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Social Discord
by PWBN
Millennials have the super power of bringing a fractured America back together. We'll explore politics, sociology, economics and how to deal with a modern, tech aware, changing world with hosts that run the gamut of Millennial years. We'll work at bridging the baby boomer and Gen Z gap and to progress without losing connection to our roots. Conservatives, liberals, progressives, independents and anything else... all are welcome to the discussion about the past, present and future of our world.
Episodes
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Episode 420: Marijuana and The Gateway to Legalization
If you grew up in the 80's or 90's you were probably taught to believe that the war on drugs was created to keep you safe from the dangers of drugs, namely marijuana. What you probably wouldn't know is that the criminalization and fight against the natural substance is actually founded on…
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Episode 32: The Problem with Problematic- Public Shaming in Popular Culture (Pt. 2)
Though the phrase cancel culture may be a contemporary turn of phrase, the practice is just the opposite in many ways. It part 2 of our series on cancel culture and censorship we take a look at the history of censorship and public shaming and discuss the similarities to what we see today in pop...
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Episode 31: The Problem With Problematic-Cancel Culture, Censorship & Wokeness(Pt. 1)
"You're canceled", the words so many in the public eye now fear to hear from the seemingly infinite populous of the Twittersphere. As cancel culture and Wokeness take over popular culture it brings into question the validity of the progressivism behind the movement: is censorship the true pathway...
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Episode 30: Abortion & Roe v Wade, the Conservative White Whale (Pt. 2)
Abortions have been debated and contested consistently over the years and continue to be a hot button issue in today's socio-political climate. In part 2 of this series we discuss the modern legal landscape of abortions in the United States and what some pro-choice and anti-abortion leaders have...
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Episode 29: Abortion & Roe v Wade, the Conservative White Whale (Pt.1)
Nearly every modern conservative has vowed to make abortion illegal for the last 50 years, but the controversial landmark supreme court decision Roe v Wade in 1972 has blocked them at every turn; now, many believe, is the time the court will finally relent and soften or eliminate abortion right...
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Episode 28: 2022, Here's Looking At You
2021 went by like a whirlwind following what everyone would call a slightly unexpected 2020 but 2022 is on the horizon! and there are things to look ahead to. In this New Years edition of Social Discord Daylen and Curtis take the time to discuss things coming in 2022 that they are looking forward...
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Episode 27: Qanon-Conspiracies Gone Wild
Conspiracy theories are nothing new and have been in the social discourse of our society for centuries but on the internet board 4chan an anonymous poster started the firestorm that would be known worldwide as the Qanon conspiracy theory. In this episode we'll dive into the roots of Qanon and do...
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Episode 26: Persistent American Myths Pt. 2- Two Truths and a Lie
We took a slight extended break but Social Discord is back before the New Year with a second edition of Persistent American Myths- Two Truths and lie. Hosted by Daylen Turk and Curtis Medina
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Episode 25: Persistent American Myths Pt1- Two Truths and a Lie
Did Columbus discover America? Was Abraham Lincoln really a highly accomplished wrestler? Was the Bill of Rights always only 10 amendments? In this special episode of Social Discord Curtis and Daylen put each other to the test with two truths and a lie about American myths and history. Listen in...
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Episode 24: Good Cop/Bad Cop, Pt 3- How to Become a Cop or a Criminal
How does a good cop go bad? What causes an officer to commit misconduct or stay quiet? With some shocking audio from a violent first hand encounter with police, we dive into Part 3 of Good Cop/Bad Cop to discuss how one becomes a cop or a criminal, what police can arrest you for and your rights...
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Episode 23: Good Cop/Bad Cop, Pt 2-Why We Gave Police Their Power, A History Lesson
Police were created out of the necessity to have an organized group to protect our personal liberties as citizens of a democratically run country. Over time, however, the role of police became more extreme and dividing as "Bad Eggs" and stereotypes surrounding cop culture started influence the...
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Episode 22: Good Cop/Bad Cop, Pt 1- Why We Created the Police, A History Lesson
Police in America today have become the focal point of many major social justice issues. Headlines span our feeds of BLM protestors protesting police brutality and people gathering in opposition to "back the blue." How did we get to this point though? In Part 1 of our three part series we will…
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Episode 21: Critical Race Theory (Ft. Tobin Miller Shearer)
After a short hiatus, Social Discord is returning with a special interview episode where Daylen sits down with the Director of African American Studies at the University of Montana, Tobin Miller Shearer, to discuss Critical Race Theory. They discuss the reality and misconceptions of critical race...
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Episode 20: The Least You Can Do- The 90yr Battle Over Minimum Wage
The federal minimum wage currently sits at $7.25 per hour and can be seen as low as $2.13 per hour for some waiters and waitresses around the country. It's been a constant debating point for the past 90 years but since the the "Fight for $15" protests started in 2013 it's been a staunch landing...
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Episode 19: 20 Years in the Prison System- Interview with Donald Gilliard
Donald Gilliard was a bright and gifted young man. He was involved in local politics, had a background in the theater and he was a gifted public speaker, but after getting involved with drugs Donald was sentenced to life in prison in 1993. Despite his unlikely chances, through hard work…
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Episode 18: For Profit or Not for Profit-Private Prisons in America
Reagan's War on Drugs sought to end drug violence in our country, resulting in the sudden overcrowding of public prisons. With every problem there is a solution however, and for a few entrepreneurs in the 1980's that solution was simple: Private Prisons. Private prisons are a controversy for the...
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Episode 17: Live from the Capitol- Biden's Inauguration & the Legacy of Trump
The first episode of Season 2 of social discord kicks off with a special recording with Daylen reporting from the grounds of DC on Joe Biden's Inaugurations Day. As we discuss the scene in the nation's Capitol and what lead up to it, we reflect on what the past four years meant for America and...
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Episode 16: Holiday Traditions-Old & New
The holidays! They are festive, light, and full of cheer and for many they are synonymous with classic Christmas traditions, but not everybody. Although the Christmas spirit may seem the most prominent, there are holidays and traditions all around the world that many don't know about. In this...
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Episode 15: A Guide Through Social Discord and Political Burnout-Holiday Edition
Tensions across the country are high and heading into holiday season many of us find those tensions entering our homes. Whether it be around the table at Thanksgiving or on our social media timelines, political burnout and social discord can have a profound effect on all of us. In Episode 15 we...
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Episode 14: The Voting Paradox-Does Your Vote Really Matter?
People always ask if their vote really matters and to that we say: it's complicated! In this episode of Social Discord we discuss what we call the Voting Paradox, the weird roundabout way of how voting in America works. We dive into the foundation of American Democracy, the voting process and all...
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Episode 13: Whose Gender is it Anyway- Gender Expression Through Drag Shows (Pt. 4, Ft. Storm)
Part 4! Of "Whose Gender is it Anyway" has arrived, the final installment of the series. In this episode we sit down with one of Curtis' close friends, Storm. Storm has become a signature member of the drag community in their town using drag to not only express themselves but also help kids in…
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Episode 11: Whose Gender is it Anyway-Perspectives from Trans Peoples (Pt.2, Ft. Holly Megan Scott)
Now that we have a better understanding of the history of Trans people, gender expression and identity, we sit down with a member of the Trans community to give us further insight into what it's actually like to be a Trans person on America today. In part two of "Whose Gender is it Anyway" we are...
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Episode 10: Whose Gender is it Anyway- Trans History and Identity (Pt. 1)
Biological sex, gender identity and and gender expression make up who we are as people and how we see one another. Although society has clung to the traditional binary mindset of man and woman, come to find out, it's not quite as black and white. In part one of "Whose Gender is it Anyway" we take…
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Episode 9: Queer as History-Modern Trials and Tribulations (Pt. 3, Ft. Shelby Turk)
Although progress has been made since Stonewall, the idea that the remaining trials and tribulations of the Queer community are moot is gravely mistaken. In part 3 of our "Queer as History" series we take a look at some landmark court cases that shaped the Queer Rights Movement, some leading...
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Episode 8: Queer as History- Stonewall(Pt. 2)
June 28, 1969, a date many do not recognize the significance of. A date that stands for the reason Pride month is celebrated in June. June 28, 1969, a date that wouldn't be in the history books without one crucial series of event: the Stonewall Riots. In part two of our "Queer as History" series…
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Episode 7: Queer as History: Equality and Empathy for LGBTQ+ People (Pt. 1)
From the fight for women's suffrage, the fight for equal rights for African Americans, and the fight against fascism, few movements have been as stigmatized and misunderstood as the fight for equal rights for Queer people in America. In part 1 of our "Queer as History" series we shed some light…
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Episode 6: The Young and The Political (Pt. 2, Ft. Daniel Carlino)
Listen in this week as we deepen our look into young people in politics as we discuss the real world experience of running for office with special guest Daniel Carlino. Daniel highlights his experiences campaigning in Montana, his platform, his biggest takeaways from his troubles and successes…
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Episode 5: The Young and The Political (Pt. 1)
Listen in this week as we discuss The Young and The Political: a conversation focused on young people, women, and people of color in American politics. Hear our takes on why millennials are poised to take over political action but why they have been reluctant to, why Bernie Sanders attracts such...
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Episode 4: Covid-19 (Pt. 2)
Part 2 of our discussion on Covid-19 is here! Listen in this week as we dive deeper into the shutdowns, the economic and legal logistics, and the social aspects of the pandemic. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina.
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Episode 3: Covid-19 (Pt 1)
Pandemics! They are something that have plaguesd us (literally) for centuries. Listen in this week as Daylen, Kara and Curtis discuss some of the facts about Covid-19 and how deaths are determined, the economy and the shutdown, and the internet perception of Covid-19. Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara...
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Episode 2: Media Literacy and the Rise of Fake News (Pt 2)
Part 2 of our series on Media Literacy and the Rise of Fake News is here! Professor Dennis Swibold from the University of Montana Journalism School joins us to answer some questions and dive deeper into the state of journalism in today's media driven society.
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Episode 1: Media Literacy and the Rise of Fake News (Pt 1)
Hello all and welcome! This is the official first episode of Social Discord, a political and societal based discussion podcast hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina. Listen in this week as we dive into news literacy, the state of journalism and the rise of fake news throughout…
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Hosted by Daylen Turk, Kara Thibault, and Curtis Medina, we'll explore politics, sociology, economics & how to deal with a modern, tech aware, changing world with hosts that run the gamut of Millennial years. Conservatives, liberals, progressives, independents & anything else... all are welcome…
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Millennials have the super power of bringing a fractured America back together. We'll explore politics, sociology, economics and how to deal with a modern, tech aware, changing world with hosts that run the gamut of Millennial years. We'll work at bridging the baby boomer and Gen Z gap and to progress without losing connection to our roots. Conservatives, liberals, progressives, independents and anything else... all are welcome to the discussion about the past, present and future of our world.
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Millennials have the super power of bringing a fractured America back together. We'll explore politics, sociology, economics and how to deal with a modern, tech aware, changing world with hosts that run the gamut of Millennial years. We'll work at bridging the baby boomer and Gen Z gap and to...
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