The Perspectrum

This week we discussed some horrific things Ron DeSantis is doing in Florida. Then we did a deep-dive segment into why the push for objectivity in the media is a bad thing.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss corruption in the supreme court (and why it's allowed) and then they do a deep dive into four day work weeks.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss the state of the 2023 presidential election and who the candidates and contenders are. Then they explain the debt ceiling, what it means, and how it works.

Michael and Nathan are back with a new season of The Perspectrum! This week they will be discussing the abrupt leaving of Tucker Carlson from Fox news and the insane degree of anti-trans rhetoric from right-wing figures in recent months. 

This week's episode is a Christmas special. We go over the history of Christmas and how many of it's older traditions are left-wing. 

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss a string of stories involving weird stuff say by conservatives these last few weeks. Then they do a deep dive into the twitter files and what they actually mean. Finally they have a discussion about human nature as it pertains to cooperation.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss predictions regarding the 2024 presidential election. Then they give an update on the status of student loan forgiveness. Finally they discuss the horrific reality of three mass shootings in American in the last week. 

This week, we discussed the vote on the Respect for Marriage Act in the Senate. Then we did a final breakdown of the midterm results. Finally, we talked about Trump's recent announcement to seek the presidential nomination once again.

In what appears to be another year of de ja vu, Michael delivers a solo election breakdown as midterm votes continue to be counted in key states. Who will hold the reigns of power in the congress? Michael breaks it down.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss the defeat of Fascist Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to leftest Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Then they explore where or not corporate greed has contributed to inflation. Finally they have a conversation about instability driving progress.

This week Michael and Nathan do a final breakdown of the midterms. Then they explain why Liz Truss in the UK was the shortest serving Prime Minister in British history. Finally they discuss the strange tendency for people in the US to think we have nothing to learn from other countries.

This week the team delves into OPECs oil cuts and it's global, economic, and political implications. Then they dive into the confusing world of Pharma innovation to figure out where it really comes from. Ultimately though, can regulation do more to incentivize a better way for all of us?

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss Joe Biden's recent executive order expunging the records of people federally convicted of simple Marijuana possession. Then they discuss the protests happening in Iran. Finally they have a talk abut the virtues of incorporating more direct democratic measures.  

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss Ukraine and GOP Republican's "Pledge to America". Then they are joined by mental health worker and democratic candidate for Virginia's 6th district for the US house of representatives Jennifer Lewis to discuss her platform.

This week Nathan is joined by guest co-host Josh Greenfield to discuss Ron DeSantis' recent stunt sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard. Then they go over Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin's new policy on trans gender students. Finally Josh discusses his experience being in China during the Covid pandemic.

This week, Michael and Nathan give their thoughts on Biden's "soul of America" speech. Then they break down the recent special election in Alaska and ranked choice voting. Finally they release some bonus content from "The Perspectrum After-hours" in which they discuss how to talk to people that disagree with you.

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss terrible arguments that have been made against student loan forgiveness. Then they use the carried interest loophole as a case study of corruption in the US. Finally they discuss euthanasia in Canada.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss the FBI raid of Mar-A-Lago, the recent decision by the Biden administration on student loan forgiveness, and the relationship between capitalism and scarcity.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act is likely to impact the midterms. Then they evaluate a strategy of Democrats trying to elevate far right candidates. Finally they have a discussion about the importance of making sure that intuitive arguments are also informed.

This week might be Michael and Nathan's most positive episode yet. They discuss the passage of the PACT act. Then they breakdown the climate change proposal. Finally, they end by talking about the use of shame in activism.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss Republican opposition to marriage equality and contraception. Then they do another edition of the Injustice System where they talk about forced prison labor. Finally they talk about the need to not celebrate when political opponents are convicted of a crime. 

This week Nathan and Michael analyze available data and make predictions about the midterms. Then they discuss the history of separation of church and state.

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the findings so far in the January six hearing, then they do a deep dive into the benefits of providing universal school lunches, and finally they have a philosophical talk about identity and exclusion. 

This week its all about the courts. Michael and Nathan discuss some of the future cases the supreme court will or might hear. Then they discuss the legitimacy problem with the supreme court right now. Finally they have a bit of a debate about the case regarding praying on the football field.

This week Michael and Nathan are joined by Jess and Bri in a very special episode where they break down the politics of the overturning of Roe, the major consequences, and the process of changing one's mind on abortion.