Independent Thought

Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has passed a number of pieces of legislation recently. Including banning textbooks that reference CRT, the Stop Woke Act, the Don't Say Gay bill, a new voting overhaul & revoking Disney's special tax district. We discuss how these could be moves into an eventual 2024 Presidential bid for the Florida Governor. In the second part, we discuss the recent leak of...

In this episode we are joined by Tom Winter - Democratic Congressional candidate for Montana's 1st District. In the first segment, he addresses why's he's running for office, how to combat political apathy, his stance on Medicare For All & the housing crisis. In the second segment, we discuss corporate greed, labor unions, & how to bridge the political divide.   Special thanks to...

Sweden & Finland consider joining NATO after seeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Hearing this news, Russia responds with threats of deploying nukes into the Baltic. In the 2nd part, we discuss Bhiwadi, India. Bhiwadi has now been declared - the world's most polluted city.  News of the Week is a brand new segment & this is the first episode! Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for spo...

In this episode, we discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The country has been stricken with its worst drought in 30 years & has seen its economy decimated by economic sanctions, after the government was taken over by the Taliban. I break down the specific effects of the sanctions & drought, and what those impacts look like for the people of Afghanistan. At the end of the...

In this bonus episode, I have brought a portion of my YouTube exclusive panel to the podcast. The topic of the panel: Should sex work be decriminalized & have it's financial restrictions lifted? If you're interested in hearing the whole panel discussion, please click my YouTube link below and head to my panel playlists. Special thanks to BETTY'S DIVINE for sponsoring today's show! You can find...

In this episode, we discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Specifically, I go into what lead up to the war, including the Ukrainian civil war. We also touch on Putin's issue with NATO and the U.S. Finally, some history about Putin & whether or not we should believe his reasoning for entering Ukraine. At the end of the episode, I also touch on how the media has portrayed this different than othe...

In my first segment, I discuss the origins of this podcast, Independent Thought. I touch on who I am as a person, my political beliefs, where I get my news from, & why I decided to make this podcast. In my guest segment, I am joined by David Walker. We discuss a variety of topics, including: his reasons for leaving his own podcast, cancel culture on Twitter, reforming voting systems in U.S., p...

In the first segment, we discuss the electric vehicle market & why you should care. We dive into the challenges the electric market faces, whether President Biden has invested enough into the issue, and what everyone else can do to assist. In the guest segment, I am joined by Alex Buskey. Alex works for "Flow Carbon" and we discuss carbon offsets, the skepticism around carbon offsets & the...

In this bonus episode, I am once again joined by Blair Walsingham. We discuss what exactly is the Forward Party & why Blair decided to get involved with the organization. We also talk about what makes the Forward Party unique, what the pillars of the Party are, & why these are so important for our current political climate. In the second half, I discuss some upcoming episodes for Independe...

In the first segment, I discuss the controversy around Joe Rogan & answer the question of - whether or not he should be censored. We dive into the guests he has had on the podcast, the episodes that disputed the effectiveness of the vaccine, & the racist language he and his guests have used over the years. In this guest segment, I am once again joined by Leah, the host of The Take Up Space...

In this episode, I am joined by Claudia Zapata, for our final candidate episode of season 4. Claudia is a Democratic candidate for Texas' 21st District. In the first segment, we discuss her proposal for a "farm workers bill of rights." We also discuss what changes she would make to the healthcare system, a national transfer portal of college students & banning college entrance exams. In the se...

In the first segment, I address a new study out of Oregon State University, involving cannabis compounds and their effect on COVID. It found evidence that these compounds can have a "virus neutralizing" effect against COVID-19. The research hasn't moved to human trials yet, but I wanted to explain the potential significance of this study. Also, I discuss the hemp industry, and why we need to start...

In this episode, I am joined by Heather Kilpatrick, a candidate who is running for Georgia's 11th Congressional District.  During the episode we discuss a variety of topics: 1. Why are you running for Congress? 2. How has working in the healthcare industry informed your policy? 3. What legislation would you enact first, if elected? 4. Should Congress regulate prescription drug prices? 5. Shou...

In this episode, I discuss The Virginia Governor's race. I detail what happened, how the media has reacted to the story, why I felt this story was important to cover, and why you should care. In my guest segment, I am joined by Cortney V, the host of Thee Barbie Way Podcast. We discuss the origins of her podcast, the Black communities' relationship with the Democratic Party, Joe Biden, Donald Trum...

In the first segment, I discuss the events that led to New York City taxi drivers going on a hunger strike. I explain why these drivers are being crushed by a lifetime of debt, how the City allowed this to happen, and how this story interconnects with other stories happening around the country. In my guest segment, I am joined by Will Sutherland. Will is a graduate student at Montana State Univers...

In this bonus episode, I am once again joined by Daniel Wilson. Daniel is running for California State Assembly. Picking up from the main episode, I'm asking Daniel additional questions we missed. Why are you running for State Assembly? What is justice for all? Why are you for the pro act? How can you find common ground with other political parties? Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for spo...

In my first segment, I discuss key provisions in the reconciliation bill (Build Back Better Bill) that directly impact the children in our country. I go over universal preschool, affordable childcare, and the extended child tax credit. I discuss why these initiatives are important and what might keep them from existing. In my guest segment, I am joined by Maggie Bornstein. We discuss The Hyde Amen...

In this episode, I am joined by Daniel Wilson. Daniel is running for California State Assembly (Ventura County). We discuss the motivation for Daniel running for office, how his Navy service effected his politics, his feelings around our healthcare system, climate change, and several more topics. Special thanks to BATHING BEAUTIES BEADS for sponsoring today's show! Get 15% Off with the code INDEPE...

In the first segment, I discuss the wave of worker strikes that are sweeping across the nation. I cover where they are happening, what workers are asking for, why I believe this is happening now, and whether or not workers should be striking. In my guest segment, I am joined by Karli Hughes. Karli is a real estate agent based in Western Montana. We discuss the trends that are being seen in the hou...

In this episode, I am joined by Terrance LaFromboise. He is the older brother of Brendon Galbreath, the young man who died after an altercation with the Missoula police department, back in early August. In the first half of the episode, Terrance speaks about who his brother was & the events that shaped his life. In the second half, Terrance goes over the details of the night his brother died....

In the first episode of Season 4, I covered the 80,000+ allegations of sexual assault leveled against The Boy Scouts of America. It's is the largest child sex abuse scandal in U.S. history. One of the victims of assault, Drew Turner, joins me in this episode. We discuss the current state of the lawsuit, his experience in the Boy Scouts, and his thoughts on whether or not the organization should be...

In this bonus episode, I am once again joined by Christopher Coburn, a candidate for the City Commission of Bozeman, MT. We continue our discussion from the previous episode by addressing the remaining pillars of Christopher's platform. We look at his stances on: childcare, community services, public transportation, snow plows, equity & justice, & how to address the growth of Bozeman. The...

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts around the Biden administrations COVID-19 booster shot proposal. I discuss who it's intended for, pushbacks it's receiving, criticisms I have & how it relates to the rest of the world's access to the vaccine. In my guest segment, I am joined by the Plaid Jacket Philosopher. We discuss the motivations behind his podcast, thoughts on blue collar jobs, cance...

In this episode, I am joined by Christopher Coburn, a candidate for the City Commission of Bozeman, MT. In the first segment we discuss what brought him to Bozeman, why he decided to run for office, and how he plans to address the housing crisis in Bozeman. In the second segment, we discuss his plans for helping those experiencing homelessness, how the city can address climate change, and how the...

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on our American drone strike policy. I discuss my thoughts on how we carry out strikes, our reasoning for why it's done, and what the repercussions might be. I also discuss how this ties into our withdrawal from Afghanistan, 9/11, and our current media coverage on what's happening in the Middle East. In my guest segment, I am joined by Thom, the host of the W...