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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 progre... more
FAQs about The Perspectrum:How many episodes does The Perspectrum have?The podcast currently has 194 episodes available.
March 18, 2022The World Needs To Know Ukraine’s StoryThis week Michael and Nathan focused the episode completely on Ukraine. They discuss the horrifying reality the Ukrainian people face at the mercy of a mad man like Putin. AP article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-mariupol-descends-into-despair-708cb8f4a171ce3f1c1b0b8d090e38e3 A way you could help: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/16/boycott-companies-business-russia-putin-ukraine-war/ ...more36minPlay
March 11, 2022в жопу П (F**k Putin)This week it's almost all about Russia. Michael and Nathan discuss updates on the war crimes Russia is committing against Ukraine. Then the go over the propaganda tactics by the Russian government to sell the war in Ukraine. Finally they discuss the free thought caucus in congress....more1h 33minPlay
March 04, 2022Слава Украïнi (Glory to Ukraine)This week Michael and Nathan break down the events transpiring in Ukraine. Then they dig into the background of Biden's Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Finally they go over President Biden's first State of the Union Address....more1h 35minPlay
February 25, 2022Every Money Has A Dark SideThis week Nathan is joined by Jess Selove to discuss some updates in the news related to racial justice. Then they lay out the strategy that GOP dark money groups use in order to reshape the courts. Finally they explain how the two party system enables corruption....more1h 26minPlay
February 17, 2022The Senate Passed A What!?This week, Jess Selove is filling in for Nathan on another head spinning episode! They break down the "Freedom Convoy" (never heard of it? Now's your chance). Then Michael breaks down the "Me Too" Bill heading to Biden's desk--spoiler alert: it's actually good. Finally, they unravel the truth behind "the Founding Myth"....more1h 28minPlay
February 11, 2022Trump Sets The Record on Destroying RecordsThis week, Michael and Nathan discuss updates on Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election as well as his many violations of the Presidential Records Act. Then they dismantle the Republican arguments around the effects of welfare on poverty. Finally they go address the need to start taking mental illness more seriously in this country....more1h 37minPlay
February 04, 2022The Liars, The Criers, And The BreyerThis week, Michael and Nathan discuss the retirement of Justice Breyer and the political fight that is brewing surrounding his replacement. Then they have another addition of the Injustice System about private prisons. Finally they talk about the recent controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's podcast and spotify....more1h 36minPlay
January 28, 2022World 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....more1h 29minPlay
January 21, 2022Never Negotiate With FascismThis 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....more1h 29minPlay
January 15, 2022A Less Depressing Episode...Let’s Talk AbortionThis 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....more1h 31minPlay
FAQs about The Perspectrum:How many episodes does The Perspectrum have?The podcast currently has 194 episodes available.