To Whom It Should Concern

In this episode, they guys discuss the election. Is Trump a good president? Is Biden a good candidate? Should you vote 3rd party? WHO WILL WIN? Listen to find out if YOU should be concerned!

Trump's Platform: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/ 

Biden's Platform: https://joebiden.com/ 

3rd Party Public Funding:

https://transition.fec.gov/info/chtwo.htm

If No one gets 270:

https://www.270towin.com/content/electoral-college-ties/

This episode, which began as a "Concern" posted by one of our listeners, discusses term limits. After touching briefly on the Supreme Court, the guys spend the majority of the time discussing the pros and cons of term limits for Congress. Finally, they talk about how to go about getting term limits put in place. 

US vs. Thornton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Term_Limits,_Inc._v._Thornton#:~:text=Thornton%2C%20514%20U.S.%20779%20(1995,those%20specified%20in%20the%20Constitution.

Longest Serving Senator: https://www.senate.gov/senators/longest_serving_senators.htm

Longest Serving Rep: https://history.house.gov/Institution/Firsts-Milestones/Record-Holders/

Is America's political party system really that bad? In this episode, the guys talk about the flaws of the two party system, as well as possible substitutes.

In this episode, the guys round up the abortion series by talking about some of the more extreme cases that are often labelled as "exceptions" by pro-life people. Then, the guys go over a quick recap, and talk a bit about what they learned over the course of this discussion. 

Hyde Amendment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyde_Amendment#:~:text=In%20U.S.%20politics%2C%20the%20Hyde,arises%20from%20incest%20or%20rape 

In part 2 of this 3 part abortion series, the guys discuss practical arguments for abortion. They discuss whether it should be legal, or whether the legality of it should even be our first concern. Finally, they talk about ways to actually reduce the number of abortions that occur.

For Luke's Statistic about abortion rates in Colorado, visit https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/HPF_FP_UP-Reducing-Abortion.pdf

See the links below for Zack's statistic on:

Avoiding Poverty: https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/three-simple-rules-poor-teens-should-follow-to-join-the-middle-class/ 

Abortion Rates in Europe: https://fullfact.org/health/uks-abortion-rate-unusual-compared-other-countries/ 

In part one of this three part series, Chris, Luke, and Zack talk about abortion. In this episode, the focus is specifically on when the developing child should be considered a life. If you think we missed one of your arguments, make sure to stay tuned for the next two episodes - "What Is Practical?" and "What are the Exceptions?"

In this interview-style episode, we learn more about Chris. We leave nothing out, from his love for cigars and TV shows, to his personal philosophy that led to the creation of the podcast.

In this interview-style episode, we get to know more about Luke. We discuss everything from his view of Christianity and Buddhism to his favorite cartoon. 

In this interview-style episode, we get to know Zack a little bit better. From his day job to his favorite books, get to know who he is as a person, and learn more about how this podcast came to be. 

In this episode, Chris and Luke talk about the death penalty. Is it moral? Is it practical? The guys get into both of these discussions, and point out the differences between the two types of arguments: theoretical and practical. Eventually, Luke notices that, while he and Chris actually have the same view, they would be likely to argue about it over social media in a different world. Why is that? Listen to find out!

Given the nature of this topic (capital punishment and crimes warranting the death penalty), listener discretion is advised. 

Luke's stat about the cost of Capital Punishment can be found here!

https://www.amnestyusa.org/issues/death-penalty/death-penalty-facts/death-penalty-cost