Prove Me Wrong, Please

This episode features the second half of my conversation on the utility of faith with an Evangelical pastor and professor of religion. Be sure to check out part one of our chat in the previous episode. 

In this episode, I talk with a pastor and professor of religion about the role that faith plays in politics today, and how the white evangelical movement in the US has evolved over the last half century. Our discussion was very enlightening and it covered a lot of ground, so I was forced to split it into two separate episodes. Enjoy! 

Global warming is real, it's happening, and humans are to blame. The real question is how do we fix it? In this episode, I am joined by a climate and energy economist who shares his views about where to go from here, and why the solutions to our climate crisis are complex but not out of reach. 

What are the pros and cons of increasing the minimum wage to $15/hour, as the Biden administration is seeking to do? In this episode, I am joined by a conservative who argues against raising the federal minimum wage. I believe that the evidence is clear: raising it benefits everyone. What do you think? 

The recent stalemate between the Chicago Teachers Union and city officials has provided insight into the difficulty behind reopening public schools around the country now that the coronavirus vaccine is becoming more available. In this episode, I get the perspective of two Chicago educators about the city's reopening strategy and education reform in general. 

The rise of income inequality has nearly destroyed the American dream and jeopardized our democracy, at least that's my view. In this episode, I am joined by a conservative who has a different perspective on the current economic divide growing in the US and how to effectively address it. 

In this episode, I talk with a friend (who identifies as a conservative/libertarian) about the second impeachment of Donald Trump and whether or not members of Congress and the media are also to blame for the recent violence at the Capitol. We also discuss the few silver linings of Trump's presidency and what the future GOP will look like without him in office. Enjoy!

In this bonus episode, I am joined by a Trump-supporting friend of mine to reflect on the historic riot at the US Capitol last week. We talk about what led to the violence and what it means for the future of democracy. 

Let's be honest, 2020 was rough. But in my mind, it could have been significantly better if we as a society truly valued education and fact-based decision making. In this episode I try and make that case while also tying up some loose ends and reflecting on the year. I also lay out the framework for what will soon be season two of Prove Me Wrong, Please -- new changes coming! 

Trumpism is a cult, and crafting an alternate reality that fits one's already-held beliefs is simply incompatible with a functioning Democracy. In this episode, I attempt to back-up these claims and explore why I think it is essential to bring Trump-fans back into the fold in order to reject the slow rise of authoritarianism currently happening around the world. Trumpers -- please reach out if you want to discuss any of my arguments with me in a future episode!