A large voting block in the U.S. identifies as being religious (with the largest subset being Christian). In this episode, we interview a pastor to get his thoughts on what influence religion should have in the public sphere (if any). We discuss everything from the shift in the platforms of the two major parties, to the contentious election of Donald Trump, to so-called “Christian Nationalism,” to freedom of religion, and more.

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The liberty to do, think, and say what we want is the cornerstone of most modern republics.. But what exactly do we mean by “do, think, and say what we want?” Where do our liberties end and another’s begin? Where can the government step in and limit our freedoms (if anywhere)? John Stuart Mill’s famous work, “On Liberty” gives us a helpful glimpse into this important question.Follow Zach:

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Zach Schultz is a Green Beret who has also completed Ranger School. In this episode we learn about the ins and outs of special operations including some about training and how the units operate.

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Up to 40% of Americans have some level of anxiety when flying on an airplane. In this episode, we interview a former Air Force and current commercial airline pilot to learn about how incredibly safe flying really is.. What happens if the engines cut out? What happens if you get struck by lightning? John helps pilot us through these fascinating questions.

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The phrase, “critical theory,” has become popular in our culture (along with “critical race theory” and “neo-Marxism”). What is critical theory? Where is it affecting our culture, politics, and society? In this lecture we learn about this social and philosophical movement and see how it has impacted so much of our lives today.

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What is evolution and evolutionary theory? What are some evidences for human evolution? How old is the universe, the Earth, and living organisms and how do we know? In this episode, we interview all around Renaissance-man and scientist, Randy Smith. We look at answers to these questions from several different angles while learning more about evolutionary biology.

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