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August 26, 2019August 26, 2019

Bonus Patron-Only Episode with Jamie!

Here’s the patron only episode as promised! We’re looking forward to hearing your thoughts on some of these political questions we argued about, and also look forward to following up on future episodes!

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019

SIO204: Sexual Ethics, and More Listener Questions with Jamie

I’ve got good news and better news. First, Jamie and I are back for a bonus early SIO to tackle more amazing listeners questions and voicemail! We start off with a very deep and thoughtful #metoo related email from a male listener about his potential bad behavior in the past. From there we’ve got more on #metoo and responses to our Al Franken episode including a voicemail that asks “what about the Minnesota voters, shouldn’t they have gotten a say in Franken’s case?”

The even better news is: we stayed on to tackle some bonus questions and we talked so long that there’s ANOTHER entire bonus episode for patrons! Please hop on patreon.com/seriouspod and give it a listen! We end up disagreeing on some things and we chart a course for some more episodes in the future based on that.

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August 21, 2019August 22, 2019

SIO203: Jamie and the Yang Gang

Jamie Lombardi is back to talk about the curious case of Andrew Yang! We explore why there seems to be so much support for him among the alt-right, 4chan, and IDW type people. We also discuss his flagship policy – the UBI. Hop on to patreon.com/seriouspod to enjoy a bonus QnA segment!

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August 14, 2019August 15, 2019

SIO202: The Russia Hoax Hoax

In catching up on some of your many amazing questions, emails, and voicemails, I stumbled into a Glenn Greenwald vortex that I cannot help but sound off on. There is a contingent of the far left (if indeed they are that) that believes liberals fabricated the bulk of the Russia story in order to deflect from Democratic shortcomings. I explore this, and also take a look at what I believe to be the blatant hypocrisy of some of Greenwald’s stances on this. Then, I answer another few questions and two bonus questions in a much needed patron only segment!

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August 8, 2019August 8, 2019

SIO201: Did Al Franken Get Railroaded? with Jamie Lombardi

Recently, a New Yorker article made a case for Al Franken and why he didn’t get the due process he deserved. It points to some inconsistencies in Franken’s first accuser’s story, and explains some misconceptions about the USO tour and the skits that he wrote. But does the evidence justify the central claim – that he was railroaded and shouldn’t have had to resign? Joining me to discuss this question, as well as the wider #metoo implications, is Jamie Lombardi! Jamie also introduces herself and gives some of her background and we talk about a ‘free speech in academia’ talk that she is giving in the fall.

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July 31, 2019August 1, 2019

SIO200: Democratic Debate, Round 2, Night 1

Hey folks, I’m back with a rapid response on night 1 of the… TIME, thank you Thomas. But I didn’t get to explain what the.. TIME thank you Thomas. Moving on. But I… ok you have 3.2 more seconds. That’s it? Ok it’sanepisodeaboutthedebates TIME!

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July 28, 2019July 28, 2019

SIO199: The Problem with #Antifa

… is they get no credit for any good they do, and they get infinite sh*t for anything bad a masked person does, anywhere in the country ever. Today, the occupant of the White House tweeted that “ANTIFA” should be declared “an Organization of Terror.” Well, this sounds like a good time for me to deliver to you an episode I spent hours developing back when Andy Ngo was attacked by someone, but hadn’t ever recorded. So, here it is. Today’s episode is about antifa and how we ought to be thinking about them, how we ought to put them into context, and why no one should give a sh*t about Andy Ngo.

Links: Ngo Claims Brain Hemorrhage; Attack Video; Other Report’s Account; Disturbing Texts Between Oregon Police and Far-Right Group; Right-Wing Extremism Responsible for Every 2018 Extremist Murder; Right Falls for Its Own Fake Antifa Accounts; Disturbing Rape Case; My FB Post Where Medical Professionals Commented; Atlantic Article Epidemic of Disbelief; Police Shootings Database

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July 27, 2019July 27, 2019

SIO198: Why No One Is Racist

…. according to Republicans. Hey folks, sorry for the long hiatus. At the end of the episode, I talk about why I haven’t been recording this show. But before that, I had a conversation with a family member that really made me think about Republicans and how they think about race. I sort of had an epiphany that I wanted to share. Here are a couple links I mention in the show: Sam Harris black friend audio; Philosophy Tube video.

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June 27, 2019June 28, 2019

SIO197: The #DemDebate, Part 2

This one wasn’t as good. Why does hollywood keep pumping out crap sequels. However, Kamala Harris dismantling Biden was maybe worth it. Harris was far and away the winner, in my book. Her poise is something to behold. Buttigieg is a very effective communicator. As weird as it is, I think he has an outside shot. Then there are a bunch of mediocre white men who I can’t keep straight. Plus, I’m definitely ageist. I admit it. All this and more!

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June 27, 2019June 27, 2019

SIO196: The #DemDebate, Part 1

Warren was great, Castro might be a rising star, why don’t people like Cory Booker, and who the hell is Delaney? I watched the debate, and I took copious notes, a couple of which will be utilized. I’ve got lots of preamble, lots of thoughts, and even a ranking of these 10 at the end. Let me know what your ranking is!

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