Unpopular Opinions with Connor Hansen

In this episode I sit down with a real life conspiracy theorist, my good friend and brilliant classmate, Cayman Myers. We review a long list of conspiracy theories ranging from the ridiculous, to the uncomfortably plausible, and even to some that have been proven true over time. This one is a wild ride. (Thanks to Jonathan Rollins for improving the sound quality of this episode.)

I sit down with my friend and classmate Adjetey Wilson to discuss his experience moving to the U.S. as a refugee, his insights into race in America, and his reaction to arguments around colorblindness, affirmative action, and more. (Thanks to Jonathan Rollins for improving the sound quality of this episode)

Patrick Campbell joins me to discuss his evolving views on religious freedom and expression in the workplace. We touch on the moral and economic reasons for encouraging businesses to be faith friendly as well as some potential limitations and counterarguments to that approach. (Shoutout to Jonathan Rollins for working to improve the sound quality of this podcast)

Jonathan Rollins joins me to discuss science, the pursuit of truth, reality, perception, and the Divine. Hope you enjoy!

This is a recording of me reading an old essay I wrote as a freshman in college back in 2018 arguing for a flat tax.

This is a recording of my article, "FADING FREEDOMS IN WARTIME UKRAINE: A CRITICAL FREEDOM THEORY ANALYSIS." This article explores critical theories and introduces a new critical theory lens I developed called Critical Freedom Theory (or CFT). It uses the war in Ukraine to explore CFT as an analytical tool. Abstract: This article develops a new liberty-focused academic lens called critical freedom...

This is a recording of me reading an article I wrote in December of 2023 titled "Greenwashed, Brainwashed, Stakeholders, and Shareholders: The Missed Mark of ESG Investment Funds." Abstract: This article relates the history of ESG investing and provides a snapshot of current ESG regulation across the key financial centers of the EU, UK, China and Hong Kong, Singapore, and the USA. It explores the...

Grant Keller joins me to discuss all things AI. If you are as technologically illiterate as me and want to know the basics of how AI works, what it is, and what it can and cannot do, this is the episode for you. Grant walks me through the history of AI and raises some concerns on how its future advances might negatively impact humanity. I hope you enjoy.

In this episode I sit down with an MBA classmate of mine named Elliot Mateski to discuss libertarian philosophy, socioeconomic theory, and the necessity of natural rights.

This is a continuation of my series where I review past essays and articles I have written. Today I share some thoughts about the failed assassination attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump, social media, the increase in polarization in our country, and the need to embed ourselves in a more solid and meaningful story. The essay I read is titled #GodIsDead and is the same essay I talk...

This is a continuation of my series where I read and reflect on previous essays/articles/reviews I have written over the years. In this episode I read a review I wrote on Douglas Irwin's "Free Trade Under Fire" and share some thoughts about trade policy.

For the next few episodes I will be reading essays and research articles I have written over the years to do some introspection of my own political attitudes. I think the upcoming general election is giving many Americans a sense of hopelessness and dissatisfaction with American politics and I believe, in a democracy, that is completely our own fault. My hope is that this episode will spur some di...

Trevor R. Zellweger joins me to discuss his life from growing up in rural upstate New York as a Jewish man raised in a protestant home to attending law school at a private Mormon university.

I met Brian at trivia night at a local bar and he was kind enough to come on the show to share his experience of getting caught up in one of the largest criminal conspiracies in Nevada state history. He shares what he learned from going through the criminal justice system, the Bar's disciplinary hearing, parole, and life after a felony conviction. I'm super grateful to Brian for being so g...

My lovely wife, Amber Helfrich, joins me to take the I Side With Quiz (https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz) and discuss our responses and results. Our conversation ranges across a wide variety of political issues in America today.

My lovely wife, Amber Helfrich, joins me to take the I Side With Quiz (https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz) and discuss our responses and results. Our conversation ranges across a wide variety of political issues in America today.

My lovely wife, Amber Helfrich, joins me to take the I Side With Quiz (https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz) and discuss our responses and results. Our conversation ranges across a wide variety of political issues in America today.

My lovely wife, Amber Helfrich, joins me to take the I Side With Quiz (https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz) and discuss our responses and results. Our conversation ranges across a wide variety of political issues in America today.

Eliza joins me to discuss all things feminism. We cover LGBTQ+ rights in tension, men's proper role within feminism, the gender pay gap, the possibility of excess in the movement, and much more. Thanks for listening! This will be the last episode of the season. Come back here in the summer to hear a special series featuring my brilliant wife Amber providing her take on some of the topics I cov...

Tate and Braden join me to discuss market economics, the morality of wealth accumulation, and much more.

Alex Arner, Anna Mae Walker, and their baby Ivy join me to discuss marriage, family, gender roles, and the good life. If you would like to share some feedback or join me on the show, please email: uopodwithconnor@gmail.com

Cam Bronson joins me to discuss incel ideology, identity politics, Batman, and much more. If you would like to share some feedback on this episode or join me for an interview on the show, please email: uopodwithconnor@gmail.com

Dylan Thomas joins me to discuss why we are going about saving the planet in all the wrong ways.  If you would like to share feedback or join me on the show please email: uopodwithconnor@gmail.com

Berkeley Hurt joins me to discuss why we should ban motorized vehicles in national parks, how the outdoors can inform and reinforce conservative values, how the debate about climate change misses the mark in some ways, and much more.  If you would like to provide feedback on this episode or join me for an interview, please email: uopodwithconnor@gmail.com

Jake Bangerter joins me to discuss the collapse of the rule of law in America, evidence of a deep state, our cultural moment, and much more.  If you would like to give feedback on this episode or join me for an interview please email: uopodwithconnor@gmail.com