The Julian Bil Podcast

Weldon Nisly joins the podcast to discuss his long experience of political organizing and peace activism and his journey to becoming a pastor of the Mennonite Church. Additionally, he shares how organizing and activism have changed since he began. We also discussion idolatry, meta-narrative, finding your calling, and much more!

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Episode 16 is an interesting one! We discuss how the Ultra-Rich avoid taxes after a recent ProPublica investigative piece revealed how little they actually do pay in taxes. We talk about how Afghan interpreters and their families are being left behind. Additionally, we discuss the morality and our opinions of the death penalty and ask ourselves what is the most "humane" way to execute someone.  We also talk circus bears in Vietnam, Brazil signing onto NASA's Artemis Accords and Michael Burry predicting another massive crash. Also Ryan gets into his excitement in the Chicago City Council changing the name of Lake Shore Drive

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https://www.propublica.org/article/the-secret-irs-files-trove-of-never-before-seen-records-reveal-how-the-wealthiest-avoid-income-tax?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailynewsletter&utm_content=river-links

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/6/13/betrayed-the-afghan-interpreters-abandoned-by-the

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/big-short-michael-burry-twitter-return-biggest-market-bubble-ever-2021-6-1030524823

https://people.com/pets/vietnam-circus-ends-bear-performances-surrenders-bears/

https://www.space.com/brazil-signs-artemis-accords-moon-exploration?utm_source=Selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SDC_Newsletter&utm_content=SDC_Newsletter+&utm_term=4271892&m_i=szp0CXug9bSDUtIhlVetkqkU_3Vkyr9j%2BTA3VTNYYJQYQYby9io5ywFBPBYCXyItU39nTpbuKl5a9zijZl0P3WFfWneDzugD8s4%2BmdXssF&lrh=44a8f666e7b27b577aa59b3d10c9b17de8cc90f85e606e6cd0ee2d11c42b22bc

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Today we discuss what's been going on in Palestine along with a short discussion on Hamas. We also talk about the Colonial Pipeline hack. Additionally, we discuss Johnson and Johnson's appeal getting rejected for a lawsuit where women who used Talc Powder developed ovarian cancer. Illinois passed new legislation banning seclusion rooms and restraints. Lastly, a fun story about Elon Musk.

Jacka** of the Week: Ryan & Julian

Beacon of the Week: Muna El-Kurd

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Articles:

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/08/1004223000/how-a-new-team-of-feds-hacked-the-hackers-and-got-

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https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-dramatically-limits-use-of-seclusion-and-face-down-restraints-in-schools

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/talc-lawsuit-update-june-2021-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-appeal-2-billion-jury

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/how-tesla-founder-elon-musk-tried-to-fund-a-grand-spectacle-in-space/articleshow/47292702.cms?from=mdr

WE ARE BACK!

Today we discuss what's been going on in Palestine along with a short discussion on Hamas. We also talk about the Colonial Pipeline hack. Additionally, we discuss Johnson and Johnson's appeal getting rejected for a lawsuit where women who used Talc Powder developed ovarian cancer. Illinois passed new legislation banning seclusion rooms and restraints. Lastly, a fun story about Elon Musk.

Jacka** of the Week: Ryan & Julian

Email Us: [email protected]

Articles:

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/08/1004223000/how-a-new-team-of-feds-hacked-the-hackers-and-got-

colonial-pipelines-bitcoin-bac

https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-dramatically-limits-use-of-seclusion-and-face-down-restraints-in-schools

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/talc-lawsuit-update-june-2021-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-appeal-2-billion-jury

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/how-tesla-founder-elon-musk-tried-to-fund-a-grand-spectacle-in-space/articleshow/47292702.cms?from=mdr

Check out Nick's podcast! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLorhGqx9Y6mMKgsjldjG-UuuAvWs2pBFG

Nick Tvrdy joins the podcast to talk about renewable energies and how to transition to them. Additionally, we discuss the effect of certain bombs and energies on the environment. We get into a very interesting discussion on global resource distribution and the idea of consciousness and coming into our own. Nick educates us on the "Stoned Ape Theory" & the act of growing up and why it is significant.

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Ballet Dancer Anna Swenson joins the podcast to talk about how COVID-19 has affected the ballet world.  She talks about the hardships facing dancers and ballet companies through the pandemic and gives advice for aspiring dancers. Furthermore, we talk about old stories and Julian's short but marvelous ballet career, and the "People's Champ", Ryan Henry, attempts to explain to a professional ballerina what the "Nutcracker" is about. 

 Hi Grandma :)   

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https://theintercept.com/2020/11/07/military-pfas-pollution-japan/

Ryan and Julian discuss US election fraud and Rudy Giuliani's impressive hair dye. Additionally, we discuss the US Military's use of PFAs in Japan and the COVID-19 humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We also discuss Germany's new law regarding gender equality, the power of narrative, how the government affects tuition prices, and affirmative action. Lastly, of course, we discuss our jacka** and beacon of the week.

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Dr. Carney joins the podcast to talk about his latest book.  We talk broadly about the history, public theology, and sociopolitical influence of Uganda’s catholic church in the late 20th century and 21st century. Additionally, we discuss a couple of the 6 case studies of Catholic leadership in postcolonial Uganda that Dr. Carney wrote about.  We discuss Prime Minister Benedicto Kiwanuka, Emmanuel Cardinal Nsubuga, "The Sheperd of the People", Fr. John Mary Waliggo: Uganda’s Libertarian Theologian, Fr. Tonino Pasolini and Ms. Sherry Meyer "Missionaries of the Media" and Mrs.Rosalba Ato Oywa otherwise known as "Mama Peace." We reflect on the things we can learn from these leaders and draw some open questions and comparisons to the church in the United States.

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Skip to 10:05 to get right to the State Ballot Measures.

We discuss measures such as Michigan's Proposal 2 that requires a search warrant to access a person's electronic data, Alaska's attempted measure to implement ranked-choice voting, Utah passing legislation to make the language in the state constitution gender-neutral, and many many more. Additionally, we give our thoughts on the results of the elections and as always give our beacon and jacka** of the week.

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