Fake Safety

Vance is NOT a fan of social contract theory. Bart believes that social contracts can exist, but stay implicit as they are ever-changing.

Vance has curated a list of commercials that may not be "propaganda" in the literal sense, but are certainly unintentional complicity. Bart, forever a fan of a portmanteau, has decided to coin the term "propagadvertising" as it is much more precise (and kind) than calling people "useful idiots."

Vance expounds on Bastiat's economic explorations while Bart makes window jokes.

Vance is a born rebel; Bart questions everything. So, it's only natural that this crew asks "against what, exactly, are we rebelling?"

Vance and Bart recap their experience at The Porcupine Freedom Festival. The key takeaway? They are bullish on Liberty (and Tom Woods).

How do we solve for big problems like slavery? Well, Vance and Bart have figured it out in 40 minutes; it's a Juneteenth miracle!

Bart proposes a conspiracy theory. Vance weighs in.

Rape culture! Slut-shaming! Trans-inclusive Feminism! These are just a few of the issues that Vance and Bart completely skip in their adventures in mansplaining.

There's something in the air. Ready or not, here we come.

Vance gives Bart some perspective around taxes that takes an unlikely turn.

Vance and Bart pay tribute to the omniscient economists and the almighty STATE as they dig into the jobs report.

Vance works with some folks that are DEFINITELY NOT RACIST.

Vance and Bart pontificate on this: Is it just a coincidence that people believe one of two publicly acceptable opinions? Does it just so happen that millions of people start talking about those beliefs the same week (or even the same day)?

Bart had a bad day (not the Fuel song from their 2000 release Something Like Human). Vance, as always, sees it through an economic lens.

Vance & Bart are ready to convert to AOC-ism. They'd like to thank Twitter for opening their eyes to the truth.

Now, more than ever, sending a clear message is of the utmost importance. Vance implores Bart (and the rest of the movement) to stop watering down the message.

What qualifies as "racist" in 2021? Is a person's race (or hate thereof) enough to explain the motivation for violent crime?

Between "fake news" and Facebook groups, misinformation abounds. But, is that propaganda? Is that nearly as dangerous as more subtle means of influence? Mentioned in this episode: AntiWar.com Enough Already by Scott Horton

Vance gives Bart an education on the history of the state.

What do we mean when we say "education"? How do we define such a nebulous idea? Vance and Bart explore the idea that the "education system" may just be a misnomer. Mentioned in this episode: Connor Boyack's Tuttle Twins

Gun control has been a lively debate for decades; it is a tool for defense, but can also be a weapon. So, why does the debate seem to be the same for body armor, something that is only for defense?

Vance & Bart explore cancel culture and some of its victims (Gina Carano).

In this episode, we explore the cultural phenomenon around ACAB (All Cops Are Bad).