The Independent Mindset

Do you feel like what you’re allowed to say is constantly changing? On this week’s episode, the guys explain what the Overton Window is and discuss the evolution of Free Speech overtime, as well as the state of Free Speech today. Also on this week’s episode: find out who or what Jason & Will think will be cancelled next on a new segment called “Cancelled”!

“Why is my paycheck so small after taxes? What are all these deductions?” This week on the show, Will talks home renos, and then the guys get to the bottom of where all your paycheck deductions go, how the government spends your money and share tricks on how to save up!

Can an empire last forever? Are we in an age of decline? This week, Jason and Will cover a short historical essay called “The Fate of Empires”, an essay they think every high school student should read and learn about! Also, Jason wants to be a land owner!

Do you ever get into arguments with people? Us too! On this episode the guys go over errors in reasoning to recognize in debates and conversations (and that we’re all guilty of doing!). This week, Jason is visiting his parents so he’s locked himself in his room to talk with Will about logical fallacies and... sledding?

“Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt.” This week, Jason and Will discuss the origin and meaning of this famous quote, and then talk about social media, entertainment, sports, and other things we use to escape. They also try and figure out the just middle between relaxing and hard work and why it is good to leave one's comfort zone!

In light of the US announcing a minimum wage increase, the guys make arguments for and against minimum wage. They also discuss PETA’s new campaign idea to reduce speciesism, while offering meaner insults to hurl at people.

On this episode of Thought Crimes, Will talks about how he got interested in politics, and the guys discuss 3 major ideologies. Tune in for a crash course on the tenets of Conservatism, Socialism, and Classical Liberalism!

In increasingly tense and polarizing times, open discussion and the willingness to learn is more important than ever. Thought Crimes podcast aims to offer a place for the curious and the open-minded to listen, laugh, learn and discuss, all with the goal to live a better, more fulfilled life.

New episode every Tuesday!

On the first episode of Thought Crimes, Will and Jason delve into Gamestop (ELI5), the stock market and populism. Tune in for both some grim and uplifting thoughts on our world's financial future.