We discuss the Mandalorian finale, and also the ongoing political drama circa New Year's Eve.

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The Mando Finale

We are joined by old podcasting friend Kerry Chestnutt, who first joined us on our third episode in 2014. In that earlier episode, we discussed an article by The Daily Beast describing a 1929 book "The Revolt of the Masses", which prescribed in humanity a hatred of "experts". In the wake of Donald Trump and the Jill Biden "Doctor" controversy, it seems prescient. https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-smartest-book-about-our-digital-age-was-published-in-1929 Kerry reached out to provide the following thoughts after our discussion: "I would like to provide a teeny bit of clarity to go with my Hobbit analogy at the end there lol, in regards to MeToo and BLM. While I do think they were effective at directly aiming at this ‘dragon,’ so to speak, I am not in any way trying to imply that is the sole function of either moment. They are both unconfined by the limitations of current events, and both vital steps along our path as humans, away from the residual affects of slavery, racism and sexism at large, and the toxic parts of patriarchy, as we all walk together towards a more egalitarian future in this age of information."

w/ Kerry Chestnutt - Everybody Hates Experts

We go over the Mandalorian episode Tragedy, the latest Trump attempts to thwart the 2020 election, and COVID.

Boba Fett Returns

We argue over a Jezebel article criticizing Obama's critique of the Left. Plus Trump, Mandalorian, and Cancel Culture.

The Fog of Grogu

We dive into the aftermath of the 2020 election, from Trump's pathetic coup to cancel culture to the 2nd Amendment.

WTF Trump

Sitting down in person, we hash it out over Trump and the cities.

The 2020iest Week

We convene on our predictions for the first debate, and also veer slightly off topic.

Matt Wants to Scream at Darwin

We chat with Shalom Agalaba and Jonathan Edwards about America's history with race and policing. Recorded months ago, but finally got it out.

A Conversation About Race

Recorded just a few days after protests rocked the nation in the aftermath of George Floyd's death at the hands of police.

The Sounds of Revolution

We are joined by Gus Trujillo as he discusses his race for the US House of Representatives.

w/ Gus Trujillo - Dems Come to Cowtown

We hash it out over the karma we're currently experiencing for eating meat. Plus some quibbling on masks, the ethics of opening back up, and some Amarillo elections.

The Karma In Your Burger

We sit down to discuss the newest Star Wars, Rick and Morty, and the Tara Reade saga.

X Æ A-12 Muskinism

A month old, but never too late to discuss the changing nature of economic forces in the 21st century.

Friedman In the Age of Corona

We talk with Shanghai resident and very old friend Burke Moore.

w/ Burke Moore - A Post Covid World

We are joined by Dionna Chambers (IG @dionnachambers) to chat about hustling as LA gig workers in a recession, as well as spirituality, the power of speech, and of course, the coronavirus.

w/ Dionna Chambers - A Spiritual Check-in

Darwin Carlisle and Matt Loftin are former speech and debate teammates from Amarillo, Texas. For the next 10 years after High School they pursued very different careers, with Loftin heading to the East Coast in Washington, DC to go into politics, while Carlisle headed west to Los Angeles to go into film. They join back up here to discuss the unparalleled challenges their generation has faced, and to find a way to converse in our polarized political climate.

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