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Common Sense with Dan Carlin

Dan Carlin•www.dancarlin.com
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Loud, fast-talking and deceptively funny, this politically-independent "forward-thinking pragmatist" looks at the events shaping our world through a uniquely American lens. It's smarter than you think, and faster than you expect.
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Show 324 - What's Good for the Goose

Dan Carlin discusses the erosion of American freedoms and the increasing power of the presidency, highlighting historical precedents and potential dangers. He warns against normalizing actions that could lead to autocracy, urging listeners to consider the long-term consequences of unchecked executive authority. The episode explores the responsibilities of voters and political parties in safeguarding the republic.

Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 324

Show 323 - Gas Up the Cold War

Vladimir Putin has instantaneously reignited the Cold War by savagely attacking Ukraine this week. In response to requests, Dan shares a few thoughts.

Mar 01, 2022•40 min•Ep. 323

Show 322 - Betting on Long Shots

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?

Sep 01, 2021•55 min•Ep. 322

Show 321 - Garbage In, Garbage Out

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.

Jan 14, 2021•47 min•Ep. 321

Show 320 - Steering Into the Iceberg

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.

Sep 20, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 320

Show 319 - A Recipe for Caesar

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.

Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 319
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