Rethinking Politics

As talks drag on about the second round of government relief packages, we take a look back at the first one. The CARES Act promised both relief and stimulus for small businesses, the healthcare industry, and millions of individuals who were struggling. The CARES Act cost over 2 trillion dollars, but at the time most of us just saw the benefits. We weigh the effects of the stimulus aspect by exploring concepts like inflation, production, consumption, saving, spending, and how these concepts can help us to understand the full ramifications of the CARES Act.  

Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin Macleod.  

Photo: Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash.

As talks drag on about the second round of government relief packages, we take a look back at the first one. The CARES Act promised both relief and stimulus for small businesses, the healthcare industry, and millions of individuals who were struggling. The CARES Act cost over 2 trillion dollars, but at the time most of us just saw the benefits. We weigh the effects of the stimulus aspect by exploring concepts like inflation, production, consumption, saving, spending, and how these concepts can help us to understand the full ramifications of the CARES Act.  

Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin Macleod.  

Photo: Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash.

Join us as we tear into another controversial subject: Public Education. Last week we talked about disparity in outcomes and how understanding disparities and outcomes clarifies the issue of racism. Here we look at public education and the best way to improve some of those negative outcomes. While there are alternatives like private schools and home school, we discuss how charter schools are already making enormous differences in the areas with the worst outcomes. We just have to get out of their way.

Join us as we tear into another controversial subject: Public Education. Last week we talked about disparity in outcomes and how understanding disparities and outcomes clarifies the issue of racism. Here we look at public education and the best way to improve some of those negative outcomes. While there are alternatives like private schools and home school, we discuss how charter schools are already making enormous differences in the areas with the worst outcomes. We just have to get out of their way.

Talking about racism is rarely easy, but it becomes much more difficult when the person you are talking to has a completely different definition of racism than you do. To clarify this surprisingly complicated issue, we analyse ideas from some of the most popular voices on racism: Ibram X. Kendi and Robin Diangelo. As we discuss and dissect their ideas, we talk about systemic racism, racial disparities, the concept of equality, and the complex factors that shape outcomes.

Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin Macleod

Photo: Clay Banks on Unsplash

Talking about racism is rarely easy, but it becomes much more difficult when the person you are talking to has a completely different definition of racism than you do. To clarify this surprisingly complicated issue, we analyse ideas from some of the most popular voices on racism: Ibram X. Kendi and Robin Diangelo. As we discuss and dissect their ideas, we talk about systemic racism, racial disparities, the concept of equality, and the complex factors that shape outcomes.

Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin Macleod

Photo: Clay Banks on Unsplash

From Portland in 2020, to Boston in 1773, protests have always been a part of American life. Drawing on the wisdom of thinkers like Thoreau, Brad and Dan discuss the moral basis of law. Then, using historical examples like the Salt March of Ghandi and the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, they explore practical examples of civil disobedience. They also explore the reasons people use to justify legal injustice and some of the reasons we go along with laws when we shouldn’t.

Photo by Koshu Kunii on Unsplash

From Portland in 2020, to Boston in 1773, protests have always been a part of American life. Drawing on the wisdom of thinkers like Thoreau, Brad and Dan discuss the moral basis of law. Then, using historical examples like the Salt March of Ghandi and the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, they explore practical examples of civil disobedience. They also explore the reasons people use to justify legal injustice and some of the reasons we go along with laws when we shouldn’t.

Photo by Koshu Kunii on Unsplash

Many people have heard of the musical "Hamilton" but not many realize how applicable it is to current events. Brad and Dan jump in head first, nerding out over some of their favorite moments as well as expounding on some of the political wisdom and history inside. But this episode is more than Alexander Hamilton, it focuses on the political climate of overly aggressive partisanship and the solutions to our tribal system.  

Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin Macleod.  

Many people have heard of the musical "Hamilton" but not many realize how applicable it is to current events. Brad and Dan jump in head first, nerding out over some of their favorite moments as well as expounding on some of the political wisdom and history inside. But this episode is more than Alexander Hamilton, it focuses on the political climate of overly aggressive partisanship and the solutions to our tribal system.  

Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin Macleod.