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Smart Guy, Dumb GuyChauvin Trial, Middle Class Anti-Racism, and Climate PolicyIn this episode Christian and Jonny reflect on the recent Derek Chauvin trial, Biden's new climate plan, and anti-racism language. Articles: https://unherd.com/2021/03/antiracism-is-too-middle-class/https://www.vox.com/22397364/earth-day-us-climate-change-summit-biden-john-kerry-commitment-2030-zero-emissions2021-04-2732 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyViolent Things**Trigger warning. In this episode we talk about gun violence and mass shootings**In this episode Christian and Jonny talk about Biden's recent announcement to remove troops from Afghanistan and changing gun laws in the U.S. Articles: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/04/exit-strategy/618590/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/01/mass-shootings-georgia-colorado-expose-lax-gun-laws-amid-cries-reform/7061512002/2021-04-1927 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyGeorgia Laws & Woke CapitalArticles: Georgia Election LawWoke Capital2021-04-1227 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyGarland and Grade SchoolJonny And Christian discuss Biden administration's nomination of Merrick Garland as well as some recent drama in a California school district. Articleshttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/what-justice-department/618112/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/20/us/oakley-school-board-hot-mic.htmlLink for False State - PLEASE PUT IN NOTES OF SHOW!https://linktr.ee/traylerswift2021-03-0126 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyThe Buck Stops in TexasArticles:https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/freezing-cold-and-burning-mad-texas/618048/https://unherd.com/2021/02/will-chinas-millennials-ever-rebel/2021-02-2332 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyCovid Generation & American InterventionIn this episode Christian and Jonny talk about Covid-19 and the impact it is having on kids as well America's response to the coup in Myanmar.Articles From The Episodehttps://unherd.com/2021/02/how-we-turned-teens-into-lab-rats/https://www.npr.org/2021/02/11/966923582/what-myanmars-coup-means-for-the-rohingya https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/02/11/myanmar-coup-washington-biden-sanctions-aung-san-suu-kyi/2021-02-1633 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyWhat to do with the looney toons?Christian and Jonny talk about the potential recall for Gavin Newsom and the GOP response to Marjorie Taylor Greene and ask how we should politically handle leaders we deeply disagree with.Articles: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/04/us/gavin-newsom-recall.htmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/02/marjorie-taylor-greene-expelled-congress/617911/2021-02-0826 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyFilibustering GamestopJonny and Christian talk about the filibuster and GameStop.Articles: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/23/style/the-vaccinated-class.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/27/business/gamestop-wall-street-bets.htmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/01/democrats-biggest-decision-nuking-filibuster/617854/2021-02-0130 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyChanging PoliticsChristian confesses the truth about his past beliefs. Then Jonny and Christian talk about how a person changes their beliefs and what can be done about the merger of Trumpism and Christianity. Articles from the Show: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/opinion/trump-evangelicals.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/how-white-evangelical-christians-fused-with-trump-extremism.html?fbclid=IwAR2JYuH8TRb3tMdNoMLwUI3_mw6VCLDQaxoTFCYGw_Wafw5OV2uaYIcHy8k2021-01-2529 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyInauguration TimeA bonus pod responding to the inauguration of president Joseph R. Biden and vice president Kamala Harris. 2021-01-2124 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyNew Season, New SongSmart Guy, Dumb Guy is back for season 2 with a new song! 2021-01-1819 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyTiktok & Electoral CollegeChristian and Jonny talk about the electoral college and Tiktok's recent banning of mlms. Chat 1: Electoral College Chat 2: TikTokHosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com2020-12-2130 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyIt's Raining PatriarchyIn this episode Christian and Jonny talk about the rise and fall of celebrity pastors and modern masculinity.Chat 1: Sad Irony of Celebrity PastorsChat 2: Just How Toxic is the Masculine MystiqueHosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com2020-12-1432 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyTruth & Religion In Uneasy TimesIn this episode of SGDG Christian and Jonny talk about the growing tension over religious freedom laws and the general public. Then the hosts argue about truth, lies, and the responsibility of the media to discern the difference. Chat 1: Christendom or not?https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/12/how-supreme-court-champions-religious-liberty/617284/Chat 2: When did the media stop telling the truth? https://unherd.com/2020/12/when-did-the-media-stop-telling-the-truth/Hosts: Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com2020-12-0734 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyCalling InChat 1: Call In vs. Call Out Culture Chat 2: The Resilience of Michael J FoxMikrocip - https://linktr.ee/christianserge Hosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com2020-11-3028 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyCan you hear those voices too?Christian and Jonny talk about the unseen implications of Covid-19 and discuss a new invention that broadcasts music directly to your head.Chat 1: The Economic effects of covid-19. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus-pandemic-us-economy-unemployment.html?action=click&module=Briefings&pgtype=HomepageChat 2: Music in your head. https://www.timesofisrael.com/futuristic-device-from-israeli-firm-puts-music-in-your-head-without-headphones/Hosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com2020-11-2327 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyThe Final EquationSmart Guy, Dumb Guy is back after our short election break! In this episode of SGDG Christian and Jonny talk the election, polarization, and a new math equation that can supposedly predict the end of America.Chat 1: How Do We See One Anotherhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/12/briefing/ron-klain-jeffrey-toobin-tropical-storm-eta.htmlChat 2: Predicating the end of America through Mathhttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/12/can-history-predict-future/616993/Hosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com2020-11-1628 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyGrief & UndergradsChristian opens up about a recent difficult experience and the hosts talk about college after the pandemic.Song Break: NBHD Nick - One Directionhttps://youtu.be/LjhSOIHQcycArticle 2: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/10/college-was-never-about-education/616777/2020-10-2639 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyWhere Is Everyone GoingChristian and Jonny talk about shadow role of social media and everyday life and debate becoming expats. Chat 1: The shadowy impact of big tech on elections. https://unherd.com/2020/10/big-tech-is-interfering-in-the-us-election/Chat 2: Why are more American's renouncing their citizenship? https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-americans-are-renouncing-their-citizenship-116028406022020-10-1928 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyWe Be Stressin'In this episode of SGDG Christian and Jonny remember Eddie Van Halen, talk about the recent VP debates, ask if we are talking about politics too much, and learn a little about the impact of stress on the body. Articles From the Show: Eddie Van Halen:https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2020/oct/06/eddie-van-halen-life-in-picturesChat 1: Are we talking about politics too much? https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/10/reading-too-much-political-news-bad-happiness/616651/Chat 2: 10 Weird Ways Your Body Reacts to Stresshttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/10...2020-10-1230 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyCritical Trump TheoryIn this episode of SGDG we talk about the recent presidential debate, what to do when our leaders fail, and what to think about Critical Race Theory. Articles from the show:Chat 1: What do we do when our leaders fail us?Chat 2: What is Critical Race Theory and should we be afraid of it?Song"Good Look" - Lasse Lyxhttps://youtu.be/0niKsoRqHGsHosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com2020-10-0528 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyHere Comes This Dreamer. Interview with Micah BournesIn this special episode we interview author, poet, and musician Micah Bournes about his new book, Here Comes This Dreamer.Learn more about Micah at www.micahbournes.comFind Here Comes This Dreamer on Amazon or wherever books are sold:Song Break by Tilden ParcHosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com2020-09-2831 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyThe End of Free Speech?Jonny and Christian take the entire episode to talk about Cancel Culture. Is it good? Bad? Ugly? How should we think about artists who have been canceled? Is cancel culture destroying free speech as we know it? Is cancel culture ruining America? This episode was suggested by a listener. Follow us on instagram to suggest new topics: @smartguydumbguyArticles Mentioned: NYT - Thesis about Cancel Culture. Vox - Cancel Culture ExplainedThe Harper LetterSong Feature: Fleur Douces - Homeless Soulhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec5w-g_48F8...2020-09-2128 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyGoodbye Jesus, hello Climate ChangeIn this episode we talk about the struggle evangelicals are having in "decoupling" their faith from so many problematic realities. Then in chat 2 we talk about climate change and the fires in California.Chat 1: Goodbye Christ. I’ve got Justicehttps://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2020/september/goodbye-christ-ive-got-justice-duty.html?fbclid=IwAR0FFHxN57D8t4OFT9iKVC5BUGoC9XCkuGiisZi4RBfbFOjy4grDxsULU-UTransition Song: "Trenching" - Trayler Swifthttp://linktr.ee/traylerswiftChat 2: Climate Change & Gavin NewsomArticle about Governor Gavin Newsom telling us the fires are fueled by climate ch...2020-09-1432 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyRacist appraisals & the search for the "gay gene"In this episode of SGDG we talk about racists home appraisals and what the search for the gay gene means for our own understanding of human sexuality.Chat 1: Racist Home Appraisalshttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/25/realestate/blacks-minorities-appraisals-discrimination.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytrealestateChat 2: The search for the "gay gene."https://unherd.com/2020/08/stop-searching-for-the-gay-gene/Music from:linktr.ee/traylerswift2020-09-0731 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyThe Death of Religion?Chat 1: The end of Western Secularismhttps://unherd.com/2020/08/the-end-of-secularism-is-nigh/?fbclid=IwAR3SOyTou7s7aArTbr4iztSWvKrwii5S5farXynRwJ_zv8PURD0y9oVloE8Chat 2:When will things get back to normal? When will baseball games allow people? Will we want to go to games, or concerts or hang outs?https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51963486https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/heres-when-bill-gates-says-we-will-get-back-to-normal-what-it-will-take-to-get-there.html Covid killed more than any flu season since 1918https://elemental.medium.com/us-covid-19-deaths-compared-to-diseases-pandemics-wars-2a7495a432802020-08-3121 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyPackages & PoultryChat 1: USPS https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/08/13/us-postal-service-whats-going-post-office-what-we-know/3360565001/https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-protest-in-person-vote-in-person-mail-in-ballotshttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-protest-in-person-vote-in-person-mail-in-ballotsChat 2: Factory Farminghttps://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2020/4/22/21228158/coronavirus-pandemic-risk-factory-farming-meatVR Documentarieshttps://www.with.in/search?q=this%20is%20climate%20changehttps://www.with.in/watch/this-is-climate-change-feasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlSE1X-hSqQ2020-08-2427 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyMispronouncing QanonIn this episode, Christian struggles to pronounce QANON and then we talk about Kamala Harris and cultural perceptions of women in power. Article 1 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/briefing/qanon-kamala-harris-coronavirus-your-thursday-briefing.htmlArticle 2 - https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/08/kamala-harris-biden-vice-president-pop-culture/615178/2020-08-1733 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyThe Con with Patrick LovellChristian and Jonny interview Patrick Lovell producer of the brand new documentary series, The Con, about the largest conspiracy of lies, in the history of the world.Learn more about The Con at www.thecon.tv 2020-08-1033 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuySex and TechChat 1: Big TechThis article focuses on the recent hearings, before congress, where CEOs of major tech companies testified. The big issue is the growing monopolization of a few tech companies: google, apple, facebook, and Amazon. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/07/antitrust-hearing-tech-pandemic-inescapable/614749/Chat 2: Sex Work If we decriminalize Sex Workers will it hurt the business of Sex Traffickers? https://www.aclu.org/news/lgbt-rights/sex-work-is-real-work-and-its-time-to-treat-it-that-way/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/26/opinion/child-sex-trafficking.htmlhttps://foreignpolicy.com/2019/06/20/trumps-human-trafficking-record-is-fake-news/2020-08-0334 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyShould we join Antifa?In this episode of SGDG we discuss the protest in Portland, the Wall of Moms, and we ask whether or not violence is ever justified. Then in chat 2 we discuss antifa and fascism. https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/20/us/wall-of-moms-portland-protest-trnd/index.html2020-07-2733 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuyGetting ConspiratorialOn our second episode of SGDG Christian gets conspiratorial, Jonny talks too much about France, and together they discuss reparations in Asheville, NC and Covid-19 fines in Rockland, NY.Articles from the episode: On Reparations in Asheville, NChttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/us/reparations-ashevhille-nc.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice/2020/07/15/891700076/asheville-n-c-approves-steps-toward-reparations-for-black-residentsOn Covid - 19 in Rockland, NYhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/shaharziv/2020/07/07/2000-a-day-fine-for-obstructing-coronavirus-contact-tracing/?fbclid=IwAR3mHfq1W9qZ4hpb0QAFusIp01raV5-rWSUznYf2H7x0J4hTza1V7ENtvsg#777baaf7402b2020-07-2026 minSmart Guy, Dumb GuySmart Guy, Dumb Guy. Nerd Guy, Cool Guy.Introductory episode! In our very first episode we provide a quick introduction to the podcast and what you can expect. Then we jump into two topics. First, racism in France's elite education systems and what it can teach us about America's own racist history. And second, protests songs and what we've learned since 1966. Link to the Atlantic Article that started our conversation. Link to Jonny's website including blog and other podcasts.2020-07-1331 min