The Hungry Brain with Taylor Lawson

In this episode of The Hungry Brain, Taylor Lawson speaks with Megan Steffl, a labor and employment law attorney, about the Supreme Court. They discuss judicial review, Marbury v. Madison, Obergefell v. Holmes, what happens when states ignore Supreme Court decisions, Kim Davis, the evolution of the Supreme Court, how cases end up on the Supreme Court's docket, and follow up on a handful of points from the previous episode on the Supreme Court.

In this episode of The Hungry Brain, I speak with Tim Bohmert about the Supreme Court. We discuss the three branches of government, the configuration of the constitution, the federal judiciary, nominating a Supreme Court justice in an election year, court packing, and Amy Coney Barrett.

In this episode of The Hungry Brain, Taylor Lawson speaks with independent singer, song-writer and producer Vazen about his new single "Synthesize", and his new album "Morningstar". They also discuss the advantages of being a do-it-yourself artist, the meaning behind his album's title, the pros and cons of signing with a music label, why it's important to retain rights over your music, the power of digital marketing through Facebook, and Lil' Nas X's unique rise to fame.

In this episode of The Hungry Brain, Taylor Lawson speaks with Ben Arnet about the legal cannabis industry. Ben is the co-founder of FOHSE Inc., an LED-lighting company which makes lights specifically for the use of growing marijuana. They discuss the differences between THC, CBD, and hemp, the economic and medicinal benefits of cannabis, the cannabis industry today versus years past, and where the legal cannabis industry is heading.

In this episode of The Hungry Brain podcast, Taylor Lawson speaks with Max Gizmondi. Max is an American expat that's lived in China for seven years. Max has several years of teaching experience in China’s rigorous educational system, and now manages the efforts to westernize the curriculum in her school. Taylor speaks with Max about filial piety, China's fear-based approach to early education, favorable communist party messaging and when it’s introduced, Hong Kong and the current protests, censorship, the trade war between the United States and China, and the effects of China manipulating it’s currency.

In this episode, Taylor speaks with Zach and Julie Ruhl, two full-time international travelers. They discuss how they can afford to travel full-time, the impact full-time travel has on their diets, and living life as minimalists.