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Part 3, the final part of the episodes on speech is a messy melange of different examples of speech within the framework of American expression.

Trigger Warning: I'm talking quite a bit about January 6th and the insurrection at the Capitol, so if that's not something you want to hear about, you've been warned. :)

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In Part 2 of a discussion of speech, I'm looking at a number of legal cases that have shaped the path of our modern understanding of speech in all its forms.

You'll enjoy my son's loud mouth while he was playing games in the other room! It adds a terrific amateurish quality that I'm sure you'll appreciate. ;-)

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Free speech is a pillar of American identity and I'm talking about speech in that context in these episodes.  In Part 1, I'm discussing the ideas of constitutionally protected speech and how those manifest in individual behaviors and the resulting social consciousness.

These episodes are sloppy and I'm sorry about that. I really wanted to get them out there after a period of busy-ness that prevented me from working much on the pod. In spite of all that, I hope you enjoy them!

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After having looked carefully at the common features of cults, I'm diving into how those same features and principles show up in every day society and culture. How do extremist ideas wind their way into our lives, into our laws, and into our societal ideals? It's everywhere, look around. Or, just listen in and I'll tell you more!

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What's the deal with cults? Well, I would argue that cults represent a distilled version of basic human psychology distorted into a manufactured framework. It's easy to slip into and difficult to get out of. Any person is susceptible to being pulled into a cult. Why? How does it happen? How does it affect us? I'm talking about it in this episode. I hope you'll join me!

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This episode is a little bit of a departure from my usual format of looking at broad issues through a historical context. Instead, I'm talking about 3 major things happening in the world right now. There are more than 3 major, huge global issues happening but I'm only looking at 3 of them: The war in Ukraine, the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, and recent developments from the House Special Committee on the January 6th Insurrection. So much stuff! Happening all at once! I'm dizzy! Come and listen to me careen around trying to find my balance. Admit it, you think it's funny when people stumble around. This is basically a verbal version of that. Enjoy!

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Socialism, Communism, and Capitalism! Oh my! How did these structures influence work in America? The 20th century was a cauldron of political evolution and work and labor was a central piece of it. In this episode I'm considering these questions and pondering the future of work in America. Join me!

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The Industrial Revolution! It had dramatic and lasting effects on labor movements. What was the deal with the Industrial Age and how did it feature in American culture? How did it bring about the formation of labor unions and how did those organizations think of themselves? So many questions! Listen in! I've got plenty of thoughts about it.

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In this episode, I'm navel gazing on the idea of work and its distinction from labor. I meander through the history of labor and its evolution from slavery and feudalist foundations. Come along and let's think about work in American culture! It's crazy!

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Part 3 of my episode on comic books in which I tepidly discuss the hotly debated Marvel vs. DC issue! 

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If you have any thoughts or ideas you'd like to share, I hope you'll reach out to me. You can connect with me by email at [email protected] or you can find me on Instagram (@suzimakesapodcast).