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The Perspectrum

The Perspectrum brings humor and nuance to political news and philosophy. The hosts have been producing content together for more than a decade, and now bring progressive and philosophical perspective to political news. Nathan has an MA in Communication Studies, a BA in political science, and is a professor of communication. Michael is a Manager of Business Analysis, and holds a BA in Political Philosophy and a BS in Finance.Support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content: https://patreon.com/theperspectrum?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare

  1. 196

    Gaza Is Starving, We Are Complicit

    This week, the episode is all about Gaza. Israel is starving people, luring them to aid sights with the promise of food, and then opening fire. 

  2. 195

    The Trump Epstein Story

    This week, Nathan and Michael discuss the Epstein story and have an actual argument. Then they lay out why ICE needs to be abolished. 

  3. 194

    The Message of Mamdani

    This week Michael and Nathan discuss the primary victory of Zohran Mamdani and what it means. Then they analyze the Big BS Bill and how it will destroy the safety net.    

  4. 193

    The "Anti-War" President (Iran Discussion)

    This week Michael and Nathan discuss the bombing of Iran.

  5. 192

    The Big Beautiful Scam

    This week Michael and Nathan discuss the reconciliation bill that just passed the house and how terrible it would be for America. 

  6. 191

    Bribery In The Open Is Still Bribery

    This week Michael and Nathan talk about the truly remarkable amount of corrupt bribery Trump has been accepting for foreign countries and then they break down Trump's executive order intended to lower pharmaceutical prices.  

  7. 190

    Let's Nerd Out About Policy

    This week, Michael and Nathan take a break from talking about Trump to do policy deep dives into the SAVE Act (a proposed voter ID law) and medicare for all.

  8. 189

    RFK Messes With The Wrong Community

    This week Michael and Nathan discuss the gross levels of corruption and conflicts of interest happening with Elon Musk in the Trump administration. Then they break down the BS behind RFK's recent comments about autism. 

  9. 188

    We Told You So

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss how the most dire warnings they issues about Trump are coming to pass both in terms of his fascism and his incompetence over the economy.

  10. 187

    Trump's Extortion of Ukraine

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the state of the war in Ukraine and the peace negotiations.(This was recording prior to the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy). Then they have a conversation about what the Democratic party needs in a leader.

  11. 186

    How Trump Will Impact Your Life

    This week, Michael and Nathan have a discussion on the practical ways in which the Trump administration will harm the lives of everyday Americans. Then they put to bed this false notion that Trump is a fighter for free speech.

  12. 185

    Debunking DOGE's Lies

    This week, Michael and Nathan go more in depth into the truly corrupt and heinous nature of DOGE. They they discuss how we have now entered a second Gilded Age. 

  13. 184

    Project 2025 Begins

    Michael and Nathan are back from their break to discuss the new administration's systematic destruction of the republic. This week they focus on DOGE, gender, and immigration.

  14. 183

    The Idiots in the Cabinet (Special Guest: Peter Prout)

    This week, Michael and Nathan go over some of Trumps horrific picks for his cabinet. Then they have a discussion with special guest Peter Prout about how to deprogram conservatives. (Note: This episode was recorded prior to the announcement that Matt Gaetz would no longer be serving.)

  15. 182

    Lessons Democrats Never Learn (Special Guest: Spencer Jones)

    This week Michael and Nathan discuss some of the really bad takes on why Harris lost the election. Then they are joined by housing activist Spencer Jones to discuss solutions for the housing crisis.

  16. 181

    Well S**T (Election Reaction)

    It's happened again. Trump has been elected. Michael and Nathan shout into a microphone about how pissed they are but then they end on a message of hope.

  17. 180

    Breaking News: Trump Is A Fascist! (Who Knew?)

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss several of the insane stories coming out of the election. Then they have a conversation about the economic benefits of incentivizing having children.

  18. 179

    Who's It Gonna Be?

    This week Michael and Nathan critique some of Kamala Harris' new strategies and then make their case against Donald Trump. Then they end by making their final electoral college predictions.

  19. 178

    Looking at Harris' "Opportunity Economy"

    This week, Michael and Nathan break down the many economic proposals of the Harris campaign-how we feel about them, would they actually work.

  20. 177

    We Watched...The Concept of a Debate

    This week Michael and Nathan breakdown the second first presidential debate in a special episode.

  21. 176

    DNC Breakdown (Feat. Gerry DeViller)

    This week, Gerry Fills in for Michael as he and Nathan discuss their reactions to the DNC.

  22. 175

    The Walz Are Closing In

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the pick of Tim Walz as a vice presidential candidate. Then they lay out how Kamala Harris' policy on Israel might be different than that of Biden's.

  23. 174

    Our 2024 Senate Predictions

    This week, Michael and Nathan nerd out about the 2024 senate map, giving their predictions. Then they have a discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

  24. 173

    Biden's Out, Kamala's In!

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the insane news of Biden's decision to drop out and Kamala's Harris' status as the presumptive nominee. Then they do a profile of who JD Vance is.

  25. 172

    Debate: What Happens If Biden Drops Out? (Guest: Gerry DeViller)

    This week Michael and Nathan are joined by a very special guest, Gerry DeViller from It's Another Sunday Podcast. They all discuss and debate whether or not Biden should drop out.   Recorded 7/18/2024   It's Another Sunday Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-another-sunday-podcast/id1543554518  

  26. 171

    International Elections: What We Can Learn

    This week Michael and Nathan break down the recent elections results in the UK, France, and Iran. (Note: This was recorded prior to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump which is why it is not referenced.)

  27. 170

    The Supreme Court and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad, Rulings

    This week, Michael and Nathan break down the absolute horror show of god awful rulings handed down by a runaway power hungry supreme court.

  28. 169

    The Worst Debate Ever

    This week Nathan and Michael give their immediate reactions to worst debate either of them have ever watched. Between Biden forgetting how mouth noises form words, to Trump telling some the most brazen lies in political history...what did we just watch???

  29. 168

    Is Biden Trying To Lose? (Immigration And Gaza Coverage)

    Biden has not had a great week. Michael and Nathan discuss the disastrous anti-asylum executive order passed by the Biden administration. Then they give an update on the continued horrors being inflicted in Gaza. 

  30. 167

    Trump Is A Felon!

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the breaking news about Trump's criminal conviction in the New York hush money trial. Then they go over the horror of project 2025.

  31. 166

    Immigration Saved Our Economy

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss misconceptions about immigration that are frequently pushed by Republican politicians. Then they talk about how parenthood has influenced Nathan's political ideology. 

  32. 165

    Everything Has Gotten Worse

    This week, Michael and Nathan are back! They discuss the continued atrocity in unfolding in Gaza. Then the discuss how badly Biden is blowing the 2024 election and how dangerous a second Trump presidency would be.

  33. 164

    Is This What Hope Feels Like? (2023 Election Breakdown)

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the outcomes of the elections last week. Then they analysis the Republican push to abolish the department of education.

  34. 163

    Mike Johnson: Generic And Dangerous

    This week Michael and Nathan go through newly elected speaker Mike Johnson's abysmal record. Then they give an update on the devastation in the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

  35. 162

    Grading Bidenomics

    This week, Michael and Nathan break down the positives and the negatives of Bidenomics. Then they discuss some interesting studies about conservative policies shaving years off people's lives.

  36. 161

    Stop Killing Civilians (Israel-Palestine Breakdown)

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the chaos involving the speakership for the United States House of Representatives. Then they breakdown the horrific tragedies of the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

  37. 160

    Grasping At Straws (Biden Impeachment Inquiry)

    This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the Biden impeachment inquiry and then lay out the recent United Auto Workers strike.

  38. 159

    Gerrymander Madness!

    This week Nathan is joined by guest co-host Katie Gold to discuss gerrymanding and some of the latest news regarding unions.

  39. 158

    Breaking Down The Republican Primary Debate (Debate Special)

    Republican 2024 presidential candidates had a debate! Well...all except 1. In this Debate Special, Nathan and Michael break it down, do some fact checking, and talk through the implications for the republican primary.

  40. 157

    Stopping Breaking The Law ***hole!!! (More Trump Indictments)

    This week Nathan and Michael break down yet another Trump indictment and then they have a conversation about boycotts.

  41. 156

    Trump indictment 3/???

    This week Michael and Nathan discuss yet another Trump indictment. Then they explain the idea of a vacancy tax.

  42. 155

    Going Nuclear

    This week we dive into the Supreme Court's (terrible) decision on Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Then we finally answer a question that's been on our minds for months: what role should Nuclear Energy have in powering the climate transition?

  43. 154

    Supremely Screwed

    This week Michael and Nathan discuss the supreme court's recent series of decisions (yes we are late). Then they talk about some presidential candidates that have thus far been ignored.

  44. 153

    Does Patriotism Make Any Sense?

    Nathan is out this week so Michael takes the reins to ruminate on a hot topic at the start of every July: Patriotism. We talk about Patriotism on this show somewhat regularly, as Michael and Nathan do consider themselves patriots. But when things are so bleak, and seemingly getting worse, what good is patriotism? Does it really make sense anymore? Can anyone in our national, aware of all of the challenges we face and how frequently we fail to meet them, reasonably be patriotic?

  45. 152

    What The Hell Just Happened In Russia?

    This week Michael and Nathan discuss the attempted coup by Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner company in Russia. Then they break down the recent  criminal charged again Hunter Biden.

  46. 151

    But The Children!

    This week Michael and Nathan break down the rolling back of child labor protections. Then they have a discussion about the practice of homeschooling.

  47. 150

    The Walls Are Closing In On Trump (Maybe)

    This week Michael and Nathan break down the new information regarding the Trump documents scandal. Then they have a discussion on the status of Social Security in America.

  48. 149

    Is Biden Better On Immigration?

    This week Michael and Nathan break down the Biden administrations current policies regarding immigration. Then they do a deep dive into Elon Musk as a political figure.

  49. 148

    Trump’s Legal Trouble

    This week Michael and Nathan explain the vast list of Trump's legal troubles. Then they have a discussion on social media regulation for children. (Minor correction, in this episode Nathan says that Michael Cohen was in solitary the spring of 2022, it was actually 2020.)

  50. 147

    We Live In The Stupidest Timline

    This week, Nathan is joined by Jess to discuss the current state of abortion laws in the United States. Then they go over the negotiations around the debt ceiling.

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The Perspectrum brings humor and nuance to political news and philosophy. The hosts have been producing content together for more than a decade, and now bring progressive and philosophical perspective to political news. Nathan has an MA in Communication Studies, a BA in political science, and is a professor of communication. Michael is a Manager of Business Analysis, and holds a BA in Political Philosophy and a BS in Finance.Support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content: https://patreon.com/theperspectrum?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare

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