Retrospect

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the confidential Powell Memorandum, its influence on corporate political power, and its lasting impact on American democracy, public policy, and the balance between business and government. Lewis Powell wrote a memo that would reshape the American political and economic landscape. Officially titled “Attack on American Free Enterprise System,” th...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed America’s debt crisis, the pressure to keep up with appearances, and the illusion of wealth in the age of Instagram and TikTok. From maxed-out credit cards to luxury lifestyles funded by debt, we talked about the difference between looking rich and actually having money. In a world where everyone looks rich on social media, who’s actually doing...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed what Americans are paying at the pump, and we look beyond the U.S. to understand the global forces driving those prices. From disruptions in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine war to refinery capacity, global diesel shortages, crude oil markets, and the importance of the Strait of Hormuz, we explore why events thousands of miles away can hav...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the decline of face-to-face socializing on college campuses and what smartphones, the pandemic, remote learning, and an increasingly competitive campus culture have to do with it. We ask what students may be missing when college becomes more about achievement and less about simply hanging out. Our Links: Retrospect

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the value of hardworking men. As well as the sacrifices they often make quietly, and why many feel overlooked in a culture where traditional male roles are increasingly questioned. It’s a conversation about respect, responsibility, and remembering that appreciation shouldn’t be reserved for one side of the equation. Because making space for wome...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the Lindsay Clancy trial and the devastating deaths of her three children. From a male perspective, we wrestle with the horror, anger, and disbelief surrounding a mother killing her own children. We examine the case, the evidence, the questions surrounding her actions, and the difficult debate over accountability, mental illness, and justice. Ou...

Send us Fan Mail We appreciate everyone tuning in to our show, and we hope you will enjoy listening to one of our past episodes. If you would like to send your well wishes and good vibes, you can find all of our links below! In this week’s episode we discussed how different people react to the ups and downs of life. Why do some people thrive under pressure while others shut down? How do our backgr...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed how America’s literacy rates have been declining in recent years. We raise important questions about education, opportunity, and the country’s future. How does it affect individuals and communities, and what lower literacy could mean for the future of America? Most importantly, we ask: What can be done to reverse the trend? Our Links: Retrospect

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the Oxford Union motion, “Should the West Be Suspicious of Islam?” from the perspective of Christian Americans concerned about the changing religious and cultural landscape of the United States. Christianity has played a critical role in America's founding and identity. We touched on the challenges posed by the growing influence of Islam in...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed why people are choosing AI for emotional support, what they may be gaining, and what they might be giving up. We’ll look at the implications for mental health, relationships, privacy, and what it means to have a machine listening when you need someone to talk to. Our Links: Retrospect

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed why the modern world feels so gray? From architecture and cars to clothing, technology, and the spaces we live in, color seems to be slowly disappearing. We explore why everything around us has become so muted, and what our obsession with gray, white, black, and beige says about modern life. Our Links: Retrospect

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed Europe's growing push to limit children's access to social media and the internet. From age verification laws to proposed platform restrictions, we examine what's driving these policies, whether they can actually protect young people, and what they could mean for privacy, free expression, and the future of growing up online. As go...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed how Taylor Farms has recalled certain iceberg lettuce products after a cyclospora outbreak raised food safety concerns. We break down what prompted the recall, which products may be affected, the symptoms of cyclospora infection, and what consumers should do if they have these items at home. "The only thing that saves us from bureaucracy is...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the growing controversy surrounding Flock Safety cameras and the debate over privacy, surveillance, and public safety. We discuss why many people see these license plate readers as an invasion of privacy, the concerns over how the data is collected and used, and the efforts by communities pushing to remove them. Our Links: Retrospect

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed America celebrating its 250th anniversary, we're taking a look inside the nation's official time capsule and exploring the stories, symbols, and artifacts chosen to represent our era. Then we turn the question to the future: If people 250 years from now were creating a new time capsule, what should they include from today's world?...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the highly debated claim that up to 250,000 girls and young women were victims of organized sexual abuse and gang rape by so-called UK "grooming gangs" over several decades. We explore where this figure comes from, how it has been interpreted and challenged, what official investigations have found, and why the issue remains at the cent...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed how four leading AI companies are seeking to raise more capital than the entire U.S. IPO market generated over the past five years combined. We break down what's driving this unprecedented investment boom, who the major players are, and what it means for startups, investors, and the future of artificial intelligence. Our Links: Retrospect

Send us Fan Mail We appreciate everyone tuning in to our show, and we hope you will enjoy listening to one of our past episodes. If you would like to send your well wishes and good vibes, you can find all of our links below! In this week’s episode we discussed a book called The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe and William Strauss. In this book they describe a cycle of history that repeats in four perio...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the stories of giants throughout history. From the Nephilim of ancient texts to the giants of Norse, Greek, and Indigenous traditions examining what these larger-than-life figures reveal about the people who imagined them and why their legends continue to endure. From towering gods and fearsome monsters to legendary races said to have walked the...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the growing debate over government overreach, examining proposals such as IP28 also known as the PEACE Act, and what they could mean for privacy, innovation, and individual rights. We also dive into the fight over AI ownership and regulation in Washington, D.C., discussing who controls the future of artificial intelligence and how policymakers a...

Send us Fan Mail We appreciate everyone tuning in to our show, and we hope you will enjoy listening to one of our past episodes. If you would like to send your well wishes and good vibes, you can find all of our links below! In this week’s episode we discussed cryptids. These are creatures that some people believe may exist somewhere in the wild, but whose present existence is disputed or unsubsta...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed how new vehicle safety technologies are helping prevent impaired and drunk driving. From driver monitoring systems to advanced crash prevention tools, we discuss how innovation could save lives and shape the future of road safety. As well as the unsettling questions surrounding control, tracking, and the future of personal freedom on the road. O...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the recent hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. What happened onboard, how health officials are responding, and why experts say the public risk remains low. We break down the science behind the rare Andes virus strain, the international quarantine efforts, and what this incident reveals about disease containment in a post-pa...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the unsettling pattern of recent deaths and disappearances involving scientists around the world. From mysterious circumstances to unanswered questions, we examine the facts, the speculation, and the broader impact these cases have on science, security, and public trust. We try to separate verified information from conspiracy theories and ask wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode we discussed the rise of the surveillance state and what it means for privacy, freedom, and everyday life. From government data collection to corporate tracking, we unpack how monitoring has become embedded in modern society, and the trade-offs we’re often asked to accept. We examine the history, the technology, and the critical questions shaping our digital...