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Rescuing Reason
by Bill Kourelakos
Welcome to Spartan Spirit - Rescuing Reason. This podcast examines critical political and socioeconomic topics affecting Western cultures, particularly Australia, Canada, and the US. The point being to ground-truth the issues and bring reason back to the discussion. The podcast will do it through a logical, scientific, and most importantly, a Spartan lens, i.e., through a tough-minded view that considers the nation and the planet above the individual. The podcast will be published monthly around the first weekend of each month (usually a Friday). You can send comments and suggestions to [email protected] or look for Spartan Spirit on Facebook and pm me. Those looking for Seasons 1 and 2 - well, they were deleted by my provide (because I paused the show for a year). I will eventually relist them.
Episodes
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Rescuing Reason - E 18 - Carbon and Climate Change - Pt 3
This episode is part 3 of 3 on Carbon and Climate change. In it we explore the globe's response to climate change, particularly through the lens of COP 30 and COP 31 (COP = Conference of the Parties).
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Rescuing Reason - E 17 - Carbon and Climate Pt 2
Europe sweltering; the Pacific Ocean at a record surface temperature; Australia's hottest August ever.... symptoms of the impact of Carbon. This episode continues the exploration of the relationship between Carbon and Climate - using a risk management lens.
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Rescuing Reason - E 16 - Carbon and Climate Pt 1
With Spain, France and Greece burning; Australia having one of its warmest winters ever; the Pacific Ocean El Nino Index at very high levels (some now calling it Super El Nino); and Polar ice melting like we've never seen, now is a good time to review the topic of CLIMATE. Central to the…
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Rescuing Reason - E15 - Iran Pt 4 - War Crimes
What is a War Crime? You hear the media, politicians, just about everyone talking about war crimes associated with the Iran-US-Israeli (and Palestine) war. But do those pundits really understand the law? Quite often they are dead wrong. More importantly, is the modern interpretation of the Laws…
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Rescuing Reason - E14 - Iran Pt 3 - State Terrorism
The 2026 conflict between the US/Israel and Iran was supposedly started to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon capability, but there is a good argument that says Iran should be attacked because it sponsors proxy wars and state terrorism. This episode is the 3rd episode in a 4-part series...
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Rescuing Reason - E13 - Iran Pt2 - Nuclear Threat
The 2026 conflict between the US/Israel and Iran was supposedly started to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon capability. The nuclear weapon threat could be curtailed through destruction of the related systems (thereby removing the capability) or by causing regime change (thereby…
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Rescuing Reason - E12 - Iran Pt1 - The History
The 2026 conflict between the US/Israel and Iran has a long history, arguably traceable to the mid-20th century. This multi-part series looks at how Iran was shaped over millennia to become the force it is today; the roots of the modern day conflict; the key issues (Iranian anti-West behavior...
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Rescuing Reason - E11 - Gender in Sports Pt 2
The 2026 Winter Olympics are over and only one openly transgender athlete competed - Elis Lundholm. Elis was born as a female, identifies as a man, and competed in women's skiing (finishing 25th). Thus, the recent winter Olympics did not have to deal with criticism over biological males…
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Rescuing Reason - E10 - Gender in Sports Pt 1
The 2026 Winter Olympics are starting shortly after this episode is published, and that means there will, yet again, be controversy over gender classification. This episode is part one of a two-part series exploring the issues related to sex vs gender in organized sports.
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Rescuing Reason - E9 - Taiwanese Microchips
Microchips are essential components of almost everything we humans make today. Yet, about 90% of the world's microchips come from one country: Taiwan. Given how essential these components are to global manufacturing and trade, the West should be concerned about its reliance on an island that is...
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Rescuing Reason - E8 - Rare Earth Elements
Rare earth elements are essential to our world's manufacturing sectors; particularly hi-tech defense equipment, green technologies, and anything that uses a battery or magnet (which is a lot of stuff). Yet, China cornered the market on rare earth element processing, leaving Western democracies...
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Rescuing Reason - E7 - Rules Based Order
The Global Rules Based Order is fracturing. This episode examines its history, relevance to Western liberal democracies, the threats coming from autocratic states, and thoughts on the way forward.
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Rescuing Reason - E6 - Military Spending Pt 2
In this episode we examine Australia's military spending - which has not matched NATO increases in % GDP on military spending. With war raging in the Ukraine and the Middle East, and a growing Chinese military threat, many states have substantially increased their military budgets in recent…
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Rescuing Reason - E5 - Military Spending Pt 1
With war raging in the Ukraine and the Middle East, and a growing Chinese military, many states have substantially increased their military budgets in recent months. Most NATO countries pledged 5% GDP on military spending, and the US is urging its allies in the Indo-Pacific region to do the same....
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Rescuing Reason - E4 - Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is seeking to counter Western global influence through mutual economic, political and security agreements between its member states. Those states include China, Russia, India, Iran, Pakistan and Belarus. Some are going so far as to call the Shanghai…
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Rescuing Reason - E3 - Laws of War Part 2
Many modern Western governments are taking the moral absolutist view when interpreting the Laws of War in relation to Gaza - but is this realistic? Their narrow view is likely to be cast aside if they ever find themselves in an existential conflict. This episode is Part 2 of a 2-part series...
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Rescuing Reason - Laws of War Part 1
Western leaders are calling out Israel for breaches of International Humanitarian Law. Yet, some of their claims demonstrate a misunderstanding of International Humanitarian Law. This episode dives into the history of the International Humanitarian Law - also known as the Laws of War, and we...
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Rescuing Reason - Gaza
This episode details: The history of Palestine. The Hamas attack on Israel of 7 Oct 2023 and Israel's response. Why Western nations are supporting recognition of Palestine. Reasons for why this is not the time to recognize Palestine. The requirements for recognition of states. An alternative view...
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Rescuing Reason - Introduction
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Spartan Spirit - Rescuing Reason. This podcast examines critical political and socioeconomic topics affecting Western cultures, particularly Australia, Canada, and the US. The point being to ground-truth the issues and bring reason back to the discussion.
The podcast will do it through a logical, scientific, and most importantly, a Spartan lens, i.e., through a tough-minded view that considers the nation and the planet above the individual.
The podcast will be published monthly around the first weekend of each month (usually a Friday). You can send comments and suggestions to [email protected] or look for Spartan Spirit on Facebook and pm me.
Those looking for Seasons 1 and 2 - well, they were deleted by my provide (because I paused the show for a year). I will eventually relist them.
HOSTED BY
Bill Kourelakos
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Welcome to Spartan Spirit - Rescuing Reason. This podcast examines critical political and socioeconomic topics affecting Western cultures, particularly Australia, Canada, and the US. The point being to ground-truth the issues and bring reason back to the discussion. The podcast will do it through a...
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