Unpopular Opinions with Connor Hansen
by Connor Hansen
People are broken. We don't understand each other; we often can't even tolerate each other. I believe the value of free speech is found where it is used to foster understanding. Join me here as I explore the unpopular opinions of those around me in an attempt to unpack why they think the way they do. Hopefully, you and I both will be able to open our minds and appreciate the value of diversity of thought as we seek to understand my guests.
Episodes
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Conspiracy Theories are Conspiracy Facts.
In this episode I sit down with a real life conspiracy theorist, my good friend and brilliant classmate, Cayman Myers. We review a long list of conspiracy theories ranging from the ridiculous, to the uncomfortably plausible, and even to some that have been proven true over time. This one is a…
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Culture Matters More than Race.
I sit down with my friend and classmate Adjetey Wilson to discuss his experience moving to the U.S. as a refugee, his insights into race in America, and his reaction to arguments around colorblindness, affirmative action, and more. (Thanks to Jonathan Rollins for improving the sound quality of…
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Bring Religion to Work.
Patrick Campbell joins me to discuss his evolving views on religious freedom and expression in the workplace. We touch on the moral and economic reasons for encouraging businesses to be faith friendly as well as some potential limitations and counterarguments to that approach. (Shoutout to…
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Science is not scientific.
Jonathan Rollins joins me to discuss science, the pursuit of truth, reality, perception, and the Divine. Hope you enjoy!
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The USA should adopt a flat tax system.
This is a recording of me reading an old essay I wrote as a freshman in college back in 2018 arguing for a flat tax.
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Support for Ukraine is Anti-Freedom.
This is a recording of my article, "FADING FREEDOMS IN WARTIME UKRAINE: A CRITICAL FREEDOM THEORY ANALYSIS." This article explores critical theories and introduces a new critical theory lens I developed called Critical Freedom Theory (or CFT). It uses the war in Ukraine to explore CFT as an...
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ESG is a waste of time and money.
This is a recording of me reading an article I wrote in December of 2023 titled "Greenwashed, Brainwashed, Stakeholders, and Shareholders: The Missed Mark of ESG Investment Funds." Abstract: This article relates the history of ESG investing and provides a snapshot of current ESG regulation across...
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AI will take your white collar job.
Grant Keller joins me to discuss all things AI. If you are as technologically illiterate as me and want to know the basics of how AI works, what it is, and what it can and cannot do, this is the episode for you. Grant walks me through the history of AI and raises some concerns on how its future...
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Democracy Does Not Matter.
In this episode I sit down with an MBA classmate of mine named Elliot Mateski to discuss libertarian philosophy, socioeconomic theory, and the necessity of natural rights.
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We need a better story.
This is a continuation of my series where I review past essays and articles I have written. Today I share some thoughts about the failed assassination attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump, social media, the increase in polarization in our country, and the need to embed ourselves…
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Free trade is a good idea.
This is a continuation of my series where I read and reflect on previous essays/articles/reviews I have written over the years. In this episode I read a review I wrote on Douglas Irwin's "Free Trade Under Fire" and share some thoughts about trade policy.
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I am a liberal.
For the next few episodes I will be reading essays and research articles I have written over the years to do some introspection of my own political attitudes. I think the upcoming general election is giving many Americans a sense of hopelessness and dissatisfaction with American politics and I...
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Live with people different than you: moving in with the Mormons.
Trevor R. Zellweger joins me to discuss his life from growing up in rural upstate New York as a Jewish man raised in a protestant home to attending law school at a private Mormon university.
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The Criminal Justice System is Broken.
I met Brian at trivia night at a local bar and he was kind enough to come on the show to share his experience of getting caught up in one of the largest criminal conspiracies in Nevada state history. He shares what he learned from going through the criminal justice system, the Bar's disciplinary...
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Argue with your wife about politics. (Final part)
My lovely wife, Amber Helfrich, joins me to take the I Side With Quiz (https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz) and discuss our responses and results. Our conversation ranges across a wide variety of political issues in America today.
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Argue with your wife about politics. (Pt. 3)
My lovely wife, Amber Helfrich, joins me to take the I Side With Quiz (https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz) and discuss our responses and results. Our conversation ranges across a wide variety of political issues in America today.
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Argue with your wife about politics. (Pt. 2)
My lovely wife, Amber Helfrich, joins me to take the I Side With Quiz (https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz) and discuss our responses and results. Our conversation ranges across a wide variety of political issues in America today.
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Argue with your wife about politics. (Pt. 1)
My lovely wife, Amber Helfrich, joins me to take the I Side With Quiz (https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz) and discuss our responses and results. Our conversation ranges across a wide variety of political issues in America today.
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Feminism is not about hating men.
Eliza joins me to discuss all things feminism. We cover LGBTQ+ rights in tension, men's proper role within feminism, the gender pay gap, the possibility of excess in the movement, and much more. Thanks for listening! This will be the last episode of the season. Come back here in the summer to…
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Being a Billionaire is Immoral.
Tate and Braden join me to discuss market economics, the morality of wealth accumulation, and much more.
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Have a family and run it like a business... (or don't, just don't tell me what to do)
Alex Arner, Anna Mae Walker, and their baby Ivy join me to discuss marriage, family, gender roles, and the good life. If you would like to share some feedback or join me on the show, please email: [email protected]
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Save the Incels.
Cam Bronson joins me to discuss incel ideology, identity politics, Batman, and much more. If you would like to share some feedback on this episode or join me for an interview on the show, please email: [email protected]
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Your Tesla is Not Saving the Planet.
Dylan Thomas joins me to discuss why we are going about saving the planet in all the wrong ways. If you would like to share feedback or join me on the show please email: [email protected]
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National Parks Should be More Exclusive. (Right-Wing Environmentalism)
Berkeley Hurt joins me to discuss why we should ban motorized vehicles in national parks, how the outdoors can inform and reinforce conservative values, how the debate about climate change misses the mark in some ways, and much more. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode or join…
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The Rule of Law is Dead.
Jake Bangerter joins me to discuss the collapse of the rule of law in America, evidence of a deep state, our cultural moment, and much more. If you would like to give feedback on this episode or join me for an interview please email: [email protected]
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We should repeal the 17th Amendment.
Elijah Larsen joins me today to talk about the woes of excess democracy in America, the merits of a republican form of government, the polarization of our national politics, and much more. Elijah is currently pursuing a JD and earned a degree in international studies prior to his law studies. If...
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All drugs should be legal.
In this episode, I sat down with my long-time friend Sterling Kerr. Sterling is currently pursuing a master's degree in environmental science and holds a bachelor's degree in biology. We discussed the arguments surrounding the prohibition of drugs in America and explored alternative solutions. If...
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Polygamy should be legal.
My friend "Grace" joins me today to discuss a research paper she wrote about Mormon Fundamentalists. Grace had to use discretion in the details she shared due to the sensitivity of this topic and to protect the group she studied with. She spent weekends living with a Mormon Fundamentalist group…
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You should vote for Trump in 2024.
In this episode, I sit down with a friend from law school to discuss his political views and why he is supporting Trump in 2024. He was scared it might cost him an interview to use his name, so we kept this one anonymous. If you have any questions you would like to ask me or my guest, or you…
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You should delete your social media.
Andrew Lake, a classmate of mine from law school, joins me to discuss with me why I'm launching this podcast and interviews me on one unpopular opinion of my own. If you would like to join me on the show, share feedback, or request research, please email me at [email protected]
About this show
People are broken. We don't understand each other; we often can't even tolerate each other. I believe the value of free speech is found where it is used to foster understanding. Join me here as I explore the unpopular opinions of those around me in an attempt to unpack why they think the way they do. Hopefully, you and I both will be able to open our minds and appreciate the value of diversity of thought as we seek to understand my guests.
Hosted by
Connor Hansen