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A Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 17: Local office and show thoughts so far In this episode, Grant and Glenn discuss the future of ACD, the intentional non-partisan nature of local elections, and personal journeys for both of our intrepid hosts. With a few episodes under their belt, they also discuss the show to date and ask the question of whether or not they accomplished what they set out to do and whether or not there should be more yelling? As the last show before a short hiatus, keep an eye out for future episodes with possibly a new host, a new style, and a new hot takes on existential angst with at le...2023-08-2459 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 16: The Best and the Brightest The boys (Grant and Glenn) do a rundown of the current political field for the 2024 presidential election. They ask the important questions: “Are we being punked? This is the best we can do?” 2023-07-3058 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 15: Say What? The boys examine a recent federal court ruling enjoining the federal government from leaning on the social media platforms. I just government doesn't like the content of your tweets, should they be able to shut you up? 2023-07-1858 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode. 14 – Where is Robin Hood When You Need Him? Grant and Glenn discuss the new work requirements in order for applicants to receive federal welfare benefits. A broader discussion of poverty, and the best way for society to lift people up out of poverty ensues. 2023-07-1756 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 13: This S**t Again? Grant and Glenn at it again - the boys talk about Ukraine and how totally freaking exhausting it is for the US to (seemingly) be creeping our way back into yet another armed military conflict. We consider the legal authority to be doing what we’re doing, the wisdom of it, and other related stuff. 2023-07-1759 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 12: We Have No Classified Documents in Our Homes Grant and Glenn aver that they currently possess no poorly secured classified documents in their respective homes, and they examine the (clearly supported) sense that the nation is apparently awash in classified documents stored in highly secure garages, bathrooms, and ballrooms. There's also a yummy comparo of the Trump Biden, Pence, and Hillary classified document cases. #factsmatter 2023-07-1758 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 11: Our Favorite Crime Families Grant and Glenn snatch some stories out of today's headlines, and discuss, compare, and contrast the relative sins of the Bidens, the Trumps, and others. And boy, is some of what they do sinful! 2023-07-1758 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 10: Glenn's PCT Adventure and Other Stuff The boys provide a status/recap of the show and its direction, and Glenn provides an update on his first 25-day stint on the Pacific Crest Trail, and about how his personal hygiene was, well, impacted. 2023-07-1759 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 9: Kids These Days. Grant and Glenn talk about the timeless belief that kids these days are somehow worse than we were growing up, and the larger common mindset that things were better then and are worse now. The hosts call BS on this view and examine evidence that things, over the arc of time, are actually getting better, not worse. Hope springs eternal (mostly). 2023-07-1757 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 8: Is Touching Okay? Grant and Glenn discuss the interrelationship between government and religion. The boys talk about their religious backgrounds, public views on religion in modern society, instances where government and religion have intersected, the meaning of "separattion of church and state," and whether the boundaries between the two are appropriately placed. 2023-07-1756 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 7 - Support Your Local Billionaire! Or Not. In no other episode to date, are you able to hear the stark ideological differences between our intrepid hosts, Glenn and Grant, and things get a little spicy. At one point, Glenn shushes Grant as they unravel the implications and impacts of revering the mega-wealthy and the growing wage gap between the average person and those with an overabundance of wealth. Regardless of how both view the issue, both agree that the hardworking people who are driving our economy and doing the work should be highly regarded. 2023-07-1756 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 6.5: Okay, Now What? Grant and Glenn talk about elections, political parties, and that whole democracy thing in this episode. This is the first taping after the 2022 midterm elections so they give the G & G Chat Factory(R) treatment and do a post mortem on the state and federal elections. They also spend some time discussing 3rd parties and the various tactics strategies used by the various parties and how they can woo reasonable people. 2023-07-1754 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 5: Let the hate flow through you. Science! Brain science that is. In this episode, Glenn and Grant discuss biological and sociological drivers that impact outrage and how our personal outrage is tapped into to influence opinions and how we spend our time and our money. The boys discuss pitfalls that people often fall into and ways to prevent oneself from falling for simple tactics that often work far too frequently. We have the tools to fight the outrage, we just need to remember to use them. 2023-07-1756 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 4 - How Much is that Politician in the Window Grant & Glenn discuss money in politics and the precarious position your average citizen is in now that money flows freely into the political landscape with the passing of Citizens United. The history of preventing the corrupting power of money in politics is discussed as well as some of the key legal battles that brought us to where corporate entities have the level of influence they seem to have. We also discuss well-moderated campaign debates. Grant gets heckled. 2023-07-1756 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 3: Maybe we shouldn't burn it all to the ground. In episode 3, Glenn and Grant discuss our important institutions and the tendency to tear at the very foundation of these institutions when things get contentious which begs the question of, "Is that the best thing to do and if it is, then what?" 2023-04-1757 minA Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 2: How is this supposed to work? Are we a Democracy? A Republic? A Constitutional Democracy? A Constitutional Representative Democracy Republic? How is this supposed to work anyway? Your hosts tackle terms we often use and attempt to get to the root of what makes this whole freedom thing happen. Also, is this whole freedom thing happening? 2023-04-1652 min
A Civil Discourse on KRBDEpisode 1: What in the world are we thinking? In this episode, Grant and Glenn introduce themselves and explain what prompted them to start the show. They discuss the ground rules of A Civil Discourse and what they are hoping to accomplish with the show. Ultimately, the foundation of the show is set in Episode 1 while giving the audience an opportunity to get to know the hosts. 2023-04-1654 min