The Perspectrum

This week Nathan is off the pod, so epic subbing co-host Connor Haines (Masters in Philosophy, Software Engineer) steps in. Michael and Connor talk about the science and experience behind distraction and technology's role in our growing inability to focus. Then they reflect on the growing trend of millennials being drawn away from traditional paths to find meaning in travel.

This week Nathan and Michael break down the horrific mass shooting in Uvalde Texas. Then they do another installment of sorry we f**ked up your country focusing on Iraq. Finally they discuss physician assisted suicide.

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the racially motivated mass shootings within the last week and the conspiracy theory that fueled them. Then they discuss the murder of Shareen Abu Aqleh at the hands of the  Israeli. Finally they discuss whether a free market place of ideas is possible in our current system. 

This week Michael and Nathan discuss what the next step for the anti-choice movement after the overturning of Roe. Then they discuss a disinformation fighting initiative the Department of Homeland security is carrying out. Finally they have a talk about whether more damage is caused by moderates or extremists in Washington.

This week it's all about abortion. Michael and Nathan break down the leaked supreme court brief showing the intention to overturn Roe vs. Wade, then they go over the argument for why abortion must remain safe and legal, and finally they discuss the strategy going forward on abortion.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss some of the weird things Republicans have been doing over the last few weeks (ie testicle tanning and banning math), then they do a deep dive into the gender wage gap, and finally they discuss the difficulties of balancing fighting the culture war and fight for economic progress. 

This week Michael and Nathan discuss the "Don't Say Gay" bill, then they break down recent attempts to ban books, and finally they examine the idea of corporate wokeism.

This week Michael and Nathan focused the episode completely on Ukraine. They discuss the horrifying reality the Ukrainian people face at the mercy of a mad man like Putin.    AP article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-mariupol-descends-into-despair-708cb8f4a171ce3f1c1b0b8d090e38e3   A way you could help: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/16/boycott-companies-business-r...

This week it's almost all about Russia. Michael and Nathan discuss updates on the war crimes Russia is committing against Ukraine. Then the go over the propaganda tactics by the Russian government to sell the war in Ukraine. Finally they discuss the free thought caucus in congress.

This week Michael and Nathan break down the events transpiring in Ukraine. Then they dig into the background of Biden's Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Finally they go over President Biden's first State of the Union Address.

This week Nathan is joined by Jess Selove to discuss some updates in the news related to racial justice. Then they lay out the strategy that GOP dark money groups use in order to reshape the courts. Finally they explain how the two party system enables corruption.

This week, Jess Selove is filling in for Nathan on another head spinning episode! They break down the "Freedom Convoy" (never heard of it? Now's your chance). Then Michael breaks down the "Me Too" Bill heading to Biden's desk--spoiler alert: it's actually good. Finally, they unravel the truth behind "the Founding Myth".

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss updates on Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election as well as his many violations of the Presidential Records Act. Then they dismantle the Republican arguments around the effects of welfare on poverty. Finally they go address the need to start taking mental illness more seriously in this country.

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the retirement of Justice Breyer and the political fight that is brewing surrounding his replacement. Then they have another addition of the Injustice System about private prisons. Finally they talk about the recent controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's podcast and spotify.

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Then they analyze the idea of "safe injection sites" for drugs. Finally they explain the "outrage cycle" and how it is used in modern discourse.

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the positive parts of Biden's first year in office, then they discuss the now failed attempt by Democrats at passing voting rights legislation, and finally they have a philosophical discussion about positive and negative liberties.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss current cases pertaining to abortion that are currently in the supreme court, then they go over the benefits of student loan forgiveness, and finally they discuss whether or not people in congress should be allowed to own stocks.

This week Nathan and Michael discuss the failure of build back better and where we go from here. Then they discuss Afghanistan and how we continue to screw them over. Finally they discuss gerrymandering among democrats.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss some really silly things right-wing politicians have said about Covid this week. Then they completely switch gears to discuss Yemen. The created humanitarian crisis currently going on in the world. Then they end the pod with a discussion about gun negligence.

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the excessive military spending in the United States, the problems with the process of voir dire (or trial jury selection), and the recent racist comments by Lauren Boebert against Representative Ilhan Omar.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss the steps Trump took to try to stay in office, then they go over the results of vaccine mandates in various businesses, and they end with a discussion about climate change and COVID.

This week Michael and Nathan go over infrastructure once again. Then they have another installment of the Injustice System where they talk about mandatory minimum sentencing laws. Finally they sit down with retired Professor of Anatomy and Physiology Ramon Selove to discuss Covid vaccines for children.  

This week Michael and Nathan broke down what happened in Virginia. Then they had a discussion on why the tax code is so skewed in favor of billionaires. Finally they discussed the philosophy of political party affiliation.  

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss latest news on the infrastructure deal, current supply shortages, and paid family leave.

This week Michael and Nathan discuss the upcoming Virginia election, the Pandora Papers, and how the left can improve messaging. Also #LaurenBoebertIsSoDumb