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Talk Back to Me The term Gaslighting has risen to prominence in the past few years, and before it completely fades into the mist of recently overused terms, we're going to address the use of it as a tactic to hijack the conscience of the accused.  One mission of REDACTED is to contribute to the cultural and intellectual foundation that informs our Right to Bear Arms. Politics, as it stands, e...

Talk Back to Me The REDACTED Culture Cast is dedicated to two principles: Honest Philosophy, and the Rights to Self Defense and Privacy. Never before has it been easier to build a personal library, and in the same vein, the determining factor over what should or should not be admitted into your personal library hinges more on the ability to evaluate information, instead of simply one's access...

Talk Back to Me Instead of merely documenting the rise of Insurgency across the world, in this episode we draw out both how and why insurgency came to become so prevalent in the world.  Two trajectories can be drawn from the end of the 19th Century, as the presence of unified and integrated belief systems declined, and war began industrializing. One intersection arrives in the form of insurgency,...

Talk Back to Me We left off just halfway through the conversation on Women in Gun Culture, and resume by addressing what might be the other extreme of the spectrum. While we addressed the intent and premises that we approached this talk in the first half, the second addresses what it looks like to "have a seat at the table." But wait, there's more.  Having a monopoly on violence, in...

Talk Back to Me Before we get into even talking about Women in Gun Culture, we have to lay down the premises that frame the conversation. The word "representation" is so abused that it must be either cured or discarded. Paige aka Paigeosity has found a place within Gun Culture, and brings the problems with multiculturalism to the conversation. Defining terms, we start by breaking down pr...

Talk Back to Me A common theme repeated when regarding the advancement of technology arrives in the phrase from Jurassic Park: "Our scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should." Yet outside of the metaphorical Silicon Valley, with the rise of AI, and the advancement of technology as a tool for surveillance, the conversation is evolving...

Talk Back to Me Abused by culture, the term Philosophy suffers when applied to things that are anything but. Author C.B Robertson joins the show to talk about the metaphysical claims made by stoicism, some philosophical considerations when it comes to guns, agency, and we discuss popular books that may or may not be worth reading. Honor Culture, Dignity Culture, and more, as bad as a marketing pit...

Talk Back to Me Three elements provide the context for today's Topic: holding ourselves accountable in an environment that seeks to take advantage of it, the projection of conflicting categories of people, and the paradigm shift apparent in Gun Culture.  Dr. Rigney has left his position as the President of Bethlehem Seminary, with articles stating that it's partly because of his affinity...

Talk Back to Me As much as the topic of Radios typically focuses on two subjects: Military/Citizen Application, and the strengths/weaknesses of individual systems, this conversation on radio-based centers on something made relevant by recent events. Alex, of Mojave Repeater answers the question of what he would be looking for as far as radio capability and proficiency in an active shooter response...

Talk Back to Me As the world cringes in anticipation for the unrequested humor that will be forced upon us on April First, we interrupt the regularly scheduled content of this show to present Administrative Results. The big chimp himself joins the show to talk a little bit about taking a step into the unknown, the new frontier of the internet, and the cultural ramifications of Doxxing in this caus...

Talk Back to Me The subject of Ukraine cannot be separated from politics. We can come to this conclusion either from and ontological angle: Clausewitz "War is politics by another mean," or by the account that in America, any conversation on the war in Ukraine must first wade through a political prelude before any real conversation can occur.  Iain Harrison returns to the REDACTED Culture...

Talk Back to Me The art of Gypsy Walters can be seen across Gun Culture. From shirts, stickers, and patches, to tattoos, and beyond. It shows that Gun Culture isn't purely utilitarian. While we often justify our purchases and pursuits for their utility, whereas our true motivation might be located somewhere else.  There was a time when tattoos were an identifier of danger, but with a changing...

Talk Back to Me Better Late than Never. This episode had to be written before it could be presented, particularly due to the nature of the material.  You have heard that Governments have a Monopoly on Violence. We take a look at that premise, and the application of our conclusion to how we look at violence.  Thesis: the Concept, or Axiom that men are created equal, or more specifically, on level p...

Talk Back to Me Most of us were born into American Gun Culture, but for Iain Harrison, it took a little bit of sacrifice, to put it lightly.  Iain Harrison is the lead editor of RECOIL Magazine, a long standing challenger to the hegemony of gun magazines.  By the end of this conversation it is clear that this will be the first of the first 2 shows with Iain. Support the REDACTED Culture Cast at re...

Talk Back to Me What is the difference between surreptitious and covert, and what does it have to do with Gun Culture? One thing we know about this 'community' of sorts, is that it'll never be satisfied when it comes to skillsets. If you can learn to shoot, you can learn to pick a lock, run a radio, and so forth. What begins with picking locks, leads to questions of privacy, digital...

Talk Back to Me Most of us have grown up with a healthy distrust for "the News," but are at risk for substituting it for something inherently more valuable, without utilizing it as such. Field: Epistemology. Terms: Intel, Information, News, Entertainment. While we are aware that the News primarily operates as a form of entertainment, Intel isn't necessarily used as useful informatio...

Talk Back to Me Mission Dictates Tactics, Tactics Dictates Gear. This makes sense when the mission is right there before you, but what happens when it's harder to see properly? What happens when it's not a deployment staring you in the face, but a career, a life that you desire to consider worth living? With a background in military, and Law Enforcement, we discuss what having a mission...

Talk Back to Me The relationship between Gun Culture and video games is messy, but isn't ending any time soon. We know they're not the same thing, that skill in one does not translate to skill in another. Meanwhile, fiction imitates life as the most successful gun culture adjacent games have a present a modicum of "realism." Like in a healthy relationship, communication and con...

Talk Back to Me Opening: Matthew 24:6-8.  You will hear of Wars and Rumors of Wars. The apocalypse doesn't come without it's allure. At risk of chasing the current zeitgeist, this solo production of the REDACTED Culture Cast approaches the topic of Civil War with a series of questions that lead to warnings. The topic of Civil War continues to be attractive in media, this production inclu...

Talk Back to Me Ben Griffith of Flux Defense joins the show to talk about both his process of development, and how they look at the firearm as a tool. While the Flux Defense Raider isn't the first time someone has tried to improve the capabilities of a pistol, it represents a combination of new manufacturing capabilities, as well as the use of interchangeable parts to turn an otherwise stock...

Talk Back to Me There is no excuse not to pursue some form of training. A point of contention within Gun Culture remains the idea that self defense could be made unreachable by pricing prerequisites, such as tools or legal "permission" well beyond what people could acquire. On the one hand, this is a first world problem, and on the other, it raises a great ethical question on the actions...

Talk Back to Me The question of who is allowed in Gun Culture has once again risen to the surface, thanks to the actions of a few choice individuals. Before we are all accused once again of gatekeeping, we're going to take a look at the framework of the question and how it points out how we think about about principles, rights, and community.  Important distinctions: -Rights vs Community -Big...

Talk Back to Me For a culture that is visually centered on the outdoors, it suffers many of the same blights that plague the greater social environment. Sometimes our solutions are distilled into phrases like "go out and touch grass."  Social Media, and these people we call "Influencers" have played a role in Gun Culture for the best when they combine education with entertainme...

Talk Back to Me Decentralization is in the main stream, but rarely by that name. Whether it's a lack of faith in the federal government, or a reaction to what looks like crumbling complex systems, or a focus on local communities, to calls for National Divorce, we might wonder if the case for decentralization is purely evidenced by the failures of centralized power.  Isaac Botkin joins us agai...

Talk Back to Me An exploratory episode considering the concepts of Decentralization and its tension with Specialization, as applied to industry, societies, culture, teams, and the future we are looking to create.  Movies, Games, and even contemporary politics have presented this idea that everyone has something to offer the team. In Lord of the Rings, we have the skills of Legolas, the wisdom of G...