Mark & Adam Bishop
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More
Welcome to Unlimited Opinions! Have you ever wanted to listen to a lawyer and his son discuss philosophy, mythology, theology, politics and more? No? Well, Mark and Adam Bishop are here to discuss it all the same! From philosophy to mythology to politics, they discuss it all with rants and tangents galore! Now in Season 14, they're discussing Russell Kirk's The Conservative Mind , breaking down his history of English and American conservative thought from Edmund Burke to T.S. Eliot! There will also be more than the average amount of references to linguistics, 80s movies, and J.R.R. Tolkien. If...
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May 20, 2026
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Episodes
S10 E16: Season Finale - Biographical Sketches and Random Thoughts 18.03.2025 51:08
Season Finale! Join us as we discuss how Thomas Sowell's early life and upbringing shaped his career, and our thoughts on several of his best one-liners. We also talk about our opinion of his writings overall, and our plans for Season 11! Follow us on X , and give us suggestions for Season 11! Give us your opinions here!
S10 E15: Educational Issues, Part 2 - Shallow Teachers and School-Resorts 11.03.2025 59:35
Does a university really need a student recreation center with a sauna and a smoothie bar? Find out as we finish our discussion on Thomas Sowell's thoughts on the modern education system! We talk about teachers who don't know very much, the necessity for gifted students to have opportunities, the problems with the "publish or perish" attitude, and much more! Send us suggestions...
S10 E14: Educational Issues, Part 1 - Forced "Volunteerism", School Choice, and the Idea of a University 04.03.2025 55:22
What is a university for? Is it just to get a degree and a well-paying job, or is it for a bigger, deeper formation? Find out as we discuss Thomas Sowell's writings on education, covering topics from unintelligent educators to the lack of transparency in the educational system! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!
S10 E13: Race and Ethnicity, Part 3 - Affirmative Action and World Geography 25.02.2025 48:25
What results have affirmative action policies had across the world? How much does geography impact the economies and cultures of various regions? Find out in this episode, as we finish our discussion on Thomas Sowell's thoughts on race and ethnicity! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!
S10 E12: Race and Ethnicity, Part 2 - Historical Context, Cultural Bias, and Mom's Deli 18.02.2025 54:28
Join us for a continued discussion on affirmative action, the historical context behind debates on equality, and race hoaxes! Also in this episode are rants about Linguistics and AI; stories of record collecting; and our recommendations for one of the best places to eat in St. Louis before the end of the month! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!
S10 E11: Race and Ethnicity, Part 1 - Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Budweiser 12.02.2025 50:35
Is the Right partially to blame for the state of our country over the past several decades, and how does our approach to race play into the broader social world? Find out as we discuss Thomas Sowell's thoughts on race and ethnicity, covering stereotypes, false notions of diversity, lowering standards, and more! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!
S10 E10: Legal Issues, Part 2 - USAID, Judicial Activism, and Freedom 05.02.2025 55:45
What does the dismantling of USAID mean for freedom? Is this government overreach, or the government pulling back its power? Join us as we discuss this and more, breaking down Thomas Sowell's thoughts on a variety of legal issues, from allegations of racist cops, lack of trust between doctors and patients, and what freedom actually is. Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!
S10 E9: Legal Issues, Part 1 - Presidential Pardons, Birthright Citizenship, and Loving Criminals 28.01.2025 1:01:49
Should all of the January 6th protestors have been pardoned? Can we do away with birthright citizenship? Why do we keep making martyrs out of criminals? Find out as we examine Thomas Sowell's thoughts on legal issues, ranging from abortion to gun control and everything in between! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!
S10 E8: Political Issues, Part 3 - John Stuart Mill and Karl Marx 21.01.2025 41:26
Should we care about the personal lives of influential thinkers? In Marx's case, probably! In this episode, we discuss two more articles from Thomas Sowell: one evaluating John Stuart Mill's On Liberty , and the other giving a detailed description of Karl Marx. We also talk about Donald Trump's second inauguration and what it means for the country! Follow us on Twitter! https://twi...
S10 E7: Political Issues, Part 2 - Academia, Term Limits, and Gaslighting 14.01.2025 1:05:56
How does the Left survive, and how do they keep gaslighting the nation? Find out in this episode of Unlimited Opinions, as we continue reading Thomas Sowell's thoughts on political issues. This is a wide-ranging episode, discussing the Los Angeles wildfires, transgenderism, private charity, and much more! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!
S10 E6: Political Issues, Part 1 - Language, Corporate CEOs, and the Media 03.01.2025 48:32
Why would people celebrate the death of a CEO they had never even heard of before his assassination? Thomas Sowell raised these kinds of questions 20 years ago! Join us as we begin discussing his articles on political issues, focusing on the role of the media in public life, unfunded mandates from the government, and spoiled brats. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us yo...
New Year's Special: The Strangest Year Ever and Hesitant Optimism for 2025 03.01.2025 15:52
Hear our thoughts on 2024 in review and what we see coming up in 2025! In this special episode taken from our S10 E6 recording, we recap what we think changed in 2024, the strangeness of the election cycle, and our mix of positive and negative predictions for 2025! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!
S10 E5: Economics, Part 2 - Minimum Wage, Statistics, and Morality 24.12.2024 49:13
Join us as we conclude our discussion on Thomas Sowell's thoughts on economics, covering topics such as income disparity, the minimum wage, misuse of statistics, and more! We also discuss Walmart self checkout lanes and the holiday blues! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!
S10 E4: Economics, Part 1 - Crime, Unions, and Recycling 18.12.2024 57:19
Where does all of our recycling go? To the dump! Join us as we discuss the myths of recycling, the rationale behind organized crime, the illusion of social security, the ill effects of "affordability" measures, and much more! We also discuss many anecdotes, from funny t-shirts to experiences with criminals! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions her...
S10 E3: Social Issues, Part 3 - Culture Wars, "Equality", Baseball, and More 11.12.2024 41:01
In keeping with our timely opinions, we think that Thomas Sowell is the bee's knees! Join us as we finish discussing his writings on social issues, covering the true purpose of the culture war, the meaninglessness of "equality," the lack of discipline in modern society, and much more! We also give some excellent tips on what to do if you find yourself in the wrong restroom! Follow u...
S10 E2: Social Issues, Part 2 - Revisionism, Autism, and White People 04.12.2024 1:10:28
Join us for another wide-ranging conversation on Thomas Sowell's thoughts on social issues! In this rant-laden episode, we discuss the overdiagnosis of autism, the problems with viewing history by our own standards, and the racist practice of dismissing the achievements of white people. We also share many of our anecdotes, such as a trip to France and problems with modern media! Follow us on...
S10 E1: Social Issues, Part 1 - Education, Family, and More 19.11.2024 1:11:41
A new season, a new book! Join us as we start discussing The Thomas Sowell Reader , covering social issues ranging from America's warped education system, the loss of the traditional family, the impact of poverty, and more! We also recap the 2024 election, comparing the results to our predictions and what we see in the coming second Trump presidency! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/...
S9 E15: Season Finale - Destiny - Political and Religious 05.11.2024 1:15:05
According to Orestes Brownson, America is truly a Catholic country! Join us as we discuss the final chapter of The American Republic: Its Constitution, Tendencies, and Destiny , as we break down Brownson's vision of the future of the United States. We discuss the importance of religion, a far-reaching form of manifest destiny, and our own thoughts on the future of our nation. We also offer o...
S9 E14: Political Tendencies 29.10.2024 1:06:13
How do we manage the battle between rampant individualism and all-consuming socialism, two ideologies rooted in pure humanism? Orestes Brownson's answer: Catholicism! Join as we discuss Brownson's views of the political future of the United States, and how we need to fight for a future based on eternal truth. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions h...
S9 E13: Reconstruction 22.10.2024 54:41
Should we continue to punish the South, or readmit them as full citizens of the United States? Join us for Orestes Brownson's great answer to this question, and some less than great answers to some other questions! We discuss his view of the contradictions between the Executive and the Supreme Court in the handling of the Supreme Court, what actually happened when the States seceded, and what...
S9 E12: Secession 15.10.2024 48:33
In perhaps the most convoluted chapter of Orestes Brownson's The American Republic , we discuss secession, and how that relates to modern American politics. We discuss why secession does not make a state an independent sovereign, and instead is the state giving up its existence as a state and becoming a territory once more. We also discuss abortion, immigration, and much more! Follow us on T...
S9 E11: Constitution of the United States, Continued 08.10.2024 49:51
How does the government of the United States actually function, and how does it relate to Orestes Brownson's idea of a providential constitution? We discuss this and more as we continue our discussion of the constitutions of the United States of America, including our first place where we fully disagree with Brownson! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinio...
S9 E10: Constitution of the United States 01.10.2024 32:51
Are we finally starting to disagree with something Orestes Brownson has said? Find out as we discuss how Brownson applies his theories of the two constitutions to the American Founding, and whether or not the Constitution created the American people, or if the American people existed long beforehand. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!
S9 E9: The United States 24.09.2024 43:26
The United States: one sovereign people, or really fifty different sovereigns in a trench coat? Find out as we discuss Orestes Brownson's description of America, eventually concluding that the American people were one unified whole long before 1787. We also discuss many other vitally important topics, such as where college students should vote and how long the ideal nap length is. Follow us o...
S9 E8: Constitution of Government, Concluded 17.09.2024 38:31
Who really is the sovereign, and why is their job to promote the common good of the people of the nation? Find out as we conclude our discussion of the two constitutions of a nation, how the history of Rome reflects this idea, and when the overthrow of a ruler may be warranted! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!
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