The Perspectrum

The Perspectrum

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The Perspectrum episodes

  • World War III?

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Then they analyze the idea of "safe injection sites" for drugs. Finally they explain the "outrage cycle" and how it is used in modern discourse.

    1 hr 29 min
  • Never Negotiate With Fascism

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the positive parts of Biden's first year in office, then they discuss the now failed attempt by Democrats at passing voting rights legislation, and finally they have a philosophical discussion about positive and negative liberties.

    1 hr 29 min
  • A Less Depressing Episode...Let’s Talk Abortion

    This week Michael and Nathan discuss current cases pertaining to abortion that are currently in the supreme court, then they go over the benefits of student loan forgiveness, and finally they discuss whether or not people in congress should be allowed to own stocks.

    1 hr 31 min
  • The Curse Of Cassandra

    This week Nathan and Michael discuss the failure of build back better and where we go from here. Then they discuss Afghanistan and how we continue to screw them over. Finally they discuss gerrymandering among democrats.

    1 hr 21 min
  • Yemen: The Worst Humanitarian Crisis In The World

    This week Michael and Nathan discuss some really silly things right-wing politicians have said about Covid this week. Then they completely switch gears to discuss Yemen. The created humanitarian crisis currently going on in the world. Then they end the pod with a discussion about gun negligence.

    1 hr 24 min
  • Size Matters (Military Budget Discussion)

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the excessive military spending in the United States, the problems with the process of voir dire (or trial jury selection), and the recent racist comments by Lauren Boebert against Representative Ilhan Omar.

    1 hr 25 min
  • Hey Dems! Do Things!

    This week Michael and Nathan discuss the steps Trump took to try to stay in office, then they go over the results of vaccine mandates in various businesses, and they end with a discussion about climate change and COVID.

    1 hr 7 min
  • Virginia, What Happened?

    This week Michael and Nathan broke down what happened in Virginia. Then they had a discussion on why the tax code is so skewed in favor of billionaires. Finally they discussed the philosophy of political party affiliation.  

    1 hr 28 min

About The Perspectrum

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The Perspectrum brings humor and understanding to political news and philosophy. The hosts have been producing content of various types together for nearly a decade, and now they are bringing a progressive and philosophical perspective to political news. Nathan has an MA in Communication Studies and is a professor of communication. Michael is a Manager of Business Analysis and has a BA in Political Philosophy and a BS in Finance.