This episode is a discussion of the whole season: how we grew, what we learned and where we want this podcast to go. We also made some crass jokes about the Pillsbury Dough Boy. During the break between recording the last episode and this one, we went camping. Enjoy this photo dump of our timeContinue reading "Season 1 Conclusion"

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You turn on the news, whether it be the TV, website, or podcast, and you find yourself immediately becoming depressed. The news just keeps getting worse and worse, and there is more uncertainty from the top, whether it be from the government, your employer, or family members. Politically, this is a high stress time. When oneContinue reading "The Crisis of Hope"

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Julius explains his decision to change his voting stance from Unaffiliated to Republican. Living in a liberal state, he felt he would have more voice in choosing a nominee in the Republican Party.

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This article and interview examines some pretty famous conspiracy theories and what drives them.

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No Article with this post. Rather a discussion between Julius Knapp, Susan Smyers, and Brian Smyers on the reactions, coverage, social media impact, and implications of the Charlie Kirk Assassination. These “Wednesday Insert Editions” are rare, meant to cover an event that has large potential to affect people’s world view, whether it be in areasContinue reading "Discussion: Charlie Kirk Assassination"

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Among the many companies I’ve worked for and roles that I’ve filled, was a brief time as a Teacher and Assistant Center Director at Huntington Learning Center. I worked there from 2001 to 2004, at just the right time to be part of the public debate around the passage of the NCLB, better known asContinue reading "Left Behind"

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The Ascendant Project examines the origins of racism, its forms today, and how to fight it in yourself and in society.

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Julius Knapp III Entrepreneur I still remember the first protest I saw. I was about 15 or 16 and had traveled to Long Island with my parents and siblings to visit my grandmother and other relatives. We went to Roosevelt Field Mall, memorable for the massive Zeppelin that hung above the food court, to getContinue reading "Our American Tradition"

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The Ascendant Project explores how mortality intensifies our politics and creates drive in our lives.

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Julius explores the 14th Amendment and cases that look to redefine what Birthright Citizenship means.

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