Episode 75: The Overton Window

Send us Fan MailMiles and Dave chatted on Monday, July 6, 2026, about an hour before the USA v. Belgium World Cup match. They discussed events of the last month, the world cup, and the pathway of acceptance using the Overton Window.Listen to episode 75 of our podcast, "The 2 Guys That Don't Know Everything Podcast" hosted by Miles McGrath and David "Dave" Makar.Zoom Summary (via AI):"Miles and David recorded their 75th podcast episode after a one-month hiatus, discussing recent events including the US Women's World Cup match against Belgium and David's recent completion of an MFA program after 26 years of delays. David shared details about his fiction writing project set in 1940s Ukraine, explaining his challenges with finishing the book and potential publication options ranging from self-publishing to traditional publishing routes. The conversation extensively explored the concept of the "Overton window" - how societal acceptance of various issues shifts from unthinkable to radical to acceptable over time, using examples like marijuana legalization, LGBTQ+ rights, and lead paint removal to illustrate how cultural norms evolve. They discussed what might drive these shifts in societal acceptance, considering factors like social media algorithms, influential individuals, and changing public discourse, while also reflecting on their own thoughts about currently unthinkable ideas and what might become more acceptable in the future."Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/2guyspod/Other social links and sign-offs coming soon! Remember, we don't know everything!