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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
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Uphill Progress (Guest Interview: Jennifer Lewis)
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss Ukraine and GOP Republican's "Pledge to America". Then they are joined by mental health worker and democratic candidate for Virginia's 6th district for the US house of representatives Jennifer Lewis to discuss her platform.
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Martha’s Vindication
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
This week Nathan is joined by guest co-host Josh Greenfield to discuss Ron DeSantis' recent stunt sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard. Then they go over Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin's new policy on trans gender students. Finally Josh discusses his experience being in China during the Covid pandemic.
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
The Red Badge of Biden
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
This week, Michael and Nathan give their thoughts on Biden's "soul of America" speech. Then they break down the recent special election in Alaska and ranked choice voting. Finally they release some bonus content from "The Perspectrum After-hours" in which they discuss how to talk to people that disagree with you.
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Bring On The Bad Arguments Against Forgiving Student Loans
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss terrible arguments that have been made against student loan forgiveness. Then they use the carried interest loophole as a case study of corruption in the US. Finally they discuss euthanasia in Canada.
Friday Aug 26, 2022
You Can’t Trump A Search Warrant
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the FBI raid of Mar-A-Lago, the recent decision by the Biden administration on student loan forgiveness, and the relationship between capitalism and scarcity.
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act And The Midterms
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
This week Michael and Nathan discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act is likely to impact the midterms. Then they evaluate a strategy of Democrats trying to elevate far right candidates. Finally they have a discussion about the importance of making sure that intuitive arguments are also informed.
Saturday Aug 06, 2022
Good News For Once
Saturday Aug 06, 2022
Saturday Aug 06, 2022
This week might be Michael and Nathan's most positive episode yet. They discuss the passage of the PACT act. Then they breakdown the climate change proposal. Finally, they end by talking about the use of shame in activism.
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
House Republicans: ”Don’t Worry! We’re Still The Bad Guys!”
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
This week Michael and Nathan discuss Republican opposition to marriage equality and contraception. Then they do another edition of the Injustice System where they talk about forced prison labor. Finally they talk about the need to not celebrate when political opponents are convicted of a crime.
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Midterm Madness
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
This week Nathan and Michael analyze available data and make predictions about the midterms. Then they discuss the history of separation of church and state.
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Still Don’t Miss Trump
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the findings so far in the January six hearing, then they do a deep dive into the benefits of providing universal school lunches, and finally they have a philosophical talk about identity and exclusion.