Critical Conversations

Hey gang! We are off for a few weeks due to a surgery, editing software issues, and chess tournaments! But we did have time to release a definitive answer to who has the best fried chicken! Join Jared and Sam for a fun episode ranking popular chains' chicken! Tell us what you think! Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

After a winter storm in Texas that left many without power for days on end, Texans demanded answers. It didn't take long for the blame to be cast on the political opposition of choice. So what went wrong? Can we really blame wind and green energy? Or is Texas' emphasis on deregulation what left them unprepared? Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

Cuba has been in the news a few times in 2021 already. After a tough pandemic, Cuba opens it's economy to more privatization in hopes of economic stimulation. Also, the the finals weeks of Trump administration had it added back to the list of State sponsors of terrorism. So is Cuba really a failed socialist state or a beacon of socialist prosperity in face of US adversary? Join us for the first episode of a mini-series on "hot topic" nations and their histories. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

After some tough losses in this election cycle, the GOP is showing some strain from the fracture of the Trumpian vs Establishment wing of the party. We look back over the recent history of the GOP and discuss some revealing votes in the house chambers. Join Jared and Sam as they ponder the future of the GOP. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

After a record-setting number of Executive Orders from the Biden Administration, we breakdown some of the major changes. We also look into the GameStop drama and some Vaccine Rollout news. Join us for another busy week of news in the US! Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

With Biden's inauguration this week, we look back over the campaign to see what we can expect in the first days of the Biden administration. What were the promises and timelines proposed? Join us as we discuss this historical moment in american history. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

A big week in politics including a big win for Democrats in Georgia, the electoral college vote was certified, and a riot at the Capitol. Join us as we discuss the implications of these events and discuss the transition going forward. Join us next week as we look forward to a Biden presidency and discuss his early agenda. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. L ike and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

Christmas is almost here so join Jared and Sam for a fun special episode where we rank classic Christmas movies! Come tell us what you think we got right or wrong! Also, true to form, we also share some COVID news and wrap up the election now that the Electoral College has voted. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

Conspiracies have been around for a long time but are they on the rise? What makes a conspiracy theory? How can we avoid them? Join us as we discuss the consequences and components of a conspiracy theory. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

With the election in the rearview mirror, many are concerned with the two party system that we have here in America. This week we are joined by Peter Binion to discuss the pros and cons of a two party system and whether or not the parliamentary system can offer any answers. We also talk election updates and COVID vaccines. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

Join us as we sit and breakdown the election results! We discuss the Presidential, Senate, and House results as well as a few ballot initiatives. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

Join us as we sit-down and breakdown the election polls and predictions. We look at likely scenarios and make our own projections! Will we know November 3rd? Let us know your thoughts! Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

With the election drawing closer and closer, we sit down yet again to cover this week's news. We breakdown the second and final presidential debates, yet another twitter censorship, and late night bias plus a few other pieces of news! Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This week we sit down and breakdown some of this week's news. We discuss the NY Post article about Hunter Biden that Twitter tried to scrub from the site as well as Covid stimulus talks, Steve Scully's twitter, and ACB's Confirmation hearings plus a few other pieces of news! Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

This week with the confirmation hearings of Amy Coney Barrett proceeding, we sit down with special guest Pate Hubbard to discuss some news about the VP debate along with some historical Supreme Court Cases. Plus, we look into some of the most wild cases to ever reach the High Court. Show links: https://www.businessinsider.com/landmark-us-supreme-court-cases-2019-8#brown-v-board-of-education-1954-14 Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

The first presidential debate took place this week and took even the skeptics by surprise with how rambunctious it was. Join us this week as we breakdown some key debate moments and asses the overall reaction to the debate. We also briefly share some COVID news and a Big Tech subpoena. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

With the tragic passing of Justice Ginsberg the Supreme Court is thrust back into the forefront of American politics. Join Critical Conversations as we discuss the founding of the Supreme Court as well as what has lead us to such a significantly powerful court. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

Cancel culture is a widely used yet seldom defined term. Join us as we discuss if cancel culture is as potent as it is made out to be and what it's merits might be. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Music: https://www.bensound.com/

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly This week we discuss stereotypes and how we use them in our daily lives. We look at bit at the research, talk about our own experiences, and seek to understand when, or if, we should use them. We also discuss the comorbidities of COVID-19 and the ensuing drama that the CDC caused, along with some news about a student protest on campus. Follow us on Facebook to get updates on the show: https://www.facebook.com/CriticalConversationsShow Thanks to Bensound for the music: https://www.bensound.com

As soon as Kamala Harris was chosen as Joe Biden's running mate, a slew of narratives painted two starkly different pictures of her political views. Today, we examine if she truly is the radical progressive the right has made her out to be or the moderate democrat touted by the mainstream media. Join us next week as we tackle the topic of stereotypes and whether they are inherently unhelpful. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Like and follow Critical Conversations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Critical-Conversations-Show-115827226911816 Music: https://www.bensound.com/

You might think the economy would have an objective measure of performance, but polls tell us the Left and Right differ wildly on how strong they believe the economy to be. Today, we explore these conflicting views on the economy's performance and attempt to explain why this contrast exists. Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Music: https://www.bensound.com/

Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues. Today, we introduce the show by breaking down the mission and structure. We'll talk about the inspiration behind the channel and give a preview of what's to come! Hope you can join us! Music: https://www.bensound.com