Bridges Podcast

In this episode of Bridges, Steven chats with Stephanie Lepp, an artist and strategist focused on thoughtful dialogue. They talk about what drives good conversations and how to make them better, both online and offline. Stephanie shares tips on navigating spaces that often encourage conflict over understanding, while Steven talks about the ups and downs of trying to create meaningful discussions. If you're interested in getting better at talking with others or just curious about what makes conversations work, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear how we can all make conversations a little better, one discussion at a time.   - Twitter: @stephlepp https://twitter.com/stephlepp - Substack: Faces of X https://www.facesofx.org/  

Bridges Podcast: DGG Round Table - Pre-Election Night Special Join us for an engaging pre-election night discussion featuring prominent voices from the DGG community. Our panelists bring diverse perspectives to the table, ensuring a comprehensive analysis of the political landscape. Featured Guests: - Dan Saltman (@dancantstream): CEO of Redact.dev and co-host of the "Anything Else?" podcast. Dan offers sharp commentary and insights. Find him on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@dansaltman - Jessiah - Pondering Politics: Known for thoughtful political analysis and nuanced takes. Find his content on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@ponderingpolitics - Joanna: A Twitch streamer who blends humor with in-depth discussions on various topics. Catch her live streams on Twitch. https://www.twitch.tv/thesillyserious - Pisco: A legal expert providing insightful analysis on current events. Follow him on Twitter. https://x.com/piscolitty - ImReallyimportant: A political Twitch streamer known for data-driven insights and comprehensive coverage of political events. https://www.youtube.com/@imreallyimportant - Alexander Irrelevant: Offers unique perspectives with a touch of humor. https://www.twitch.tv/ahrelevant - Lonerbox: Brings philosophical depth to discussions, offering well-rounded viewpoints. Explore his content on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5pr6jdzVMWNObsiiAYpEA

In this episode of Bridges, Steven sits down with Matt Bruenig, founder of the People’s Policy Project, to dive deep into socialism and the mechanics of welfare states. Together, they explore how wealth distribution, social safety nets, and progressive policy frameworks can reshape societies. Whether you're an advocate for economic reform or just curious about the Nordic model, this episode provides a compelling look at the intersection of policy and ideology. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBruenig People's Policy Project: https://www.peoplespolicyproject.org

In this episode, we are joined by artist, thinker, and Internet cultural writer Joshua Citarella. In this episode, we chatted about socialism and its flaws, where market socialism fits into a conception of capitalism, and if there is an end to capitalism that we foresee. It was an interesting conversation to wrestle with and finally have a conversation where we are Bridging with ideas further left than us! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.    To find more from Josh, find him here: His largest is Instagram His YouTube is here. And if you want to support him more directly you can do so on Patreon.

Today we are joined by Dave Trotter, an expert in voting behavior, electoral statistics, and forecasting. He has a Masters in Political science with a focus on voting behavior. We booked this episode last minute and worked hard to release it before the election! The original plan was to have a fast conversation so our poor editor didn’t have to work too hard but there was just so much to ask and learn about from Dave that it ended up being a longer conversation anyway.    Join us as we talk about the upcoming election, Dave make a number of predictions of outcomes, talks to us about voter behavior, and outlines to us HOW to read electoral polls.    If you want to learn more from Dave, check him out his various links! YouTube Substack   Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/bridgespod to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.

Today we are joined by Steven Bridges, an ironic name for our show. A magician turned card counter from the motherland of the UK. He has blown up on YouTube for filming his antics counting cards in the U.S. and around the world. In this episode we discuss magic, how to read crowds, and the business of card counting. Get ready for a diverse conversation that touches on psychology, mathematics, and the discipline of the job.    If you would like to check out Steven’s work you can find his YouTube here. Consider as well looking at Steven’s free guide Why You Probably Shouldn’t Learn Count Cards.  Finally, follow his Twitter to learn more about his behind-the-scenes and what hes up to daily.

In todays episode we are joined by JREG, the safe edge poster, meta-memer, post-irony YouTuber! To be honest, I am not sure what this conversation is about other than community at one point. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as it confused us!    If you don’t want to find JREG, here’s his YouTube. Definitely don’t check out his Instagram.  If you want to support the show consider joining our Patreon. There you can access early released edits, behind-the-scenes, and pose questions to upcoming guests.

Today we are chatting with Jordan Harbinger, podcaster and lawyer. We had a fascinating conversation about his trips within North Korea, being kidnapped not once, but twice as well as the process by which he thinks and engages with guests on his show.   If you enjoyed todays podcast and want to find Jordan's other conversations: You can find him on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other spaces you find podcasts.

Today we are joined by Dr. Glenn Loury an esteemed economists and public pundit who has spent a career writing and speaking about conservatism. In this episode, we dig into his book, Late Admissions and his dissonant experience as being black within academics and not wanting to losing his Chicago connections. We hope you enjoy this podcast episode as much as we did.    If you enjoyed listening to Glenn today you can check him out at:  His Substack  YouTube Twitter TikTok and  Instagram! This episode is sponsored by Ground News and Skill Share.    Ground News is a news article conglomerate that collects articles from various media organizations and biases, presents the leaning of the article and allows you to compare articles against one another. Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

Ranton is a YouTuber, Shaolin warrior monk, who is most notable for his video game reviews and Shaolin monk content. Today we chat about his time at the Shaolin temple, comedy, and Ranton’s personal passion for encouraging political engagement. The conversation is long and full of laughs so we hope you enjoy it.    If you want to explore Ranton’s content, please check him out!  He is on YouTube here. If you want to watch him live, check out his Twitch. And if you want to see images and photos from his life, here is his Instagram.

Today we're joined by the Dr. Flint Dibble and Milo Rossi, or as you might know him, MiniMinuteMan. In this special episode, they announce their exciting new collaboration to overwhelm online fake history with real, evidence-based content. We dive deep into spotting fake history, unraveling the bad information and outright lies spread by pseudo-historians, and share some easy debunks of the most common fake history myths circulating online. Plus, we discuss their plans to tackle misinformation head-on and bring authentic history back into the spotlight. If you want to follow their journey and check out their work: You can find Flint's Twitter https://x.com/FlintDibble You can find Flint's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/flintdibble You can find Milo's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@miniminuteman773 If you're more of a TikToker, you can find Milo https://www.tiktok.com/@miniminuteman  

On today’s episode we sit down to chat with Milo, or MiniMinuteMan, a YouTuber who focuses on archaeology, pseudoscience, and science communication. In this episode we chatted about pseudoscience and distrust of the institutions, and debunking creators who peddle in disinformation. If you want to check out his YouTube you can find him here. If you're more of a TikToker, you can find him here. But if you're an oldschooler like myself, you can also find him on Instagram here.

Today we are joined by the ever knowledgeable, Dr Flint Dibble, an archaeologist at Cardiff University who grew to prominence in his Joe Rogan debate with pseudo-archaeologist Graham Hancock. In this episode, we discuss with Flint common signs of pseudo-science within archaeology, disinformation v. misinformation, and lost ancient civilizations. If you want to learn more from Flint or check out his social media: You can find his Twitter here. You can find his podcast here. We are now sponsored! Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

Today Steven solo's the episode with Dr Huey Li, an expert in electoral system. Huey originally joined us a few episodes back at our first round table with Chuck Holton. In this episode they discuss censorship in China, 2-party v multiparty systems, and the importance of democracy. If you would like to check out Huey Li's work: Here you can find his TikTok account. And if China is ever successful and he loses his TikTok, here is his Instagram.   We are sponsored! Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

Today we are joined by war correspondent and established streamer, DylanBurnsTV. Almost 3 years ago, Dylan went to Ukraine as a massive career pivot from online political debate to war correspondence and journalism. In this conversation, we talk about Ukrainian war, the way American politics has deeply impacted war efforts, and life on the ground in Ukraine. If you enjoy Dylan's work and would like to support him check out his work on YouTube here. He also regularly streams live on YouTube and Twitch. This episode is sponsored by the following sponsors. Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

We are joined today by John Spencer, Chair of the Modern Warfare Studies of the Modern War Institute. In this episode we talk about urban warfare and how it differs from most civilians' understanding of warfare. John Spencer originally went viral when he advised Ukranians in how to respond to the Russian invasion as civilians. We also in this episode speak about Israel, Gaza, and how there is a paucity of data and knowledge on urban warfare which allows wild misinformation to spread.    If you want to hear and read more from John, you can find everything on his website.  Here is his YouTube channel and you can also find him posting on Twitter. This episode is sponsored by the following sponsors. Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE

Kyla Scanlon is a multi-talented individual. One of those types who when she puts her mind to it, she excels at it quickly. She has written for NY Times, New York magazine, and Bloomberg Opinion.    Join us today as we learn about how the economy is just vibes and feels. Kyla (the guest one not the host) explains inflation, how tariffs under Trump would impact the average consumer, and who America owes its debt to.    If you like what Kyla had to say, please consider buying her book In This Economy? Available in hard copy at Penguin Random House. You can also buy it as an audio book on Audible, or anywhere else you get your audiobooks!  Kyla here (the host) I am being serious, her book is awesome. The little drawings she includes genuinely helps SO much in learning particularly if you thin about math in a spatial way similar to me! You can also find all her links on her website, include the cute little poems she likes!  She has a podcast, a regular newsletter, so check her out and get informed! Sponsors: Ground News Skill Share

This episode stars our previous guest, Chuck Holton, who is joined by Dr. Huey Li, a political science specialist in electoral systems. In this episode we discuss how different electoral systems work to counter human nature, China and its soft war with America, and illegal immigration. You can find all Chuck’s info on his Linktree! Find Dr Li on his TikTok. Show Sponsors: Ground News Skillshare

Chuck Holton is a war correspondent and journalist, an owner of 7 monkeys, five of those being humans, who has worked as a Ranger for the U.S. army, managed a major stock broker company for a decade, an established writer, and now a one-man show travelling the world reporting on wars and disasters. And that is the longest run-on sentence in the world! In this episode we talk about being kidnapped in Venezuala, travelling across the world to cover some of the greatest tragedies, and his time in the military. We couldn't get through all his incredible stories in this one episode! You can find all his info on his Linktree! You should also take time to tune into his YouTube! Sponsors: Ground News Skill Share

This episode is sponsored by the following sponsors. Please check out our unique code to Ground News! We reached out to partner with them as a company because of the way it shows you a story, giving you access to the bias leanings of different stories while also vetting sources to articles! For today's shows, many of the stories and articles we are using Kyla found through Ground News! Pull up Ground News so people can see what it looks like.    Use our promo code:  https://check.ground.news/BridgesPodcast  which is in the description below the video or wherever you’re listening!  We are also supported by Skillshare! Skillshare is a collaborative community where for only $10/month, you can join to watch classes on almost anything, or teach your own classes. Learn art, photography, video editing and so much more! https://skillshare.eqcm.net/6eZEoE