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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
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
This week Nathan is joined by Jess Selove to discuss Covid-19, news on LGBTQ equality, and the need for the left to reclaim the concept of limited government.
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss how Trump's fascist rhetoric has been turning into fascist practice, potential reforms to policing in America, and a story about Afghanistan that has slipped through the cracks.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, the riots and protests against police violence, and the system of cash bail. We stand in solidarity with those protesting. Please look at the organizations linked below and support their efforts if you can.
Organizations to look at:
BLM Foundation https://blacklivesmatter.com/
Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
Black Visions Collective https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/
Minnesota Freedom Fund https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/
NAACP Legal Defense Fund https://www.naacpldf.org/
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
With the 2020 General mere months away, Nathan and Michael sat down with Richard Ojeda, Senatorial Candidate for West Virginia, former Presidential Candidate, West Virginia State Senator, US Army Major, and prominent progressive. We also discussed COVID-19 updates and mail-in voting.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
This week Michael and Nathan discuss more covid news, the re-authorization of the patriot act, and Joe Biden's new policy task forces.
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
This week Michael and Nathan discuss more Covid news, Michael Flynn, and the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
This week Michael and Nathan discuss new updates on Covid-19, some stories that have slipped through the cracks, and misconceptions about sexual assault survivors.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss more updates on Covid 19 (because of course), the neutrality bias, and updates on the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
This week Nathan and Michael discuss Trump de-funding the W.H.O., the ethical need for a living wage, and the distinction between ideology and identity
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
This week Michael and Nathan discuss updates on the SNAFU's of the Trump administration's handling of Covid-19, voting rights in Wisconsin, and how they will discuss Biden's candidacy.