OK, you're fired up. What now? Dr. David Campt returns to give all of us a powerful guide and spiritual teaching to take our energy to fight racism, and turn that energy into a lifetime of effective conversations with white Americans to make the world a better place for our fellow black citizens. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Spike Cohen, the Libertarian Party's candidate for Vice President of the United States, shares his ticket's platform on police violence, and militarization, racial inequality, pandemic responses, civil rights (and their violations), the economy, the fed, and... well, everything. Join us for a deep, thorough conversation on some radically different ideas about how to solve the most pressing issues for the United States in 2020. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Host...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Xander and Erik ask Dr. Johnson to help us understand the statistical bombs of 2020: police violence, COVID-19, economy, and election. Dr. John Johnson is a PhD economist who specializes in applying economic analysis to large and complex data sets for Fortune 100 companies to help them make high-stakes decisions in litigation and strategy. John is the author of the book Everydata: The Misinformation Hidden in the Little Data You Consume Every Day . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/re...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Our nation is largely united that police reform is necessary. In this episode we talk about the causes of police brutality: training, traditions, and unions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 07, 2020•52 min
The nation, us included, have been moved by the killing of George Lloyd by police in Minneapolis. There is clear evidence of a problem with police brutality. We need not argue over how much this is a problem for black Americans vs. Americans of other colors. . You don’t have to be black for this to be your problem. If Americans are being brutalized or killed unnecessarily by police, this is your problem. In this episode we dive into some of the potential causes of systemic police brutality, and-...
Jun 03, 2020•59 min
The world is undergoing intense collective trauma. It's incredibly hard. How can we thrive while in quarantine? Xander and Erik share how the philosophy of the Stoics has helped them with many challenges in their lives, including this. Hopefully it can help you, too. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 29, 2020•1 hr 25 min
We continue through Westeros, China, Rome, and talk a bit more about contemporary leaders, their struggles, and the people at their backs that have to make some very hard choices. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2020•1 hr 3 min
What do the lieutenants of troubled leaders do to cope, help... or manipulate? Today we use Trump's struggles as a launchpad to explore history (and Westeros) to understand how and why supporting casts act differently when a leader has rough edges. Xander and Erik grab a few pints for this one and have a good time; you might consider the same, if it fits your fancy :) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 05, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Xander and Erik record one of our longest episodes yet--with a lot of beer. We talk about Modern Monetary Theory and its role in the COVID-19 policy conversation, and the impacts plagues have had on societies in the past. Prepare for laughs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2020•2 hr 9 min
Last time we were introduced to the Peace Officer concept by Lisa Broderick, who leads Police2Peace. Today we learn from Sheriff Lott of Richland County how he's implementing the Peace Officer program and what impact it's had. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 06, 2020•36 min
A stimulus bill just got passed. Is it the right bill? What the heck happens with that $2T and what are the consequences? Erik and Xander take a crack. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr
Xander and Erik advocate for two different positions on the appropriate response by the US government to the coming recession, an exercise in a passionate and respectful disagreement, and an opportunity for Xander and Erik to share what we actually believe needs doing, as well. Stay safe, everyone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 20, 2020•56 min
Climate change will, in addition to all of its other havoc, cause major changes to the geopolitical future. The entire board will change. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2020•49 min
Jacob Shapiro joins the show again to take a snapshot of the global geopolitical environment at the turn of the decade. (Sorry it's late; been a crazy month!) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min
It's Iowa Caucus time, which means people make hay by predicting a brokered convention! ...But what is a brokered convention? How does it work? How likely is it? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 05, 2020•53 min
Iftah Burman, founder of the Middle East Learning Academy, joins us to go over Iran’s broader role in the Middle East, particularly its operations outside of its own borders: what are its goals, what is the impact, and is Iran succeeding? Itfah is a Middle East scholar that regularly briefs diplomats, foreign officials, academics, and different levels of young professionals. He also acts as the director of foreign senior-level mission to Israel of US government officials, US military officers, a...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr
Jacob Shapiro (cofounder of Geopolitical Futures) joins us today to help us break down what in the absolute heck happened in Iran, what might happen next, and what the heck might be the strategic/geopolitical driver behind it. We also do a followup about our last episode, where we cover some key errata about our analysis of the UK election that our listeners pointed out for us #humblepie and get a bit of help from Jacob on the implications. Lots of good stuff :) Support this show http://supporte...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Boris Johnson won big and Brexit is go for launch. Donald Trump was impeached… and still his popularity holds steady. Heck, he might get re-elected. Americans and Britons seem to have, within themselves, two incompatible narratives about these men. How is that possible? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Recently Erik saw an article in which nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says an obsession with looking at GDP has become a problem: “The world is facing three existential crises: a climate crisis, an inequality crisis and a crisis in democracy,” he writes. “Yet the accepted ways by which we measure economic performance give absolutely no hint that we might be facing a problem.” “If we measure the wrong thing, we will do the wrong thing,” Do we need to reconsider how useful GDP can be as a ...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 8 min
A few isolated Lebanese protests over a tax on WhatsApp calls have become, perhaps a national revolution, with huge consequences for the region and perhaps even American strategy. Why? How could such a small thing have such a large potential impact? And how can we possibly spot what "small things" in the world really matter, and which big ones are more smoke than substance? Getting this one out earlier than normal because the topic is timely! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsid...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Amid the hard facts of distrust and violence between police and some communities in the US, debate descends into fanatical screaming between two tribes. We forget the solution we all want: effective policing with great community relationships. Today we interview Lisa Broderick, who founded Police2Peace, with a radically simple experiment to help our police and communities cooperate like never before. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Nov 12, 2019•50 min
Turkey invades Syria amid a hasty and poorly-planned US withdrawal. It's not the first time: why is it getting this level of media attention and international outrage? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2019•53 min
…and hurricanes pop up throughout the Middle East. How does a tiny US deployment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia affect the geopolitical outlook of nations throughout the Middle East and the world? The world’s a complicated place, and small moves can have ramifications for many years to come. Today, we look at the possible ramifications of a US deployment of troops to Saudi Arabia could play out. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Oct 10, 2019•47 min
How does the process of impeachment work? What actions are impeachable? How's it worked in the past? We cover all of these questions and more. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2019•42 min
WELCOME TO EPISODE 100. HOW EXCITING. Today we’re going to talk about our favorite book series ever, The Expanse. More specifically, we’re going to talk about the “astropolitics” (geopolitics IN SPAAAACE) of The Expanse, and see how it as a case study can teach us about boring old geopolitics on Earth. It’s an awesome episode; enjoy! And to everyone who’s been with us for the whole ride: holy simoleons, thank you! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. ...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Prof. Chris Balding, Professor at Fullbright University Vietnam, joins us to help us break into the factors driving US-China competition, and helps us understand some of the fundamentals behind what's likely to come over the next few years. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 09, 2019•54 min
Repeat-guest Michael Mazarr of RAND, has recently published a bunch of very intriguing work that challenges how Xander and Erik think about foreign policy and war. We decided to grill him to see what we could learn! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 8 min
In Wedged, we talk about BS and bias in media coverage of elections. We've always wondered: Can we measure it? Turns out, someone can. Danielle Deibler is the CEO/founder of Marvelous.ai: she's where AI and politics meet. In this episode, Danielle walks us through how we can measure BS, bias, and other sentiment in media coverage, with the 2020 election as a case study. We learned a ton and you will, too. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 5 min
We had the pleasure of hosting Alanna McCargo, VP of Housing and Finance Policy at the Urban Institute to help us answer a listener question about wealth inequality, and Xander came across an incredible article with an important question: how does real estate impact the ongoing wealth gap between white Americans and Americans of color? And what drives the ongoing housing gap? The answer is…. pretty darn complicated. Thanks as always to the Urban Institute for the really enlightening conversation...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 5 min
18 years have passed, and Kabul and its US allies have failed to destroy the Taliban. Finally, it seems like serious peace talks are beginning, but war remains and any peace would likely include Talibani power in Afghanistan. This is a moment for the US to reflect on its true goals. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reconsiderpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 19, 2019•34 min
