6 Pack Discussions

On the table is the proposition for the US President to cancel student debt for 10's thousands of Americans who feel that this debt should be erased from their balance sheets. "Federally funded" student debt affects every American in some shape or form, by providing the dream of college to underprivileged households, increasing the cost of college, and possible tax implications to individuals who...

TWTR no more? Elon Musk made a strong push to purchase the social media giant. But why? What's wrong with Twitter? Will taking the company private solve anything?   Beer Selection: Mexican Logger by Ska Brewery https://skabrewing.com/product/mexican-logger/   ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: ______________________________________________________________...

Talking about the Death penalty is sensitive, as people are affected from both sides in horrible ways. The families of violent criminals that wish they could have helped, and innocent people who were caught in the crosshairs of a murderer. In this episode we talk about how America treats the most violent offenders, and if there is a better way?   Beer Selection: St. Archer Tropical IPA https://www...

When creating our constitution the founding fathers deemed it necessary to split the powers of government between multiple levels like state, federal, and even cities. What powers do states have and when does the federal government decide to step in. Listen in for a little government 101.   Beer Selection: Grand Canyon Brewery Prickly Pear Wheat Ale https://www.grandcanyonbrewery.com/prickly-pear-...

Checks and balances, 3 branches, constitution… OH MY! During this week, Cody and Jared don't so much as debate but more so give a high-level overview of the different roles our government plays.   Beer Selection: 10 Barrel Brewing Crush Cucumber Sour https://10barrel.com/beer/crush-cucumber-sour/   ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: https://www.usa.gov/br...

Who knew farming was so complicated. As the breadbasket of the west, America has led the world in food production for the last 100 years. How much of that is because of government-based subsidies, and are do they do more good than bad for our food supply. Beer Selection: Cali Squeeze Blood Orange https://www.calisqueeze.com/drink/blood-orange/ ______________________________________________________...

The food we all buy has lots of labels, some are required while others are created by marketing teams to make the foods more appealing to the mass market. In this episode we talk about the difference between organic and "natural", and how large consumer brands make the unhealthiest of food look and sound good for you. Beer Selection: New Belguim Voodoo Ranger Agent 77 https://www.newbelgium.com/be...

In recent months, prestigious institutions like Harvard, UNC and Yale have gone under intense scrutiny for their affirmative action practices. Tune into this week's episode to hear what the guys have to say… the pros, the cons and if there's a better solution.   Beer Selection: Odell Brewing Co. India Pale Ale https://www.odellbrewing.com/beer/ipa/ _________________________________________________...

Whatever Elon touches turns to gold, right? Is this his best invention yet. Tune in to get a better understanding of what Neurolink is setting out to accomplish. How much better would the world be if everyone were to adopt and implement such a technology? Beer Selection: St. Archer Mozy 7 https://www.saintarcherbrewery.com/beer/mozy-7/ ______________________________________________________________...

The fact is, there are tons of people in need, but is it right for tax dollars to buy beer, cigarettes… wait? Are these stories true? Have you really ever seen someone on food stamps buying nonnecessities? Tune in to hear what the guys think about food stamps and if there's a better solution.

We talked about weed in an earlier episode, today we dive into the many other drugs that are currently proposed to become legal. Imagine if your local convenience store offered heroin, meth, and mushrooms right next to the pack of Marlboro Reds.   Beer Selection: Saint Archer Brewery Blonde Ale https://www.saintarcherbrewery.com/beer/blonde-ale/ ____________________________________________________...

Becoming an adult is a right of passage in just about every culture. In America, 18-year-olds can start making their own decisions, but are still restricted from buying alcohol and other substances. Many purchases and "rights" are given at different ages, but where do those laws stem from and why do we bar adults from making some decisions? Beer Selection: Cali Craft Cool Kidz https://www.calicraf...

In the last year, many employees have opted to stay home more, believing that working from has allowed a better work/life balance. Jared and Cody break down how much money is enough, where happiness can be rooted, and how Americans have it pretty good compared to others around the world. Tune in to learn! Beer Selection: Sierra Nevada Powder Day IPA https://sierranevada.com/beer/powder-day-ipa/ __...

Winner, winner chicken dinner. But who actually is the winner in our lottery system? Cody and Jared outline some of the not-so-common pitfalls with our lottery system and give you a couple of ideas on how to improve it.   Beer Selection: Santan Brewery Sex Panther https://santanbrewing.com/craft-beer/sex-panther/ ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: _______...

Guns, gas, and tanks… oh my?! Cody and Jared break down the why behind the perception of our police force being militarized and if it's wrong/what could be done better.   Beer Selection: The Joy Bus Wow Wheat https://www.fourpeaks.com/beer/year-round/the-joy-bus-wow-wheat/ ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: https://www.pnas.org/content/115/37/9181 https:/...

The crisis at the border has been constantly in the news for the better part of a year now. Cody and Jared break down what they believe the problem is and a couple of different courses of action we could take to remedy it.   Beer Selection: Desert Day Drinker https://untappd.com/b/four-peaks-brewing-company-desert-day-drinker/4144741   ______________________________________________________________...

Economists don't agree on much, except that price controls result in a net negative long-term in most markets. When governments feel that certain prices need to be regulated, they impose a price ceiling or floor. This ensures the masses are not negatively affected by skyrocketing prices. In this episode, we talk about who benefits from price controls and who loses.

So the guys have discussed financial literacy a few times throughout the series. So with that, the guys discuss high-level financial literacy with a focus on bankruptcy. What is it? What are the types? Should you do it?   Beer Selection: Hop Valley Stash Bandicoot https://www.hopvalleybrewing.com/beers/more-beers/   ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: http...

Keystone pipeline, dependencies on foreign oils, OPEC… all of the common terms we hear in the media. But the guys outline what goes into changing oil prices and what ways it could change for the better.   Beer Selection: Odell Brewing Sippin Pretty https://www.odellbrewing.com/beer/sippin-pretty/ ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: https://www.businessinsi...

Why has popping a pill recently been the leading answer when faced with anxiety or depression? The guys discuss the pitfalls when our country suddenly prioritizes drugs over living a healthy lifestyle.

Debt? COVID… and its many variants? Near peer? Climate change? The guys give their opinions on what is the biggest threat to our great country. Beer Selection: https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-future-hop/ Voodoo Ranger Future Hop ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: _______________________________________________________________ Have an idea fo...

Submarines and Arizona have it… so why not everyone else. In this week's episode, the guys break down the different energy sources we use and assess what the best direction is moving forward.   Beer Selection: Four Peaks Kilt Lifter https://www.fourpeaks.com/beer/year-round/kilt-lifter/   ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: https://www.power-technology.com...

Everyone's heard "50% of all marriages end in divorce", right? Well first, is that even true? And secondly, who's ultimately to blame for this problem. Fatherless households are on the rise, while rates of marriage are at an all-time low.   Beer Selection: Santan Brewery Moon Juice Galactic IPA  https://santanbrewing.com/craft-beer/juicy-jack/ ______________________________________________________...

While it is are the more rare side for developed countries to require military service, one of the guys thinks it should be a requirement here in America, while the other sees immense value in a full voluntary force. Like with all episodes there is no perfect answer, so listen in to learn a new perspective.   Beer Selection: New Belgium Dominga https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/dominga/ ____________...

Marijuana has seemingly been introduced to several states throughout our country to become recreationally legal to use. Why such a fuss? Can legalizing marijuana be good for America?  Beer Selection: Santan Brewery Juicy Jack Hazy IPA https://santanbrewing.com/craft-beer/juicy-jack/ ______________________________________________________________ Episode Links: https://www.vox.com/2014/9/23/6218695/...