Episodes
1-10 • 11-20 • 21-30 • 31-40 • 41-50 • 51-60 • 61-62
EP51 • EP52 • EP53 • EP54 • EP55 • EP56 • EP57 • EP58 • EP59 • EP60
Episode 51 – WWIII
“Soleimani Things to Discuss“
Discussing the American-sanctioned assassination of an Iranian general that nearly incited war. Was this a justified hit? Does it matter how nasty a person Soleimani was? And what made this moment the “right time?” We discuss this political development with Powers Chandler, a repeat guest with family ties to Iran.
Song:
“Hoorah!” – 01:05:54
C. Rochefort
Episode 52 – Star Trek Economy
“The Wrath of Coin“
Could the utopian vision Gene Roddenberry had really play out in a feasible manner in reality? How would a “moneyless” society thrive? Repeat guest, Randy Jones, joins us as we boldly go into economics. Nerd/math alert for this one.
Song:
“Planetfall” – 01:29:10
E. Rosenbladt
Episode 53 – Bernie Blackout
“A Silenced Majority?“
Is the media omitting and altering news of Bernie Sanders in his bid for president? With malleable statistics able to produce a picture of his chances in either positive or negative light, what can we rely on besides anecdotal observation?
Song:
“Knife in Back” – 01:08:01
C. Rochefort
Episode 54 – Polyamory
“The Nature of Human Love“
Is love a finite resource? Are humans monogamous creatures? We interview someone from the poly community: KSM’s own, Erik Rosenbladt! That’s right, ladies. He’s always available!
Song:
“New Love” – 01:04:18
E. Rosenbladt
Episode 55 – Root of Evil
“The Devil Made Me Do It“
What makes a person “bad?” A philosophical look into the knee-jerk reaction to certain acts or words that result in public ridicule, despite other potentially good acts. Where is the line drawn?
Song:
“Bitter Pill” – 00:44:41
C. Rochefort/E. Rosenbladt
Episode 56 – Red Light Cameras
“Electric Eye“
The electric eye is doing the work of police. Will a camera actually prevent someone who’s already not paying attention from running a red? Statistics can lie, so we’ll discuss the actual pros and cons of automated law enforcement. Caution: there are some rather unorthodox and unpopular opinions contained within!
Song:
“Frozen in Time” – 00:39:38
C. Rochefort
Episode 57 – Protecting Kids
“COPPA Attitude“
Examining the policies and laws that are in place to “protect” children. Are they worth it? Do they work? Is it protection… or prevention from education about danger? We examine the emulsified contemporary parentage.
Song:
“Blinding Shelter” – 00:59:29
C. Rochefort
Episode 58 – Not All Men/Cops
“Profiling Done Right“
Using Type 1 and Type 2 errors to explain the logic behind profiling entire groups based on arbitrary factors. The dichotomous phenomena of blanket generalizations being okay for one group, yet not another, are examined.
Song:
“Electron Rain” – 01:09:26
C. Rochefort
Episode 59 – Venus Colonization
“Venus Envy“
Should our focus be on colonizing Mars when the skies of Venus are more practical? We get philosophical about getting off planet Earth and making roots (floating roots?) elsewhere.
Song:
“Troposphere” – 00:49:40
E. Rosenbladt
Episode 60 – Devil’s Advocacy
“Summon the Witness“
Exploring the advantages and disadvantages of seeing things from another point of view. Some seem inclined to admonish the devil’s advocate. Why? Is it fear of challenge, or sensitivity?
Song:
“Aaron’s Hell” – 00:53:59
E. Rosenbladt/C. Rochefort