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The Perspectrum brings humor and understanding to political news and philosophy. The hosts have been producing content of various types together for nearly a decade, and now they are bringing a progressive and philosophical perspective to political news. Nathan has an MA in Communication Studies and is a professor of communication. Michael is a Manager of Business Analysis and has a BA in Political Philosophy and a BS in Finance. Support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content: https://patreon.com/theperspectrum?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare
Episodes
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Jeff Bezos Is A White, Chalky Dog Turd
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
This week Nathan is joined by Jess Selove to discuss the attempt by Amazon workers to unionize, recent instances of police brutality, and Biden's decision to pull out of Afghanistan.
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
That's Not Infrastructure! (Who Cares?)
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
This week Michael and Nathan discuss some bad faith arguments against the infrastructure bill, some recent state laws meant to discriminate against trans people, and finally they have a discussion about what Marxism actually is.
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Not Enough, Definitely A Start
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
This week we discuss Biden's infrastructure plan, Republican attempts at voter suppression, and the trial of Derek Chauvin.
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Friday Mar 26, 2021
There Has To Be A Solution
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
This week Michael and Nathan discuss immigration, the most recent mass shootings, and the logic behind hate crimes.
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Coalition Builder (Guest Interview: Delegate Elizabeth Guzman)
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the scandals of Andrew Cuomo and universal basic income. Then they are joined by Virginia Delegate and candidate for Lt. Governor, Elizabeth Guzman.
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Friday Mar 12, 2021
Forget Covid! Let's Talk About Dr. Seuss!
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the Republican strategy of using culture war issues like Dr. Seuss to distract from bad economic policy, then they discuss the history of the filibuster, finally they introduce the theoretical framework of paternal libertarianism.
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Friday Mar 05, 2021
Republicans Vs. America (Covid Relief)
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
This week we discuss the Democrat's covid relief bill, CPAC, and Biden's missile strikes on Syria.
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Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Fight The Power! (Guest Interview: Delegate Lee Carter)
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the Texas power outages and then they give a progress report on the Biden Administration thus far. Afterwards they are joined by former marine, current delegate to the Virginia General Assembly and current candidate for Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia Delegate Lee Carter. (Timestamp for the interview: 50:25)
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Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Farewell Trump (Asshat Of My Life)
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the inauguration of Joe Biden, the minimum wage, and they do a special asshat segment in honor of Trump.
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the politics of impeachment. Then they are joined by former FBI Special Agent Kate Schweit to discuss the insurrection at the capitol.