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The Perspectrum
The Perspectrum brings humor and understanding to political news and philosophy. The hosts have been producing content of various types together for nearly a decade, and now they are bringing a progressive and philosophical perspective to political news. Nathan has an MA in Communication Studies and is a professor of communication. Michael is a Manager of Business Analysis and has a BA in Political Philosophy and a BS in Finance.
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This week, the episode is all about Gaza. Israel is starving people, luring them to aid sights with the promise of food, and then opening fire.
This week, Nathan and Michael discuss the Epstein story and have an actual argument. Then they lay out why ICE needs to be abolished.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the primary victory of Zohran Mamdani and what it means. Then they analyze the Big BS Bill and how it will destroy the safety net.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the reconciliation bill that just passed the house and how terrible it would be for America.
This week Michael and Nathan talk about the truly remarkable amount of corrupt bribery Trump has been accepting for foreign countries and then they break down Trump's executive order intended to lower pharmaceutical prices.
This week, Michael and Nathan take a break from talking about Trump to do policy deep dives into the SAVE Act (a proposed voter ID law) and medicare for all.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the gross levels of corruption and conflicts of interest happening with Elon Musk in the Trump administration. Then they break down the BS behind RFK's recent comments about autism.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss how the most dire warnings they issues about Trump are coming to pass both in terms of his fascism and his incompetence over the economy.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the state of the war in Ukraine and the peace negotiations.(This was recording prior to the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy). Then they have a conversation about what the Democratic party needs in a leader.
This week, Michael and Nathan have a discussion on the practical ways in which the Trump administration will harm the lives of everyday Americans. Then they put to bed this false notion that Trump is a fighter for free speech.
This week, Michael and Nathan go more in depth into the truly corrupt and heinous nature of DOGE. They they discuss how we have now entered a second Gilded Age.
Michael and Nathan are back from their break to discuss the new administration's systematic destruction of the republic. This week they focus on DOGE, gender, and immigration.
This week, Michael and Nathan go over some of Trumps horrific picks for his cabinet. Then they have a discussion with special guest Peter Prout about how to deprogram conservatives.
(Note: This episode was recorded prior to the announcement that Matt Gaetz would no longer be serving.)
This week Michael and Nathan discuss some of the really bad takes on why Harris lost the election. Then they are joined by housing activist Spencer Jones to discuss solutions for the housing crisis.
It's happened again. Trump has been elected. Michael and Nathan shout into a microphone about how pissed they are but then they end on a message of hope.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss several of the insane stories coming out of the election. Then they have a conversation about the economic benefits of incentivizing having children.
This week Michael and Nathan critique some of Kamala Harris' new strategies and then make their case against Donald Trump. Then they end by making their final electoral college predictions.
This week, Michael and Nathan break down the many economic proposals of the Harris campaign-how we feel about them, would they actually work.
This week Michael and Nathan breakdown the second first presidential debate in a special episode.
This week, Gerry Fills in for Michael as he and Nathan discuss their reactions to the DNC.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the pick of Tim Walz as a vice presidential candidate. Then they lay out how Kamala Harris' policy on Israel might be different than that of Biden's.
This week, Michael and Nathan nerd out about the 2024 senate map, giving their predictions. Then they have a discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the insane news of Biden's decision to drop out and Kamala's Harris' status as the presumptive nominee. Then they do a profile of who JD Vance is.
This week Michael and Nathan are joined by a very special guest, Gerry DeViller from It's Another Sunday Podcast. They all discuss and debate whether or not Biden should drop out.
It's Another Sunday Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-another-sunday-podcast/id1543554518
This week Michael and Nathan break down the recent elections results in the UK, France, and Iran.
(Note: This was recorded prior to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump which is why it is not referenced.)
This week, Michael and Nathan break down the absolute horror show of god awful rulings handed down by a runaway power hungry supreme court.
This week Nathan and Michael give their immediate reactions to worst debate either of them have ever watched. Between Biden forgetting how mouth noises form words, to Trump telling some the most brazen lies in political history...what did we just watch???
Biden has not had a great week. Michael and Nathan discuss the disastrous anti-asylum executive order passed by the Biden administration. Then they give an update on the continued horrors being inflicted in Gaza.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the breaking news about Trump's criminal conviction in the New York hush money trial. Then they go over the horror of project 2025.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss misconceptions about immigration that are frequently pushed by Republican politicians. Then they talk about how parenthood has influenced Nathan's political ideology.
This week, Michael and Nathan are back! They discuss the continued atrocity in unfolding in Gaza. Then the discuss how badly Biden is blowing the 2024 election and how dangerous a second Trump presidency would be.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the outcomes of the elections last week. Then they analysis the Republican push to abolish the department of education.
This week Michael and Nathan go through newly elected speaker Mike Johnson's abysmal record. Then they give an update on the devastation in the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
This week, Michael and Nathan break down the positives and the negatives of Bidenomics. Then they discuss some interesting studies about conservative policies shaving years off people's lives.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the chaos involving the speakership for the United States House of Representatives. Then they breakdown the horrific tragedies of the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the Biden impeachment inquiry and then lay out the recent United Auto Workers strike.
This week Nathan is joined by guest co-host Katie Gold to discuss gerrymanding and some of the latest news regarding unions.
Republican 2024 presidential candidates had a debate! Well...all except 1. In this Debate Special, Nathan and Michael break it down, do some fact checking, and talk through the implications for the republican primary.
This week Nathan and Michael break down yet another Trump indictment and then they have a conversation about boycotts.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss yet another Trump indictment. Then they explain the idea of a vacancy tax.
This week we dive into the Supreme Court's (terrible) decision on Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Then we finally answer a question that's been on our minds for months: what role should Nuclear Energy have in powering the climate transition?
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the supreme court's recent series of decisions (yes we are late). Then they talk about some presidential candidates that have thus far been ignored.
Nathan is out this week so Michael takes the reins to ruminate on a hot topic at the start of every July: Patriotism. We talk about Patriotism on this show somewhat regularly, as Michael and Nathan do consider themselves patriots. But when things are so bleak, and seemingly getting worse, what good is patriotism? Does it really make sense anymore? Can anyone in our national, aware of all of the challenges we face and how frequently we fail to meet them, reasonably be patriotic?
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the attempted coup by Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner company in Russia. Then they break down the recent criminal charged again Hunter Biden.
This week Michael and Nathan break down the rolling back of child labor protections. Then they have a discussion about the practice of homeschooling.
This week Michael and Nathan break down the new information regarding the Trump documents scandal. Then they have a discussion on the status of Social Security in America.
This week Michael and Nathan break down the Biden administrations current policies regarding immigration. Then they do a deep dive into Elon Musk as a political figure.
This week Michael and Nathan explain the vast list of Trump's legal troubles. Then they have a discussion on social media regulation for children.
(Minor correction, in this episode Nathan says that Michael Cohen was in solitary the spring of 2022, it was actually 2020.)
This week, Nathan is joined by Jess to discuss the current state of abortion laws in the United States. Then they go over the negotiations around the debt ceiling.
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 PACK 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.
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-russia-putin-ukraine-war/
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
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss news relating to the infrastructure deal, the Facebook whistle blower, and how fair protesters can go before it becomes inappropriate.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the drama over the bipartisan infrastructure vote, the debt ceiling, and YouTube's decision to ban anti-vaccine misinformation.
This week it's all about foreign policy. Michael and Nathan discuss Haiti and the migrant crisis, then they dive into the history of US involvement in the country of Chile, and they end with a discussion about the ethics of drone strikes.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss infighting among Bernie Sanders and Joe Manchin over infrastructure. Then they address GOP opposition to Biden's soft vaccine mandate. The finish up with a discussion about the Texas abortion law.
This week Nathan is joined by Paul to discuss the final withdrawal of Afghanistan, the further need to withdraw from Iraq and Syria, and the news regarding Biden's soft vaccine mandate.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss refugees from Afghanistan. Then they have a conversation calling out leftists for celebrating death. Finally, speech language pathologist Kyle Chaska joins them to further report on the conditions of healthcare workers during the covid resurgence.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss Afghanistan, the many issues that public defenders face, and the poisoning of the term "woke" by the right.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the scapegoating of immigrants with regard to the rise in Covid numbers. Continuing with that theme they discuss the economic scapegoating of immigrants. Then they have a discussion about China's rise as a global superpower.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the Democrats two pronged strategy for infrastructure and then they are joined by retired Anatomy and Physiology professor Ramon Selove to discuss the Delta variant and the vaccine.
Additional Vaccine info:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-virology/id300973784?i=1000530570604
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the ending of "combat missions" in Iraq, the Patriot Act, and the right to be forgotten on the internet.
This week Nathan and Michael discuss DACA, current events in Afghanistan and Cuba, and billionaires in space.
This week Nathan is joined by Jess to discuss CPAC, anti-protest laws, and the need to balance calling out harmful views and not alienating potential allies.
This week Nathan and Michael discuss updates on covid, indictments on the Trump organization, and the concept of politics in sports.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the odd strategy Biden for infrastructure, why Andrew Yang lost the New York City mayoral primary, and the bomb shell story about how Tucker Carlson was an informant for dirt of Trump during the last four years.
This week Nathan is on vacation so Connor Haines (philosopher, software engineer, corporate strategist, and co-host of the ransomware segment) joins for the whole episode! Special guest, Hannah Saggau, from the Insure Our Future (www.insureourfuture.us) campaign explains activism behind getting AIG to stop insuring fossil fuels. Then we talk about an activist hedge fund causing waives at Exxon, and finally the overlap between climate catastrophe and economic catastrophe.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the G7 summit, recent comments made by Representative Ilhan Omar, and the how theories in social interact with each other.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss Joe Manchin's blocking of voting rights, the proposal for a global minimum corporate tax, and the idea of worker owned cooperatives.
This week we have a two segment discussion on the conflict between Israel and Palestine and then we discuss the commission to investigate the January 6, insurrection.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss what Trump is doing currently, Liz Cheney's ousting from the Republican Party, and the history of what filing taxes is so difficult.
This week Michael is piloting the episode solo with Nathan out on vacation. But don't press skip just yet--this week brings three great segments with three different hosts! We dive into arguments for UBI, the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline (WTF is ransomware anyway?), and break down criticism of news media with a journalist.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss immigration, the travel ban on India, and the ban on menthol cigarettes.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss some of the fake scandals right wing media has thrown at Joe Biden, a new international report about police violence against minorities in America, and the results of the US census.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss some false beliefs about the vaccines, the outcome of the Chauvin trial, and their personal views on religion.
This week Nathan is joined by Jess Selove to discuss the attempt by Amazon workers to unionize, recent instances of police brutality, and Biden's decision to pull out of Afghanistan.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss some bad faith arguments against the infrastructure bill, some recent state laws meant to discriminate against trans people, and finally they have a discussion about what Marxism actually is.
This week we discuss Biden's infrastructure plan, Republican attempts at voter suppression, and the trial of Derek Chauvin.
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This week Michael and Nathan discuss immigration, the most recent mass shootings, and the logic behind hate crimes.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the scandals of Andrew Cuomo and universal basic income. Then they are joined by Virginia Delegate and candidate for Lt. Governor, Elizabeth Guzman.
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This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the Republican strategy of using culture war issues like Dr. Seuss to distract from bad economic policy, then they discuss the history of the filibuster, finally they introduce the theoretical framework of paternal libertarianism.
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This week we discuss the Democrat's covid relief bill, CPAC, and Biden's missile strikes on Syria.
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This week Michael and Nathan discuss the Texas power outages and then they give a progress report on the Biden Administration thus far. Afterwards they are joined by former marine, current delegate to the Virginia General Assembly and current candidate for Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia Delegate Lee Carter. (Timestamp for the interview: 50:25)
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This week Michael and Nathan discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden, the minimum wage, and they do a special asshat segment in honor of Trump.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the politics of impeachment. Then they are joined by former FBI Special Agent Kate Schweit to discuss the insurrection at the capitol.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss storming of the capitol by far-right insurrectionists, the Georgia Senate runoffs, and the death penalty.
For the last episode of 2020, Nathan and Michael discuss the newest stimulus bill, medicare for all, and they end with a conversation about logical fallacies.
This week Michael and Nathan are join by retired anatomy and physiology professor Ramon Selove to discuss the upcoming vaccine, medicare for all strategy, and how Biden's cabinet picks could impact the climate.
This week Michael co-hosts with actors Taylor Bloom and Scout Backus. They delve into some conceptual topics, like the experience of being a performing artist who can't work in a pandemic. They also discuss gender and the perils of social media.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss President Trump's ongoing efforts to corrupt the presidential election. Then they recap progress on a vaccine to fight COVID-19 and discuss the touchy topic of vaccine mandates. Finally, they talk about the recent National Defense Authorization Act and Trump's opposition position.
This week on the pod, Michael and Nathan discuss people turning against Fox News for acknowledging election results. Then they discuss current tensions in Iran. Finally they talk to a clinical fellow speech language pathologist who works with Covid patients about the horrific realities of Covid.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the cabinet picks so far for the Biden administration. Then they have a conversion about LGBTQ conversion therapy. Finally they delve into cancel culture.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss how the delay for the Biden transition team will have horrific consequences, then they discuss never-Trump conservatives, and finally they are join by special guest and data analyst Joe Bloom to discuss vote tampering (or lack thereof.
This week Michael and Nathan celebrate the defeat of Donald Trump by breaking down the election, discussing Trump's attempts to overturn the election, and laying out the wrong lessons Democrats seem to be learning from this election
This week, Michael and Nathan break down the last presidential debate and they make their closing arguments against Donald Trump
This week, Michael and Nathan give an updated on Covid, then they discuss the Hunter Biden scandal, and finally they explain the possibility of a red mirage.
This week we break down the VP debate, we discuss who Amy Coney Barrett is, and we end by discussing stochastic terrorism.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss Trump's covid diagnosis. Then they delve into Grand Juries and the role of politics in the classroom.
This week Michael and Nathan break down the dumpster fire that was the first presidential debate.
This week Michael and Nathan remember the long and amazing life of Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Then they discuss the political fight for the vacant seat on the supreme court. Finally they have a discussion about free speech and right wing activists.
This week, Ramon Selove continues to fill in for Michael as he and Nathan discuss the bombshell taps released by Bob Woodward and Vaccines. They are also joined by Chris Bloom and Gabby Sprauve to discuss what has been happening on the ground during the protests against police brutality.
This week Nathan is joined by special guest Ramon Selove to discuss the Politics and Science of Covid-19, as well as the events in Kenosha.
Tip for good suggestion: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-virology/id300973784
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the process and security measures of mail in voting, Kamala Harris as the VP pick, and the potential differences between Obama/Biden and Biden/Harris.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the four executive "orders" Trump put out for Covid, the antitrust hearings this week, and who the third party candidates are.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss Covid news involving the passing of Herman Cain, the stimulus bill, and Trump's desire to delay the election. Then they dive into why it is necessary to continue to be critical of Democrats even as we advocate for them. Finally they discuss the legalization of marijuana.
This week Michael and Nathan praise Trump for finally encouraging people to wear masks, discuss the campaign strategies of both Biden and Trump using the elaboration likelihood model, and finally they lay out predictions for the 2020 electoral map.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the reopening of schools, updates on protests in the US, and the implications of a cashless society.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss covid updates, the policy recommendations from Joe Biden's policy task force, and they begin a new series on the criminal justice system.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss more covid news (because of course), the new strategy of the Trump campaign, and how progressives should operate during a Biden presidency.
This week Michael and Nathan are back together to discuss Covid, proposed policing reform, and social media censorship.
This week Michael is joined by Jess to discuss Covid, DACA, and the history of policing.
This week Nathan is joined by Jess Selove to discuss Covid-19, news on LGBTQ equality, and the need for the left to reclaim the concept of limited government.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss how Trump's fascist rhetoric has been turning into fascist practice, potential reforms to policing in America, and a story about Afghanistan that has slipped through the cracks.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, the riots and protests against police violence, and the system of cash bail. We stand in solidarity with those protesting. Please look at the organizations linked below and support their efforts if you can.
Organizations to look at:
BLM Foundation https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Black Visions Collective https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ Minnesota Freedom Fund https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ NAACP Legal Defense Fund https://www.naacpldf.org/
With the 2020 General mere months away, Nathan and Michael sat down with Richard Ojeda, Senatorial Candidate for West Virginia, former Presidential Candidate, West Virginia State Senator, US Army Major, and prominent progressive. We also discussed COVID-19 updates and mail-in voting.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss more covid news, the re-authorization of the patriot act, and Joe Biden's new policy task forces.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss more Covid news, Michael Flynn, and the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss new updates on Covid-19, some stories that have slipped through the cracks, and misconceptions about sexual assault survivors.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss more updates on Covid 19 (because of course), the neutrality bias, and updates on the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden.
This week Nathan and Michael discuss Trump de-funding the W.H.O., the ethical need for a living wage, and the distinction between ideology and identity
This week Michael and Nathan discuss updates on the SNAFU's of the Trump administration's handling of Covid-19, voting rights in Wisconsin, and how they will discuss Biden's candidacy.
This week Nathan and Michael discuss the latest news on Covid-19, the threshold of government involvement in a philosophical sense, and the 2020 senate race.
This week Nathan and Michael discuss the most recently passed stimulus bill, how Americans seem to love Socialism in times of crisis, and the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden.
This week Michael and Nathan have their most depressing episode yet and talk about what is being done about Covid 19, the flipping flopping that has happened on the right, and why Bernie Sanders is still in the race.
This week Michael and Nathan break down the most recent debate, make one final argument against Joe Biden, and discuss updates on Corona and the economy.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the Corona Virus, felon disenfranchisement laws, and the record and background of Joe Biden.
This week Nathan and Michael react to the news from super Tuesday and discuss some of the personal reasons why they have the beliefs they have.
This week Michael and Nathan break down the Nevada debate, introduce a fun new segment, and break down demographic data from the Nevada Caucus.
Nathan and Michael have their first guest interview with activist, former candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, and author of the upcoming book Not Just Monuments: The War For Whiteness In Virginia, Larry Lamar Yates. Then they talk about the Trump budget proposal and Michael Bloomberg's stop and frisk policy.
This week Nathan is joined by Jess Selove (filling in for Michael) to break down the New Hampshire debate together.
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss rhetorical history and apply it to impeachment, Trump's policies, and the electoral college.
This week Michael and Nathan give a brief update on impeachment, have a long discussion about guns, and discuss Bernie Sanders' electability.
This week Michael and Nathan are joined by special guest, Jess Selove, to break down the 7th debate.
This week Nathan and Michael discuss updates on the Iran conflict, personal freedoms in medicare for all, and the new SNAP regulations.
Michael and Nathan discuss the assassination of Solomani, the raising of the smoking age, and Andrew Yang's new healthcare plan from the perspective of hard power and soft power.
Merry Christmas all! This week Michael and Nathan discuss the fiction of the "War on Chirstmas". According to a study by Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI): a majority of white evangelicals believe that Christians face discrimination in the US, and are more likely to say that Christians experience discrimination more than they would be to say that Muslims do.
This week Michael does the first solo episode of the podcast (don't worry -- it's a short one). He makes the case that for all the doom and gloom, things are getting better. Including examples of the highlights of 2019 and a heartwarming story about a veteran at a Bernie rally.
This week Nathan and Michael discuss flip flopping and how it applies to Trump's foreign policy, the impeachment inquiry, and Pete Buttigeig.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the veil of ignorance, the creation of social democracy, and do a deep dive discussion into whether or not a wealth tax is a good idea.
This week Nathan and Michael are joined by Armin Haracic to discuss the Democratic Debate.
This week we discuss some news on DACA, impeachment, and Warren's Transition plan using the theme of burden of proof.
This week we discuss the defeasability test and apply it to the Virginia elections, the impeachment inquiry, Warren's healthcare plan, and Sanders' immigration plan.
This week Michael and Nathan discuss groupthink and analyze the latest impeachment inquiry news, recent comments made by former Chief of Staff John Kelly, the Fed lowering the interest rate, and Elizabeth Warren's new healthcare plan.
For our launch episode, Nathan and Michael discuss the moral implications of discussions based on strategy or principle in politics. We then apply it to the impeachment hearing, the 300 stunt the Republicans tried to pull, and the Democratic primary election.