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The Adnan Belushi Podcast#50 — Brian EskowBrian is a podcaster, host of Searching for Political Identity @brianeskow 00:00 - Voting for Trump as an Independent 4:14 - Friends with Elon Musk 7:35 - The Brian Eskow Show 11:12 - Election Predictions 15:40 - First 90 days of Trump's presidency 20:50 - Ending wars and domestic threats 24:40 - The existence of Israel 40:17 - Israel is leading peace & prosperity in ME45:10 - Joe Rogan hosting Trump and Kamala. 2024-10-1856 min
Searching for Political IdentityMornings with BrianWake up with me!2024-04-0911 minSearching for Political IdentityMornings with Brian 4/5/2024Wake up with me!2024-04-0524 minSearching for Political IdentityMornings with Brian 4/2/2024Wake up with me!2024-04-0221 minSearching for Political Identity128. How to unrig America - Lars MapsteadLibertarian presidential candidate Lars Mapstead joins Brian to talk about Libertarian philosophy and his plan to unrig America.
Topics discussed:
What is libertarianism?
Does government breed mediocrity?
Who is Lars Mapstead?
What is Lars' plan to unrig America?2024-01-1135 min
Pardon Will PodcastEp #60 Politically Unhoused W/Brian Eskow
This week David is joined by returning guest Brian Eskow to discuss the political divide in America, what the coming year might have in store, and what that means for those who are stuck in the middle without a home. They review Brian's past guests and ponder the interesting spectrum of ideas within the Libertarian Party.
Brian is the host of Searching for Political Identity podcast available everywhere you get your podcasts.
This episode is sponsored by PardonWillMerch.com
2023-12-151h 14
The Almost Presidents PodcastFlorida Man-Ron DeSantis Episode 4 (with Brian Eskow)In this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Kevin explore:
-Ron DeSantis's time in the NAVY as a JAG officer with a focus on his time stationed at Guantanamo Bay (TRIGGER WARNING: Descriptions of torture and violence contained in this segment)
-The state of the 2024 Presidential Field
-Discuss recent DeSantis related headlines with Brian Eskow of "Searching For Political Identity With Brian Eskow)
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-DeSantis at Guantanamo Bay - (starts at 0:00)
-The State of the Field - (starts around 17:32)
-Conversation with Brian Eskow - (starts around 35:00)2023-06-261h 41Searching for Political Identity103. BRITTANY KOSIN - A Nurse's Journey in Politics and HealthcareOn this episode of Searching for Political Identity, Brian welcomes Brittany Kosin, who is running for township supervisor of Warwick Township, Pennsylvania. Kosin talks about the underrepresented people in the district and her aim to give them a voice. She also shares her experience of running for state representative last year and her takeaways from it. The discussion also touches upon Kosin's background as a volunteer firefighter and registered nurse. Check out her campaign website www.votebrittanykosin.com
2023-05-3038 minPardon Will PodcastEp #52 Which Way, Western Man? W/ Brian EskowThis week David talks politics and philosophy with Podcaster Brian Eskow. They discuss about the difference between the Left wing and the Right wing, and if they are apart of the same crashing plane.
You can find Brian's Podcasts on all platforms a "Searching for Pollical Identity"
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Art: Pardonwill.Etsy.com2023-04-261h 30Searching for Political Identity96. Altered-State: Scratching The Surface on Libertarianism and Anarcho-CapitalismIn this episode, Brian is joined by Twitter user @DeathXmd who is a libertarian/anarcho-capitalist. They shot the breeze about standard topics of interest to libertarians, and set the stage for a deeper conversation to come. 2023-04-0738 minSearching for Political Identity94. Meeting Governor Newsom at a gay barDid Brian meet Governor Newsom today? Does he have any funny stories to tell about meeting him? Does Brian support the LGBTQ+ community? Listen to find out!2023-03-2017 min
Searching for Political Identity93. Reasons we're dividedBrian takes a break from the guest interviews and catches up with the audience in a sorely needed solo episode.
Topics include:
Critical Race Theory
George Floyd summer of violence
January 6, 2021
Progressives vs. Conservatives
Role of Government
Understanding each other better
2023-03-1213 min
Searching for Political Identity83. Andrew Tate, Masculinity, & The Culture WarIn this solo episode, Brian declares his new mission for this podcast and talks about Andrew Tate, masculinity, and the culture war.2022-11-2020 min
Searching for Political Identity82. ETHAN CHORIN - BENGHAZI! A New History of the Fiasco that Pushed America and its World to the BrinkAuthor Ethan Chorin joins me to discuss his new book about the attack on US government facilities in Benghazi, in 2012. Whose narrative about the situation is correct, republicans or democrats? Was the attack a major inflection point in US politics, or was it just another sad event destined to be forgotten? 2022-11-0938 min
Searching for Political Identity81. Amani Wells-Onyioha: Why Fight To Help Progressive Democrats?Amani Wells-Onyioha is the Operations Director for the democratic campaigning organization, Sole Strategies. She leads a team of political experts in building grassroots campaigns across the United States. She joins Brian for a conversation about democratic campaigns and politics in general.2022-11-0438 minSearching for Political Identity80. Angela Brigman: A Trans Perspective Part 2In this episode, Brian hears more of Angela's story and perspective as an “elder” trans woman.2022-11-0438 minSearching for Political Identity79. Brenden Kumarasamy: Master Your SpeechBrenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk. He was kind enough to give me some amazing tips on how to become a better speaker. Plus, I learned a little about his story and what motivates him to be so successful. Oh, and he also called out Elon Musk.2022-11-0436 minSearching for Political Identity78. DR. WILLIE J. MONTAGUE - The Rise of Black Conservatism?Dr. Willie J. Montague joins me to talk about how he came to be a leader in the conservative movement. 2022-10-2933 minSearching for Political Identity77. Angela Brigman: A Trans Perspective Part 1Angela Brigman joins Brian for a "debate" about where to draw the lines in society, in regard to transgender folks. 2022-10-2334 min
Searching for Political Identity76. CONNOR BOYACK - Freedom-MindedConnor Boyack joins me to discuss how he grew into the successful author and activist that he is today. Be sure to check out his website and the Libertas Institute for more information on his great work!2022-10-1538 min
Searching for Political Identity75. Claire Campos-O'Neal: Go Behind The BallotClaire Campos-O'Neal joins me to discuss her run for office in Texas and the podcast that it inspired.2022-10-0937 minSearching for Political Identity74. Spencer Bishins: Social Security Disability RevealedSpencer Bishins has a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010.
He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA’s complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges.
After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he want...2022-10-0135 minSearching for Political Identity73. Cody from Twitter: The Quantum Financial System, Aliens, and MoreLet's find out how committed you are to this podcast. Brian interviews Cody from Twitter. Follow Cody @RaphaelTiriel2022-09-301h 16Searching for Political Identity72. How do republicans look their kids in the eyes?In this solo episode, Brian answers a few questions from Twitter.2022-09-2714 min
Searching for Political Identity71. E.H. Ivans: Is Trump good for America?In this episode, Brian "debates" his friend Herbie about whether Trump is good for America.2022-09-1430 min
Searching for Political Identity70. Thomas Thurston: Becoming ChristIn this episode, Brian interviews author Thomas Thurston about his book, "Becoming Christ." Buy his book here.2022-09-0451 min
Searching for Political Identity69. Student loan cancellation, Dr. Fauci, Trump's legal woes, and moreThis is a solo episode in which Brian talks about the stuff mentioned in the title of the episode. He also teases his next guest.2022-08-2817 min
Searching for Political Identity68. Laurie Nave: Chatting about American politicsIn this episode, Brian chats about American politics with author Laurie Nave.
Follow Laurie on Twitter @lurioosi and check out her books on Amazon!2022-08-201h 05
Searching for Political Identity67. Hillary Walsh: Bad hombres or bad immigration policy?In this episode, award-winning immigration lawyer Hillary Walsh explains why it would be wise for The United States of America to change its immigration policies.
Hillary Walsh is a former foster care and juvi-kid turned lawyer, Hillary Walsh helps immigrants live free in the United States. Outside of New Frontier, she is an adjunct law professor, mother of four, military wife, and an avid Phoenix Suns fan. In the past 10+ years of practicing immigration law, she’s represented clients before the U.S Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Nevada, the Ninth, Sixth, and Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeals, the Bo...2022-08-1635 min
Searching for Political Identity66. Updates on my dad/the purpose of this podcastIn this solo episode, Brian discusses why the last few days have been the hardest of his life. He also uses the opportunity to reconnect with the mission of this podcast.2022-07-1709 min
Searching for Political Identity65. The one sentence episodeWhat the hell is the point of a one sentence podcast episode? It just felt wrong to miss a week.2022-07-1501 min
Searching for Political Identity64. Knee-Jerk Reactions to Ron DeSantisIn this solo episode, Brian discusses the knee-jerk reactions from progressives about Florida Governor (and likely 2024 POTUS candidate) Ron DeSantis.2022-07-0703 min
Searching for Political Identity63. America burns while I study for the bar examIn this quick solo episode, Brian discusses:
Whether he is concerned about red states turning into Christo-Fascist Kingdoms
How he feels on the abortion ruling
Why he thinks people are leaving the Democratic Party despite the presence of Trump
Does Brian think Trump should be arrested for his 2020 election lies?2022-06-2906 min
Searching for Political Identity62. Why I’m not a republicanIn this solo episode, Brian discusses:
The main issue that prevents him from becoming a republican
His plans to improve this podcast once he's passed the bar exam
Some thoughts on Donald Trump2022-06-2114 min
Searching for Political Identity61. Cameron Arcand: A Bright Young ConservativeCameron Arcand is a political commentator and a journalism student at Arizona State University. Currently, Cameron is a writer at RedState. In this episode, Brian and Cameron discuss: What is the big difference between the conversation mindset and the progressive mindset? How is Biden doing? What should we do about gun laws? Will Trump run again in 2024?2022-06-1152 min
Searching for Political Identity60. Rory Wettstein: A Marine's Take On Gun LawsIn this episode, Brian discovers US Marine Rory Wettstein's life story, his opinion on gun reform, and his politics in general.2022-06-041h 14
Searching for Political Identity59. The Dark Side of American Exceptionalism: Reflecting on The Uvalde MassacreIn this solo episode, Brian reflects on the tragedy at the Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Brian discusses the political environment after these kinds of tragedies and makes one gun-reform suggestion as a starting-point for broader reforms to address this sickness that plagues America. May those poor souls who lost their lives Rest In Peace, and may their families and loved ones somehow find peace.2022-05-2710 min
Searching for Political IdentityMeet Isaac Saul, Founder of Tangle NewsletterIn this episode, Isaac Saul joins me to discuss Tangle, his political newsletter with over 30,000 paid subscribers, the Buffalo shooting, and more.2022-05-1838 min
Searching for Political Identity57. 2,000 Mules ReviewIn this episode, I review the documentary 2,000 Mules and address whether I feel I have been disingenuous with my presentation of Critical Race Theory.2022-05-1421 min
Searching for Political Identity56. Dr. Ella Bridges: Anti Racism For AllIn this episode, Dr. Ella Bridges and I discuss whether principles of anti racism can and should apply to white people.2022-05-0846 min
Searching for Political Identity55. Scott Bell: Seeing The OligarchyIn this episode, my good friend from Twitter Scott Bell and I discuss:
Are we going to war to save a collapsing financial system?
Does money control our politics?
Are we, in North America, actually free?
Is Justin Trudeau a tyrant?
How informed is the average voter?
Is there any meaningful difference between democrats and republicans?
Is Marjorie Taylor Greene just a distraction?
Is America an oligarchy?2022-05-011h 23
Searching for Political Identity54. Brian Rebrands His Podcast, Talks About Elon Musk Buying Twitter, And Goes Shooting For The First Time -- All In One WeekIn this bonus episode, I talk about:
Why I rebranded this podcast from Searching for Political Identity to Woke Politics
How I feel about Elon Musk buying Twitter
What was it like going shooting for the first time?2022-04-2724 min
Searching for Political Identity53. E.H. Ivans: Antipolitism Part 2 of 2In this episode, my friend E.H. Ivans returns to make his case for Antipolitism. We had such a good time talking and arguing about American politics that we went on for nearly three hours -- which means I had to post this episode in two parts in order to not sacrifice audio quality. Enjoy!
If you want to donate to E.H.'s movement, click here.2022-04-241h 30
Searching for Political Identity52. E.H. Ivans: Antipolitism Part 1 of 2In this episode, my friend E.H. Ivans returns to make his case for Antipolitism. We had such a good time talking and arguing about American politics that we went on for nearly three hours -- which means I had to post this episode in two parts in order to not sacrifice audio quality. Enjoy!
If you want to donate to E.H's movement, click here.2022-04-241h 04
Searching for Political IdentityWOKE POLITICS — 30 Second Trailer--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wokepolitics/support2022-04-2100 min
Searching for Political Identity51. Are Republicans Really Fascists?In this episode, I ask:
Are Republicans really fascists?
Which political party today is the party of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s dream? Orwell’s nightmare?
What is Critical Race Theory again?
Which party believes more in individualism?
What's a microagression -- and should I care?
Do some students in my Discrimination & Diversity class hate white people?2022-04-1641 min
Searching for Political Identity50. Why Conservatives Fear Justice Ketanji Brown JacksonIn this episode, I discuss:
The new Red Hot Chili Peppers album.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Mitt Romney.
What’s my voting record in presidential elections?
Analyzing Biden and Trump from a purely political perspective.
Did someone do cocaine at Mar-a-Lago last night?
Why did some republicans vote against KBJ?
What’s the difference between The Logical Method and The Policy Method?
What is Critical Race Theory?
What does Critical Race Theory have to do with The Supreme Court?
Is there such a thing as “black values?”2022-04-1025 min
Searching for Political Identity49. E.H. Ivans: How We Screwed Up In Ukraine And On InflationIn this episode, my friend E.H. Ivans joins me once again. This time, we discuss:
The war in Ukraine.
The real cause of inflation.
Why having a Taoist POTUS would be a good thing.
What is "A Radical Reset?"
How bad are things going to get?
What is the solution to America's political problems?
Which senator strikes Herbie as the "most likely to be the next autocrat?"2022-04-021h 42
Searching for Political Identity48. The Ketanji Brown Jackson HearingsIn this episode, I discuss:
Will Smith just slapped the hell out of Chris Rock.
In what ways did Senators Ted Cruz and Cory Booker differ in the way they used their opportunity to question Judge Brown Jackson?2022-03-2838 min
Searching for Political Identity47. Our Raging Culture WarAnother solo episode. In this one, I discuss:
Do I think the culture war is real or manufactured?
Why I support the LGBTQ community.
What is the Victory Fund?
Who do I think will be good POTUS candidates in 2024?
What is one thing The Far Right and The Far Left have in common?2022-03-2124 min
Searching for Political Identity46. Our Burning WorldIn this solo episode, I talk about:
I think I have COVID
The dreaded bar exam
The amazing fact that I have a girlfriend
My dad's bout with cancer
How much I love South Park
My friends are having kids
My Twitter experience
The Russian invasion of Ukraine
Living in the age of misinformation
Is it fair to question whether Russia would have invaded Ukraine if Trump was president?
Christofascism is a thing2022-03-1423 min
Searching for Political Identity45. Heidi Briones: Vaginas, UBI, Web3, and MoreHeidi Briones is a social media savvy older millennial who recently ran for public office in Oregon.
In this episode, we discuss:
The normalization of vaginas. What is an NFT? What did Heidi learn from her run at public office? Does Heidi have a clear-cut political identity of her own? Does Heidi support universal basic income? How well does Heidi know Andrew Yang? What is Web3? What is a DAO? Would America be better off if our laws were created by a computer program?2022-03-0657 min
Tell Us The TruthDr. Pauline Boss & Brian Eskow Tell Us The TruthEpisode 63: Dr. Pauline Boss & Brian Eskow Renowned Grief Counselor and Psychologist Dr. Pauline Boss has built a career legacy on challenging status quo thinking while she's made it her business to help people deal with grief as a result of various times of loss. In her new book: The Myth Of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic and Change, Dr. Boss asks “How do we begin to cope with loss that cannot be resolved?” During this conversation on Tell Us The Truth, Dr. Boss delves deep into how the COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us haun...2022-02-251h 10
Searching for Political Identity44. Damien Jarrett: Walking Away From The DemocratsDamien Jarrett is the Advocacy Director of the #WalkAway Campaign PAC (#WACPAC).
His Twitter bio sums him up well:
I chose to #WalkAway from the radical leftist Democrat Party. Former liberal turned conservative. Immigrant.
In this episode we discuss:
How did a British guy who was a democrat become a republican?
Was Trump right about the "Russian Witch-hunt?"
Did Mike Pence do the right thing on January 6, 2022?
Does Damien think we are on the brink of Civil War?
What are the top 5 policy initiatives of the #WalkAway movement?
What is Damien's position on Gay Marriage?
What is Damien's position on...2022-02-252h 01
Searching for Political Identity43. E.H. Ivans: The Cause and Solution To CrimeE.H. Ivans is the founder of a movement called Antipolitism.
You can also check out his books The Grand Master and The Terrarium here.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why should we listen to E.H. Ivan's opinion on crime in America?
What does E.H. have to say about the differences between Christianity and Judaism?
What does E.H. think is the root cause of crime?
What is E.H.'s three-step solution to crime?2022-02-181h 40
Searching for Political Identity42. Cassidy West: Red Tape RebelCassidy West is a regulatory expert, writer, public program & nonprofit analyst, social justice & mental health advocate, serial entrepreneur, science nerd, and rabble-rouser.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why is it a mistake for a concerned citizen to focus all their energy on voting rights?
How does the federal regulatory process work?
What do baby turtles have to do with all of this?
Why does Cassidy say there is an "extreme lack of science" in public health policy?
What changes is Joe Biden trying to make to the regulatory process?
What issues are important to Cassidy?2022-02-1151 min
Searching for Political Identity41. Angela McArdle: Running To Be The Chair Of The National Libertarian PartyAngela McArdle is running for Chair of the national Libertarian Party in 2022. Visit her website for all sorts of terrific information.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why is Angela fighting the Los Angeles' vaccine mandate?
What exactly do libertarians believe?
What is the main difference between Libertarians and Republicans?
Is there anything that a left-leaning progressive would find attractive about Libertarianism?
What are the biggest problems in the Libertarian party?2022-02-0651 min
Searching for Political Identity40. Why I Said Telegraphing The Nomination of A Black Woman to SCOTUS Was A MistakeIn this episode, I discuss:
Why I said telegraphing the nomination of a black woman to SCOTUS was a mistake
Are most Americans relatively well-informed about slavery and Jim Crow?
Do we have a race problem in America today?2022-02-0421 min
Searching for Political Identity39. Thomas J. Main: The Rise of IlliberalismProfessor/author Thomas J. Main joins me to talk about his new book, "The Rise of Illiberalism."
Please follow Thomas on Twitter @ThomasJMain and purchase his book. It is worthwhile to do both.
In this episode, we discuss:
What exactly is a "liberal democracy?"
Is the "alt-right" a threat to the American way of life?
What are some of the tactics employed by the "alt right?"
Is Critical Race Theory an illiberal concept?2022-01-291h 08
Searching for Political Identity38. E.H. Ivans: A Radical ResetE.H. Ivans is the founder of a movement called Antipolitism.
In this episode, E.H. and I talk about damn near everything in the world of politics. He has no shortage of well-thought out opinions and ideas. You are not going to want to miss this episode.
Check out his website and if you are so moved, subscribe to his podcast called The Radical Reset.2022-01-222h 44
Searching for Political Identity37. Jeremy Kohwles: Running for Office in TexasIn this episode, Jeremy Kohwles and I discuss:
How did Jeremy lose the bottom part of his left leg?
Why is Jeremy running to represent Texas’ 24th Senate district?
What does Jeremy think of "universal healthcare?"
Aside from healthcare, what other issues is Jeremy prioritizing on the campaign trail?
We discuss a variety of issues and Jeremy tells me where he stands.
What does Jeremy think we should do about the filibuster?
Is Jeremy "pro-democracy?"
If no good people participate, what good is a good system?2022-01-1648 min
Searching for Political Identity36. Justin O'Donnell: The Relationship Between Anarchy and LibertyIn this episode, anarchist Justin O'Donnell and I discuss:
What it means to be an anarchist.
What it means to be a libertarian.
Justin calls himself an extremist, should we be concerned?
Who are Justin's political influences?
Do Justin and I see eye-to-eye on January 6, 2021?
Why did Justin recently get banned from YouTube?
Where does Justin rank Donald Trump and Joe Biden in terms of the all time great Presidents?
Make sure to check out Justin's podcast, "O'Donnell for Liberty" here.2022-01-0944 min
Searching for Political Identity36. Money, The Great Reset, and What To Do About It with Plasma CrabIn this episode, a bright man named Tim who goes by the name of @crabplasma on Twitter joins me to discuss:
The purpose of money
Why money is bad
What is The Great Reset?
What can we do about it?
What is the truth about climate change?
Why is New Zealand the perfect place to set-up the headquarters of the world government?
Does Tim consider himself a conspiracy theorist?
Was Einstein wrong about gravity?
How much of what we are told to believe is a lie?2022-01-031h 13
Searching for Political IdentityTRAILER - Searching for Political IdentityThis is what SPI is all about!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/searchingforpoliticalidentity/support2021-12-2700 min
Searching for Political Identity35. Julia Fusco-Luberoff: Being the ChangeIn this episode, Julia and I discuss:
What is Vote in our Out?
Why did Julia and her partner start Vote in our Out?
Why are Americans so divided today?
Is truth out of reach?
Is VIVO basically like Yelp for politicians and media outlets?
Why is it important to focus on issues rather than people?
How can we bring people together?
Was Donald Trump right about the news?2021-12-2750 minSearching for Political Identity34. Scott Bell: Crystal Meth, Christmas, and Learning From MistakesIn this episode, Twitter friend Scott Bell and I have a frank discussion about:What has been going on in Scott's life since he and I last spoke on this podcast two months ago?What does injecting crystal meth feel like?What was it like getting electroshock therapy forty years ago?Why do smart people use drugs?What can you learn from "low points?”Is there a benefit to being frail, vulnerable, and honest?How do we get past "the veil" and reach a deeper level of connection in our relationships?How important is money?2021-12-251h 07Searching for Political Identity33. Am I A Libertarian?In this episode I discuss:Why I don’t like the term “woke.”What's my case for Hilary Clinton in 2024?What does the original Matrix movie and Star Wars trilogy have to do with Critical Race Theory?Am I a libertarian?2021-12-2519 minSearching for Political Identity32. Spider-Man: No Way Home & The Most Infamous Supreme Court Case of All TimeIn this episode I discuss:SPOILER ALERT - what does the new Spider-Man movie have to do with Critical Race Theory?Why is Dred Scott v. Sanford an infamous case?Why is Brown v. Board of Education a famous case?White privilegeSystemic racismNeutral laws with racist effects?2021-12-2127 minSearching for Political Identity31. Scratching the Surface of Executive Privilege and Fairness in “Broadcasting”In this episode I discuss:What am I going to do with my life?I also answer the following four questions posed by a Twitter follower:Bill and Hillary Clinton and officials, honored subpoenas when accused of less significant charges than obstructing an election and planning and inciting an attack on our Capitol. Why are we allowing the constant blocking of information from Trump and his cohorts?How can we legitimately shut down Fox or at least include them in a reinstatement of the FCC Fairness Doctrine?Shouldn’t Truth In Advertising Laws include politics? The "advertised product" we...2021-12-1940 minSearching for Political Identity30. Immature, Stupid, and Dangerous: On Lauren Boebert and 1/6 RiotersIn this episode I discuss:Radiohead songsLauren Boebert comments about Ilhan OmarWhat is my favorite Teddy Roosevelt quote?Funny story from my Jurisprudence final examWhat do I think about the people that participated in January 6, 2021?2021-12-1331 minSearching for Political Identity29. Structures of Judicial Decision Making from Legal Formalism to Critical Theory by Roy L. BrooksIn this episode I coverWhat does it mean to say Justice requires the proper mix of law and equity?Let me tell you about my friend @TheOGPianoGeekWhat do Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton have to do with equity?What’s at stake in the battle between traditional judicial process and critical process?What branch of government best expresses the will of the people?Is legal formalism purely logical and devoid of judicial “policy making?Has Congress failed people of color and other traditionally marginalized groups?What is the difference between Critical Race Theory and Critical Process?Why do I...2021-12-0558 minSearching for Political Identity28. Thanksgiving Bonus Episode: A Full Stuffing of Critical Race TheoryIn this bonus episode I cover:What's going on in my life right now?What am I grateful for?What is Critical Race Theory?2021-11-2538 minSearching for Political Identity27. Tragedy in Waukesha, Kyle Rittenhouse, and City of Atlanta v. RolfeIn this episode I cover:What happened in Waukesha?What again is Critical Race Theory?Was “race” a factor in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial?What happened in the case of City of Atlanta v. Rolfe?How do we fix the problem that exists between the police and the black community?2021-11-2243 minSearching for Political Identity26. Steve Bannon, The Star Chamber, and Critical Race TheoryIn this episode I cover:What it was like receiving fan mail from a 12 year old.My thoughts on the movie Fight Club.My thoughts on the American flag.My thoughts on the Steve Bannon situationWhat was the Star Chamber?What is Critical Race Theory?2021-11-1442 minSearching for Political Identity25. Dual America: Inside The Mind Of A Trump Supporter and A Critical Race TheoristIn this episode I cover:How was my workout today?What do I think about the Alec Baldwin and Aaron Rodgers situations?What are my thoughts on 1/6/2021?Are all Trump supporters the same?What motivates Trump supporters?What does Critical Race Theory have to do with all of this?2021-11-0751 minSearching for Political Identity24. Be A RenegadeIn this solo episode I cover:Where do I currently stand on my search for political identity?How did meeting a strength coach at 16 years old change my life?2021-10-3030 minSearching for Political Identity23. Scott Bell: The Root of Our ProblemsA wide ranging and free-flowing conversation about American politics, law, and how money controls all. In this episode we cover:What is the real big lie in America?Why being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes is still the most important character trait.What did Richard Nixon do that profoundly impacted our society?Tracing the timeline of the corporate oligarchy.What do I think it means to “lean left” versus “leaning right?” Is Donald Trump a grifter? Hint: yesWhy do I say (and does Scott agree) that Trump is an ironic figure?Is Trump just a symptom of the dise...2021-10-221h 37Searching for Political Identity22. Random Nuggets From Jurisprudence ClassAnother stream of conscious solo episode. In this episode I cover:Taking stock of where I’m at in law school.What is jurisprudence?What is originalism?What is legal formalism?Why is Lochner v. New York so universally reviled by legal scholars?Am I starting to soften my stance on Critical Race Theory?2021-10-1719 minSearching for Political Identity21. Money, Vacation, and The Incentives DebateIn this short stream of consciousness solo episode - Brian shares some more insight as to what prompted him to Search for Political Identity.Being on vacation (and having decided not to bring my laptop), I was not able to edit. So, enjoy the mouth clicks!2021-10-1012 minSearching for Political Identity20. Jesse Peak: The Alien EpisodeJesse Peak is a MUFON certified Field Investigator in PA, UFO Researcher, Ex-Army National Guard , Eagle Scout, and HOST of a podcast called UFO Encounters World-Wide.His website is: https://ufoencountersworldwide.wordpress.com"I can assure you that, given they exist, these flying saucers are made by no power on this Earth.”— President Harry S. Truman,4 April 1950, at a press conference.In this episode we cover:Are aliens real?Are they here?Jesse gives Brian a clear explanation of the three most important UAP (formerly known as UFOs...2021-10-0239 minSearching for Political Identity19. What is Critical Race Theory?In this episode:What is Critical Race Theory?What is my reaction to it?2021-09-2529 minSearching for Political Identity18. Isay Pop's ExperienceBrian interviews new Twitter friend Isay Pop.In this episode we cover:Who is Isay Pop?Why is Isay in a good position to talk about race relations in America?What happened to Isay the night of the Rodney King beating?What can we learn from Isay's experiences with the police?Why does Isay say that the MAGA crowd is being oppressed and dehumanized?Is Isay a conservative or a liberal?What does Isay think about religion?What form of government would a “genuine Christian” support?What does Isay think about Trump?Is Isay agai...2021-09-192h 05Searching for Political Identity17. America Today: From September 11th, 2001 to COVID-19In this episode I cover:What is my favorite movie line of all time?Am I going to do an episode on Critical Race Theory?What’s my sales pitch for why you should listen to this podcast?What’s it like to rewatch American History X today?Why do I stick up for Trump supporters?Is it racist to assume people of color can’t be Trump supporters?Do I think aliens are here?2021-09-1217 minSearching for Political Identity16. Life, Death, and LibertyIn this episode I cover:What are the legal foundations for the right to have an abortion?Do they also apply to being anti-vaccine?Is the perfect judge a mere enforcer of logic?Am I pro-choice?Do I support vaccine mandates?2021-09-0523 minSearching for Political Identity15. Brian Rambles for 30 MinutesIn this episode I cover:A nice review I got on Apple Podcasts.A uninteresting experience I had with a homeless man this week.What happened when I defended an Andrew Jackson quote in law school this week?What do I think about Trump supporters?Can you separate the message from the messenger?How is my foray into Twitter going?2021-08-2931 min
Searching for Political Identity14. Bart Gellman: Dark Mirror3x Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Bart Gellman joins me for a discussion about a variety of topics pertaining to American law and politics.
Learn more about Bart here.
In this episode we cover:
Why did Snowden do it?
Why did Snowden choose Bart Gellman?
How 9/11 changed everything.
Do we want to live in a world like the movie Minority Report?
Does Bart agree with Biden on Afghanistan?
What was the Golden Opportunity that Obama passed up?
How does Bart feel about the term “deep state?”
Was Trump treated unfairly by the Intelligence Community?
How does Bart answer when I ask, “is it...2021-08-2247 minSearching for Political Identity13. Kabul FallsBrian persists through a cold.In this episode we cover:The unfolding situation in AfghanistanMemories from September 11th, 2001Teasing next week's big guestThoughts on how this podcast is coming along so far.2021-08-1615 minSearching for Political Identity12. Chase Geiser and Justin O’Donnell: Anarchy, Ayn Rand, & Everything in-BetweenChase Geiser, host of One American Podcast and former Senate candidate Justin O’Donnell (also known as “Twitter’s favorite extremist” join Brian for a lively and wide-ranging conversation.Disclaimer: This is an edgy episode. There is a point in this conversation where one of my guests makes some extremely inflammatory comments. I struggled with whether it was appropriate to leave the comments in. I decided to leave them in. My rational is that given the context of the conversation, I do not believe this guest was truly calling for violence. Each listener will be the judge. I do not...2021-08-081h 15Searching for Political Identity11. Michael Pitter: A PHD Student and a Law Student Chat about AmericaMichael is on the cusp of getting his PHD in immunology. He is Brian's friend from middle and high school. The two friends reconnect to discuss politics.Topics include: Working class perspectiveDoes our two-party system do more harm than good?Is it really as simple as “republicans are bad” and “democrats are good?”Comparing America to Western EuropeVoting rightsIs it fair to use the phrase “Jim Crow 2.0?”The hard reality of structural racism2021-07-3155 minSearching for Political Identity#10 - Theo Johnson: True LiberalismThis week I am joined by Theo Johnson to talk about his 2014 paper called "True Liberalism" and why he walked away from the Democratic party.In this episode we cover:Why Theo thinks True Liberalism is a combination of the ideas of three men: (1) John Stuart Mill, (2) John Locke, and (3) Adam Smith.Why the marketplace of ideas is SO important? Hint…ask Galileo and Jesus Christ.Why Theo thinks Socialism is bad and would never work in America.What is the secret sauce to a successful economy?What Theo thinks of the "smashing capitalism" mem...2021-07-171h 14Searching for Political Identity#9 - Do We Live In Facebook Or America?In a rather chilling experience, Brian woke up Friday morning to discover he had been de-platformed. No more Facebook or Instagram page to promote his new podcast. No more Facebook profile to see how Grandma is doing.Brian followed all the rules but has still been deleted from cyberspace.Was it really that one post about China...?Brian talks about this personal experience with being censored.He also discusses the legal concepts involved in Trump's lawsuit against Big Tech.2021-07-1143 minSearching for Political Identity#8 - Richard Eskow: It Starts With SoulRichard (RJ) Eskow is one of America’s leading progressive/left journalists. He hosts The Zero Hour, a radio and TV program. Richard served as a chief writer and editor to Bernie Sanders during the 2016 campaign. He has been a Fortune 500 healthcare executive, an activist, an economic consultant in more than 20 countries, a songwriter and a musician.Check out and his work at the links directly below. If you happen to be a progressive, you'll definitely want to subscribe to his show.https://thisisthezerohour.comhttps://www.rjeskow.comIn this episode we cover:How figuring out "where you stand" politically is a...2021-07-031h 09Searching for Political Identity#7 - The Uber to PakistanIn this solo episode I reflect on an insane conversation I had with an Uber driver. I also ask Trump supporters to lend me their ears.2021-06-2728 min
Searching for Political Identity#6 - My Response to Critical Fan FeedbackThe critics are piling up but I won't go down that easy. In this solo episode I address some of the early criticisms the show has received. Long story short…I ain’t going nowhere.2021-06-1524 minSearching for Political Identity#5 - MJ Giasullo: The Episode That May Get Us FiredMJ and I have a frank discussion about a range of topics2021-06-131h 45Searching for Political Identity#4 - MJ Giasullo: UnmaskedMJ returns and does not hold backIn this episode we cover:MJ doesn't want to wear a mask in his Uber tonight (but he will)What is the difference between classic conservatism and modern Trumpism?What is the difference between stacking vs. packing the courts?Why does MJ think the filibuster is a good thing?Why does MJ think President Biden is not living up to his promise to restore the soul of the nation?Is the distrust inherent in today's politics something that can be overcome?2021-06-0555 minSearching for Political Identity#3 - MJ Giasullo: Cancel ThisBrian and MJ talk about cancel culture, deplatforming, and more.In this episode we cover: How we went from "A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace" to modern day censorshipThe pros and cons of allowing Big Tech to decide what information is on the table for consumption on their platformsThe origin story of Section 230, otherwise known as "the 26 words that created the internet"Does Section 230 enable Congress to censor people through the use of private companies even though Congress would not be allowed conduct such censorship (because of the 1st Amendment) itself?How to figure out what is “true” on the i...2021-05-301h 16
Searching for Political Identity#2 - Kam Wright: Deep into The Constitution and Political HistoryBrian tries to keep up with Kam Wright as they take a deep dive into political history, the Constitution, and current trends
In this episode we cover:
The real source of American freedom (hint...it's not the Bill of Rights).
The reason many hesitate to embrace "politics by litigation" - the practice of granting nine judges in black robes the power to define/create new rights.
History of the prohibition of alcohol in America.
Brief history of the Progressive Era.
Lochner v. New York.
A brief explanation of Substantive Due Process and one of the most famous dissents in all...2021-05-241h 20
Searching for Political Identity#1 - Welcome To Searching For Political IdentityBrian introduces the show and tells you what it's going to be about.2021-05-1904 min
The Unspoken AgreementsShift Your Mind with Brian LevensonBrian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. He has been fortunate to work with CEO’s, professional athletes and with teams in the NBA, NHL, and MLS, Division 1 athletic departments, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Homeland Security, Hilton, Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and many other organizations. He also has a weekly podcast, Intentional Performers, where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. His new book, Shift Your Mind, is scheduled to be released in Oct...2020-08-0300 min