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ReConsiderCivil Wars of the Past and the Gilded Age with Lindsay Graham of History DailyOn this episode, Erik interviews Lindsay Graham of American History Tellers and History Daily. They talk about the similarities and differences between today's political and economic climate and that of the Civil War and the Gilded Age.Support ReConsider on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-2147 min
The Liquid Lunch ProjectEp 45: Erik Fogg - Bootstrapping Versus Venture Capital: Finding What’s Right for YouAs an entrepreneur, how do you choose between bootstrapping and venture capital, when it comes to funding your startup? Each comes with advantages and limitations. Erik knows a lot about it since he’s been running a venture-backed company for quite some time. He can help you compare the two and figure out which is best for you. Erik Fogg is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at ProdPerfect. The company fixes E2E software testing using Machine Learning and solid operational design, as well as automatically generating and maintaining E2E test automation by monitoring user jo...2022-03-2143 minThe Liquid Lunch ProjectEp 45: Erik Fogg - Bootstrapping Versus Venture Capital: Finding What’s Right for YouAs an entrepreneur, how do you choose between bootstrapping and venture capital, when it comes to funding your startup? Each comes with advantages and limitations. Erik knows a lot about it since he’s been running a venture-backed company for quite some time. He can help you compare the two and figure out which is best for you. Erik Fogg is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at ProdPerfect. The company fixes E2E software testing using Machine Learning and solid operational design, as well as automatically generating and maintaining E2E test automation by monitoring user jo...2022-03-2143 min
ReConsiderRussia Invades UkraineErik explains why Russia is invading Ukraine, what their war aims are, what the West is doing, how geopolitics plays into all of this, and a little bit of what might happen next. Get a little sanity of clarity amidst the livestream chaos.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-2557 min
ReConsiderThe Fall of AntiWork, Or: The ‘Anti-’ProblemAntiwork had a really bad daySource Article“Laziness is a virtue in this society” - r/antiwork moderatorhttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220126-the-rise-of-the-anti-work-movement“Supporters of the anti-work movement believe people should self-organise and labour only as much as needed, rather than working longer hours to create excess capital or goods.”USA is a tough crowd for this kind of pitch. See: bad branding.What does Antiwork stand for?Many people tried to give Erik the answer… and many w...2022-01-2930 min
ReConsiderAntiworkToday we talk about something I've reconsidered lately: AntiworkLeave Erik a Tip to Support the ShowJoin the ReConsider PatreonErik’s initial take-labor organization and rights are a great thing-Not putting up with crappy work conditions, and forcing companies to compete, is a great thing (and this is my opinion as an employer)-saying “I want stuff - someone has to make it- and I don't want to work in exchange” seems crazy-”Ending work,” p...2022-01-2535 min
ReConsiderHow Did It Come to This? Part 4, the rise of niche media platformsSocial market dynamics are driving the ever-greater fracturing of public discourse. Can it be pulled back together? In this episode Erik finishes his series with the MIT Enterprise Forum on media technology and political polarization.Check out the show notes for the original slide deck at http://www.reconsidermedia.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-251h 00
ReConsiderHow Did It Come to This? Part 3, the role of media technology in political polarizationIn this episode, Erik expands substantially on work from Wedged, talking about how media technology, now and in the past, contributes to (or doesn't contribute to) political polarization.Check out the show notes at http://www.reconsidermedia.com for the slide deck!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-111h 05
Tech Talks DailyStartup War Stories with Erik FoggErik Fogg is the co-Founder, and Chief Operating Officer at ProdPerfect joins me on the Tech Talks Daily podcast to share his startup stories and discuss how AI in testing is changing software development. Software development, especially testing, is terrible at using data. It relies too heavily on "human smarts." We can do better. Our own mindsets can explore the art of the possible, what's been done before, and what we have to accept, hold us back from being able to improve the business processes we're responsible for (and ourselves) Corporations are, unfortunately, the best...2021-07-2952 min
Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech LeadersS4 Bonus: Erik Fogg, ProdPerfectErik Fogg attended MIT, but failed his intro to computer science classes. It was at that point, that he punted over to mechanical engineering. So as you could guess, Erik is not the tech guy - but, he does know enough to be dangerous. He loves to work with his hands, and has a professional history in solving old problems in new ways.Speaking of working with his hands, he likes to create comic con gear (at the time of the recording he had a captain America shield made out of an old satellite in his office...2021-05-0643 min
ReConsiderThe ReUnited States: Walking Back (or Going Forward)Long before the capitol riots, a few good people began working on a documentary about the best Americans working to bridge our yawning divide. They created a movie: The Reunited States.Erik asks them hard questions--not about the movie, but about America. Can we walk backwards... or somehow go forward? Three amazing Americans who have spent the last few years devoting themselves to bridging the divide answer Erik's tough questions about what next comes for a bruised and battered nation.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast...2021-02-1550 min
ReConsiderReckoning: How Will America Change Post-Capitol Riots? with Richard HananiaRichard Hanania returns to speculate with Erik about how Congress, Silicon Valley, the Republican Party, and the nation as a whole will change after the Capitol Riots. Will our DNA change in the same way that it changed after 9/11?As usual, prepare for Erik and Richard to disagree fiercely :)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-291h 04
ReConsiderCovid-19: Debunking the BSThere is an astounding amount of BS surrounding COVID-19. In part because of that, we have nearly 300k Americans dead, and more to come. In this episode, Xander and Erik arm you with what you need to convince anti-maskers to get with the program.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-061h 28
ReConsiderIntroducing 10 American Presidents (and its Series on Ronald Reagan)You just heard Roifield and Erik talk about the 2020 election, which will change US history forever. You might not know that in addition to MidAtlantic, Roifield hosts 10 American Presidents, an audio documentary on leaders who changed the country and the world. This quick trailer introduces Roifield's series on Ronald Reagan, as the 40th anniversary of his election approaches.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-1901 min
ReConsiderWhat Happens After Trump? (ReConsider + MidAtlantic Mashup)What happens after Trump (almost certainly) loses the election? How does the US begin to heal its divides? How do the Republicans bounce back from a (likely) thrashing?Roifield Brown, host of the MidAtlantic podcast, joins Erik to talk about changes in American attitudes and demographics, as well as the ongoing challenges the US will face as confidence in our democratic institutions sits at a historic low.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-121h 29
ReConsiderDoes the US Fight Rational Wars? With Richard Hanania of Columbia UXander and Erik are bigtime Realists--we assume international relations are fairly rational. What if this model is flawed, and even biased? Richard Hanania, of Columbia University's Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies, makes his case that international relations are more like politics than we Realists would like to admit. Watch Erik actively ReConsider (with considerable anguish) his entire model of global politics makes sense! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-111h 00
ReConsider[Special] This November, Vote for Your Sheriff!Since the killing of George Floyd, Americans have used the soap box to demand reform to policing and the criminal justice system. In November, we will use the ballot box. But you may not even _know_ that your Sheriff is up for election, and they have a massive impact on policing in your county! On this episode of ReConsider, Xander and Erik break down why voting for your Sheriff is important in shaping law enforcement policy in the United States, how you can have an outsized impact in those elections, and why most of us don't know much about...2020-09-0725 min
ReConsiderIntroducing The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and IraqWe've talked a lot about the impact of the Iraq War here on ReConsider--on the Middle East, on US foreign policy, on her domestic politics, and her allies. Season 1 of The Fault Line, out September 29, dives deep into how it happened... and how we never recovered from the consequences. Get it wherever you get your podcasts, and dive into some critical recent history of our world. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast.
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ReConsiderSurely Mail-In Voting or Trump and DeJoy Will Rig the Election... Right?Mail-in voting will lead to massive fraud and allow the Democrats to steal the election.Er, I mean: DeJoy's elimination of USPS sorting machines will disrupt voting this year so much to let Trump steal the election.Which conspiracy is your favorite?Do either of them hold water? Xander and Erik explore in GREAT depth:-Historical voter fraud in the United States-The risk of voter fraud with larger-scale mail-in voting-What DeJoy is actually doing at the USPS-How that compares to past...2020-08-281h 34
ReConsiderXander appears on Perch Perspectives with Jacob ShapiroXander recently appeared on the Perch Perspectives podcast, with Jacob Shapiro. Xander and Jacob have worked together as geopolitical analysts and consultants for a number of years, and recently Xander joined Jacob's new company, Perch Perspectives, as the vice president of analysis. Perch consults business on geopolitical risk that, as we're seeing, is increasingly impacting the global economy in ways that we haven't seen at least for the last 30 years.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1051 min
ReConsiderOperation Legend and the Portland Paramilitary DeploymentParamilitary troops in Portland, Oregon, threw protesters in unmarked vans and tear-gassed so aggressively that they hit the Mayor of the city. "Operation Legend" is set to roll out to many other cities in the US--possibly whether they like it or not. Is Portland going to be repeated in Chicago and Detroit? We give you the full story and the context to be able to rise above the (very) aggressively partisan portrayals of Portland.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2020-08-071h 04
ReConsiderCOVID-19: Risks Beyond the Death RateA lot of peoples' perspectives about Coronavirus risks center around the Case Fatality Rate (CFR). Pretty low for young folks, so you're safe, right? For both individuals and society, there are risks beyond the CFR we should know. It could save lives.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-311h 28
ReConsiderThe Hong Kong National Security BillHas Hong Kong been "lost?" Are their civil rights obliterated? What the heck just happened with the National Security Law? Lots of context needed, and provided in this episode.Xander and Erik go deep into the history of Hong Kong from the very beginning, and unfold HK's laws and relationship with Beijing since the 80's, to understand what led up to this seminal moment.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-161h 09
ReConsiderDr Campt Returns to Help Us Have Better Conversations About RaceOK, you're fired up. What now? Dr. David Campt returns to give all of us a powerful guide and spiritual teaching to take our energy to fight racism, and turn that energy into a lifetime of effective conversations with white Americans to make the world a better place for our fellow black citizens.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-241h 06
ReConsiderLibertarian VP Candidate Spike Cohen on The Big Issues of 2020Spike Cohen, the Libertarian Party's candidate for Vice President of the United States, shares his ticket's platform on police violence, and militarization, racial inequality, pandemic responses, civil rights (and their violations), the economy, the fed, and... well, everything. Join us for a deep, thorough conversation on some radically different ideas about how to solve the most pressing issues for the United States in 2020.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-221h 18
ReConsiderLies, Damn Lies, and Statistics with Dr. John Johnson of Edgeworth AnalyticsXander and Erik ask Dr. Johnson to help us understand the statistical bombs of 2020: police violence, COVID-19, economy, and election.Dr. John Johnson is a PhD economist who specializes in applying economicanalysis to large and complex data sets for Fortune 100 companies to help them make high-stakes decisions in litigation and strategy. John is the author of the book Everydata: The Misinformation Hidden in theLittle Data You Consume Every Day.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...2020-06-171h 05
ReConsiderWho Watches the Watchmen? Part 2: Complex Causes of Police BrutalityOur nation is largely united that police reform is necessary. In this episode we talk about the causes of police brutality: training, traditions, and unions.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-0752 min
ReConsiderWho Watches the Watchmen? George Floyd, Police Brutality -- and Crossing The Wedge (Part 1)The nation, us included, have been moved by the killing of George Lloyd by police in Minneapolis. There is clear evidence of a problem with police brutality.We need not argue over how much this is a problem for black Americans vs. Americans of other colors.. You don’t have to be black for this to be your problem. If Americans are being brutalized or killed unnecessarily by police, this is your problem.In this episode we dive into some of the potential causes of systemic police brutality, and--most importantly--how to make a un...2020-06-0458 min
ReConsiderHow Stoics Deal With Plagues and QuarantinesThe world is undergoing intense collective trauma. It's incredibly hard. How can we thrive while in quarantine?Xander and Erik share how the philosophy of the Stoics has helped them with many challenges in their lives, including this. Hopefully it can help you, too.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-301h 24
ReConsiderThe Passion of Tyrion and Varys Pt IIWe continue through Westeros, China, Rome, and talk a bit more about contemporary leaders, their struggles, and the people at their backs that have to make some very hard choices.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-201h 02
ReConsiderThe Passion of Tyrion and Varys: How to Handle Troubled Leaders (Part 1)What do the lieutenants of troubled leaders do to cope, help... or manipulate? Today we use Trump's struggles as a launchpad to explore history (and Westeros) to understand how and why supporting casts act differently when a leader has rough edges.Xander and Erik grab a few pints for this one and have a good time; you might consider the same, if it fits your fancy :)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-061h 18
ReConsiderDrunkenomics and The Impacts of Plagues Through HistoryXander and Erik record one of our longest episodes yet--with a lot of beer. We talk about Modern Monetary Theory and its role in the COVID-19 policy conversation, and the impacts plagues have had on societies in the past. Prepare for laughs.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-202h 09
ReConsiderThe Peace Officer Program In Action, with Sheriff Lott of Richland CountyLast time we were introduced to the Peace Officer concept by Lisa Broderick, who leads Police2Peace. Today we learn from Sheriff Lott of Richland County how he's implementing the Peace Officer program and what impact it's had.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0635 min
ReConsiderThe COVID Relief Bill - Why, How, and WhatA stimulus bill just got passed. Is it the right bill? What the heck happens with that $2T and what are the consequences? Erik and Xander take a crack.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0159 min
Forging AheadBoston Founder Series. The dulcet tones of Erik Fogg, CRO and Co-founder of ProdPerfectI was worried about getting over my skis in this discussion. I am definitely not in ProdPerfect's target buyer cohort:)
We talk about:
- Plans for Covid19
- Making your first sale as a founder*** Erik goes deep here. Super helpful. He has a strong opinion on who should do the early selling.
- Presentation chops
- Values. Erik goes DEEP here also.
- Breaking the rules, being different. Founders must be somewhat crazy.
We could have gone for hours and Erik has...2020-03-261h 01
ReConsiderA Live Debate on COVID-19 and Recession ReliefXander and Erik advocate for two different positions on the appropriate response by the US government to the coming recession, an exercise in a passionate and respectful disagreement, and an opportunity for Xander and Erik to share what we actually believe needs doing, as well. Stay safe, everyone.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2056 min
ReConsiderClimate Change Part 1: The Geopolitical Map ChangesClimate change will, in addition to all of its other havoc, cause major changes to the geopolitical future. The entire board will change.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1748 min
ReConsiderAround the world in 2020Jacob Shapiro joins the show again to take a snapshot of the global geopolitical environment at the turn of the decade.(Sorry it's late; been a crazy month!)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-071h 01
ReConsiderThe Amazingly Complicated Brokered Presidential ConventionIt's Iowa Caucus time, which means people make hay by predicting a brokered convention!...But what is a brokered convention? How does it work? How likely is it?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0552 min
ReConsiderIran's Role in the Middle East in Context, with Iftah Burman Iftah Burman, founder of the Middle East Learning Academy, joins us to go over Iran’s broader role in the Middle East, particularly its operations outside of its own borders: what are its goals, what is the impact, and is Iran succeeding?Itfah is a Middle East scholar that regularly briefs diplomats, foreign officials, academics, and different levels of young professionals. He also acts as the director of foreign senior-level mission to Israel of US government officials, US military officers, and different think-tank researchers. He’s also deeply involved with education, and regularly gives lectures to students and...2020-01-271h 00
ReConsiderThe Soleimani Airstrike in Geopolitical Context, With Jacob ShapiroJacob Shapiro (cofounder of Geopolitical Futures) joins us today to help us break down what in the absolute heck happened in Iran, what might happen next, and what the heck might be the strategic/geopolitical driver behind it.We also do a followup about our last episode, where we cover some key errata about our analysis of the UK election that our listeners pointed out for us #humblepie and get a bit of help from Jacob on the implications.Lots of good stuff :)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast.2020-01-151h 11
ReConsiderThe Political Phenomenons We Refuse to UnderstandBoris Johnson won big and Brexit is go for launch.Donald Trump was impeached… and still his popularity holds steady. Heck, he might get re-elected.Americans and Britons seem to have, within themselves, two incompatible narratives about these men. How is that possible?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-021h 03
ReConsiderReConsidering GDPRecently Erik saw an article in which nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says an obsession with looking at GDP has become a problem:“The world is facing three existential crises: a climate crisis, an inequality crisis and a crisis in democracy,” he writes. “Yet the accepted ways by which we measure economic performance give absolutely no hint that we might be facing a problem.” “If we measure the wrong thing, we will do the wrong thing,”Do we need to reconsider how useful GDP can be as a measure of economic health?Support...2019-12-111h 07
ReConsiderHow Lebanese Protests Over a WhatsApp Tax Can Turn the WorldA few isolated Lebanese protests over a tax on WhatsApp calls have become, perhaps a national revolution, with huge consequences for the region and perhaps even American strategy. Why?How could such a small thing have such a large potential impact? And how can we possibly spot what "small things" in the world really matter, and which big ones are more smoke than substance?Getting this one out earlier than normal because the topic is timely!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See...2019-11-201h 05
ReConsiderWhat In a Name? Would a Cop by Any Other Not Protect as Well?Amid the hard facts of distrust and violence between police and some communities in the US, debate descends into fanatical screaming between two tribes. We forget the solution we all want: effective policing with great community relationships. Today we interview Lisa Broderick, who founded Police2Peace, with a radically simple experiment to help our police and communities cooperate like never before.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-1249 min
ReConsiderIs America's Syria Withdrawal a Betrayal of the Kurds?Turkey invades Syria amid a hasty and poorly-planned US withdrawal. It's not the first time: why is it getting this level of media attention and international outrage?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-2853 min
ReConsiderA Butterfly Flaps its Wings in Saudi Arabia...…and hurricanes pop up throughout the Middle East.How does a tiny US deployment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia affect the geopolitical outlook of nations throughout the Middle East and the world? The world’s a complicated place, and small moves can have ramifications for many years to come. Today, we look at the possible ramifications of a US deployment of troops to Saudi Arabia could play out.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1046 min
ReConsiderSo You Wanna Impeach a PresidentHow does the process of impeachment work? What actions are impeachable? How's it worked in the past? We cover all of these questions and more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1042 min
ReConsiderEPISODE 100: The Astropolitics of "The Expanse"WELCOME TO EPISODE 100. HOW EXCITING.Today we’re going to talk about our favorite book series ever, The Expanse. More specifically, we’re going to talk about the “astropolitics” (geopolitics IN SPAAAACE) of The Expanse, and see how it as a case study can teach us about boring old geopolitics on Earth. It’s an awesome episode; enjoy!And to everyone who’s been with us for the whole ride: holy simoleons, thank you!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa2019-09-231h 06
ReConsiderUS-China Competition with Prof. Chris BaldingProf. Chris Balding, Professor at Fullbright University Vietnam, joins us to help us break into the factors driving US-China competition, and helps us understand some of the fundamentals behind what's likely to come over the next few years.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-0954 min
ReConsiderWhy Do Nations Go to War? with Mike MzzarrRepeat-guest Michael Mazarr of RAND, has recently published a bunch of very intriguing work that challenges how Xander and Erik think about foreign policy and war. We decided to grill him to see what we could learn!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-261h 07
ReConsiderFinding BS and Other Semantics Analysis in the 2020 Election, with Danielle DeiblerIn Wedged, we talk about BS and bias in media coverage of elections. We've always wondered: Can we measure it?Turns out, someone can. Danielle Deibler is the CEO/founder of Marvelous.ai: she's where AI and politics meet. In this episode, Danielle walks us through how we can measure BS, bias, and other sentiment in media coverage, with the 2020 election as a case study. We learned a ton and you will, too.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-121h 04
ReConsiderRace and Poverty and the House Ownership Gap: An Interview with Alanna McCargoWe had the pleasure of hosting Alanna McCargo, VP of Housing and Finance Policy at the Urban Institute to help us answer a listener question about wealth inequality, and Xander came across an incredible article with an important question: how does real estate impact the ongoing wealth gap between white Americans and Americans of color? And what drives the ongoing housing gap?The answer is…. pretty darn complicated. Thanks as always to the Urban Institute for the really enlightening conversation and great questions. Alanna is awesome; this is definitely worth a listen!Support this show ht...2019-07-291h 05
ReConsiderThe Possible Meanings of Peace Talks in America's Longest War18 years have passed, and Kabul and its US allies have failed to destroy the Taliban. Finally, it seems like serious peace talks are beginning, but war remains and any peace would likely include Talibani power in Afghanistan. This is a moment for the US to reflect on its true goals.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-1934 min
ReConsiderIs Trump Taking Orders From Moscow?It's often taken as given that Trump is acting on Moscow's behalf in his foreign policy. In this episode we ask: what foreign policy would be in Russia's interest? And is Trump following that foreign policy, or a different one?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-0854 min
ReConsiderFree Stuff!With the Democratic 2020 Primary heating up (already), serious proposals about more free stuff in America have come to the front of the national conversation. What would free college look like? What about free healthcare? What would the impact be? We take an ever-so-shallow look at all of these to help you navigate through a few of the proposals.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-2045 min
ReConsiderAnnouncements! Intelligent Speech Conference + FlickCome join us! https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/ Saturday June 29th, 11 am – 7 pm The Centre for Social Innovation, New YorkTalk to us on Flick! https://flickchat.page.link/YEVW7YUfy3amVEvq7Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-0908 min
ReConsiderWhy The Heck is the US Election Cycle So Long?There are, as usual, structural reasons why the election cycle is so long. This year's is bigger and earlier than ever. Has it always been this way? If not, what happened? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-2140 min
ReConsiderWHO IS THE NIGHT KING!? And Other Media BSIn which Erik gets sucked into Game of Thrones theory clickbait, and then realizes that this has an excellent analogy to political media.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-0836 min
ReConsiderLong-Term Consequences of US Drug WarsWhat have been the long term consequences of US and allied drug policy? In this episode we look at both domestic demand and foreign supply efforts, and the results that have come from them. This is all in a response to questions from listener Russell Waldman; keep them coming, everyone!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-1136 min
ReConsiderRecent Revelation: Healthcare Monopsony Buying PowerMany single-payer (nationally funded) healthcare systems pay a lot less for drugs, services, and equipment than US insurers do. They have a monopsony and therefore a lot of buying power--makes sense, right? Erik recently has a revelation that calls this logic into question... though without any clear answers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-2520 min
ReConsider[Listener Question]: Long-Term Geopolitical Consequences of the Iraq WarOne of our beloved Patrons asked us: "what are the long-term consequences of the Iraq War?" Great question--we couldn't resist taking a crack at it. In this episode we hear about the balance of the middle east changed, for Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, ISIS, and global powers.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-1747 min
ReConsiderHow to Dismantle Entrenched Bias, with David CamptDavid Campt, "The Dialogue Guy," founder of the Ally Conversation Toolkit, who you may know from The Daily Show, joins ReConsider to help us learn how to better talk to people. Straight up this is one of the best shows we've ever had.We learned so much from David about the emotions, roadblocks, and pitfalls that get in the way of having an effective conversation in dismantling bias and changing minds; as well as an incredibly effective and compelling methodology to actually getting into the trenches with someone and making real process. This is a must...2019-03-031h 08
ReConsiderFlash Update: The Indian Airstrike in PakistanIndia has just launched a military operation into Pakistan—an airstrike—for the first time in decades. And they’re both nuclear powers. We rarely get to stay on top of very current events, but this is such a significant incident—and something so easy to spin and sensationalize—that we wanted to get ahead of it. So get the full scoop of what happened, and the ramifications, right now from Xander.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-2732 min
ReConsiderIt Pays to PolarizeIn response to a listener question about who is and isn’t part of the “tribes” in American politics, Erik does an episode himself on political polarization, pulling directly from his Sound Education talk on political polarization.Head to our YouTube channel for the slide show version!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-0943 min
ReConsiderBias and Tribalism with Chris Martin of Heterodox AcademyToday we link up with the venerable Chris Martin of Heterodox Academy, and host of Half Hour of Heterodoxy. We spend 45 minutes discussing heterodoxy, because we are long-winded. We ask tough questions such as:-Is it even possible to not do the thinking for you?-How do we discuss tribalism without evoking false equivalence?-What does heterodoxy even mean in a bi-polar political society?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-2245 min
Half Hour of HeterodoxyEpisode 45: Xander Snyder & Erik Fogg, Bias and TribalismXander Snyder and Erik Fogg host the ReConsider Podcast—their motto is "We don't do the thinking for you." You can visit reconsidermedia.com to learn more about their podcast, which covers politics, history, and society. This episode is longer than the typical episode because of it's a simulcast across two podcasts.
0:00 Introduction to Erik, Xander, and the Reconsider podcast
5:00 How do you "not do the thinking" for your listener?
17:20 Socratic dialogue as a technique
20:30 The difference between psychological facts and historical facts
32:00 Goals of Heterodox Academy
37:20 How...2019-01-2251 min
ReConsiderTribal Flippage on Trade and ImmigrationYou might feel pretty strongly about trade and immigration policy--either very happy or very cranky with the way things are currently being done. But you might be surprised to learn that your tribe might have felt very differently about it just a few years ago.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-1153 min
ReConsiderA Very Late Halloween Special: WE DO THE THINKING FOR YOUXander and Erik are crazy-busy, and we're very sorry about that. In lieu of this fortnight's episode, here is our Halloween Special from Agoraphobia 2018: "WE DO THE THINKING FOR YOU." Yes it's silly, but it's of course meant to get us thinking about how we frame the behavior of our tribe and our enemy tribe in ways that makes it impossible to be introspective.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-2808 min
ReConsiderBreaking Down Government Spending“Congressman Erik: just say no.”Erik’s on the warpath over that darned image we got for the listener Q&A, so Xander and Erik are going to talk about how the US government actually spends its money. Prepare to be surprised!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-0944 min
ReConsiderEmergency Thanksgiving Dinner GuideSo hey Thanksgiving is coming up; time for an emergency prep episode! If your Thanksgiving turns into fighting, and you don’t want it to, we can help! Challenge yourself to have a great political conversation rather than a brutal slugfest.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-2250 min
ReConsiderListener Q&A!In this episode we do a big listener Q&A! We’ve gathered a few questions over the past few months and we decided to run with the juiciest ones. We’ll do this again, keep sending questions in! Here’s what we cover:YemenSocial SecurityKashoggiSports in diplomacySweden, immigration, and sexual crimeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-0958 min
ReConsiderThe 2018 Global Economic Outlook: Pt IIPost technical difficulties, we’re back! More Jake, more great questions about the global economic market.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-10-2241 min
ReConsiderThe 2018 Global Economic Look - Part 1So much has gone down over the last year that we needed some proper professional econ help to sort it out. So we called Jake Meyer to come back to join us--luckily for us, he did! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-10-1545 min
ReConsiderToolbox Talk: Midterms ManiaDon’t wait until a week before midterms to start your research! Get a leg up on where to get accurate information on your (many) voting choices with ReConsider’s guide to the election this year.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-10-0731 min
ReConsiderReConsidering China IV: The History of ChinaChina's history is long. Like, really long. Its memory is, too. Want to understand how China sees the world today? You need to understand how it sees its place over the last 3600 years.We're lucky enough to welcome Chris Stewart of The History of China Podcast to help us scratch the surface. But really, if you want to dive in, go check out _his_ podcast: http://www.thehistoryofchina.wordpress.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-301h 07
ReConsiderIntroducing: American ScandalSince the founding of the United States, in every generation, in every field of business, politics, sports and society, we’ve watched in shock as corruption, deceit and desire bring down heroes, titans and those we thought we could trust.In the aftermath, we’re left with too many questions, how did this happen? Who is to blame?Subscribe to American Scandal today. www.wondery.fm/scandalSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-2701 min
ReConsiderReConsidering China Part 3: THE TRADE WARTrade war’s on, baby. Why is it happening? What’s at stake? How does free trade even work?Are tariffs against China The Art of the Deal, or the tantrums of a madman? Is China a trade cheater or is Trump just pandering to the base?Time to get some context.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-1759 min
ReConsiderReConsidering China Pt 2: The Chinese EconomyIs the Chinese economy a powerhouse, or a house of cards ready to fall down? Is it going to overtake the US, or crash terribly and burn? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-0657 min
ReConsiderPreview: American InnovationsLike geopolitics and economics, technology shapes our world and our choices--as individuals and as nations. American Innovations by Wondery dives into some of the world-changing innovations that came through the United States. It looks not just at the science, but the story, the drama, and the ah-ha! moments behind each great innovation. In this preview, you'll learn about America's first hack at AI... by getting a computer to play chess.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-0209 min
ReConsiderThe Iran Nuclear Deal is Done: Time for WWIII?Trump just reimposed the sanctions on Iran that had been previously lifted by the nuclear deal--the deal is dead. Trump wants a new deal. Rouhani is under pressure and claiming he wants a fight. Is scrapping the deal a good idea or a bad idea? What does it mean for Iran and the Middle East?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-08-1349 min
ReConsiderReConsidering China, Pt IWe're having a trade war! How exciting. So China is... our friend? Enemy? FRENEMY? They... want to take over Asia? Taiwan? The US? THE WORLD? Are they a fair trading partner or a cheater? A reasonable place or a dictatorship?There are many conceptions and misconceptions about China. Let's start taking them on.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-08-0247 min
ReConsiderThe Balkans and the Duality of NationalismNationalism gets a pretty bad rap these days. And not for bad reason. But it’s a complicated topic and has a lot of history… some of it very good. ReConsidering how we understand nationalism will help us grapple with how to maybe even use it for good.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-07-1641 min
ReConsider2018 World Tour (part 1)Since we've been talking about economics for 6 months, a lot has happened throughout the world! And people have wanted to know about it. So today we're covering interesting events in South Africa, North Korea, Iran, and Turkey. All great opportunities to ReConsider.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-07-0236 min
ReConsiderHow Bad's the National Debt?In this episode we answer some listener questions about the national debt! Namely:-How big is it?-How much does China/etc own and what does that mean?-But seriously guys are we in trouble here?Learn all of this and more on today's episode!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-1848 min
ReConsiderA Retort to the AustriansLast time we interviewed Carlos Lara and Prof. Robert Murphy to give us the Austrian perspective on the boom & bust cycle. Today we’re going to see the another side of the debate, with the help of Jake Meyer, a Nobel Prize losing economist at California State University! Jake’s work focuses on empirically studying the interaction of the international finance system and domestic political factors, particularly looking at financial crises and credit--all very relevant to the boom/bust cycle debate. He’s also a research economist at Forensic Economic Services, was part of the faculty at Cla...2018-06-041h 13
ReConsiderHow Dead Philosophers Influence Us TodayToday we're joined by Emmet and Karl of OnlineGreatBooks.com to discuss why a bunch of dead thinkers are still hyper-relevant today. We talk about their impact on society and politics, as well as make a case for why they should still be read if we want to understand the world around us, and ourselves. The three philosophers that go under the microscope: Plato, Machiavelli, and Marx.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-211h 37
ReConsiderThe Austrian take on the Boom & Bust CycleIn the past few episodes we've talked about a number of different economic theories about the trade cycle and the Fed's role in it. Today the Austrians have their say. We interview L. Carlos Lara (CEO of United Services & Trust Corporation) and Professor Robert P. Murphy (of Texas Tech), fellow podcasters and experts on Austrian economics, to get the lowdown of the self-styled heterodox school of economics.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-0848 min
ReConsiderBreaking Down the GOP Tax Bill, with Jon Schwabish of the Urban InstituteThe GOP Tax Bill was marketed to supercharge growth, help the middle class, and boost worker pay. It’s sold both as a “tax cut” and as “tax reform.” Some people really liked it, some people really hated it, but most people don't know much about it. Let's find out!Show notes at reconsidermedia.com/podcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-2359 min
ReConsiderAround the World in 80 Minutes (AKA Mercator Projections Suck)Erik and Xander podcast together for the 3rd time ever in Boston! We grab a map and go: no agenda, no plan. It's a ton of fun. You'll find out all there is to know about the world as of precisely March 22nd, 2018.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-03-231h 22
ReConsiderEthics, Humanity, and Meaning--Exploring Themes of BladerunnerGo check out Beyond the Big Screen and hear Xander and Erik uncover how Blade Runner discusses these questions, and gets viewers to ReConsider what it means to be human. https://www.atozhistorypage.com/big-screenSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-01-3101 min
ReConsiderToolbox Talk: The Modern StoicPolitics gets emotional. However the emotional part of our brain was designed not for rational thought, but for knee-jerk survival mechanisms. How can we train our brain to think more clearly about politics in our daily lives?In this episode, Erik and Xander talk Stoicism, a philosophy and thought strategy that has been used for thousands of years by everyone from slaves to emperors to get a grip on the turbulent world around them. You'll learn why Stoicism is so powerful, and you can apply it in your life and conversations today.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...2017-07-1450 min
Walking the Walk010 Erik Fogg –– WedgedErik Fogg is a co-author of Wedged: How You Became a Tool of the Partisan Political Establishment…And How to Start Thinking For Yourself Again!You'll find Wedged on Amazon, and learn more about Eric at ReconsiderMedia.comWhether you're a political leader, a community leader or a business leader, there are issues that can drive a wedge between the people on your team, or between you and the people you serve. And sadly, some of these issues are purposely manufactured and promoted!In this episode Erik and I will discuss how to recognize "we...2017-06-0832 min
ReConsiderOne Minute to Armageddon (Halloween Special!)Originally broadcast on the Agora Podcast Network's "Agoraphobia" series, Erik and Xander recount the true story from 1983 of how the world was a single crazy decision away from nuclear annihilation.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-10-2809 min
ReConsiderPolling and Direct Democracy, WTFWhy are referendums ending up so different from how polls suggest?From Brexit to the FARC peace deal, there have been some shockers in referendums: the polls have very much gone one way, and the results another.So what the heck is going on? In this episode, Xander and Erik talk about how polling works, how it might be going so wrong, and what oddities are going on with direct democracy versus the representative stuff we're used to.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-10-1939 min
ReConsiderEducation in America, Pt IHow's the US education system performing relative to other countries? How can we improve our own performance?There are many opinions and narratives about what to do, and in this episode, Xander and Erik dive into the data to understand which hold water, and which are swept away by facts.Check out sources on the companion post page!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-07-1225 min
ReConsiderToolbox Talk: Power!"Speak softly and carry a big stick." Or, "speak loudly and carry an even bigger stick!" There are different kinds of power and different ways to wield them... and it's not always clear what's our best kind of power to bring to bear in a given situation. In this "toolbox talk," we team up with Kelsey, who runs the Women in Diplomacy podcast, to work through the meanings of hard, soft, and smart power, and their benefits and drawbacks. Plugs Kelsey's Podcast, Women in Diplomacy Rex Factor! FoggofWar Errata: When discussing Russia and Ukraine, Erik says "...2016-05-221h 08
ReConsiderApple vs. FBIThe FBI wants Apple to write some code to unlock the phone of the San Bernardino shooter, and Apple has filed an appeal to make sure they're not compelled to do so. Is it a ravenous attack on privacy? Is it not a big deal? Xander and Erik have done a ton of research and take on both sides of the argument: should Apple be forced to write the code? What are the long-term implications? We break down the technical details, the precedents and legal cases being brought to bear, and the potential long-term consequences and precedents. T...2016-03-101h 09
ReConsiderDemagogues in History... and TodayYou might be worried that in the US and Western Europe, there are some pretty scary folks that are getting pretty popular. Those folks--who appeal to our fears and hatred to get power--are called demagogues. We've seen them throughout history, from the very first Democracy--Athens--up through today. Xander and Erik give a brief history of demagogues throughout history to show that we've seen this story before... and then we have a good conversation about what to do when we see demagoguery creeping in. Direct Sources The Peloponnesian War "Demagogue" Wikipedia Page Joshua Greene's Moral Tribes 2016-01-201h 01
ReConsiderWestern ISIS PolicyIn our first "meaty" episode, Xander and Erik tackle ISIS, with such awesome questions as: 1. What considerations should govern how we try to take down ISIS? 2. Why is current policy against ISIS not working? 3. What's different about ISIS from enemies past that means we need a new strategy? 4. What about human nature and western politics keeps us from taking on ISIS in the right way? Articles from the podcast: The Atlantic article, "What ISIS Really Wants" Samuel Huntington's Clash of Civilizations The really great Wikipedia page...2016-01-0649 min