Unpacked Podcast

Unpacked: Ideas Behind the Issues

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It started as a fascinating and timely discussion between two friends on their daily walk through Los Angeles in the height of Covid. It's evolved into conversations about current events, public policy and opinion, politics, media, government, economics, business and individual freedoms. Every subject gets UNPACKED, exposing the ideas behind the issues, often boiling down to the central question that drives every opinion and emotion - discussions that you'll rarely, if ever, hear voiced in public. That's what we do in this Podcast. We're just two guys walking and talking; you're welcome to eav...

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4th of July Special - What's So Special About The Declaration of Independence 08.07.2025 35:23

Unpacked: Ideas Behind the Issues. In this special 4th of July video podcast, Josh and Howard discuss what's so special about the Declaration of Independence. Hint: It was a historic document, radical in every way. Happy 4th, everyone! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XWb1vJOiVE4?si=s_8Q1QRVBC3PaBNz Email: Info@UnpackedPodcast.com

The State of Social Discourse 08.07.2025 1:11:46

Is the term “truth” divorced from the work “fact?” The flow and free exchange of ideas is the key to a successful society. If you think politics are less polite today than 200 years ago, think again. “Fake news” is as old as civilization. The plethora of news and commentary sources are causing a fragmentation in society. Gone are the days where the big three networks espoused a broad point of view...

Regulation: What is the proper role of government in our lives? 08.07.2025 48:29

The pros and cons of government regulation. What is the proper role of government in our lives? If there is a problem, is the solution government, or should government power be exercised as little as possible? What happens when government puts its thumb on the scale of the free market? How can regulations hurt and disincentivize people and companies? What is the definition of “fair?” An eye-openin...

The Second Amendment: Facts, Not Emotions 08.07.2025 1:00:34

The media focuses on certain hair-trigger go-to bullet points (no pun intended) when discussing the very polarizing issue of gun rights. Let's zoom out and understand the context for the Second Amendment, as well as the issues we face today in the 21st century, as opposed to 200+ years ago when the Amendment was written. No matter which side of the issue you're on, this episode should interest you...

Zooming Out: The Why and How of the Structure of US Law 08.07.2025 1:12:50

The ideas behind what we know as "US Law" Let's "zoom out" and understand how and why the founding fathers structured our system of laws the way they did. To do this, we'll look at history, context, intent and application -- always keeping the central questions in mind. " Democracy is four wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch ." - Ambrose Bierce " Democracies have been found incompat...

Covid Through the Lens of Public Policy 08.07.2025 1:03:17

Recorded in late 2021, Josh and Howard discuss the public policy surrounding the Covid pandemic, and its effectiveness, repercussions, benefits and consequences. Email: Info@UnpackedPodcast.com KEYWORDS: COVID, FAUCI, VACCINE, VAX, PANDEMIC