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More Important Things

Scott Moyershows.acast.com

A show that will leave you as confused as ever, but on a higher level and about more important things.


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  • My friends say that I am the Joe Rogan of the left!



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Episodes

My Budde Bonhoeffer

References: "Bonhoeffer" by Metaxas and Keller Follow me on TikTok @moreimportantthings Follow me @mithings.bsky.social Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions or comments or if you would recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 04, 202517 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Globetrotters v Generals

This time I complain about Democrats by pretending I am talking about the history of the Harlem Globetrotters Follow me on TikTok @moreimportantthings Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 22, 202529 minSeason 2Ep. 1

One Death is a Tragedy

This week, I discuss the conversation that flowed from the murder of the United Health Care CEO. I compare it to Joseph Stalin, The Grapes of Wrath and to forces that drove the creation of the middle class in America in the 1930s and 40s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Robert Fluoride Kennedy Jr

RFK Jr is a crackpot, but he may not be wrong about fluoride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Five Things To Do Before January

1 Update Legal Documents 2 Update Your Dual-Citizenship (if you have it!) 3 Get current on your vaccines 4 Meet your neighbors 5 Get involved in something in your community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Your Body. My Choice. Forever

Part 2 of my list of people who aren't gonna be fine. Follow me on TikTok @moreimportantthings Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 13, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 34

We're Gonna Be Fine

I listened to the coastal elites of the Democratic Party tell us that "we're gonna be fine." I have a few thoughts about people who may not find comfort in that opinion, which comes from people who get on private jets right after telling us to calm down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Public Schools Part 2

In this final episode on Ryan Walters, I examine parts of the history of American public education from 1941 to today to imagine what could happen if Walters becomes the Secretary of Education under the second Trump administration in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 07, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Public Schools Part 1

In this episode, I discuss Omaha's strategy for preserving segregation and then briefly discuss the history of public schooling in the US from 1620 to 1940. Follow me on TikTok @moreimportantthings Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions or comments or if you would like to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Oct 30, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Bibles and Oklahoma

In this week's episode, we examine what is happening with Ryan Walters and Oklahoma Public Schools. After that, I take some time to review the history of America's Public Schools and the idea of "Separation of Church and State" Follow me on TikTok @moreimportantthings Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions or comments or if you would like to recommend a topic for me to cover in a...

Oct 11, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 30

News Edition 09.23.24 Adoption, Abortion, and The Rise in Maternal Mortality

In this episode I talk about the TikTok I released regarding the rise in Maternal Mortality in Texas. I also talk about adoption and the secular arguments against abortion. Follow me on TikTok @moreimportantthings Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode. Links: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/five-non-religious-arguments-agai...

Sep 27, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 29

News Edition 09.16.24 - 500,000 Tech Job Layoffs

In this extended episode, I discuss my personal experience with layoffs and a little more about EBITDA and people like Jack Welch. For more information, please listen to my earlier episodes on the 1919 riots and the rise and fall of the middle class. Follow me on TikTok @moreimportantthings Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions or comments or if you would recommend a topic for m...

Sep 20, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 28

News Edition 09.16.24 - The A's Say Goodbye to Oakland

In this episode I put the audio from my recent TikTok on the Oakland A's and then do a quick 15 minutes on the history of the A's franchise going back to the 1800's. Follow me on TikTok @moreimportantthings Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Sep 18, 202419 minSeason 1Ep. 27

News Edition 09.16.24 - Trump Crypto Exchange

This time I look at Donald Trump’s announcement of his new Crypto Currency Exchange called World Liberty Financial. Follow me on TikTok @moreimportantthings Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode. REFERENCES: www.web3isgoinggreat.com https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-world-liberty-financial-crypt...

Sep 17, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 26

News Edition 09.09.24 - Tenet Media

This episode I take some time to look at the backgrounds of the 6 people paid to produce content for Tenet Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 25

News Edition 09.09.24 - This Is Tic-Tacs...

Reviewing Donald Trump's claim that travel-size Tic-Tacs are an example of inflation... Follow me on TikTok @moreimportantthings Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 10, 202419 minSeason 1Ep. 24

News Edition 09.02.24 - He Said / She Said - Harris Claims

In this episode I review multiple claims Kamala Harris has made recently about her "Opportunity Economy" to Dana Bash or at campaign rallies: 1) Update the Child Tax Credit 2) Pass a federal law prohibiting price-gouging 3) $25,000 First Time Home Buyer downpayment credit 4) Cap insulin for all Americans at $35 5) Cap annual prescription drug costs at $2,000 per year 6) Create a federal program for medical debt forgiveness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 03, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 23

News Edition 09.02.24 - He Said / She Said - Trump Claims

In this episode I review multiple claims Donald Trump made in his speech from Glendale, AZ on 8/26/24: 1) Harris will ban gas-powered cars 2) Harris will allow minors to get sex-changes without parental permission 3) Harris increased cost per household by $28,000 4) Joe Arpaio only let one immigrant in to the US, now there are 3 million! 5) Charlie Kirk is doing a great job! 6) Ruben Gallego is a defund-the-police maniac 7) In California criminals can steal $950 and not get in to any trouble 8) ...

Sep 01, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 22

08.26.24 Weekly News Edition

This week’s three news items are: -           Venezuela “Certifies” its Election -           Is Mpox the Next Pandemic? -           Aflatoxin Kills 400 Dogs in Zambia Follow me: @MoreImportantThings on TikTok @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.co...

Aug 26, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 21

EP 17.0: Posobiec and Vance: Party Like It's 1488

A Review of Jack Posobiec and His Terrible New Book "Unhumans" which was blurbed by VP Candidate JD Vance in July, 2024. Follow me: TikTok at More Important Things. https://moreimportantthings.blog/ https://shows.acast.com/more-important-things Instagram: more_important_things_podcast If you have any feedback or want to request a topic for an episode please email me at aboutmoreimportantthings@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 21, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 20

08.19.24 Weekly News Edition

This week’s three news items are: -          The No Taxes on Tips promise put forth by the Trump and Harris campaigns for President. -          The abuse of a prisoner by members of the Israeli Defense Force. -          California Governor Gavin Newsom has moved forward on two plans for dealing with the homeless people living in his state.  Ho...

Aug 19, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 19

08.12.24 Weekly News Edition (Re-release)

I'm re-releasing my first news edition episode with improved content. The three topics for this initial episode are: JD Vance saying he wants to deport millions of people, Max's Law passes in Missouri. The law protects the dogs from people when the people really need the protection from the dogs Sifan Hassan wins Olympic Gold, becoming one of the most decorated athletes in Olympics history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 15, 202411 minSeason 1Ep. 18

EP 14.1: The Birthday Mini-Episode

A mini-episode about The Beatle's Birthday Song and the time The Turtles played at the White House. Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 05, 20249 minSeason 1Ep. 17

EP 16.0: Hawaii 6 Nebraska 0

This episode includes stories about Hawaii and Hawaii football. I look at the history of challenges people faced while traveling to and from Hawaii. I take a look at the football teams who came to Hawaii in 1941 and then had their seasons and lives changed by the bombing of Pearl Harbor and WW2. Finally I talk about the game between Nebraska and Hawaii in 1955 and why this game is part of why I still have hope for Nebraska to return to the top of the College Football world. Follow me @MoreImport...

Aug 04, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 16

EP 15.0: Trump, The RNC, and The Accelerationists

This week I provide thoughts on the idea of Historical Arsonists, I compare Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump, I talk about the theory of Accelerationism, and finally I close with why it is so important that those of us who believe in a free and democratic society must resist the urge to fight violence with violence. Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would ...

Jul 24, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 15

EP 14.0: Paul is (Not) Dead

This week I look at the Paul-Is-Dead conspiracy theory. Time has made this a silly theory but its beats are still worth understanding as we try to understand our world today. Everything from "Swifties" to conspiracies beginning to swirl around the attempt on Trump's life. Every conspiracy has similarities that are easier to see when we think about one we're no longer emotionally invested in. Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at Ab...

Jul 15, 202452 minSeason 1Ep. 14

EP 13.0: The Rise and Fall of the Middle Class

An episode about the creation of the middle class in America as a response to violence and to hold off the rise of Communism. Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode. Additional Reading: The Wages of Whiteness, by David R Roediger Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community, by Martin Luther King ...

Jul 09, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 13

EP 12.0: The Omaha Riot of 1919 and The Murder of Will Brown

On this episode of More Important Things we look back at the violent summer of 1919 and the tragic story of Will Brown who was murdered by a mob on behalf of Tom Dennison in Omaha, Nebraska. Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode. Quotes and stories from these resources: Red Summer: by Cameron McW...

Jun 30, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 12

EP 11.0: Kangaroo Court and Donald Trump

This week I look at Donald Trump's claim that he was the victim of a Kangaroo Court by comparing his experience with those of the British people sent to Australia in the 1700s and 1800s. I also look at how Australians were treated when they went to California in the 1850s seeking gold. Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would to recommend a topic for me t...

Jun 24, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 11

EP 10.0: Kings of Conspiracy: JFK Jr, Nero, and Sargon II

In this episode of More Important Things I look at three conspiracy theories of someone who was supposed to come back from the dead to rule the world. Follow me @MoreImportantThingsPod on Instagram Or follow my blog: MoreImportantThings.blog Email me at AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or if you would to recommend a topic for me to cover in a future episode. Additional Reading: Assyria by Eckhart Frahm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 14, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 10