August 20, 2019

(00:00-09:42): Welcome to America, the land of the perpetually whiny and offended. We have touched on cancel culture before, but this USA Today article takes more of a critical take as it states “the left and right are demanding that anyone who annoys them be cast out of polite society.” (09:42-18:58): People Who Decorate for Christmas Earlier Are Happier, According to a Psychologist. Brian and Ian think there is a correlation to giving and being content with decorating and giving gifts during the season. However, are we moving past the thanksgiving too soon? (18:58-28:26): This college dropout was bedridden for 11 years. Then he invented a surgery and cured himself. Brian and Ian read this amazing story and touch on the amazing things people are capable of doing when in desperation. (28:26-37:29): Biden praises Republicans, says he’ll ‘get in trouble for saying that’. Brian and Ian touch on this New York Post piece by Lee Brown and dive into the dangers of bipartisan bias. (37:29-47:44): Prison in Indiana inviting shelter cats for inmates to take care of. The facility has seen substantial improvement in the inmates’ behavior, all while giving the cats a place to live. Brian and Ian extend their appreciation for second chances what we are actually trying to accomplish in prisons. (47:44-58:13): Michael Svigel tweeted “Theology 101: Show me a believer who’s not at least occasionally suspicious about or disappointed in their church or tradition, and I’ll show you a cult member” Brian and Ian touch on this and discuss doubt in the church. (58:13-1:08:34): Brian and Ian discuss this LA Times piece by Susan Silk and Barry Goldman “How not to say the wrong thing”. It covers dealing with loss, understanding worries and problems, etc. (1:08:34-1:16:04): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: Washington state cafe serving up rage. While we’ve heard of helicopter parents, what about helicopter boyfriends? An Arkansas girl petitions company to make green army women as well as men, while Maryland folk are doing far less productive things. Meanwhile, if you’re going to rob a house, put some clothes on darn it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.