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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
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Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Michael and Nathan are back with a new season of The Perspectrum! This week they will be discussing the abrupt leaving of Tucker Carlson from Fox news and the insane degree of anti-trans rhetoric from right-wing figures in recent months.
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
This week's episode is a Christmas special. We go over the history of Christmas and how many of it's older traditions are left-wing.
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss a string of stories involving weird stuff say by conservatives these last few weeks. Then they do a deep dive into the twitter files and what they actually mean. Finally they have a discussion about human nature as it pertains to cooperation.
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
This week Michael and Nathan discuss predictions regarding the 2024 presidential election. Then they give an update on the status of student loan forgiveness. Finally they discuss the horrific reality of three mass shootings in American in the last week.
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
This week, we discussed the vote on the Respect for Marriage Act in the Senate. Then we did a final breakdown of the midterm results. Finally, we talked about Trump's recent announcement to seek the presidential nomination once again.
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
In what appears to be another year of de ja vu, Michael delivers a solo election breakdown as midterm votes continue to be counted in key states. Who will hold the reigns of power in the congress? Michael breaks it down.
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the defeat of Fascist Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to leftest Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Then they explore where or not corporate greed has contributed to inflation. Finally they have a conversation about instability driving progress.
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
This week Michael and Nathan do a final breakdown of the midterms. Then they explain why Liz Truss in the UK was the shortest serving Prime Minister in British history. Finally they discuss the strange tendency for people in the US to think we have nothing to learn from other countries.
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
This week the team delves into OPECs oil cuts and it's global, economic, and political implications. Then they dive into the confusing world of Pharma innovation to figure out where it really comes from. Ultimately though, can regulation do more to incentivize a better way for all of us?
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss Joe Biden's recent executive order expunging the records of people federally convicted of simple Marijuana possession. Then they discuss the protests happening in Iran. Finally they have a talk abut the virtues of incorporating more direct democratic measures.