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Common Sense with Dan Carlin is an independent look at politics and current events from popular New Media personality Dan Carlin.
Carlin's self-described "Martian" viewpoints infuse each episode with a political alien's take on the world around us and the problems it faces. It's a smart, unique (and admittedly U.S.-centric) program that doesn't dumb down the information or analysis for the slowest person in the room.
Carlin's rapid-fire staccato voice has been compared to William Shatner after too many espressos. That, plus his penchant for making everyone in the audience mad at him eventually, makes for a witch's brew of a podcast that is not for everyone. But for those craving a deeper intellectual analysis, a less partisan approach and unpredictable outside-the-box revelations, Common Sense with Dan Carlin is a feast for the mind.
Carlin's self-described "Martian" viewpoints infuse each episode with a political alien's take on the world around us and the problems it faces. It's a smart, unique (and admittedly U.S.-centric) program that doesn't dumb down the information or analysis for the slowest person in the room.
Carlin's rapid-fire staccato voice has been compared to William Shatner after too many espressos. That, plus his penchant for making everyone in the audience mad at him eventually, makes for a witch's brew of a podcast that is not for everyone. But for those craving a deeper intellectual analysis, a less partisan approach and unpredictable outside-the-box revelations, Common Sense with Dan Carlin is a feast for the mind.
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12The U.S. political stage has long been primed for an American nightmare. Faction loyalists can argue over who'll end up pulling the constitutional trigger, but the metaphorical gun has been loaded for decades.
Vladimir Putin has instantaneously reignited the Cold War by savagely attacking Ukraine this week. In response to requests, Dan shares a few thoughts.
After 20 years in Afghanistan the U.S. exits the country thus ending the longest war in American history. Are there any lessons to be learned?
In a show recorded before the recent House impeachment vote, Dan examines the damage caused by the iceberg we recently hit when Americans stormed the U.S. Capitol and tries to suggest how we might avoid hitting another one.
To paraphrase John Lennon, So you say you want a civil war? With the U.S. facing one of the most consequential elections in its history, Dan has some thoughts about us all, our choices and the times in which we live.
Does a global pandemic help break the spell of our bitter partisan conflict, or does it just raise the stakes? In the first CS show in years Dan wrestles with the Zeitgeist.
You never know when you might get a little common sense unexpectedly out of nowhere.This is one of those times.
Dan is finding is hard to operate in a Black and White, Good and Evil cultural environment where everyone is outraged all the time about everything and where Americans hate each other. Where's the Common Sense?
Politically-related violence in the U.S. heats up as talk of "Civil War" goes mainstream. What would a "Civil War" in the U.S. even look like? Dan has some thoughts on this and ways to potentially avoid such a fate.
There's a lot in this show subject-wise, but it's really supposed to be about War Powers in the USA and how events in Syria and North Korea play into the issue.
As the GOP attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Dan ponders the dichotomy between what Americans spend on health care versus what they get in return.
Dan is in an introspective mental place in this show...but he may just drag you in there with him.
Dan has another visit with the always fascinating science historian and TV host James Burke. He also catches up a bit on early Trump cabinet picks and the Dakota pipeline protests.
Post-2016 election analysis and discussion from a Martian political perspective.
What happens if our nation's problems become too large to realistically imagine our politicians solving? What if voting doesn't help? Dan reminds us that he's not a moderate, and that you probably aren't either.
Secrecy, hacking, information leaks, whistle-blowers, foreign-operative propaganda pushers, disinformation, election tampering and the search for any truth in cyberspace occupy Dan's thoughts in this show.
After a brief hiatus to finish his other podcast, Dan has a huge backlog of material to cover. The presidential race, foreign affairs and racial and cultural questions take center stage.
This show has a "chickens coming home to roost" feel to it, but maybe in a positive way. It was supposed to be about the recent British vote to leave the EU, but evolved into something larger. Surprise, surprise.
Hate is a very strong word, but increasing numbers of Americans hate their countrymen. Is this a danger to the stability of the country? If it were deemed such, what can be done about it?
Dan finds the idea of a Donald Trump presidency to be inconceivable. He also thinks a fundamental change in U.S. Foreign Policy is also inconceivable. Could one inconceivable outcome lead to another?
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thank you Don for what you do it's just a moon here captain just a minute Chester Moon oh well can't do it Jay anyway I just love your shows King of Kings you're my man the word Smith and just all around genius thank you so much
Do you get paid to be this dumb? serious question, cause your not dumb,so why are you being so retarded?
Me again 👏 I'm a supporter of The Republic of Alberta. We have oil peat moss and cattle. Why is the cash sucked out of the ground going to Eastern Canada? Alberta will never be compensated for the extreme danger of the work here. People who do the work, from across the country and sustain the business of Canada are, in my humble opinion, it doesn't make sense to me, Common Sense, that is... Keep Talking Never STOP Take Care It's just a matter of time. v
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This was interesting. I also highly prioritize Freedom and I think the difference between my view and Dan Carlin's is that the system has already declined, and you can't have a better system until the old one is burned to ash. that said, I hope we can avoid a Red Caesar type situation and develop a better approach that works in the digital capitalist age.
I love Dan's content, but this was a 90-minute Trump derangement rant. Didn't even vote for Trump, but didn't see this much outrage when Biden and Congress were turning our country over to the wolves
Sounds like your first priority is "safety" rather than "freedom". Great show regardless
It's been a while.
where you Dan? 2025, crazy great time for you to report this wildness 🤗❤️🥹
Trump outperforming on another level Dan. is this why you slowed down with the output?? Your work has got me through tough personal times. How wrong are you about Trump? oh please go on 🤗😇😘
as much as I love Dan Carlin. How dumb does he feel right about now, 30th January 2025... oh Dan Dan Dan
i like this episode but there were alot unfamiliar words I didn't understand
You're just listening to number 320 and as a cleaner.Slash deplorable slash mega, I hate to say it but dan can't see past his own biases
Umm "Common Sense with Dan Carlin is an independent look at politics and current events from popular New Media personality Dan Carlin." WHAAAA?? I stopped listening when Trump mania was going on and Dan went full liberal. Now that the war machine is in full swing and things are arguably worse for the world, I wonder if the "independent" Dan will speak or show that he is not, indeed, independent as advertised.
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Please bring the voice of Iranian people to the world #مهسا_امینی #iran
Another great podcast, well presented & with solid analysis that will stand the test of time. Thanks Dan.