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Whiskey Bench
by Whiskey Bench
Welcome to the Whiskey Bench, where we pair cocktails with conversation. Whether we’re diving deep into a meaty subject like the history of fascism or why monetary policy drives inflation, or just bringing you the highlights of a crazy news week, we aim to look past the simple answers and discuss the complexity of our wild world. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink, and join us on the Whiskey Bench.
Episodes
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#84 Ranch Water + Squatters, Spending Bills, Cannibalism, and Inner Monologues
Join the Whiskey Bench as Kat and Stephen discuss squatter rights, spending packages, cannibalism, and inner monologues. Ranch Water 3 oz. blanco tequila 1 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice (about 1 shot) Topo Chico, chilled Fresh lime wedge for garnish Add ice to your favorite glass, and pour in tequila...
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#83 Singapore Sling + Transgender Healthcare, Hate Speech Laws, and Migration
Join the Whiskey Bench for a casual session of talking shop. Kat and Stephen riff about "new" information revealing some shady dealings surrounding transsexual "healthcare", a movement in the west seeking to undermine freedom of speech, migration, state of the union, and a handful of rants the...
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#82 Whiskey Bench is so Back
Join the Whiskey Bench for its 2024 kickoff. After a hiatus of nearly 8 months, Kat and Stephen are back! This episode is all about talking shop, and catching up. Gin Blossom 2 oz gin half a lemon 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc 1/4 oz St. Germain Shake all ingredients and serve in your favorite glass...
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#81 News and Brews: Killer AI Drone + Wuhan Leak
Join the Whiskey Bench for a discussion for a well overdue episode of news and brews. Kat and Stephen have vanished off the face of the earth the last couple months, but are making a comeback. Tune in to hear about rogue AI drones killing their operators to complete their preferred tasks…
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#80 Irish Maid + SVB Collapse
Join the Whiskey Bench for a discussion about the SVB collapse. Kat and Stephen dive into fractional reserve banking, bonds, inflation, and alternatives to the current system. Is this collapse as big a deal as people are making it out to be? What are the side effects of bailing out these banks?…
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#79 News and Brews: COVID Research + Norfolk Southern
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. It's not the first time Kat and Torna have talked about COVID, and it won't be the last. For years countless credible doctor, institution, and individuals had been arguing that natural immunity was robust, and masks were not as…
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#78 Negroni + Russo-Ukrainian War 1 Year Later
Join the Whiskey Bench for an update on the Russ-Ukrainian War. It's been one year since the conflict started, and lots has progressed. The Bench gives a quick overview of events leading into this conflict (check out the Russian/Ukrainian series for in-depth analysis), discuss the Nord stream...
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#77 News and Brews: Social Security Insolvency + DAN gpt
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. Social security is headed toward insolvency and (R) and (D) alike seem to be ignoring that fact. Since the citizens of the Unites States can't opt out of paying into a worthless program, what can be done? In other news, Chat GPT has a...
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#76 Pain Killer + War on Drugs Pt. 1
Join the Whiskey Bench for the start of their series covering the war on drugs. In this episode Stephen and Kat begin with a brief historical primer covering early actors, how drugs were treated in the US, groups targeted by drug regulation, and of course the CIA. Pain Killer 4 ounces pineapple...
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#75 News and Brews: Classified Documents + Reparations
Hello friends! We are back for 2023 after a hiatus and ready to rumble. Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses Biden's mishandling of classified documents and plans for reparation in California. Beer of the Week: Highlander Pocket Cowboy…
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#74 News and Brews: Nord Stream Attacks
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines. Stephen and Kat dive into potential culprits, unlikely motives, and how this all further complicates the war in Ukraine. Beer of the Week: Sierra Nevada Sunny…
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#73 Bees Knees + Time to Think Small by Todd Myers
Join the Whiskey Bench for a special interview with Todd Myers about free market enviornmentalism and his forthcoming book, Time to Think Small: How Nimble Environmental Technologies Can Solve the Planet’s Biggest Problems. Todd is one of the nation's leading experts on free-market environmental...
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#72 News and Brews: Missing Weapons + Chinese Drought
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses missing weapons in Ukraine and the drought sweeping across China. Where has 70% of aid sent to Ukraine gone? What are the long-term effects of factories shutting down all across China? The trend continues...
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#71. Frozen Negroni + 1 Yr. Since Afghanistan
Join the Whiskey Bench for an update episode on Afghanistan. It has been exactly 1 year since the Taliban took over, and the United States disaster of a pullout occurred. Kat and Stephen wanted to acknowledge all the suffering happening there, the people still stranded, and the good so many...
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#70 News and Brews: Epstein and Terrorism
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the Maxwell sentencing and terrorism present across the globe. Is the time Maxwell received sufficient? Was Epstein an intelligence agent? Is the uptick in terrorism around the globe leading to a larger...
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#69 Short Fuse + Proxy Wars
Join the Whiskey Bench for the final (for the time being) episode of the Ukraine series. In this episode the Bench dives into proxy wars, corruption, and foreign meddling that all adds further context to the Ukraine conversation. Stephen and Kat jump back in time (again) and run through the long...
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#68 News and Brews: Chaos in Sri Lanka + California Invades Portugal
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses Sri Lanka and Portugal. Sri Lanka for years has been taking loans from China, and after decades of mismanagement and corruption find themself in a bad spot. In Portugal, protests are being held to...
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#67 Buzzkill + Neo-Nazis in Ukraine
Join the Whiskey Bench as they continue the Ukraine series. Last episode left off at the end of the 2014 Maidan Revolution. In this continuation, the Bench explores the history of Neo-Nazi groups inside Ukraine. Starting in WWII and working through modern day, Kat and Stephen aim to expand the...
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#66 News and Brews: Crypto 401(k) and Planes Not Crashing
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses Fidelities decision to allow investors to include Bitcoin in their portfolios as well as the incredible story of a random man landing a plane by ATC telling him what to do over coms. Beer of the Week…
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#65 Molotov Cocktail + 2014 Ukrainian Revolution
Join the Whiskey Bench as they continue the Ukraine series. Last episode left off at the 2004 orange revolution, and today, the Bench fast forwards to cover the short and wild Maidan Revolution that occurred in 2014. In this episode Kat and Stephen dive into a timeline of events including NGO...
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#64 News and Brews: FBI Entrapment and Processing Plants Burn
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the FBI's involvement in the plans to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, the unfortunate hit the food supply chain has seen over the past 6 months, Libs of TikTok vs. Lorenz, and the mysterious distribution of arms to...
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#63 Gimlet + History of Ukraine (1900-2004)
Join the Whiskey Bench for the start of a new series. In the next few episodes, the Bench is going to tackle the Russian/Ukraine conflict. Before any productive conversation can be had, a brief history of Ukraine is essential. Hop in and listen to Stephen and Kat fly through Ukrainian history…
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#62 News and Brews: Ukraine Updates
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses updates in Ukraine (April 2022) as negotiations begin, foreign aid starts rolling in, and violence continues. Sit down, crack a cold one, and enjoy. Beer of the Week: Red Lodge Ales Czech Mate Pilsner...
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#61 Irish Ale + Ideology Recap
Join the Whiskey Bench for the finale episode in our ideology series. To wrap things up, the Bench is looking at everything discussed since the beginning of the year from a broad vantage point. How do all these political views tie into each other, and how are they often misunderstood is something...
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#60 News and Brews: Laptops and Spending Bills
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the Hunter Biden laptop being "confirmed" by MSM 2 years late and bulky omnibus spending bills passed by congress. Sit down, crack a cold one, and enjoy. Beer of the Week: Mountain Walking's Grazing Clouds...
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#59 Corpse Reviver No. 4 + Anarchy
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode in our Ideology series. This week the Bench discusses anarchy and some of its in and outs. What's it all about? What are some misconceptions? How would it even work in practice? It's fast and furious, but Stephen and Kat dive into it all. Corpse Reviver...
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#58 News and Brews: Joe Rogan and Spotify
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the Joe Rogan and Spotify drama with special guest Stephen Henning. The gang dives into some context surrounding the story and the bigger topic of how Spotify works as far as podcast distribution is...
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#57 TSITE + Liberalism
Join the Whiskey Bench as Stephen and Kat discuss Liberalism. The modern definition of Liberal in the United States has lost a lot meaning, so in this episode the Bench attempts to shed some light on its history, key tenants, and critiques. They Shall Inherit the Earth (TSITE) 3/4 oz brandy 3/4…
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#56 News and Brews: Congo Attacks and BLM Finances
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the tragic machete attack in the DR of Congo as well as the recent questions surrounding misallocation of funds held by the BLM organization. Beer of the Week: Eagle Brewery's Banana Bread Beer Relevant...
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#55 Pleasant Demise + Fascism
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode in our political ideology series. This week the Bench discusses Fascism. This is a very important episode for Stephen and Kat. The word Fascist seem to be thrown around carelessly, but this isn't something new. The roots of fascism are convoluted to say...
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#54 News and Brews: Truckers and Train Robbers
Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the Canadian trucker convoy and the sudden uptick in Californian train robbers. This episode was recorded January 28, 2022. Beer of the Week: Chopping Wood Purple Rice Lager Relevent Links: Train Robbers...
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#53 The Only Word + Progressivism
Join the Whiskey Bench for the second episode of the ideology series. This week the Bench discusses Progressivism. History, goals, and implementation. The Only Word 3/4 oz tequila 3/4 oz Luxardo 3/4 oz lime juice 3/4 oz chartreuse 1/4 oz mezcal dash of celery bitters (not essential) Add all...
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#52 News and Brews: Maxwell and Kazakhstan
News and Brews is our newest biweekly show format, crack a cold one and join us. This episode was recorded on January 6, 2022. Beer of the Week: Philipsburg Montana 1 IPA Relevant Links WaPo Kazakhstan Timeline NYT Russia Sends Troops WSJ Kazakhstan Protests Remember, always drink responsibly and...
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#51 The Communist + Communism
2022 is here and Whiskey Bench is excited to dive into an incredible year of podcasting. To kick off this year, Whiskey Bench is starting a mini-series focused on discussing various political ideologies to lay a foundation for conversations to come. In this first installment the Bench dives into...
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#50 Cranberry Spritz + Crypto Crash Course
Join the Whiskey Bench in the final recording of 2021 as Kat and Torna see Henning off. The Bench dives into the basics of crypto, specifically bitcoin, ethereum, and NFT's. It's been a great year, and we're thankful for the time spent with Henning. Cranberry Spritz 2 oz gin 1 oz cranberry and...
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#49 Cranberry Martini + What's Up With Inflation?
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss Inflation. In this episode the Bench, the causes and results of inflation is explored. This is one the second to last episode for 2021, so hop in and get your Whiskey fix before Christmas. Cranberry Martini 2 oz gin 1/2 oz dry vermouth 1/2...
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#48 Hot Buttered Bourbon + I Cannot Tell a Lie
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss lying. In this episode the Bench discusses if you ought to be free to lie. How does lying tie into disinformation and misinformation, how can a small lie tarnish your reputation, and ought we be "protected" from lies? This is one of the…
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HIGHLINE PRESENTS: Keller's Couch
Keller‘s Couch is a mixture of talk show vibes and improv comedy. Episodes include interviews and ridiculous, witty, lame jokes. Tune in every couple weeks for new episodes! Learn more and subscribe by visiting us at highline.network/shows/kellerscouch
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#47 De la Louisiane + Exploring "Woke"
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss "Woke". In this episode the Bench starts an introductory discussion around the word "woke". Where does it come from? How does somebody from the outside define it? Is Christianity compatible with "wokeism"? A lot is covered in this episode,...
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#46 Sambuca Sazerac + Celebrating 1 Year
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna celebrate one year. That's right, the Bench has been recording for over a year now, and we are super excited to continue producing content. From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank every single person who has joined us in our conversations,...
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#45 Boulevardier + Anti-Fragility Cont.
Join the Whiskey Bench as Kat, and Torna continue a conversation surrounding anti-fragility. In this episode, the Bench tries to dive into ways to become anti-fragile. Check out Kat's most recent piece in the National Review! Kat's Newest Article The Boulevardier 1 oz bourbon 1 oz Campari 1 oz...
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#44 The Monkey Gland + Anti-fragility
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna begin a conversation surrounding anti-fragility. What does it mean to be anti-fragile? Why are people becoming more fragile? How can you engage well with the world? Hop in and follow along as the Bench lays a foundation for this conversation. The...
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#43 Gin Juicy + Exploring Personality
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna explore personality. Where does personality come from? How can personality change (if at all)? Personality is deep and integral part of the human experience, so come share in the conversation. Gin Juicy 2 1/2 oz dry gin 1 oz Aperol 3 oz grapefruit...
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HIGHLINE PRESENTS: Author's Intent
Dixie Lee Henning discusses the wins and losses of translating beloved fictional books into movies. Covering major plot points, subtle character development, popular fan theories, and what you might have missed if you've only seen the film. Learn more and subscribe by visiting us at...
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#42 The Symphony + Wildfire Management
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss wildfires and land management. This conversation can spark some hot debates, but the Bench approaches the topic with a cool head. What is the primary cause of these growing fires? How can we even begin addressing the problem? How long have...
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#41 Gin Fizz + Afghanistan Remains on Our Minds
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna return to the discussion surrounding Afghanistan. Since the first episode involving the Afghanistan withdrawal, new details have emerged, the media cycle has continue churning, and the long term consequences of the United State's handling of the...
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#40 Martini + Kat's Got Thoughts
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna return to the conversation had with Kevin and Alex on the "Won't You be My Neighbor?" episode. Kat brings even more to the conversation of charity, governmental intervention, and the positive roles the private sector holds. Dry Martini 2 oz dry…
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#39 Last Word + The Afghanistan Withdrawal
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss the recent withdrawal from Afghanistan. In this episode, the Bench tries to make sense of the seemingly rushed and unplanned military withdrawal. Important topics are discussed concerning long term national security, reputation of the US,...
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#38 Scofflaw + Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning and Torna are joined by Alex and Kevin of the IN2 Podcast. After our conversation of individualism, Alex suggested we start a conversation about what it is to be a neighbor. How do we define this? What are our obligations toward our neighbors? In addition to...
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#37 Daiquiri + Individualism
Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss individualism in a conversation sparked by the Freakonomics Podcast episode, The Pros and Cons of America's (Extreme) Individualism. Daiquiri 2oz white rum 1 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup Shake all ingredients over ice. Strain into a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Whiskey Bench, where we pair cocktails with conversation. Whether we’re diving deep into a meaty subject like the history of fascism or why monetary policy drives inflation, or just bringing you the highlights of a crazy news week, we aim to look past the simple answers and discuss the complexity of our wild world. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink, and join us on the Whiskey Bench.
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