Brian & Lornett

Question Culture

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Brian and Lornett believe it is important to question conventional wisdom. Each bi-weekly episode they will pick a topic to discuss, question, and hopefully provide a unique perspective. [Any views or opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to Brian and Lornett (or guests) and do not represent those of people, institutions, or organizations that Brian and Lornett (or guests) may or may not be associated with in any professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated.]

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Science Edition: Where Are All the Aliens? 21.12.2020 1:26:32

On this episode Brian & Lornett take a break from politics and discuss their other interest, science. Are we alone in the universe? Is intelligent life destined to destroy itself? Would we even know if aliens made contact with us? Plenty of questions on this episode of Question Culture.

The War on Drugs 07.12.2020 1:23:29

On this episode Brian & Lornett discuss the on-going prohibition of drugs and its negative impacts on the U.S and abroad. 

Welfare 23.11.2020 1:24:57

On this episode Brian & Lornett question the welfare system in the US. Their discussion begins with the history of welfare starting with FDR and the new deal, through the welfare reform act of 1996 under Bill Clinton, and ends with current state of the welfare system in the US. They expose how much of our tax dollars are actually spent on giant corporations including weapons contractors, and h...

Hero Worship 10.11.2020 1:10:56

On this episode Brian & Lornett will be discussing hero worship. They will discuss the psychological effects of looking up to one person as an idol or hero, as well as the impact of leaders on social movements. 

Freedom of the Press 26.10.2020 1:18:27

On this episode Brian and Lornett discuss corporate control of the mainstream media, the long history of propaganda, and the importance of independent news organizations. 

Climate Change (Causes & Solutions) 13.10.2020 1:12:49

On this episode Brian & Lornett cover Climate Change. They discuss the deep systemic causes of environmental destruction and possible solutions. 

Policing & Black Lives Matter: Part II 29.09.2020 1:00:18

On part II of their episode about policing, Brian and Lornett discuss The Black Lives Matter movement and solutions to police violence in the U.S. 

Policing & Black Lives Matter: Part I 29.09.2020 1:03:49

On this episode Brian and Lornett will be discussing policing in the U.S. and the Black Lives Matter movement. In part I they will take a deep dive into the current state of policing, the history of how it came to be, and the formation of the Black Lives Matter movement. 

The Two Party System 15.09.2020 1:15:08

On the first episode of Question Culture Brian and Lornett question the two party political system in the U.S. 