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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
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
This week Michael and Nathan discuss some of the weird things Republicans have been doing over the last few weeks (ie testicle tanning and banning math), then they do a deep dive into the gender wage gap, and finally they discuss the difficulties of balancing fighting the culture war and fight for economic progress.
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
This week Michael and Nathan discuss the "Don't Say Gay" bill, then they break down recent attempts to ban books, and finally they examine the idea of corporate wokeism.
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
This week Michael and Nathan focused the episode completely on Ukraine. They discuss the horrifying reality the Ukrainian people face at the mercy of a mad man like Putin.
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Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
This week it's almost all about Russia. Michael and Nathan discuss updates on the war crimes Russia is committing against Ukraine. Then the go over the propaganda tactics by the Russian government to sell the war in Ukraine. Finally they discuss the free thought caucus in congress.
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
This week Michael and Nathan break down the events transpiring in Ukraine. Then they dig into the background of Biden's Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Finally they go over President Biden's first State of the Union Address.
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
This week Nathan is joined by Jess Selove to discuss some updates in the news related to racial justice. Then they lay out the strategy that GOP dark money groups use in order to reshape the courts. Finally they explain how the two party system enables corruption.
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
This week, Jess Selove is filling in for Nathan on another head spinning episode! They break down the "Freedom Convoy" (never heard of it? Now's your chance). Then Michael breaks down the "Me Too" Bill heading to Biden's desk--spoiler alert: it's actually good. Finally, they unravel the truth behind "the Founding Myth".
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss updates on Trump's attempts to steal the 2020 election as well as his many violations of the Presidential Records Act. Then they dismantle the Republican arguments around the effects of welfare on poverty. Finally they go address the need to start taking mental illness more seriously in this country.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the retirement of Justice Breyer and the political fight that is brewing surrounding his replacement. Then they have another addition of the Injustice System about private prisons. Finally they talk about the recent controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's podcast and spotify.
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Then they analyze the idea of "safe injection sites" for drugs. Finally they explain the "outrage cycle" and how it is used in modern discourse.