The Hopper Podcast

Lia Thomas (previously Will Thomas) made history when she won the NCAA championship in the 500 meter freestyle swimming race recently. The left says, "You must embrace Lia as a woman athlete like all other women athletes." The right says, "She simply wants to steal victories from the real women." We disagree with both of these narrow, flat narratives. The truth is more complicated. Let's discuss!

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In light of the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, we review the Just War Tradition of Christianity going back to St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas.

Then, Willy starts practicing Judo, and Dave tells stories and gives advice on his experience with various martial arts.

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When should we trust emotions? When should we believe our thoughts? How do they affect each other?

Then, a profane crow named "Cosmo" corrupts our children.

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Social media share many characteristics with classic cults, both "benefits" and curses. What does that mean for us?

Then, German cars are getting vandalized by weasels!

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Answering basic questions to Universal Basic Income: 1) Won't this encourage people to be lazy? and 2) We can't afford it, can we?

Then, the story behind Chumbawamba's 1997 hit, "Tubthumping."

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We've got to talk about about Russia invading Ukraine. In our discussion, we veer into how American conservatives and liberals are each trying to use this invasion to push their own agendas in terrible ways.

Then, Eye in the Sky on the ethics of drone warfare, you gotta see this one.

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Introduction to Universal Basic Income as a way to redistribute resources fairly (see our previous episode on the biblical basis). Then, then fake conspiracy growing in popularity, "Birds Aren't Real."

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The Bible advocates for redistribution of wealth. Really? Yes, let's talk about it.

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The guys debate whether or not babies should participate in the Lord's Supper. Willy thinks they should; Dave thinks they should wait. What do you think?

Then, a few of the craziest town festivals in the United States.

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We all know that money corrupts politics; where is the justice? Which regulations are just, which are unjust?

Then, Dave brings new evidence that common farming methods are increasing climate change, and how we can do better.

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