Pointcast gives voters of all political persuasions an opportunity to sound off, sharing their views on everything from a return to civil discourse to a real understanding of their American lives, and what their politicians need to do to make their lives better.
Remember the Big White Balloon? Do we believe that there is a correct or responsible way to respond to alien flying crafts entering our air space? Let's talk about it. Also, we discuss the facts of what happened day by day until the balloon was shot down and the question of the day.
The Marvel Universe. This week, we discuss the real politics in the Marvel Universe. Also, this week's poll: Which MCU character would you most like to be president; and this week's movie trends around the world. Let's talk about it.
American Prisons The modern American criminal justice system includes a prison system that is meant to separate people who do not follow or willfully break societal rules. But where did the concept of prisons come from? Let's talk about it. Also, we talk trends and our Friday poll. Article: https://pointcast.news/articles/history-of-prisons.php
So, “What's the Matter with Men?” (See article below.) Host Joshua Hyde. We discuss the masculinity crisis in our society. Also, we discuss this week's poll on when neglect charges should be filed against parents; and our current online trends regarding proposed new laws in the UK that want to limit the right to protest. Let's talk about it. Article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/01/30/whats-the-matter-with-men.
Politix & Culture, "Hip Hop Music", Part 2 of 4. R. Anthony Arnold, Host. For many, hip hop educated as much as it entertained, filling the gap between what people thought they knew and the reality of how people were really living. Now, some believe hip hop has been gentrified, becoming another corporate product and a shell of what it used to be. But for others, there's still hope. “Hip hop is what made me culturally aware of life outside of my world... and I have hope that it will return to being able to make that type of impact, again,” Frank Jamison, IV.
Robot Landlord, Host Joshua Hyde. iBuyers and other online real estate companies and how they are changing the landscape of buying, selling and renting residential real estate; and could we end up with AI landlords? Also, gas stoves and asthma in children, should there be a national health emergency this risk? Let's talk about it!
The Need for Accountability, Host Joshua Hyde. People can say almost anything in the world of politics, these days, and get away with it. Let's talk about it. Plus, our discussion on our Friday poll on whether or not Donald Trump should be allowed to run for or hold office; and the incredulous George Santos, R/NY. ‘If you pick victory over principle, corruption is what you'll get,' paraphrased, by Professor X (Alex Krohannon)..
One Punch Too Many, Host Joshua Hyde with R. Anthony Arnold, Nick Homberg and Alexander Krohannon. We've all been punched in the chest by inflation. What is inflation, what causes it and some tips on what you can do about it. Also on tap, climate change is punching through the country; and our Friday poll on disciplining your kids by embarrassing them online -- should you be doing it and does it work?
The Human Impact on Climate Change, Environmental Justice and Community Action, Part 3 of 4, Host Francine Dash, with Professor and Director of the Environmental Resilience Institute, Indiana University, Dr. Gabe Fillipelli.
Kamala's Waiting Room, Host Joshua Hyde with R. Anthony Arnold, Nick Homberg and Alexander Krohannon
History of Democracy, "The Road that Leads to Tyranny", Part 7 of 7, Host R. Anthony Arnold
Resolving to Do Something Good, Host Joshua Hyde with R. Anthony Arnold, Nick Homberg and Alexander Krohannon
Manhood "Healing the Man", Part 4 of 4, Host Nick Homberg with Joshua Hyde and Tiffany
How Redlining Shaped Our Communities, Host Joshua Hyde with Francine Dash and R. Anthony Arnold
History of Democracy, "Post War Fascism in Italy and the Story of Benito Mussolini, better known as 'Il Duce", Part 6 of 7, Host R. Anthony Arnold
How Politics Affects Human Connections, Host Joshua Hyde with Francine Dash, Alexander Krohannon, and R. Anthony Arnold, Episode R83/202
History of Democracy "An American Tyrant in Louisiana", Part 5 of 6, Host R. Anthony Arnold
The Human Impact on Climate Change "The Changes We Can Make", Part 2 of 4, with Larry Lee, hosted by Gayle Jones
Manhood "A Perspective on Manhood", Part 3 of 4, with Tiffany, hosted by Nicholas Homberg
Twitter Love and the Baby Makers, with Sasha Estrella-Jones, Francine Dash, Anthony Arnold, Alexander Krohannon, hosted by Joshua Hyde
History of Democracy, Was The American Revolution a War on Taxes?, Part 4 of 6
How Old is Too Old and The Hate We Give
The Human Impact on Climate Change, Introduction, Part 1 of 4
Manhood, How We Condition Our Daughters to See Men, Part 2 of 4
History of Democracy, Why Rich Men Created America, Part 3 of 6
Reflections on the COVID-19 Experience, What We Still Need to Do, While Living Through a Pandemic, Part 4 of 4
Manhood, Starting the List, Part 1 of 4
Unions and a Place to Call Home
History of Democracy, "The Athenian Court System", Part 2 of 6
Reflections on the COVID-19 Experience, "I Got Vaccinated But Still Have Questions", Part 3 of 4
Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
History of Democracy, The Pros and Cons of Democracy, Part 1 of 6
Reflections on the COVID-19 Experience, Why I Didn't Get the Vaccine and Why I Think It's a Scam, Part 2 of 4
Rising Costs and the Killing Fields of America
The State of Palestine, The Appropriation of Palestinian Culture and Food, Part 3 of 4
Reflections on the COVID-19 Experience, Introduction, Why It's Important to Talk About It, Part 1 of 4
The State of Palestine, America's Role in the Occupation of Palestine, Part 2 of 4
The State of Palestine, The Struggle for Palestine through Fashion, Part 4 of 4
The State of Palestine, The History and the Impact of Occupation in Palestine, Part 1 of 4
Violence and the Origins of the Modern World, Keep Calm and Vote, Part 7 of 7
From Gun Control to Gaming and the Costs to Winning Both
Depp v. Heard v. Depp — and Awake, Not Woke v. Stay Woke — What It All Means, Now
Supporting Our Transkids — and the Origins of Monkeypox
The Death of Stare Decisis (stâr′ē dĭ-sī′sĭs)
Violence and the Origins of the Modern World, (Squandering) The Power of the Vote, Part 6 of 7
Intergalactic Law versus International Law
The Self-Determination of States
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