://time.com/5825368/stimulus-payment-problems/

Ellen's staffing issues: https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/ellen-crew-furious-over-poor-communication-regarding-pay-non-union-workers-during-coronavirus-shutdown-exclusive-1234582735/

In this episode, I explore how we came to value work so much in our own identities.  Having done that, I try to offer a few philosophical ways out in trying to redefine ourselves without work being the center of our lives.

Thoreau, "The Last Days of John Brown": https://americanliterature.com/author/henry-david-thoreau/essay/the-last-days-of-john-brown

Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics: https://amzn.to/34MCPjC

In this episode, I examine stoicism and existentialism in seeking tools that might help us ajdust better to being isolated from one another during a global pandemic.  Having done that examination, I offer a little of my own philosophical advice.

The Myth of Sisyphus: http://schmieder.fmp-berlin.info/collectibles/pdf/sisyphos_eng.pdf

Franz Kafka, Metamorphosis : https://www.gutenberg.org/files/5200/5200-h/5200-h.htm

In this episode I walk through one explanation of why we might be so anxious about working from home.  Also, I offer a few things we might be able to do about it.

4. https://cidadeinseguranca.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/deleuze_control.pdf

5. https://www.versobooks.com/books/1570-24-7

In this episode, I introduce the podcast, myself, and our plan for moving forward. Thanks for listening, and I look forward to getting your feedback!