6 Pack Discussions

Husband, wife, and kids… the nuclear family. Is it worth it? What's the value to society? Tune in to hear the surprising statistics behind the value of the nuclear family and learn of a couple of lesser thoughts about alternatives.   Beer Selection: Blue Moon - Citrus Wheat - Light Sky   https://www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com/en-US/currently-available/blue-moon-lightsky   _________________________...

From elected officials to NBA coaches and everyone in between seems to have an opinion on these school shootings… so of course, so do Cody and Jared. Tune in to understand some of the complexities in getting these school shootings under control and eliminated.   Beer Selection: Huss Brewery https://www.hussbrewing.com/items/papago-cherry-blossom-6pk ________________________________________________...

Should gender ever matter on your pay? Of course not… right? Tune in to hear the guys' perspectives on the gender pay gap that does exist, why it exists, and the strategy that could be utilized to help curb it. Beer Selection: Stone Brewing Tangerine Express Hazy IPA https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/year-round-releases/stone-tangerine-express-hazy-ipa#ageGatePassed _______________________________...

Another illegal immigration episode, right? Wrong. As you can imagine, the landscape has changed since we last spoke about this and other points have risen to be pertinent. Listen in to hear Cody and Jared's take on the complicated process to become legal, the value immigrants can bring, and… well you just have to listen now.   Beer Selection: Modern Times, Orderville http://www.moderntimesbeer.co...

From over-serving bartenders, Bic selling us misspelling pens, to McDonalds selling hot coffee… what do all of these have in common? Tune in where we tie them all together and more.   Beer Selection: Lagunitas A Little Sumpin https://lagunitas.com/beer/a-little-sumpin-sumpin/   ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: https://hbr.org/1987/09/product-liability-y...

Lions, Tigers and Bears! Oh My! Or is it more like free money, your own government and tax break. Oh my! Tune in to hear the packages certain businesses are presented to have a presence in their community.   Beer Selection: Barrio Brewery Hipsterville https://barriobrewing.com/menuitem/hipsterville-hazy-ipa/ ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: ____________...

Hey I care about the environment… So I bought a brand new Tesla! Is this philosophy right? Or is this just a marketing campaign on a global scale? The guys in this episode break down the data around how Electric Vehicles (EV's) compare to traditional vehicles and hybrids.    Beer Selection: Phx Beer Co Arizona Gold https://www.phxbeerco.com/items/arizona-gold ______________________________________...

Picture this: An Allstate female trains for 17 years in her respective sport. She's turned down parties, she's turned down relationships and she's outworked everyone in the country in her respective sport. She is ranked #1 in the national championship and the resulting Olympics team placement. On the day of the finals, she competes against a person who was born a boy, who competed as recently as l...

Blue cans and the famous Mobius loop stamp on all "recyclable" products have been a staple of American homes for the last 30 years. So what happens if follow the plastic water bottle from the bin can to the sorting plant? Listen in to find out how Americans have been using 3rd world countries as "recycle" dumps for the last 20 years, simply to feel better about their purchases.   Beer Selection: S...

Cows and meat have been making headline news for all the wrong reasons in the last couple of years. Many leading climate activists and doctors have identified meat as a major contributor to negative health outcomes and the leading cause of climate warming gas methane. Find out in this episode how much has been properly studied and where the science is still unsettled.   Beer Selection: Guinness Ex...

Freeeeee College… seemingly every politician has this topic as a part of their campaign. But should this even be a topic of conversation? Or should college be free? After all… elementary, middle, and high school are all free. Beer Selection: Santan Brewery Moonjuice Galactic IPA https://santanbrewing.com/craft-beer/moonjuice-ipa/ ______________________________________________________________ Episo...

Free BG. We've all seen the shirts, hoodies, jackets, etc. But does she deserve to be freed? Is the US willing to trade too much? Tune in as the guys take on the WNBA's star situation.   Beer Selection: Four Peaks Tropic Short Hop https://www.fourpeaks.com/introducing-tropic-short-hop/ ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links:   Four Peaks Session Short Hop http...

We all hate to drive by the neighborhoods and see people truly in hard times. It breaks our hearts, so what can we do about it? Is there a tax model, policy, or culture out there that could work for the betterment of the people? In this episode, we work through personal experiences, market trends, and optional ideas to solve this multi-generational challenge.

The Nordic Model has been quite popular with a few elected officials recently. First of all, political affiliations aside… what is it? And most importantly, could it work for the US?  In this episode, we talk about how Scandinavia has some very attractive social policies that allow for government-funded services.   Beer Selection: Mother Road Brewery Conserve and Protect https://motherroadbeer.com...

Other countries do it… so why not the US? In fact, every rich country except the US has a parental leave program. The guys discuss holistically the benefits and pitfalls of parental leave programs from the perspective of men and women and of course, from the perspective of the companies that employ them.   Beer Selection: Sierra Nevada Summer Break IPA https://sierranevada.com/beer/summer-break/ _...

As you've likely heard by now, the famous Roe v Wade has recently been overturned pushing abortion laws back to state jurisdiction. With that, as in true 6 Pack Discussions fashion we had to do the research and better understand the issues, opposing stances and of course, give our solution.   Beer Selection: Stone Brewing Enjoy by 07.05.2022 https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/stone-enjoy-ipa-series...

What is Medicare for All? Who's eligible? Is it a good solution? Is there a better way? These questions and more are debated, hypothesized, and ultimately drawn to a conclusion in this episode.   Beer Selection: Golden Roads Mango Cart https://www.goldenroad.la/beers/mango-cart   ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: https://berniesanders.com/issues/medicare...

Ah yes, social security. Will the millennials get it? Is it a good solution for the betterment of America? The guys debate the pros and cons of social security and how to make this a more efficient solution.   Beer Selection: State 48 Desert Vibe Mexican Lager https://www.state48brewery.com/items/desert-vibes-mexican-lager   ______________________________________________________________ Episode Li...

Droughts stand out as the longest occurring natural disaster. These decade-long events ruin crops and place a lot of pressure on local animals. These events are hard to measure as the starting point and ending point are up to debate with some pointing to rainfall and others to soil moisture over a period of time. Droughts occur all over the planet, and some point to the occurrences being more ofte...

Public, Charter, and Private Schools have a lot in common, but also some critical differences. If you have kids, this has been a heated conversation in the last 10 years due to options and how each type of school operates. Listen in to understand the advantages of each model, where some fall short, and of course our opinion on how policy should affect our education system.     Beer Selection: Shin...

Teachers in America have one of the hardest jobs in America, and recently their pay has been making headline news. How does teachers' pay stack up to other Americans wages, where could it improve, and how do we make sure our children are set up for the best possible outcomes through proper teacher programs/standards.   Beer Selection: Stone Hazy IPA https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/year-round-rel...

Tax the rich, we shouldn't have any billionaires, that's too much money, the wealth gap, and the list goes on. What's at the root of this new movement? Is capitalism still the answer for Americans or should the distribution of America's wealthiest assets be forced?   Beer Selection: Ballast Point - Scorpion Grapefruit IPA https://ballastpoint.com/beer/grapefruit-sculpin/   ________________________...

We all want to be treated fairly, right? But do we want fairness in the opportunity or the outcome? Tune in to hear the guys discuss what's better for Americans.   Beer Selection: New Belgium Voodoo Ranger 1985 https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-1985/   ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: https://www.sdfoundation.org/news-events/sdf-news/equity-...

As the guys discussed in our episode about divorce, single-parent households are on the rise. Is there a second-order effect? What's going to be the long-term impact on the families and kids?   Beer Selection: New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Imperial ipa ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links:   https://www.realclearmarkets.com/2020/07/28/thomas_sowell_happily_remov...

Kids and adults spend over 7 hours a day using a screen like your phone and TV. Screens are essential for some tasks, but mindless scrolling through social media apps leads to possible social and developmental challenges. China has recently restricted video games and social media apps for children as they believe it leads to development problems and may result in societal pitfalls long term. In th...