Unsilent
by Dave Parkhurst and Brian Harding
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167. Uncounted: Global Elections Hang in the Balance
167. Uncounted: Global Elections Hang in the Balance
About this podcast
Chronicling what went wrong for Middle America to future generations
We are digging deeper into the social / political conversation: Diagnosing and discussing the underlying issues we are facing as a society, the irrational philosophies and ideas we are being subjected to, and their disastrous consequences.
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- 167. Uncounted: Global Elections Hang in the Balance · 59 minOn the eve of our own elections domestically, both Brazil and Israel had elections that have done anything but give clarity as to the directions they will be going politically…
- 166. Unvalued: What Values are We Led by Besides Power Accumulation? · 47 minPhrases like “Western Values,” and “Judeo-Christian Values,” are often tossed around by politicians and people with power. But rarely (if ever) do they express what those values…
- 165. Undesirable: Is it Possible For Both Parties to Lose an Election? · 57 minWe are only a few weeks away from the midterm elections, and it seems that both major political parties have a problem conveying a message or plan to the public worth voting for…
- 164. Unbeaten: Iran Continues to Defy Collapse Expectations · 56 minAfter months of predictions that they will suffer economic or military collapse, Iran continues to inflict tremendous discomfort on the Trump Administration and the global…
- 163. Unending: The Human Nature Cycle Goes Round and Round · 56 minAfter 23 years, the US is ending military involvement in Iraq, as the war in Iran continues. Both Hillary Clinton and the IRGC, via their letter to America, let us know who they…
- 162. Unsensible: Beclowning Abounds · 51 minUnforced errors seems to the be the leadership trend these days, no matter the size, scope, or area the organization. Certainly, we see this is political terms, but it’s also…
- 161. Unprotected: So-called Leaders Seem Powerless to Keep Us Safe · 55 minWhether it be with basic domestic adherence to norms and laws, or keeping global conflict at bay, or even keeping AI from becoming an uncontrollable force that can harm us at…
- 160. Unpeaceful: Global Conflicts Continue to Escalate · 55 minIn addition to the variety of domestic problems, wars and conflicts continue to escalate globally as well. The war with Iran has picked up again, and the Russia – Ukraine war…
- 159. Unmoral: How We Try so Hard to Avoid Moral Solutions · 52 minAI and other technology advancements are evolving and changing at an every-increasing pace. What does this mean for our future? How can we balance the comfort and efficiency…
- 158. Unmoral: How We Try so Hard to Avoid Moral Solutions · 1 h 0 minIn a world where people with faith-based or religious beliefs are commonly scoffed at and/or looked down upon, the “Simulation Theory,” is gaining more traction and favor. Why is…
- 157. Unmotivated: Contrasting Government Initiatives · 40 minFlock cameras have seen an explosion in volume across the country. At the same time, the California high speed rail system is not much further along than it was several years…
- 156. Unconfident: Why Aren’t We Curious Anymore? · 1 h 0 minTribalism is in full swing. One of the costs of group membership is going along, and refraining from asking questions or challenging inaccurate group beliefs. Why is this? For…
- 155. Unconfident: The World Through a Young Person’s Eyes · 52 minDemocratic Socialism is gaining popularity around the country. For many of us, our first response is quite negative. But one does not have to look too hard, in too many…
- 154. Unserious: The World is Being Led by Toddler Mentality · 58 minEvery week it seems like the stakes are ratcheted up a little higher. Global wars, a global depression, and internal uprisings are all legitimately on the table now…
- 153. Undefensible: Elites Can’t Defend Their Utopian Positions · 49 minThe Smithsonian has apparently been promoting a toolkit to fight whiteness and were called to defend some of their positions on Capitol Hill. The questioning became entertaining…
- 152. Undefeated: We Continue Winning in Iran · 52 minAs war resumes in Iran, one thing has not changed, and that is that we are winning every step of the way – at least, that is, if you listen to the administration. How this…
- 151. Unpatriotic: A Tale of Two Societies · 52 minAnywhere you look, the world is operating with different sets of rules, norms, and acceptable outcomes. Whether it be between different tribes within the citizenry, the elites vs…
- 150. Uncelebrated: A Somewhat Muted 250th Anniversary For America · 1 h 1 minAs the 250th anniversary of our nation’s birth comes around, there is a noticeable lack of enthusiasm and belief in our founding principles, particularly from specific…
- 149. Unworldly: A New Ethos Is Emerging · 53 minWhile the administration continues taking victory laps over the loss in Iran, Dave and Brian divert their attention to other matters like the emergence of new music which…
- 148. Unintelligible: Looking Through Windows Of Baffoonery · 53 minOver the last several weeks, via the war in Iran and other global and national incidents, US citizens have gotten a rare glimpse into how things really work in government and…
