The Brian Eskow Show

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The Brian Eskow Show episodes

  • 39. Thomas J. Main: The Rise of Illiberalism
    Professor/author Thomas J. Main joins me to talk about his new book, "The Rise of Illiberalism."
    Please follow Thomas on Twitter @ThomasJMain and purchase his book. It is worthwhile to do both.
    In this episode, we discuss:
    What exactly is a "liberal democracy?"
    Is the "alt-right" a threat to the American way of life?
    What are some of the tactics employed by the "alt right?"
    Is Critical Race Theory an illiberal concept?
    1 hr 9 min
  • 38. E.H. Ivans: A Radical Reset
    E.H. Ivans is the founder of a movement called Antipolitism.
    In this episode, E.H. and I talk about damn near everything in the world of politics. He has no shortage of well-thought out opinions and ideas. You are not going to want to miss this episode. 
    Check out his website and if you are so moved, subscribe to his podcast called The Radical Reset.
    2 hr 45 min
  • 37. Jeremy Kohwles: Running for Office in Texas
    In this episode, Jeremy Kohwles and I discuss:
    How did Jeremy lose the bottom part of his left leg?
    Why is Jeremy running to represent Texas’ 24th Senate district?
    What does Jeremy think of "universal healthcare?"
    Aside from healthcare, what other issues is Jeremy prioritizing on the campaign trail?
    We discuss a variety of issues and Jeremy tells me where he stands. 
    What does Jeremy think we should do about the filibuster?
    Is Jeremy "pro-democracy?"
    If no good people participate, what good is a good system?
    49 min
  • 36. Justin O'Donnell: The Relationship Between Anarchy and Liberty
    In this episode, anarchist Justin O'Donnell and I discuss:
    What it means to be an anarchist.
    What it means to be a libertarian.
    Justin calls himself an extremist, should we be concerned?
    Who are Justin's political influences?
    Do Justin and I see eye-to-eye on January 6, 2021? 
    Why did Justin recently get banned from YouTube?
    Where does Justin rank Donald Trump and Joe Biden in terms of the all time great Presidents?
    Make sure to check out Justin's podcast, "O'Donnell for Liberty" here.
    45 min
  • 36. Money, The Great Reset, and What To Do About It with Plasma Crab
    In this episode, a bright man named Tim who goes by the name of @crabplasma on Twitter joins me to discuss:
    The purpose of money
    Why money is bad
    What is The Great Reset?
    What can we do about it?
    What is the truth about climate change?
    Why is New Zealand the perfect place to set-up the headquarters of the world government?
    Does Tim consider himself a conspiracy theorist?
    Was Einstein wrong about gravity?
    How much of what we are told to believe is a lie?
    1 hr 14 min
  • 35. Julia Fusco-Luberoff: Being the Change
    In this episode, Julia and I discuss:
    What is Vote in our Out?
    Why did Julia and her partner start Vote in our Out?
    Why are Americans so divided today?
    Is truth out of reach?
    Is VIVO basically like Yelp for politicians and media outlets?
    Why is it important to focus on issues rather than people?
    How can we bring people together?
    Was Donald Trump right about the news?
    51 min
  • 34. Scott Bell: Crystal Meth, Christmas, and Learning From Mistakes

    In this episode, Twitter friend Scott Bell and I have a frank discussion about:

    • What has been going on in Scott's life since he and I last spoke on this podcast two months ago?
    • What does injecting crystal meth feel like?
    • What was it like getting electroshock therapy forty years ago?
    • Why do smart people use drugs?
    • What can you learn from "low points?”
    • Is there a benefit to being frail,  vulnerable, and honest?
    • How do we get past "the veil" and reach a deeper level of connection in our relationships?
    • How important is money?
    1 hr 8 min
  • 33. Am I A Libertarian?

    In this episode I discuss:

    • Why I don’t like the term “woke.”
    • What's my case for Hilary Clinton in 2024?
    • What does the original Matrix movie and Star Wars trilogy have to do with Critical Race Theory?
    • Am I a libertarian?
    20 min

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