How Do We Tell When We’re in the Apocalypse?
March 26, 2020
The guys are back to report in on the state of the world, discussing how innumerable aspects of modern life has irrevocably changed in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Tag: Donald Trump
What is the Endgame of Nationalism?
October 19, 2019
Patriotism vs. Nationalism? How does one different from the other, and when do the lines blur?
Talking Empathy ROUND 2: Weaponizing Empathy with Noah Berlatsky!
May 31, 2019
The show returns this week, along with writer Noah Berlatsky as the three men discuss the weaponization and misappropriation of empathy in politics. Discussed is his article “The Case Against Empathizing with Trump Voters”.
How can we Square Reality?
October 19, 2018
Problems cannot be solved until they are first acknowledged. But solutions brings many perspectives, thus creating further problems. To solve those, we must first solve the problem of those differing perspectives.
Why Do We Tolerate Donald Trump?
August 25, 2018
A throwback-esque moral panic episode of sorts, the guys discuss Trump voters, Evangelicals and what these groups of people might mean for the country going forward.
How Do We Teach America About Racism?
June 22, 2018
Myths, history, realities. More of the same, this time with more Baldwin.
“What about Bill Clinton?”
April 13, 2018
Josh Bertone returns to discuss the voters opinions on Bill Clinton and the allegations against him compared to the allegations against Donald Trump. How do voters take into account reprehensible behavior from their preferred candidates?
The Recent Effects of Cultural Phenomena
March 30, 2018
This week the guys discuss Cultural Phenomena, how that gets to be defined, and the backlash effect with each example.
How can we check our biases?
January 7, 2018
Starting off 2018 with their vaunted unbiased reps on the line, the guys discuss checking one’s biases, how they try to and often/ultimately fail. Before that, they briefly respond to an e-mail which previews the now-guaranteed upcoming Tropes in Romantic Plots episode.
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