Unsilent

The 2026 midterms did not disappoint if you were hoping for excitement and drama. Trump’s unprecedented political comeback in 2024 was completed unwound. But are the politicians receiving the correct message? So far, it seems not. Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do you want to be unsilent? Make your voice heard on our...

On the eve of our own elections domestically, both Brazil and Israel had elections that have done anything but give clarity as to the directions they will be going politically. And several countries are warning citizens to prepare for an undisclosed emergency.  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.  Do you want to be unsilen...

Phrases like “Western Values,” and “Judeo-Christian Values,” are often tossed around by politicians and people with power. But rarely (if ever) do they express what those values are. So, what are they? And how well are we all doing at living them? Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do you want to be unsilent? Make your vo...

We are only a few weeks away from the midterm elections, and it seems that both major political parties have a problem conveying a message or plan to the public worth voting for. At the same time, AI has a similar issue trying to express both risks and rewards. Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do you want to be unsilent...

After months of predictions that they will suffer economic or military collapse, Iran continues to inflict tremendous discomfort on the Trump Administration and the global economic system. Plus, the woes for many European countries continue to worsen. Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do you want to be unsilent? Make you...

After 23 years, the US is ending military involvement in Iraq, as the war in Iran continues. Both Hillary Clinton and the IRGC, via their letter to America, let us know who they think the real problems are, and our collective application of laws continues to wane. Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do you want to be unsil...

Unforced errors seems to the be the leadership trend these days, no matter the size, scope, or area the organization. Certainly, we see this is political terms, but it’s also apparent that questionable decision making is no longer limited to politics.  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.  Do you want to be unsilent?  Make...

Whether it be with basic domestic adherence to norms and laws, or keeping global conflict at bay, or even keeping AI from becoming an uncontrollable force that can harm us at will, leaders in all three fronts appear to be unable or unwilling to prevent catastrophe. Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do you want to be unsi...

In addition to the variety of domestic problems, wars and conflicts continue to escalate globally as well. The war with Iran has picked up again, and the Russia – Ukraine war shows no signs of slowing down. Plus, now Europe has even begun building militarily. Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do you want to be unsilent?...

AI and other technology advancements are evolving and changing at an every-increasing pace. What does this mean for our future? How can we balance the comfort and efficiency improvements with our fundamental desires for connection and nature?  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.  Do you want to be unsilent?  Make your voic...

In a world where people with faith-based or religious beliefs are commonly scoffed at and/or looked down upon, the “Simulation Theory,” is gaining more traction and favor. Why is that? Could it be as simple as wanting to avoid morality?  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do you want to be unsilent?  Make your voice heard...

Flock cameras have seen an explosion in volume across the country. At the same time, the California high speed rail system is not much further along than it was several years ago. And, in other news, Cannabis is not longer a schedule 1 drug.  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do you want to be unsilent? Make your voice h...

Tribalism is in full swing. One of the costs of group membership is going along, and refraining from asking questions or challenging inaccurate group beliefs. Why is this? For starters, the costs associated with curiosity are definitely consequential.  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.  Do you want to be unsilent?  Make...

Democratic Socialism is gaining popularity around the country. For many of us, our first response is quite negative. But one does not have to look too hard, in too many directions, to find a wide variety of recipients of “Socialism,” including massive corporations. Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.  Do you want to be uns...

Every week it seems like the stakes are ratcheted up a little higher. Global wars, a global depression, and internal uprisings are all legitimately on the table now. Simultaneously, it is becoming every more obvious that the people in charge behave like children.  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.  Do you want to be unsi...

The Smithsonian has apparently been promoting a toolkit to fight whiteness and were called to defend some of their positions on Capitol Hill. The questioning became entertaining when asked to explain how objectivity and Mickey Mouse are racist.   Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.   Do you want to be unsilent? Make your v...

As war resumes in Iran, one thing has not changed, and that is that we are winning every step of the way – at least, that is, if you listen to the administration. How this conflict is going to resolve is anyone’s guess, but as of right now, it is anything but a rosy outlook. Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do you want...

Anywhere you look, the world is operating with different sets of rules, norms, and acceptable outcomes. Whether it be between different tribes within the citizenry, the elites vs common people, or country to country, we are using completely different criteria to decide what is “good”. Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do...

As the 250th anniversary of our nation’s birth comes around, there is a noticeable lack of enthusiasm and belief in our founding principles, particularly from specific ideological viewpoints. What will get us back to the American pride and confidence that made our country so great to begin with?  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment...

While the administration continues taking victory laps over the loss in Iran, Dave and Brian divert their attention to other matters like the emergence of new music which reflects the mood in various parts of the world, especially Europe, and breaking news about election integrity.  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.  Do...

Over the last several weeks, via the war in Iran and other global and national incidents, US citizens have gotten a rare glimpse into how things really work in government and other power centers. Unfortunately, what we are seeing provides more angst than confidence.  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.  Do you want to be u...

A 2014 Princeton study revealed that average American citizens rarely, if ever, get legislation they care about passed. Predictably, this lack of representation leads to a wide variety of conspiracy theories. This week, Dave and Brian jump right into the middle of one of the biggest.  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.  D...

The big problems we are facing appear to often have simple solutions that would have overwhelming support from the populous. So why can’t these simple solutions be implemented? Could it be that the obstruction to progress and improvement is as simple as maintaining group allegiance? Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like. Do y...

Perhaps the most effective lever of control available is the control of energy. Is it coincidental that among the wide range of conversations being held about AI, none of them seem to be focused on improving energy production or efficiency?  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.  Do you want to be unsilent?  Make your voice...

If the statement, “The purpose of a system is what it does,” is true, then one does not have to look at too many of our current institutions and systems to see that what they have become are not systems to support everyday Americans, but rather systems that take from those citizens.  Tune in to hear Dave and Brian explain to a person living 70 years from now what living in this moment is like.  Do...