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Punk Journalism
"We're not trying to tell you what to think, just to think"-Suicidal Tendencies. We've fallen into the habit of settling for mediocre media in all it's forms. Bad music, movies and especially "news." Punk Journalism challenges the status quo by tackling controversial subjects, encouraging critical thinking in such a polarizing climate.
Episodes
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Multi-Level-Marketing, Pyramid Schemes & Other Scams w/ Anti-MLM Activist Roberta Blevins
Multi-level-marketing, pyramid schemes, whatever you want to call it, is a predatory business practice that exploits the vulnerabilities of those who fall for the façade of a legit opportunity. Roberta Blevins was one of the primary subjects of the Amazon Prime original docuseries LulaRich where...
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Ronald Reagan Hurt the Working Class
Conservatives trivialize very important and complex issues, such as drug addiction, by saying things like "Just say no!" rather than exploring the societal root cause of an issue. Ronald Reagan did this, and it led to a myriad of issues such as dramatically increased incarceration rates. Did this...
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The Worst Kind of Humans
The title pretty much says it all, doesn't it? We talk about who among us are basically just taking up space in society, and probably shouldn't reproduce (yet, unfortunately, reproduce the most).
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Capitalism/Consumerism in the Way of Addressing Climate Change
Climate change is arguably the most pressing issue that we face globally. The evidence couldn't be any more explicit, yet there's hardly a sense of urgency in addressing it. We spoke with Dr. Laurie Adkin from the University of Alberta and Dr. Christopher Wright from the University of Sydney...
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The Problem With Conspiracy Theorists from Psychologist Mikey Biddlestone
The growing popularity of conspiracy theories in recent years has proven to go beyond a harmless hobby, as shown by the January 6th insurrection on the capitol and the anti-vaccination movement. We spoke with psychologist Mikey Biddlestone about the research he’s done on conspiracy theories, and...
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Lowest Common Denominator Society: Ch. 2 ”Cyberspaced” w/ Dr. John Arden
How has social media and video games contributed to our regression into the lowest common denominator? We speak with clinical psychologist Dr. John Arden about how he felt technology was dumbing us down in 2003 compared to where we are today.
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The Texas Abortion Ban With Feminist Philosopher Dr. Cori Wong
Abortion is an incredibly complex and nuanced topic with many variables to be considered on a case-by-case basis. Conservatives in Texas, though, have discarded this complexity by imposing their morals by recently making it illegal to receive an abortion after six weeks without exception. We…
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COVID-19 and Those Who Refuse to Get Vaccinated
Quick! Tell me what the ingredients are in Tylenol! Also, are your essential oils FDA approved?? It seems that no social issue goes without being yet another divisive topic, and COVID-19 is certainly no exception. Largely fueled by conspiracy theories, the vaccine has become a source of…
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Hosts Interview Each Other
We ask one another some personal questions so our audience can get to know us.
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Critical Race Theory With Dr. Frank Douglas
We discuss critical race theory with activist and author Dr. Frank Douglas. He shares his experiences of moving to the U.S amidst the civil rights movement, how that impacted him as a black man from outside the U.S., as well as his desire to fight injustice through peaceful, and powerful means.
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Pastor & Wife on Having One Kiddo Who’s Bisexual and Another Who’s Trans
JT Burk is a Lutheran pastor in Washington state, and along with his wife Erin, they have three children; the oldest of whom is bisexual and the middle kiddo is trans. We discuss the challenges of leading a congregation with this family dynamic, as well as what kind of support they've received...
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She’s a Buddhist and Her Wife is a Christian Minister: The Inspirational Story of this Texas Couple
Lisa (aka Froggy) is a Buddhist who's married to Lee Ann, a Christian minister in Fort Worth, Texas. Lisa shares her story of how she came out as a following a rural upbringing, and how her and Lee Ann practice compassion and acceptance in a part of the country that's very conservative.
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Speaking to a Member of The Satanic Temple
We chat with the co-chapter head of the Missouri Chapter of the Satanic Temple about the organization's beliefs (or non-beliefs), community involvement and misconceptions. Disclaimer: The views of Nevin Morrow are her own, and she does not speak on behalf of the Satanic Temple.
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Divorce: Did Our Grandparents’ Generation Simply ”Make it Work”?
Our grandparents' generation (Depression era) argues that they didn’t divorce, because they “made it work.” Is there perhaps more to it than that? Often, people tolerated intolerable behavior, because in many cases, divorce simply wasn’t an option. We discuss why there shouldn’t be shame in...
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What is ”Punk Journalism”?
We attempt to define what Punk Journalism is, and why it is needed in an era so inundated with "news" and information in every flavor.
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Can Someone be Punk and in the Military?
One is all about individuality, and the other is all about being part of a whole. Punk expresses itself through unconventional clothing styles and hairstyles, the other requires that everyone wear the same uniform and maintain standards of dress and appearance. Can you question authority while…
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Redlining and Other Ways the Black Community is Disadvantaged
Redlining was a completely lawful practice from banks and lenders to deny a loan or insurance to someone because they lived in an area deemed to be a poor financial risk. Consequently, this affected ethnic neighborhoods the most. Listen to us discuss the history of redlining and how people in…
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Are Straight, White Men the New Marginalized Group??
Many angry, straight white conservative men feel they're missing out on opportunities their fathers came by with greater ease. The culprit in their eyes: marginalized groups who are entitled to the same rights everyone enjoys. Have a listen while three whiteys do our best to understand why.
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”: A Theory of Donald Trump” With Author Aaron James
Best-selling author Aaron James dissects the philosophy of Donald Trump's behavior, and how he's been able to cultivate such a loyal and huge following by being such an . James is a professor of philosophy at University of California Irvine.
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When One Religion Isn’t Enough with Author Duane Bidwell
There are a many who don't see any one religion as the only correct and righteous path, but are instead "spiritually fluid." Duane Bidwell is one such person who practices Christianity and Buddhism. Bidwell is a professor of Practical Theology, Spiritual Care, and Counseling at Claremont School…
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"We're not trying to tell you what to think, just to think"-Suicidal Tendencies. We've fallen into the habit of settling for mediocre media in all it's forms. Bad music, movies and especially "news." Punk Journalism challenges the status quo by tackling controversial subjects, encouraging critical thinking in such a polarizing climate.
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"We're not trying to tell you what to think, just to think"-Suicidal Tendencies. We've fallen into the habit of settling for mediocre media in all it's forms. Bad music, movies and especially "news." Punk Journalism challenges the status quo by tackling controversial subjects, encouraging critical...
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