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Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. After contentious hearings, accusations, credible witnesses and a break from tradition, the vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Justice will be held on 28 September, 2018. What does the last 90+ days of this nomination process tell us about culture today? Should alleged past transgressions be part of the equation for a lifetime appointment? Is t...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode, away from home, John and Nate finally explore the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. It seemed as though this would be an easy confirmation but a once buried potential sexual assault has made this confirmation a bit more sketchy. Tune in and have a listen.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. This is the conclusion of the two part series breaking down Glenn Greenwald's most recent interview with Will Hylton. As controversial as Glenn can be his macro view point of the world is quite interesting and worth listening to. Nate of course weaves his own commentary throughout. Thanks for listening! Show Notes: Please see previous episode.

Welcome to the ModState Podcast. On this solo episode Nate breaks down an article written and conducted by Will S. Hilton. Glenn Greenwald is maybe best known for his work with Edward Snowden. This recent interview explores the macro perspective of this prominent progressive journalist. In this tribal world this view point is surprisingly logical and sometimes tough to hear depending on which side...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate talk about debtor prison, lack of resources and how to move forward bringing as much equal opportunity to everyone. This episode was prompted by an ACLU article/petition doing away with aspects of the judicial system that put people in prison because they are poor. Thanks for listening. Show Notes: 1) ACLU and debtor prisons https...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate talk briefly about the new socialist wave and how it ties into the economy of the US. Is it nationalizing industry or is it making certain aspects of our society more universal i.e healthcare. What is the goal of the new progressive socialist movement?

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate reflect on the life and service of Senator John McCain, who passed away on August 25, 2018. To his family condolences. America has lost a champion of freedom and service. John and Nate then veer towards the debacle of a week President Donald Trump has found him self reflecting upon. The topics range from Cohen, Manafort and the ma...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! On this episode John and Nate (maybe prematurely) venture into the world of Democratic presidential hopefuls for 2020. Who would make your list? Let the team know! Show Notes: 1) Presidential Hopefuls https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/19/politics/2020-democrats-rankings/index.html

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate discuss the recent exit of Alex Jones from private hosting and tech company sites. Is this a 1A slippery slope or is it good-riddance to people who perpetuate (and more likely create) conspiracy theories and other crazy ideas? Tune in and have a listen.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Frequently we find ourselves pointing to the other side accusing of whataboutisms...As much as John and Nate find the value in addressing blatant hypocrisy its important to remember what TRULY happened in each administration prior to lobbing hypocrisy grenades to the next barricade.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate begin to discuss Unions and the recent rejection of Missouri's "Right to Work" law. The last several decades we have seen the decline of unions, with capitol moving overseas and wage stagflation. Where do unions fit in? Are unions a dying breed or on a comeback? Tune in and find out.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate catch up on the latest with the Trump Collusion investigation and then spend the rest of the episode discussing the Department of Justice's new Religious Liberty Unit. What does this mean for religious protection throughout the US. Is this equal protection? Naturally, John and Nate dive deeper into the origins of morals and there...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive into the Medicare For All proposal resurrected from Bernie Sanders. What does this look like for the US? Nate makes some quick concessions in terms of increased federal financial burden but what about the long term impact of the mental and physical health of Americans across this great country? Tune in and find out.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive deeper into midterm messaging for Democrats and how to win back the base beyond "hating Trump." As divided as this nation is what can be done for unification? Tune in and have a listen.

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast! In this episode Nate takes John on a journey into his theory of political and ideological similarities of the right and left. As plagued as our country is by tribalism, hyper-partisanship and confirmation bias we fail to realize how damn much we have in common. Take away the "extreme" sides of both the right and the left and you are left with a core group of m...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Even though there has been no proof of collusion by the President of the United States and Russia the plot has thickened considerably. Michael Flynn's link was compromised from a link to a Russian agent who infiltrated Christian and gun-right advocate groups. President Trump had a closed door two hour meeting with Vladimir Putin...how do we continue to have al...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast episode 141. On this episode John and Nate discuss Donald Trump's meeting with NATO members and his one on one meeting with Vladimir Putin. Will this matter in 6 months? What was the point of this meeting if there was little progress? Should hard-lines have been drawn in the sand? So many questions from this ambiguous meeting and so much to talk about. Tune in...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. This episode Nate sits down with his Dad Steve and discusses life growing up in Detroit. What advantages did life then provide? What were the challenges? What is different today? History often gives us perspective. Thanks for tuning in!

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode Nate engages Jon on the topic of the new Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. What does this pick mean for the SCOTUS and for the United States for generations to come? Tune in and find out!

With this episode ModState's (associate editor and podcast host) Nate S. Wellein is joined by managing editor Jonny DeViney on an exposé on the two judges they've stated the previous two weeks as being the front-runners to replace Justice Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court. Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett have similar ideological (varying spots along the "constructionist" wing of the Constitu...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate explore a topic they have not covered much of. Affirmative Action has had its day in court but President Trump would like to undo the policies enacted by President Obama. What does this mean? What is the philosophical argument for and against affirmative action? Lastly, Abolish ICE? Elizabeth Warren, and several other elected offi...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate discuss civility in America today. In light of Maxine Waters plea for supporters to push back on Trump cabinet members, the team explores some of the root causes of the loss of civility. It is fairly clear that asking for civility (on either side of the aisle) comes with a heaping side of hypocrisy but how do we walk back from all...

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. Justice Kennedy has announced his retirement at the end of July. What does this mean now that the "swing vote" is leaving the SCOTUS? What is at stake? What does a next pick look like in this political climate? Tune in and find out. What are your opinions on the matter?

Welcome back to the ModState Podcast. On this episode John and Nate dive a bit further into the DHS statement on Immigration and separating families. On the second part of the podcast episode John and Nate dive into the federal legalization of weed in Canada! Show Notes: 1) DHS Myth vs Fact https://www.dhs.gov/news/2018/06/18/myth-vs-fact-dhs-zero-tolerance-policy 2) Canadian Weed Roll-out https:/...

Welcome back to a special edition ModState Podcast episode! Naturally, the 2018 World Cup is progressing beautifully in Russia and John and Nate decided to jump back in, reflect and make some predictions! Join the ModState team and make your predictions along with them!