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Pointcast is for voters, giving them an opportunity to sound off -- sharing their views on everything from a return to civil discourse to a real understanding of their American lives, and what their politicians need to do to make their lives better.
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A Reflection on OJ Simpson, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman (Unscripted)
Since the death of OJ Simpson, we reflect through three different generations on the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman and things we missed in the 1990s and what we have learned since the "trial of the century".
Carl's in love with his AI girlfriend. The Dalai Lama asks a boy to suck his tongue; and a doctor calls the Department of Child Protective Services on one of his patient's parents. How far is too far? Let's talk about it.
This week's challenge is the watch the movie "The Last Repair Shop" a documentary on Disney and Youtube about the unexpected upside of repairing musical instruments. Find out what we both think of this film and whether or not you should give it a shot.
Taxes, What They Are and How They Work. According to a poll from the University of Chicago and the Associated Press, only 2 out of 10 Americans say they understand local property tax, one out of 4 say they understand federal income tax, and only 3 out of 10 understand sales tax. So this episode is going to be a very mini primer on taxes. One that, hopefully, gets you to think a little bit deeper about the your money and the part you give to your government.
Do Guns Solve Problems?
Our poll, trends and discussion focuses on how guns have affected different situations; and asks if guns are useful in resolving conflicts.
"The Killer"
This week's challenge is the watch the movie "The Killer" on Netflix. Find out what we both think of this film and whether or not you should give it a shot.
The Legacy of Desantis. Recorded a year ago, this pod takes us back to Governor Ron Desantis' efforts to become president, but focuses on the long term implications of some of the laws he has signed and the impact those laws may have have on the lives of Floridians today.
Big Pharma & Infinity Drugs. Pharma companies aren't known for putting patients first. Abusing the patent system to increase profits at the expense of patients. Paying doctors in the hopes of driving more sales to patients, a practice that’s alive and well with Ozempic by the way. Everything involving the opioid crisis. Which may not be all their fault, but last year 112,000 Americans died from fatal overdoses, and their greed and lack of responsibility is partly to blame. But even with all that being known, we’re still quick to trust the next “miracle drug.”
Randolph, Rustin and the Black Socialists Movement, and Why It Still Matters Today.
In this episode we’re going to expand our worldview of the civil rights era, by focusing not just on Randolph and Rustin, but in particular on the document they helped to produce a few years after the March on Washington called “A Freedom Budget for All Americans.”
Should Parents Be Jailed for the Crimes of Their Children? Jennifer Crumbley, was found guilty of four counts of manslaughter, for her son's crimes. In an effort to secure the maximum punishment possible, the State of Michigan tried Ethan Crumbley as an adult. A designation that would seem to suggest he already bears full responsibility for his actions. And yet, his parents both face the possibility of jail time for those same actions.
Biden vs. Trump 2.0, How Did We Get Here...Again?
By now, you’ve no doubt seen one of the various polls showing that both the current President, Joe Biden, and the former President, Donald Trump, are lacking in the eyes of the public. So how did we get here? And who should be blamed?
Spring Festivals: Presidents' Day
Why is this holiday an important one to celebrate? And why do some states celebrate some presidents and not others? Let's talk about it.
Spring Festivals: The Origin of Valentine's Day
Originally a weeklong festival, Valentine's Day has its roots in the Rome.
Spring Festivals: Chinese New Year. This weeklong festival has its roots in an epic battle between a grieving father and a dragon.
The American Constitution and the Myths That Made America.
We get to discuss who wrote the Constitution and the inspiration behind what's inside.
"The First Grader." Each show we challenge each other to watch movies on the big and small screens. This time, Francine challenged Anthony to watch, "The First Grader" on Netflix. Find out what we both think of this film and whether or not you should give it a shot.
What's In a Holiday, Anyway? Holidays bring people together around something common to them all. So what's common enough for Americans to celebrate Martin Luther King Day or National Lego Day or any other holiday, that's not religious?
The Organ Market. There are two markets running side by side, the illegal and sometimes legal organ market, where people buy eyes, livers, kidneys and even genitalia; and hospitals who are seeking to fulfill the needs of those waitlisted for organs. Is it possible to have both markets; or does one have to go? Let’s talk about it.
The Old World Order. For the last few decades, the world seemed like a mostly stable place. The odds of conflict between major powers was low. And while there were still lingering questions, it seemed as if the answers to those questions were within our grasp. It was certainly a nice dream, wasn’t it?
Now what?
Happy New Year!
New Year’s resolutions, do you do them — yay or nay? Plus, if you’re doing resolutions, be kind to yourself. Set realistic goals. Need some suggestions on how? Let’s talk about it.
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