Centrist Sh—kickers

Breaking news! Biden set relieve some Americans of their college debt…you probably already knew that. We never give the hottest takes here in the closet. Breaking Points Monologue: https://youtu.be/-F9PEq5hTRQ And apologies, the Bad Faith episode called Student Debt Knell WAS on the premium feed, you’ll hav to subscribe to check it out.

The title sort of says it all on this one. I mostly dwell on our fractured system and how it’s being betrayed by poor leadership, which fuels our tribalism. I talk a little about the Kansas abortion vote, and then finish with a few thoughts on Professor Peterson — hopefully the last time for some time! Peterson interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/krystal-kyle-friends/id1547098165?i=10...

I take the plunge again after a few months off. I went on a lovely vacation and had a major surgery that has kept me from the mic, so this felt like I had started all over again, and I’m sure you’ll be able to tell. My apologies, just know that I’m always trying to get better. Blue Dot: https://youtu.be/wupToqz1e2g Hawley vs. Professor Bridges: https://youtu.be/Fed5RzXyU20

I didn’t feel great about where I left the last episode…so I thought I’d expand on the subject to make myself more open to ridicule and hate. Awesome. I hope that my continued struggle with this—and every topic—does not translate to hate or bigotry, because that has never, and will never, take root in my heart. The goal is to bring us together. I’m sorry if my efforts are clumsy, but I believe in...

I address the “Don’t say Gay” Bill. And debate with myself if the “Center” is Heterodox or Contrarian. Maybe neither? Teen depression graph: https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/04/american-teens-sadness-depression-anxiety/629524/

Sadly I didn’t come anywhere near the topic I actually wanted to broach today: heterodox vs. contrarian thinking; but instead got bogged down trying to catch up on all the news and culture war…”nonsense”? I’m still not sold on how important the culture war actually is. Stewart clip - https://www.salon.com/2022/03/29/jon-stewarts-all-panel-goes-off-the-rails--and-gets-interesting/ Fifth Column: htt...

I give an apology for my clumsiness. Talk news and my latest read: The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Cline; and come to the defense of our oft maligned VP, Kamala Harris.

I touch on Ukraine and the SotU to my book summaries of Davos Man by Peter S. Goodman and Not a Nation of Immigrants by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. I also incorporate some other books into my explanation as to what our REAL problems are as a nation, and global community. Congressional Dish 244 https://congressionaldish.com/cd244-keeping-ukraine/ Congressional Dish 248 https://congressionaldish.com/cd248...

Trying to figure out which truths are going to help us carve a path forward for all earthlings. Link to the book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Indigenous_Peoples%27_History_of_the_United_States

Nontroversy: An attempt, often politically or commercially motivated, to cause controversy over something that isn’t contentious, scandalous, or even true. Race: A social construct we should shatter. Bad ideas: what I have all the time. Krystal Ball https://youtu.be/c2LHbYTJV9g Roxanne Gay: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/03/opinion/culture/joe-rogan-spotify-roxane-gay.html Blocked and Reported: h...

I do a little recap of the last episode, and breeze passed some things in the news, before I settle in to a nice rant about the culture war, ID politics, and race. So yeah, nothing cringe worthy here. CNN link on Jordan: https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/27/us/joe-rogan-jordan-peterson-climate-science-intl/index.html Coleman and Dr. Sheena Mason: https://youtu.be/A69TTNLvzno

I give a longer than expected show intro that involves voting rights, Biden, and even a movie review before embarking on the main LGBTQ topic. I’m sure I put my foot in my mouth more than once, but ultimately help to solve the issue entirely so we can move forward happily as a planet. If only…. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/5/lgbtq-movement-losing-trans-athlete-debate-transge/ http...

I take a dive into a Give Them An Argument podcast with Professor Burgis and Emma Vigeland as they go on a bash Jordan rant. I find all of this uncharitable and completely counterproductive to anyone ACTUALLY interested in creating a social and cultural movement. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/give-them-an-argument/id1527096105?i=1000545594511

I start with the Smollett trial and end with the legislation—with plenty of meanderings in between; mostly around the Assange and Donziger cases. https://abc7chicago.com/jussie-smollett-verdict-jury-sentencing/11336423/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/build-back-better/

I do my best to focus on the manifesto itself, but you will catch me meandering as always. The topics are all born out of the document, but I try to expand on them with modern day examples. Below is the link for the debate between Slavoj Zizek and Jordan Peterson. https://youtu.be/qsHJ3LvUWTs

I touch on the horrible tragedy in Waukesha. I expose my complete lack of a coherent world view, and why perhaps—perhaps—that’s not the worst thing in the world. Finally, I know Omicron is a thing; but I am not changing anything I’m doing, cause I’m a horrible person.

A bit of a wandering mess. I touch on the Arbery case, wedge issues (again), and being an anti-mask jerk. I also bring up a podcast called, The Experiment; and a specific episode involving race and death row that bummed me out. Warning: this was not an uplifting episode. I’ll try better in the future to stay more focused.

Yeah, I did it, and it made me feel gross…but what else is there to do as a podcast host? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-peoples-business-on-the-kyle-rittenhouse-trial/id1531192509?i=1000542294792 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pbs-newshour-full-show/id394432287?i=1000542627842

I finally was able to find my results of the most recent Pew poll—I wasn’t thrilled with the results; but what the hell was I expecting?? I walk through the description of the category they put me in, which is punctuated with my normal distractions and diatribes. Enjoy!!

I give a brief and muddled history of the parties—at least what I think I know; and explain why I don’t think I fit.

Sorry, but wanted to check in with everyone after Election Day, and ended up meandering through the election, ID politics, and truth.

I go through my extensive list of podcast subscriptions and categorize them on their political leanings. There was a few interruptions and for some reason my microphone stopped working in the middle, so sorry for any change in the audio.

I meandered through some of my own thoughts about what centrism is, and why I consider myself a centrist. I ended up talking about healthcare and how I would tackle the problem; needless to say there will be much more that needs to be said on this topic.