Second Look with Benjamin Green

With the OUTSET Network shutting down at the end of July, it’s the final episode of OUTSET’s Second Look. Benjamin says farewell and reflects on his time as part of the OUTSET team. A note from Benjamin: To all who listened and shared and engaged, thank you. Hosting this show has been an altogether good […]

In this week's episode, Benjamin explains the source of his exhaustion with politics and announces a search for what he hopes will be part of the remedy.

In a heart-to-heart episode, Benj shares some of why he feels exhausted at modern politics and society.

Benjamin talks about how conservatives can learn some tactics from Trump to endure the Trump presidency and see a flourishing of conservatism in the future.

In today's episode, Benjamin talks about the #RedForEd movement in AZ, the teacher walkout, and an idea to avoid situations like this in the future.

In today’s episode, Benjamin discusses five reasons (plus a bonus sixth!) why he’s opposed to military intervention in Syria.

In this week's episode, Benjamin talks about the Strong Towns Strength Test and how to know whether our towns and cities are strong.

In this week's episode, Benjamin makes some observations about reactions to school shootings and puts forward a simple plan--a plan that has nothing to do with guns--to help end the school shooting epidemic.

In the wake of the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the New England Patriots in Sunday's big game, Benjamin talks about how sports support conservative thinking and also how sports reveal problems in our nation and communities.

In this week's episode, Benjamin talks about the State of the Union address, why you should watch it, and how it can help you help your community.

In this episode, Benjamin calls us back to the beginning of 2017 and then fast forwards to the end, discussing how 2017 put our national dysfunction on full display.

In today's episode, Benjamin talks about the Alabama special election between Roy Moore and Doug Jones and the broader implications of that race.

In today's episode, Benjamin is joined by his wife Meredith in celebration of his birthday, and together they reflect on the past year.

In this week's episode of Second Look, Benjamin opens the conversation about healthcare by arguing that we need to change the questions we're asking.

In this week’s episode, Benjamin talks about how we behave and communicate online, and ways that people need to improve in order to be good citizens of the Internet. We have to be better, for the sake of our fellow humans.

On today’s episode of Second Look, Benjamin takes a look at what it means to have an integrated life. Why should you want one? How do you get one? Listen to this episode to find out.   Referenced in this episode: OUTSET Podcasts The Stephen Perkins Podcast Benjamin Green is taking a Second Look You’ve […]

In this week’s episode, Benjamin clarifies a few things from last week’s episode and shares a few more reasons why he’s not a libertarian anymore but would still support libertarian candidates. Referenced in this episode: Stephen Perkins Podcast: Benjamin Green is Taking a Second Look

In today’s episode, Benjamin looks at his journey toward and eventually away from libertarianism, and what aspects of libertarian thought he still agrees with.

In this week’s episode of Second Look, Benjamin looks ahead to Constitution Day and gives five reasons why he thinks the U.S. Constitution is overrated.

After nearly a year and a half hiatus, Second Look is back! Join Benjamin Green as he talks about the show’s new focus and the direction of the OUTSET Network’s Fall Podcast lineup.

Benjamin talks about the show's first year and some of the changes in his perspective over the last year and especially the last few months.

Benjamin is again joined by Tyler McNally as they discuss Russell Kirk's Ten Conservative Principles and what it means to be conservative.

Benjamin spoke to Tyler McNally about what conservatism is. They talked through the first five of Russell Kirk's 10 Conservative Principles.

In this episode, Benjamin focused on the future of conservatism and how the movement will survive Trumpism. He talks about what he sees as the driving forces behind Trumpism as well as the reasons he thinks the Republic would survive a Trump presidency. Mentioned in this episode: Medium Post from last September

In this episode, Benjamin talks about some of his frustrations with the 2016 race and how many words seem to have lost their meaning, as well as how he doesn’t fit in well with any established political camp. Rod Dreher’s piece about Justice Scalia’s death: http://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/scalia-one-nation/

Benjamin had OUTSET contributors Evan Schrage and Kyle Foley on the show to talk about some general political philosophy and the 2016 election.

In this episode, Benjamin shares some brief thoughts on the results of the Iowa Caucuses, and shares a transcription on why he has doubts as regards voting for your conscience vs. voting for the lesser of two evils if you’re not happy with your party’s nominee.

Benjamin talks about why he thinks Presidential candidates need to reframe their messages in a less whiny way if they want to win in 2016.

Benjamin shares some things he's learned since discovering Michael Oakeshott this past week in a piece from First Things.

Benjamin shares his personal thoughts about Gun Freedom vs. Gun Control and the overall national debate about gun laws.

Benjamin talks about the dangers of cults of personality, and discusses how this plays out with CJ Pearson, Donald Trump, and Ronald Reagan.

In this episode, Benjamin discusses the merits of instituting a Guaranteed Basic Income and more.

Benjamin passionately defends his anti-war and pro-refugee stance, in the wake of the attacks in Paris.

In today's episode, Benjamin focused on a couple ways that the U.S. Government could help those among us who are in poverty.

Benjamin continues the series he kicked off last week about poverty in the US by discussing four ways that the government makes poverty worse.

Benjamin talks about poverty, what causes it, and the basics of how to fix it.Poverty is a complex but important issue, so it's necessary to both understand why it exists and learn about ways to lift people out of poverty.

Benjamin talks about the importance of political unity and how self governance helps achieve that goal, as well as two specific steps you can take to build a more unified America.

Benjamin talks about four different cognitive biases that cloud politics in the United States, and may be affecting the way you're thinking today.

Benjamin talks about cybersecurity and how important it is, what the Obama Administration's priorities are, and three things Congress should do to improve American cybersecurity.

In this episode, Benjamin talks briefly about OUTSET's new #SpeakOut campaign, and then goes into detail about seven National Security issues, including Energy Dependence, Alliances, and Government Surveillance.

Benjamin reflects on 6 months of Second Look. Plus, he makes a pledge to listeners and finishes his thoughts on privacy.

... people who make the problem worse! Benjamin talks about how to spot people who are contributing to the problems in U.S. civil discourse.

Benjamin talks about how checking our attitude, communication, and execution can repair civil discourse in this great nation.

Benjamin amended some of the statements he made last week and identified 10 more problems with civil discourse as it stands today in America. Identifying problems is the first step toward recreating a productive national society, and these ten things are all important factors to consider as we try to build solutions.

In this episode, Benjamin talked about problems he had with the Debates and that he has observed within the GOP, in an attempt to turn his despair after watching the debate into something positive.

Benjamin Green talks college affordability on this week's Second Look.

Benjamin talked about the upcoming debates and how to improve them, and also the dire need for civil regeneration in this country.

Benjamin gives a quiz contest, and follows up from a question Stephen asked him on last week's Stephen & Company.

Benjamin talks about Scott Walker, Rand Paul's new tax plan, AZ State Senator Kelli Ward, and a review of Inside Out.

Benjamin is happy to be back from his summer break in this week's episode!

Benjamin discusses the ongoing Duggar and Brian Williams scandals, the perpetual outrage mob, and George Stephanopoulos and his Clinton Foundation donations.