This Dan Knows?: Recent Episodes
Dan Farris
This Dan Knows? is a podcast where Dan Farris-an attorney, social activist, published author, and actor explores fascinating and interesting topics comprising the human condition, history, issues affecting the law and politics.
After years of denial and lies, U.S. agencies finally admit that Covid-19 was likely the result of a Wuhan lab leak. Dan considers what happens as more and more people realize they can't trust their government.
As America loses its global hegemony and a new world order is being formed, Dan looks at the competition between the US and China and considers which form of government is more likely to produce a competent and capable leader.
Dan considers the recent activity regarding UFO's, the US Government's attempts at keeping the population distracted, US relationship with Europe, and what an actual alien invasion may look like.
Special guest, Julius Caesar answers some hard-hitting questions , including is there anything differently he could've done to avoid civil war, what motivated him in life, and if he ever loved Cleopatra.
What's actually driving the ever increasing tensions between the United States and China and what can we, as average citizens. do to decrease those tensions and avoid a devastating war.
Every age seems to have a small percentage of people with the skills needed to lead humanity into light or darkness.
The recent bodycam release showing the killing of an unarmed black man, Tyre Nichols, by police officers has enraged the nation and many are questioning whether we even need a police force. Dan considers whether despite the few bad apples, are police officers still an overwhelming force for good within our society.
The recent firing of Justin Roiland due to criminal allegations that are still ongoing once again shows that innocent until proven guilty is dead.
Some traits are universally attractive, that when applied, can lead to success in leadership in any endeavor, including morally suspect ones.
Recently, a Dollar General employee was charged with manslaughter after he killed a robber.
Dan considers why people have a tendency to shame other people's ancestors when their own ancestors likely were no better.
Dan considers why figures like Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, and Andrew Tate seem to resonate with so many men.
Dan considers the possibilities of what's possible when you truly focus and dedicate yourself to a project, goal, or skill.
Dan is joined by his mom to reflect on the one year anniversary of losing his brother and grandmother on the same day.
Dan and special guest, Attorney Leonard, pick up their conversation regarding Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce and considers whether human beings are capable of being in love with multiple people at the same time.
In this Episode, Dan and an special guest, Attorney Leonard, discuss a curious aspect of Bill Gates' recent divorce announcement-that Gates' wife allegedly allowed him to spend one weekend a year with his ex girlfriend.
Dan talks about how he felt when he finally came face to face with the man who murdered his brother.
Dan considers how can you know if you really love someone versus merely being infatuated with them.
In this episode, Dan looks at the difficulty of having certain historical figures as role models.
In this episode, Dan looks how why the 2020 Presidential election is being cast as good vs. evil and the pitfalls therein.
In this Episode, Dan reflects on turning 31 and whether he accomplished any goals he conceived when he turned 30, such as managing his finances better, giving back more to the community, and if he made any headway in the romance department with his seemingly impossible goal of becoming a husband and father.
This episode's title comes from the last words that Dan's brother uttered to him before he was murdered. In this episode, Dan talks about losing his grandmother and brother on the same day and some existential ideas that he's been considering since their deaths. This one gets kind of out there.
In this episode, Dan thinks about what motivates certain people to acquire power, using his own story as a juxtaposition.