Junto Show

Show Notes EP94: Don’t Boo, Don’t Vote Thanks for listening to the Junto Show! The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes. The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out. Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow Hot Take News (00:02:07)  Should society be taking a breather regarding its news vigilance? The GOP is passing laws all over the country that make it harder to vote.  They are also making it harder and less safe to protest too.  What does a society with its voice stifled do? Pop Culture (00:13:10)  • Johnny’s favorite movie of 2021 so far is Zack Snyder’s Justice League • Lance says the best show out right now is Invincible • Beau read the wrong Alchemist, on purpose Useful Links:  Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP93: Red Dawn of the Chinese Super Soldier Thanks for listening to the Junto Show! The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes. The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out. Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow Hot Take News (00:03:42)  The Chinese government is working on a biologically enhanced super soldier program. Russia and china both are implementing new facial recognition tech. China is "allegedly" committing war crimes against the Uighur muslim population. Captain’s Ready Room (00:12:42) The gang reviews their 2020 New Years Resolutions and how close we came to meeting them. Pop Culture (00:27:44)  The Expanse Mandolorian Season 2 Review The Boys Season 2 Review My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea Train to Busan: Peninsula Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP92: The Pandemic Reveals the Real You Thanks for listening to the Junto Show! The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes. The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out. Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow Hot Take News (00:05:12) As tensions in society built to a boil, we discuss the likelihood of a second civil war occurring. Captain’s Ready Room (00:13:22) How has your behavior changed due to quarantine/pandemic? Pop Culture (00:24:44) • Johnny gives his overview of the #HBOMax NOT HBO Series, Raised By Wolves • Lance reviews Borat Subsequent Moviefilm • Beau gives his overview of Amazon Prime’s The Boys Useful Links: •This Scary Statistic Predicts Growing US Political Violence — Whatever Happens On Election Day https://www.buzzfeednews.com/amphtml/peteraldhous/political-violence-inequality-us-election Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP91P: Scrutiny On the Bounty (Teaser) Reports have come out that Russia has put bounties on the heads of American and Coalition troops in Afghanistan. The administration seems to be downplaying the threat, we discuss. https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow www.Facebook.com/Juntoshow www.Juntoshow.com

EP91: Empathy for Enemies Thanks for listening to the Junto Show! The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes. The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out. Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow The placebo effect even works on surgery. Hot Take News (00:07:12) We talk about the best kinds of masks to use to fight COVID19. We talk about the protests that are taking place to fight police brutality, and how those protests are being met with even more police brutality. Captain’s Ready Room (00:20:24) We discuss the difficulties in having empathy for those we perceive as our opponents or even as our enemies. Pop Culture (00:48:24) • The 7500 - Recommend • Bad Education - Recommend • Lance Played The Last Of Us Part 1 and loved it • The Hunt - Recommend • Rodham - Recommend Useful Links: • Studies show how long it takes to change someone’s mind over time How to talk someone out of bigotry https://www.vox.com/2020/1/29/21065620/broockman-kalla-deep-canvassing Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP90: Police Disunion Thanks for listening to the Junto Show! The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes. The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out. Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow I scoured the archives for Junto show segments we’re we talked about pandemics, and ways to deal with troubling times. Hot Take News (00:09:36) ⁃ We talk about the protests that are taking place in the streets all over the world in the wake of the Murder of George Floyd ⁃ Police Union Contracts is the most tangible problem that can be addressed to improve police behavior. • What did the S. in Ulysses S. Grant Stand For? • Should we reopen schools for in-person classes this fall? • Should the USA be “The global leader”? • SpaceX successfully launched American Astronauts to the Space Station Pop Culture (00:48:24) • The half of it - Recommend • Bad Education - Recommend • The Love Birds - Worth watching on Netflix • I am Not Your Negro - Lance’s inspiration for being a “public intellectual” • Final Fantasy VII Remake • Greta Gerwig’s Little Women - Lance thought it was boring and Johnny loved it • Lucy in the Sky - great story well made movie • Mob Psycho 100 • Just Mercy is a great movie and is available to watch for free (check local listings) Useful Links: • Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP89: Classic Segment - The Pandemic MinuteThanks for listening to the Junto Show!The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowI scoured the archives for Junto show segments we’re we talked about pandemics, and ways to deal with troubling times.The Pandemic Minute ⁃ Do you think we are more likely, or less likely to have a mass plague or pandemic come to the modern world? ⁃ Does it even matter, because Elon Musk will save us. Useful Links: Lawsuit Alleges University of Pittsburgh Covered Up Escaped Lab Monkey Infected With 'Select Agent' ⁃ https://gizmodo.com/lawsuit-alleges-university-of-pittsburgh-covered-up-esc-1822539113Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP88: Tiger King is Pure Madness4/09/20 The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowThe guys talk about how we are maintaining fitness during the quarantine.Hot Take News (00:05:26)• The government has drafted a plan for how to implement a draft of medical personnel in the event of an emergency. How do we feel about implementing mandatory service of medical professionals? • Be weary of the new video chatting platforms, they might not be protecting your privacy data. • Is calling COVID-19 the “Chinese Flu” racist?. • Do Other countries have “Florida Man?”Captain’s Ready Room (00:18:30) • In today’s captain’s ready room we talk about how the three ways that people’s ethical behavior becomes compromised. • Is morality something you are born with or are you taught it?Pop Culture (00:43:18) • Portrait of a Lady On Fire Review • Charlie’s Angels (The one with Kristin Stewart) • Picard (CBS All Access) - Not as good as Star Trek the Next Generation • Beau reviews The Lighthouse (with Robert Pattinson) • Tiger King #TigerKing • Avenue 5 • Plot Against America is too Slow • Netflix’s Last Kingdom is magicless Game of Thrones • God of War is OverratedUseful Links:Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP87: Quarantine Cast 13/23/20 The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowWe’re back and healthy and hunkered down in our respective homes. So excuse us if the audio is as good as it normally is.We talk about what we are doing while in quarantine. We also talk about the general state of the new corona worldTIP YOUR DELIVERY PEOPLE!We talk about our thoughts on what the right way to do a stimulus bill should be.Beau comes up with an elegant solution to the stimulus planning problem.Johnny relays his experience hiking up pike’s peak and the treatment for his frostbite…Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP86: The FIRST Impeachment of Donald J. Trump2/13/19 The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowWe discuss Lance’s new dietary restrictions.Hot Take News (00:06:30)• We wrap up our discussions on the first impeachment of President Trump • We talk the Iowa caucus mss • Is coronavirus going to kill us all?Captain’s Ready Room (00:30:00) • We talk about planning out a life in decade milestones. Where should you be in your twenties, thirties, or forties? Pop Culture (00:40:51) • Oscars 2020 • Lance loved the movie “Long Shot” • Beau watched “Midsommer” • HBO’s “Avenue 5” is a promising new Show • Living with Yourself is mini- review • Lance talks Ezra Klein’s newest book “ Why We’re Polarized” • Jojo RabbitUseful Links: Sign falls off podium as Iowa party leader explains latest on ...thehill.com › homenews › campaign › 482405-sign-falls-off-podium-...Joe Biden gets hands with a voter https://twitter.com/RealMattCouch/status/1222297010021322752Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP85: Skip the War, Sign the Treaty (Iran)1/9/20 The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowHappy New Years!We taped this episode in the time between when the USA Killed Qassem Soleimani, and when Iran bombed the Iraqi based that houses American Troops.Hot Take News (00:05:40)• The not So United Methodist Church: The Methodist Church is debating about splitting up over allowing Gay Marriage or Homosexual clergy. • Will the Iranian conflict become a hot war? • A new government rule is going to allow pork producers to self-regulate.Captain’s Ready Room (00:27:18) • How does a one make decisions? We talk about this topic, but in the context of the Iranian conflict.Pop Culture (00:43:18) • Does race-swapping the characters in movies based on true stories distort the realness, or reflect the world we live in? • I Lost My Body - A story of Naoufel, a young man who is in love with Gabrielle. In another part of town, a severed hand escapes from a dissection lab, determined to find its body again. • Book Review - How to Live Well - A record of a normal 15th century man’s thoughts on life • The Aeronauts Review • The Expanse - Short Review • Should I be concerned that I identify with the characters in Bojack Horseman? Our review of Netflix’s The WitcherShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP84: Best of 201901/01/20The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowHAPPY NEW YEAR! We will be bringing you all kinds of great content this year but for now, enjoy some classic discussions from 2019. (00:00:30) We talk about "compromise" in a classic segment from episode 57(00:28:48) We talk about the "Scarcity Trap" in a classic segment from episode 78(00:51:35) We talk about Venezuela in a classic segment from episode 60Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP83: 2020 Resolution: Lose Weight, Gain Money 12/16/19 The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowUpdate on Lance’s Rant about the poor quality of text videoHot Take News (00:04:40)• There is a dating website that is using your DNA to match you with compatible mates • US immigration officials are using surveillance tech to monitor undocumented immigrants but scooping up citizens’ data at the same time • Immigration is debating using Facial Recognition technology at airports for international travel • The US Army is trying to prepare the populace for the coming Android soldiersCaptain’s Ready Room (00:24:18) • We talk New Years’ Resolutions!Pop Culture (00:37:18) • Year End wrap-up of the best movies and TV shows of 2019!Useful Links:Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP82: Unimpeachable Morality11/15/19 -The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowLance Rants about the poor quality of text videoHot Take News (00:05:30)• Microsoft’s Japan Office implemented a 4 day work week and saw a 40% boost in productivity • What is the ideal work schedule? • America’s largest milk producer files for bankruptcy • Are the new milk alternatives healthy? • Tens of thousands of cases using breathalyzers have been thrown outCaptain’s Ready Room (00:18:18) • How can some people see the wrong in the impeachable actions and why do others not see it? • Pop Culture (00:40:35) • Netflix’s The King • Lance Saw “Harriet” - the movie about Harriet Tubman. • How accurate do we need our historical movies to be?Useful Links: Ivanka Trump used a personal email account to send hundreds of emails about government business last year https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ivanka-trump-used-a-personal-email-account-to-send-hundreds-of-emails-about-government-business-last-year/2018/11/19/6515d1e0-e7a1-11e8-a939-9469f1166f9d_story.htmlShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP81: The Enemy of My Enemy is My Fiend10/31/19 - Happy Halloween!The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowLance went to San Francisco to see Ta-Nehisi Coates talk about his book about the underground railroad. Hot Take News (00:09:10)• Amazon and Google’s smart speaker app stores are susceptible to malware • Large study of Amazon 3rd party sellers finds lots of expired food and drink being sold • China is cracking down on dissenters worldwideCaptain’s Ready Room (00:16:53) • Is the enemy of my enemy my friend?Pop Culture (00:28:35) • We talk about our favorite Halloween media!Useful Links:Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP80: One Dollar Deal or No Deal10/26/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowBeau is working on his fitness. And in doing so stumbled upon backyard boxing youtube videos. As a result he visits a boxing gym.None of us is dressing up for Halloween.Hot Take News (00:07:10)• Even though the Trump Admin says they are no longer awarding themselves the G7, does the fact of them trying it in the first place warrant punishment? • For the First Time in History, the rich paid less in taxes than the middle class • China is cracking down on dissenters worldwideCaptain’s Ready Room (00:20:15) • The Dollar Auction • How do we account for emotions in decision makingPop Culture (00:31:15) • Entertainment Weekly is now actually a Monthly publication • Lance’s book reviews • Fantasy Land Book - Good for understanding America • American Wife - Very well written book by an insightful author • Hustlers movie • Cold Pursuit • Sapiens book • The Brothers Karamazov• NetFlix RoundupUseful Links:Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP79: The University of Surveillance10/2/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowWelcome back! We talk about our recent world travels which is why we’ve been off for a little while.Hot Take News (00:05:16)• The impeachment train is on the tracks • Teslas are now driving autonomously using auto-summon • Several big name Universities are tracking their students’ locations by promising them better access to tickets to sports functions • Ring Doorbell company is partnerng with police to enact a volutary mass surveillance regime Captain’s Ready Room (00:27:15) • What do you do when you have a friend who has goals that their actions are leading them away from?Pop Culture (00:43:15) • NetFlix Roundup • The I-Land • Shanghai Fortress • In the Shadow of the Moon • Demon Hunter Anime - Hulu • Undone - Amazon • Sturgill Simpson - Music • FantasyLand - Book • Mary Queen of Scots • Raising Dion is coming out!Useful Links:Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP78: The Scarcity Trap Trap9/9/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowJohnny is planning two trips back to back. Lance talks about how he lost a friendship, but still sees the person.Hot Take News 00:06:16• The Amazon Rainforest is on fire • Should Opioid Manufacturers be fined? #OpioidCrisis • We talk about the Chicken Sandwich Wars • We might have seen the first Official Crime in space ALLEGEDLY • Good News: Newark is getting additional funds to expedite their lead pipe fix problemCaptain’s Ready Room 00:28:00 • The Scarcity Trap, the theory that says, when you don’t have much, you can’t think of other things. • Why do some people think short term, and why do some think long term? • This turns into a great discussion on the roots and consequences of poverty.Pop Culture 00:52:15 • Cannon Busters on Netflix was good, not great • The Mule • Serenity (no not that one)Useful Links:Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP77: The Stress of the Hong Kong Protests8/27/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowJohnny is camping with strangers, good luck to him!Hot Take News 00:07:40• Hong Kong Protests have been going on for months on end. • How does a place that has had 50 years of autonomy go under authoritarian rule? • India, Pakistan, and Kashmir are seeing similar issues • The Federal Energy Star program says to keep your thermostat at 82 degrees. • Can technology keep up with keeping us cool in an increasingly hot country? • Bernie Sanders calls for a ban on facial recognition tech in law enforcement. Captain’s Ready Room 00:27:52 • How do you cope with Stress? • We discuss a Harvard study’s views on how to handle stress. •Pop Culture 00:39:45 • Mindhunter Season 2 isn’t as good as Season 1 • Beau is going to start watching Neon Genesis Evangelion • X-Men Comics are going strong • Do you read the branch storylines in comic book arcs? • 100,000 year history of Humans - Johnny is reading Sapiens • Lance is loving Cannon Busters - an Anime featuring primarily people of color • It has a Cowboy Bebop Vibe • Lance is reading Midnight In Chernobyl • Good Boys is a hilarious movie in theaters now.Useful Links:Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP76: Harvard’s Rules for Breaking Up or Lyme Disease and Conspiracy Theories8/15/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowLance gives a brief recap of the Podcast Movement Conference. https://2019.podcastmovement.comHot Take News 00:07:40• Lance Read Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons. • The USA has been developing and testing biological weapons on US citizens for decades. • How do you know when a conspiracy theory is actually True • Russia had a failed nuclear test of a missile system code named Skyfall, irradiating a portion of their country. • Jeffrey Epstein dies under mysterious circumstances • New Zealand’s gun buyback program they implementCaptain’s Ready Room 00:25:00 • We go over the rules for giving bad news to people. • We talk about our natural ways of delivering bad news vs what a Harvard study recommends.Pop Culture 00:36:00 Johnny starts off the segment hating on Quentin Tarantino Netflix Roundup • Red Sea Diving Resort • Will Chris Evans get an Oscar in his career? • #TheBoys on Amazon Prime is must see viewing • Scary Stories to See in the Dark is well rated, but Johnny didn’t like it •Both Johnny and Beau both say The Ring is the scariest movie they have seen •It Follows - Great scary movie, its basically the scary movie equivalent of an STD • Beau recommends #Anime show PlanetesUseful Links: Bitten: The Hidden History of Lyme Disease https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bitten-kris-newby/1129913114#/Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP75: Humanimal Chimeras 8/05/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowLance Will be appearing at the “State of the Indie” Podcast Panel at Podcast Movement Conference https://2019.podcastmovement.comHot Take News 00:06:10• 1 in 4 Food Deliveries are being snacked on by your driver. • Am I wrong to boycott Doordash for their PAST bad tipping practices? • Is the “delivery culture” leading to a culture of loneliness? • 22% Of millennials have Zero friends • The US is using Solar Powered Blimps to spy on 6 States • Good News - Human Animal Chimeras are coming, bring organs to the needy, grown on rats.Captain’s Ready Room 00:27:00• The 101 people, ideas, and things changing how we work today• Algorithmic justice • Automated hiring and firing • Degrowth movement • E-Residency • Microdosing • Procrastination nannies 
 https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20190718-the-101-people-ideas-and-things-changing-how-we-work-today?utmsource=digg&utmmedium=email&utm_source=GetGrit-dot-net
Pop Culture 00:44:32• The trailer for Netflix’s The Witcher Series looks good • #AnotherLife is recommended • Orange is the New Black final season is a masterpiece #OITNB • Beau fell down a rabbit hole of obscure #Anime Trailers • Dread Nation Book is a well crafted tale of fighting zombies in a post civil war United StatesUseful Links:Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP74: The #FaceApp is How they Get Ya 7/19/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowCheck out www.TheVentureOut.com for a chance to win $1,000 in Prizes!Hot Take News 00:05:10 • FBI and ICE are Scanning millions of Faces without your consent. • The Viral #FaceApp is scanning your face and violating your privacy • Good Luck to the people about to Storm Area 51 • Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner, and Kanye West are the three highest paid celebrities Pop Culture 00:17:32 • Netflix Reviews ⁃ Point Blank - Not so good ⁃ Stranger Things ⁃ Best Seasons: 1-3-2 • Killing Eve • Leonard Da Vinci Book by Walter Isaacson • Transcription: A novel by Kate Atkinson • Mulan Trailer - How do we feel about them using different eras of Chinese Culture • Avengers: Endgame is very close to taking the #1 box office movie of all time crown • Game of Thrones Redeemed! It got the most Emmy Nominations of any other show for the 71st Emmy awardsUseful Links:Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP73: 7/3/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowUpdate on Lance’s weightless journey and his secret.Hot Take News (00:06:30) • The Presidential Alert System has proven to be easily hacked. • George Soros and Charles Koch join forces to try and end American Wars • Democratic Debate thoughts • Trump Admin (claims they ) will not fight to put a citizenship question on the censusPop Culture (00:41:32) • Netflix ⁃ How expensive would Netflix have to get for you to cancel ⁃ I am Mother - ⁃ Euphoria - ⁃ Anna ⁃ Are we in a Keanussance? ⁃ Avengers Endgame is set to overtake Avatar as the Number one movie of all time ⁃ Bryan Stevenson Useful Links: Presidential Alert System is hackable https://gizmodo.com/researchers-send-fake-presidential-alerts-to-stadium-of-1835806990 Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP72: Mark Zuckerburgers and Tim Apples6/19/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowWe talk about how we talk about the podcast.Hot Take News (00:05:10) • Uber is going to start delivering food with drones • Google is already using drones to deliver food in Australia • Facebook is paying people to let them spy on them • Why was “N-Word” trending on Twitter? • Good News ⁃ Local Pakistani Minister keeps the cat ears filter on during a Facebook live streamCaptain’s Ready Room (00:23:43) • Dave Logan’s 5 stages of tribalism • The Stages refer to how your organization feels vs the worldPop Culture (00:32:00) • Netflix Roundup ⁃ Always be my Maybe is a romantic comedy that hits the mark ⁃ Jessica Jones Season 3 - It’s low key, but it REALLY leans into SJW territory, in the best way ⁃ Murder Mystery is surprisingly good • Chernobyl is the best rated show of all time… BUT WHY? • Beau is reading Dostoevsky • Dark PhoenixUseful Links: 4:52 War Zone Reporter - SNL 0:41 Pakistani Politician Accidentally Gets Cat Filter During Press Conference Irradiated Instagrammers http://digg.com/2019/chernobyl-exclusion-zone-instagrammersShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP71: Don’t Catch that Tree Gonorrhea6/1/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowWe talk about how much money we think Avengers: Endgame is gonna make.Hot Take News (00:04:30) • The European Union Elections resulted in a hollowing out of the political center. • New evidence in the Trump Administrations efforts to put a citizenship question on the ballot calls their motivations into question. • Florida Orange growers are using lots of antibiotics to fight bacterial disease, but runs the risk of creating incurable superbugs • People are dying climbing Mount Everest Captain’s Ready Room (00:23:32) • We discuss Fisher’s concept of requiring the president to kill a man in order to access the nuclear launch codes • Where is the line between sacrifice and self protection?Captain’s Ready Room (00:41:32) • Is Netflix’s Interactive programming a fad or the wave of the future? • Beau is dabbling in Hardcore Non-Rhyming Feminist Poetry - Rupi Kaur • Biggest Little Farm • How do we feel about Hologram Concerts? Useful Links:Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow Netflix #Rupi #EU #Trump #News #PopCulture

EP70: EP70: Avengers Endgame and Game of Thrones Spoily Reviews5/31/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowThis episode is a special SPOILER HEAVY review of two of the biggest franchises in media history, Avengers:Endgame and Game Of Thrones. So if you don't want spoilers, download this episode and listen later!Avengers:Endgame Review/Recap (00:00:10) Game of Thrones Review/Recap (00:23:07) Useful Links: Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP69: 13 Reasons Why…Netflix Hates Kids5/24/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowJonny talks a little about EDM and his trip to Iceland.Hot Take News (00:7:00) • The SAT are going to begin providing an “adversity score” to give colleges some context for students’ scores. • Netflix’s hit show “13 Reasons Why” lead to a ~30% increase in teen suicides. Should society push to get the show removed? • Studies show that Luck can be learned • Ted Cruz gave a speech touting the need for a Space Force to protect the United States from Space PiratesCaptain’s Ready Room (00:23:43) • What are the different kinds of Organizational Power? ⁃ 1. Legitimacy ⁃ 2. Personal Power ⁃ 3. Structural PowerPop Culture (00:34:33) • Beau is still watching obscure youtube shows and reading Plato • John Wick 3, is the John Wick series a cult hit or a Blockbuster? • Johnny’s Netflix Corner ⁃ Someone GreatUseful Links Jackie Chan is more problematic than we’d like https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-book-jackie-chan-women-son-money-affair-20150505-story.htmlShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP68: Should the Incarcerated Be able to Vote?5/8/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowThis is a special all philosophal episode. We go deep on two topics for your enjoyment.Topic 1 (00:04:30) • Should incarcerated people have the ability to vote? • This question came up at a presidential town hall and we wrestle with itCaptain’s Ready Room (00:23:43) • What is the ideal American Healthcare system should be? • Is a private system better or single payer? • Is the system the problem, or is it the cost?Useful Links: 2:01 See a chimp scroll through Instagram like humanOne in seven U.S. adults used marijuana in 2017 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-marijuna-us-adults/one-in-seven-us- adults-used-marijuana-in-2017-idUSKCN1LC2B7Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP67: Mueller Report Results4/25/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowWe talk about how much money we think Avengers: Endgame is gonna make.Hot Take News (00:05:40) • Captain America himself, Chris Evans is attempting to create a nonpartisan fact based news service. • In the wake of the release of the mueller report release, we talk about what our previous predictions were in light of what the report says • Navy has had so many UFO sightings that they have now formalized the process for documenting them.Captain’s Ready Room (00:21:43) • Negotiation skills • After you listen to Johnny’s 4 step negotiation primer, you’ll be getting your way left and right!Pop Culture (00:47:33) • Game of Thrones recaps are hard • Johnny’s Netflix roundup ⁃ Triple Frontier’s target demo was… ⁃ Dawn Wall • Deadly Class • Underground • Cocaine Island • What We Do in the ShadowsUseful LinksShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP66: Old Favorites4/20/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowIn today’s episode, we are giving you some classic content that you might have missed. So enjoy us talking two classic Hot Take News Segments. Hot Take News (00:05:20) • Schools are spending millions on surveillance technology under the auspices of “keeping kids safe” • China’s “Social Credit” system is being used to block people from traveling • Turns out that the Astronaut twins DNA is still very similar • Ikea is toying with putting insects in its cafeteria food • You soon won’t be able to believe what you see. Artificial Intelligence “fakes”are coming. • A Chinese Spacelab is going to de-orbit and hit Earth and nobody knows when or where.Hot Take News (00:00:30)How concerned should we be about the 3-D Printed Guns? ⁃ Maria Butina, Russian spy masqueraded as a gun rights advocate in the USA to influence the American conservative movement ⁃ There was a study that said that Medicare for All would actually SAVE money in the long term ⁃ The McDonald’s Monopoly game was a scam The game pieces were stolen by an insider security contractor.Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EpisodEP65: Mental Resiliance 4/5/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowWe have a jam-packed episode for you guys tonight!Johnny’s back from his hiking trip, how did he do? Lance, much like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson officially needs to lose a few lbs.Hot Take News (00:05:20) NYC is imposing a congestion tax. What do you think of #Brexit? Burger King is offering a coffee subscription. Florida’s legislature is trying to make it harder for felons to get their voting rights back. On top of that, we talk about the tens of thousands of dollars in fines that people in the criminal justice system are being hit with. Good News: The Great Green Wall of Africa. Captain’s Ready Room (00:27:01) Mental Resilience - how do you find that extra little bit within you to push through?Pop Culture (00:47:33) Johnny reviews Netflix’s The Highwaymen Shrill on Hulu is good Russian Doll, do you have to like Orange is the New Black to like Russian Doll? Beau Recommends another eclectic movie: Enter The Void Lance is here to remind you that the Walking Dead is Good again! The game discusses the Joker Movie. Is it a good idea to make the Joker relatable?Useful LinksShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP64: A Kafkaesque System of Policing3/22/19The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowJohnny’s hiking up a snowy mountain, wish him luck!Hot Take News (00:05:20) How do we feel about Facebook censoring the New Zealand shooting videos?New Zealand reacts fast to ban guns after their tragic shooting.An act to lower the voting age to 16 is up for a vote, do you support it?Trump admin is trying to fast track facial recognition technology at airports.There are reports of the administration singling out immigration reporters for additional searches and scrutiny at the border. (See youtube link for reference for what Lance cites)Florida Man receives $37k settlement after police mistake Krispy Kreme residue for Methamphetamine. It turns out that police can and do arrest people for false positives tens of thousands of times a year.Captain’s Ready Room (00:33:43) Mental Models - an explanation of how we process the world. The Map is Not the Territory. Circle of Competence. First Principles thinking. Thought Experiments. Hanlon’s Razor.Pop Culture (00:51:33) Beau finished the Sci-Fi Classic: Stranger in a Strange Land Should you finish a book that you find boring? We talk about Metamorphosis by Kafka. Triple Frontier Review. Love, Death, and Robots on Netflix is a gem and we highly recommend It. Captive State movie review. Lance finished and loved Insecure on HBO.Useful LinksStudy shows how race impacts people’s partisan (and likely policy views) Lance Said 30%, The actual number was closer to 15%. https://youtu.be/2z3s2pERqWQ?t=299Candidate Trump calls for Police/ICE to abuse people in their custody https://youtu.be/NFgjNPiq9CwCandidate Trump says he is looking into paying legal fees of man who assaulted a protestor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMiyDAroWikPolice False Positives https://www.11alive.com/article/news/investigations/the-drug-whisperer-drivers-arrested-while-stone-cold-sober/85-437061710https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsullum/2016/07/14/lying-drug-tests-incriminate-innocent-people/#60ad92913247Lady licking Cotton Swabs https://locardslab.com/2015/04/02/forensic-fails-dna-evidence-and-the-phantom-of-heilbronn/Selective Attention Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGQmdoK_ZfYShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP63: Is John Mulaney…Good?Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!3/7/18The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowHot Take News (00:04:10) Delivery Drones are coming! 80% of the biomass of insects have died off in the last 25 years. Papa John is DONE. Orlando is getting driverless shuttle busses.Captain’s Ready Room(00:15:35 ) How do compromise and forgiveness play into your life. Would you forgive someone based on words alone?Pop Culture (00:41:33) They’re TRYING to make John Mulaney work. Netflix’ Russian Doll is a winner Lance Saw Blindspotting Lance Grapples with the possibility of having to give up Michael Jackson due to the Leaving Neverland Documentary coming out.Useful LinksShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP62: Putting Venezuela in PerspectiveThanks for listening to the Junto Show!The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowThis episode is ALL about what’s going on in Venezuela. We talk about the what we think the reason is for the bad economy. We talk about what the USA should do, if anything. We talk about keeping the Venezuelan government’s actions in perspective.Its a great discussion.Useful LinksOil was the only thing keeping Venezuela afloat. Now the government is too dysfunctional to even pump it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/05/18/oil-was-the-only-thing-keeping-venezuela-afloat-now-the-government-is-too-dysfunctional-to-even-pump-it/?utm_term=.81c4220449ccVenezuela’s oil revenues account for about 98 per cent of export earnings. Apart from petroleum, the country’s natural resources include natural gas, iron ore, gold, bauxite, diamonds and other minerals. The national currency is the bolivar.https://www.opec.org/opecweb/en/aboutus/171.htmHow Nicolás Maduro went from bus driver to Venezuelan president https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/08/03/how-nicolas-maduro-went-from-a-bus-driver-to-venezuelan-president/?utm_term=.0ec5ef7701fbThe ‘smoking gun’ proving North Carolina Republicans tried to disenfranchise black voters https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/07/29/the-smoking-gun-proving-north-carolina-republicans-tried-to-disenfranchise-black-voters/?utm_term=.a1a1a02fecaa (It does look like in North Carolina, the voter disenfranchisement scheme was struck down before the election.)Dodge City Voter suppression was in Kansas, not Montana https://www.apnews.com/e1b4e441d4a448b98f129fcde0556a98Chicago University Trained the Dictators of Chile Chicago Boys - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_BoysShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP61:With Great Power, Comes…What Exactly?Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!2/27/18The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowHot Take News (00:03:10) Only 1/3 of Citizens could pass the US Citizenship test.We talk about Jussie Smollett and believing victims.The Phones of the Phuture are HERE.Shocker! Google can’t be trusted with your privacy.A Japanese spacecraft collected a sample from an asteroid.Captain’s Ready Room(00:20:38) Currently the world’s richest man and the president of the United States are feuding. Which one is actually more powerful?Then we talk about Venezuela. Oh boy do we talk about Venezuela.Pop Culture (00:41:33) We talk the Academy Awards #OscarsTurns out, Johnny has t thing for Submarine movies.Useful LinksShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP60:You Mad(uro), Bro? Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!2/19/18The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowHappy Lunar (Chinese) New Year! Johnny teaches us about his Vietnamese Lunar New Year traditions and history.Hot Take News (00:04:30) Cattle ranchers are trying to make it illegal to call anything that isn’t explicitly from animals “meat”. Can/should plant based proteins be allowed to be called “meat.”?TSA Found a striking number of loaded guns in people’s checked baggage. #ThanksObamaWe talk about the Green New Deal, or at least we tried to. We actually ended up having a great discussion about being ambitious vs pragmatic about your policy aspirations.Why are all the clothing companies racist? This black history month has been awful.Captain’s Ready Room(00:31:38) Currently the world’s richest man and the president of the United States are feuding. Which one is actually more powerful?Then we talk about Venezuela. Oh boy do we talk about Venezuela.Pop Culture (00:55:33) Umbrella Academy leaves room for improvement.Alita: Battle AngelUseful LinksList of racist clothing blunders https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/gucci-katy-perry-blackface-racist-design-apology-fashion-industry-racism-a8778006.htmlPrimer on VenezuelaShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP59:TAKEN...It Too FarThanks for listening to the Junto Show!2/08/18The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowHappy Lunar (Chinese) New Year! Johnny teaches us about his Vietnamese Lunar New Year traditions and history.Hot Take News (00:07:07) We talk about the polar vortex We talk about the Director of National Intelligence’s 2019 National Threat assessment. We talk about Liam Neeson and his would be racist revenge rampage. Conservative judges are making it harder to overturn discriminatory laws. FamilyTree DNA testing company gave its full DNA database to the FBI…that’s how they get ya .Captain’s Ready Room(00:26:38) Financial literacy is very important. The Junto gives you their tips for getting your money right.Pop Culture (00:55:33) Lance and Johnny saw HAMILTON!! We review Netflix’s Velvet Buzzsaw. The Oscar’s are going Hostless this year…Good luck.Useful Links It must be cold in here https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8318634/us-weather-forecast-map-polar-vortex-midwest-antartica-viral/Ukrainian Power Grid Hacked https://jsis.washington.edu/news/cyberattack-critical-infrastructure-russia-ukrainian-power-grid-attacks/Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP58: Get Rich and Die LyingThanks for listening to the Junto Show!1/29/18The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowHot Take News (00:08:19) Fyre Festival GoFundMe Provides restitution to a Bahamian woman that got screwed over by the Fyre Festival.Space Tourism Company Orion Span is selling a trip to their luxury space station.Education Funding nationwide is being neglected.Humanitarians were arrested for leaving food and water in the desert in an attempt to save lives.Philosophal (00:26:38) Lance read the book “Winners Take All” and poses to the Junto concept that the power brokers of the world only allow solutions to big problems that don’t affect their money and power. Pop Culture (00:50:33) Johnny Watched GeoStorm…for some reason. Beau delves into Sci Fi and Independent movies, like he does. Escape Room is better than you think.Useful Links They left food and water for migrants in the desert. Now they might go to prison. https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/01/20/they-left-food-water-migrants-desert-now-they-might-go-prison/?utm_term=.0a91f85bd54eBill Gates on the critics of his Philanthropy https://twitter.com/_waleedshahid/status/1087767731041112064Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow Davos #Inequality #FyreFestival #Netflix #WEF #BillGates #News #Podsin #PopCulture #Philosphy

EP57: To Compromise Or Not?Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!1/20/18The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowLance bought a bike, Protip- don’t buy cheap bikes.Hot Take News (00:09:00) Gas Pipeline explosion in Mexico kills 70+people. People in Mexico drill holes in gas pipelines and then fill buckets with the gas that rains down, with disastrous results.Gasoline is a major issue worldwide. There are gas-related protests in France that have been going on for 10 weeks.Hambeders, the dinner of champions.World Renown Chef Jose Andres has given out over 10,000 meals to furloughed government employees and as part of his humanitarian efforts he is nominated for the Nobel Peace Price. Philosophal (00:31:50) Is it justifiable to allow 10% more evil in the world in exchange for 10% more good? Where is the threshold for compromise? We go deep on this philosophical discussion.Pop Culture (01:00:33) True Detective S3 is off to a good start! Netflix’s “Close” was close, but no cigar. Eighth Grade is a good movieUseful Links At least 73 killed, dozens injured in Mexico gas pipeline explosion ...https://fox5sandiego.com/.../at-least-66-people-killed-dozens-injured-in-mexico-gasoline...Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP56: Build the (Northern Border) Wall! Orange CostanzaThanks for listening to the Junto Show!1/8/18The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowHot Take News (00:02:22) The Government Shutdown is headed towards being the longest ever. The gang talks about the wall, the shutdown and more.The Trump admin is understaffed, is that a good thing or a bad thing?Florida Felon voting rights have been restored…or have they?Kevin Spacey is spiraling out of control.Captain’s Ready Room (00:23:23) We talk about when you know a budding relationship should proceed or let go. And give Johnny our vast insight into love.Captain’s Ready Room (00:37:33) Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Aquaman review Beau Read Isaac Asimov’s” #FoundationUseful LinksShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow Tags: SpiderMan Marvel Aquaman Relationships News Shutdown GOvernmentShutdown

EP55: 2018 Pop Culture ReviewThanks for listening to the Junto Show!12/31/18The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowWe spend the whole show talking about our favorite movies, music and TV shows of 2018. It’s a a fun episode to wrap up the year.See you in 2019!Useful LinksShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP54: So Long 2018Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!12/21/18The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowWe’re Back! We explain why we had our little hiatus and then get right into it.In today’s show we Cover the following topics:Hot Take News (00:09:19) Judge overturns New York’s 2nd amendment right to bear NunchucksA shocking number of millennials are willing to accept that the earth is not round.Taylor Swift scanned concert goers faces at her Rose Bowl Concert.Captain’s Ready Room (00:36:00) Year end recap of how we’ve grown in the previous year.Useful Links Straight Dick turns out is fake news, maybe millennials can be fooled after all. http://www.dorkly.com/post/58891/3-viral-geek-rumors-that-were-total-bullshitShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP53: Midterm Election ReflectionThanks for listening to the Junto Show!11/7/18The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowIn today’s show we Cover the following topics:Turns out you shouldn’t be eating slugs.The Midterm Election Recap (00:04:50) We talk about the emotional rollercoaster that was following the midterm election from a Floridian’s perspectiveHot Take News (00:17:44) Journalist Jamele Hill got her voter registration deleted because of a tweet. Lance says we should abolish timezones. Senior Citizens are replacing teenagers in fast food jobs.Captain’s Ready Room (00:31:00) What is the purpose of conversation? Building networks and gaining trust.Pop Culture Segment (00:57:20) First Man is Ryan Gosling’s latest stoic performance Norsemen American WarShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow

EP52: Affirmative Action AthleticsThanks for listening to the Junto Show!10/2/18The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowIn today’s show we Cover the following topics:Hot Take News (00:02:01) We talk about the Discrimination against Asian’s case regarding Harvard University The discussion then goes into a talk about affirmative action in general and whether or not there should be racial considerations for getting on sports teams. Are you willing to sacrifice a benefit for your child if it would benefit the wider society?Pop Culture Segment (00:31:20) First Man is Ryan Gosling’s latest stoic performance Norsemen American War-A NovelShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow Useful Links How The Systemic Segregation Of Schools Is Maintained By 'Individual Choices' https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/magazine/choosing-a-school-for-my-daughter-in-a-segregated-city.html?_r=0Harvard Admissions Demographics https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/admissions-statistics

EP51: Meditate and HateThanks for listening to the Junto Show!The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowJohnny’s taking a spontaneous hiking trip. You should appreciate the out of doors. In today’s show we Cover the following topics:(00:05:10) Hot Take News We are on a faster pace than initially though towards reaching the point of no return for climate change.Major companies and the military are working on combining human brains and robots.Study shows it’s better to be rich than smart. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/10/09/its-better-be-born-rich-than-talented/?utm_term=.277f9862cb3aShould society force people into jobs they are suited for.(00:28:10) Captain’s Ready Room Visualize yourself to happiness(00:45:10) Pop Culture Segment The Art of Thinking Clearly Venom Beau and Johnny Recomments Norseman on NetflixShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowUseful Links The Sixth Extinciton:The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, by Elizabeth Kolbert (Henry ...https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/elizabeth-kolbert Major Climate Report Describes a Strong Risk of Crisis as Early as ...https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/07/climate/ipcc-climate-report-2040.html

EP50:Don't Trust the Chinese ChipsThanks for listening to the Junto Show!The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowIn today’s show we Cover the following topics:(00:05:48) Hot Take News Brett Kavanaugh is on the Supreme Court. Regardless of your politics, its a crisis of "democracy." An Earthquake in Indonesia has devastated the country. Mattress Firm is filing bankruptcy. Sex Doll Brothel in Houston gets shut down. China was found to have put spy hardware in Amazon, Apple, and more web hardware in the USA. Man booby traps his house rigs a wheelchair to shoot an FBI agent.(00:29:35) Captain’s Ready Room Imposter Syndrome The gang explores Imposter Syndrome(00:53:35) Pop Culture Beau finished the Bob Woodward book "Fear" and he, like me, thought that it was too credulous. Beau is a big David Foster Wallace Fan. Johnny watched the live action Bleach movie and liked it.Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowUseful Links: Johnny's Imposter Syndrome Test https://testyourself.psychtests.com/bin/transfer_mobile

EP49: Don’t Be BoringThanks for listening to the Junto Show!The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowIn today’s show we Cover the following topics:Hot Take News (00:01:50) Study says that soon a full HALF of phone calls will be scammers? Coca-Cola is working on putting out a weed infused drink Sperm count worldwide has been cut in halfCaptain’s Ready Room/Philosophal: Storytelling (00:15:40) We talk about how to tell a good story and how to spot a story’s climax What is a misconception people have about you?Pop Culture Segment (00:38:10) Netflix is making a live Action Avatar the Last Airbender Show DragonHeart is underrated Beau is reading the Woodward Book: FearShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow Useful Links Why Sperm Counts Are Dropping For Men Today | GQ

EP48: Deep Dive On Moral TheoriesThanks for listening to the Junto Show!The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowIn today’s show we Cover the following topics:Hot Take News (00:01:29) Bill Gates donates millions to the education system, which sparks a debate about the proper taxation levels and whether or not allowing the mega rich to fund our public space is good or bad.Study shows that we can tell these things about you at first glance, we go over the list!Philosophal Segment (00:14:52) Today we offer a different kind of segment. Instead of our usual format, we spend the whole episode waxing theoretical on the various theories of morality.in this wild world, it’s imperative to have a moral compass, we talk about the most prominent ones.Hope you enjoy!Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow Useful Links Moral Theories http://home.sandiego.edu/~baber/gender/MoralTheories.htmlFirst Impressions http://www.businessinsider.com/science-of-first-impressions-2015-2

EP47: Broke-Lahoma Thanks for listening to the Junto Show!The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowIn today’s show we Cover the following topics:Johnny is going to be a (Dog) Grandfather!Hot Take News (00:02:50) Oklahoma is a mess. The “Tax Cutting Experiment has left their public services way under funded The States are “laboratories of experimentation” Central Florida Schools are struggling to find money to pay for police in school, are cutting student programs to find funds. People are burning their Nike Gear after learning Nike has tapped Colin Kaepernick in their ad campaignCaptain’s Ready Room: Ice Breakers (00:20:10) We talk about ways to get to know strangers. Especially making that crucial first step.Pop Culture Segment (00:39:00) Crazy Rich Asians keeps going strong Lance loves the new Eminem Album Kamikaze Beau watched Childish Gambino’s Summertime Music Video Is Childish Gambino a more interesting artist than Drake? Johnny really enjoyed Juliet, Naked. Paradise P.D. Is like Family Guy and Brickleberry put together. Disenchantment is still finding its footing. Henry Cavill will be playing the main character in the Witcher Netflix Show.Show some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow Useful LinksWith state budget in crisis, many Oklahoma schools hold classes four days a week https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/local/education/with-state-budget-in-crisis-many-oklahoma-schools-hold-classes-four-days-a-week/2017/05/27/24f73288-3cb8-11e7-8854-21f359183e8c_story.html?noredirect=onCentral Florida charter schools struggle to pay for on-campus officers required by new law http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-police-charter-schools-parkland-20180904-story.htmlTags: CrazyRichAsians Nike ColinKaepernick Netflix Popculture Education TaxCuts Disenchantment SchoolCops

EP46: Crazy Rich AI-siansThanks for listening to the Junto Show!The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowIn today’s show we Cover the following topics:Johnny is going to be a (Dog) Grandfather!Hot Take News (00:07:38) *How concerned should we be about Chinese Military Expansion? *Facebook has begun implementing reputation scores *Florida has started its medical marijuana industry but is excluding people with drug convictions from the industry. Fan Suggested Topic: Automation! (00:24:07) *As a Patron of the Junto Show, YOU have the opportunity to suggest a topic for us to wrestle with. On Today’s show, we discuss the ins and outs of “Automation.”Pop Culture Segment (00:50:35) *We go in depth about Crazy Rich Asians and whether or not it is “A Romantic Comedy that happens to be Asian” or is it an “Asian Romantic Comedy” - this discussion is great*Lance might have a new favorite show, The Americans *Johnny saw Mile 22 #Mile22 *Johnny gives his mini review of The 100 #The100 *Johnny recommends listening to Musical Artist Ella MaiShow some love: https://www.patreon.com/juntoshowUseful Links Self-Driving Mercedes Will Be Programmed To Sacrifice Pedestrians To Save The DriverFacebook's artificial intelligence robots shut down after they start talking to each other in their own language https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/facebook-artificial-intelligence-ai-chatbot-new-language-research-openai-google-a7869706.html Twitter taught Microsoft’s AI chatbot to be a racist in less than a day https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/24/11297050/tay-microsoft-chatbot-racist CrazyRichAsians #AI #China #Facebook #Weed #Marijuana #Florida CRA Automation PopCulture

EP45: Theory of Relativity Of SufferingThanks for listening to the Junto Show!The “Junto” is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy.  Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes.The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one Asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind.  We bring our unique perspectives to the table and hash it all out.Real fans donate! [https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow] (https://www.patreon.com/juntoshow) In today’s show we Cover the following topics:Hot Take News (00:02:32) - Memphis Police Department is keeping tabs on protestors - The Police in Chicago left a Bait Truck full of expensive shoes in a poor neighborhoodCaptain’s Ready Room (00:14:00) - Using Historical precedent to put things in perspective - Is suffering relative?Pop Culture (00:30:00) - Beau watched and LOVED Death of Stalin - Johnny finally found a Netflix Movie worth watching - #ExtinctionMovie - Lance gives the rundown on the #KekeChallengeUseful links: - [http://www.finn.finncomics.com] (http://www.finn.finncomics.com) - [http://www.theventureout.com] (http://www.theventureout.com)