Return to Reason

Discussing the Chief's being awesome, CNN being hacks, and honoring MLK jr. I also take a quiz to see which Democrat Candidate most aligns with my views, and discuss the importance of not tethering how we think about transcendent principles, to individual people. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues, fueled by cynical optimism.

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Tonight we discuss continued Iran fallout, honest Socialists that must be watching my content, and the 7th Democrat Debate. I also do an awesome 'MSNBC' impression and forget who Andrew Yang is, as well as the word "delegates." In other words, business as usual. Blame it on residual excitement over the Chief's victory. 

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Welcome to 2020! For the first Return to Reason of the year, we've got updates on impeachment, the Democrat Primaries, and a non-Patriots Superbowl. We also look at who Qasem Soleimani was, the responses to his death, and the internal stability of Iran. Lastly, we glance at "Strategic Silence" as rationale for asymmetrical perspective bias, and the encouraging circumstances surrounding Dave Chapelle and Ricky Gervais.

What does it look like to reject either party as the defining aspect of your identity? How can we return to first principles in establishing what is important to us?

How did a life-long Democrat, and 2016 Bernie Sanders supporter, become a centrist in the age of Trump? Here I explain my roots as a Democrat, and some of the events that pushed me away from the left, without being pulled to the right

Discussing the fallout from the recent Democratic Debate, SNL, and the growing rift in the Democratic Party. We also discuss the growing homeless crisis in California, and the unintended consequences of policies bursting with compassion, but without competence. Lastly, we look at the change in vernacular surrounding the impeachment inquiry, and how this linguistic shift can help understand the current state of things. Twitter: @mymundanemind 

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Breaking down what to expect from #DemDebate5, and how Obama's recent remarks should impact the tone of the debate (Spoiler Alert: it didn't). Follow on Twitter: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

What is cancel culture, and should we be concerned? We discuss recent comments from Obama, and the strange backlash the former progressive savior received for cautioning his party from drifting #toofarleft. Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/30/politi... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2... https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/01/op... https://www.washingtonpost.com/outloo... https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-e... https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation...

Since it has (evidently) been well-established that Donald Trump is the center of the universe, why don't I ever talk about him? Here I discuss politicians heuristics, battlegrounds, and where I think the real focus needs to be. If you like cultural, political, and social commentary, check out my other videos, as well as all the snark you can handle on Twitter. Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

Doing OK? You're a racist. If you're forgiving, it's a cultural problem. And if you're kind, it means you're also kind of a problem. Lastly, my thoughts on the possibility that we've entered a new level of toxic discourse, and what we can do about it. If you're interested in cultural issues and fighting the toxic divisions we're dealing with, please like, share, and follow me on Twitter. Alternatively, if you think I'm an idiot, still do those things so you and your friends can make fun of these silly videos I make in my jeep. Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

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