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SHOW LESSToday we discuss the criticism of Dave Chappelle for comments made in recent stand-up specials. Exploring different comedic styles and approaches from George Carlin to Louis CK to Andrew Dice Clay, we go over the different points on both sides of this issue. Is comedy in the wrong, or are the LGBTQ community too sensitive? Or, like so many things, is there nuance to this discussion? Andy Norman Interview Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYfUOYjy1EU&t=1574s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Sharing a few thoughts on tragedies in America, and why things won't change. Referenced video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBuFeSz9AnI&t=242s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

What is the real issue with Clarence Thomas' apparent conflict of interest involving his wife Ginny? Is the problem with Trump, with the Thomas', or is it with the institution of the Supreme Court itself? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Ron DeSantis has signed the "Don't Say Gay Bill" into Florida law. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

In a stunning turn of events, Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock live on stage at the Oscars tonight, after the comedian made what some would call an "off color" joke about Smith's wife, Jada. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

In an emergency situation, threats can come from multiple sides. That doesn't mean acknowledging one negates the importance of the other. Purchase Mental Immunity here: https://amzn.to/3plCksoKF94 Masks: https://amzn.to/3HTgrYNSamson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTigA Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Ron DeSantis was seen on video berating a group of young students for wearing their masks at his press conference. What does this say about his leadership skills? Purchase Mental Immunity here: https://amzn.to/3plCksoKF94 Masks: https://amzn.to/3HTgrYNSamson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTigA Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Check out my interview with Researcher, Philosopher, and Award-Winning Author Andy Norman as we discuss the recent controversy with Joe Rogan and Spotify. What responsibilities do influencers with very large audiences have to "get it right", and are we doing enough as a society to combat irrational thinking? Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think by Andy Norman Purchase Mental Immunity here: https://amzn.to/3plCkso KF94 Masks: https://amzn.to/3HTgrYN Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTig A Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

A bill in Florida, backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, will encourage schools to "out" lgbtq students to their parents who may or may not already be aware. Additionally, Texas is looking to classify lgbtq education as "child abuse". Where do these pieces of legislation come from? Voter apathy. KF94 Masks: https://amzn.to/3HTgrYN Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTig A Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Mask mandates being lifted (again). But will it even matter? KF94 Masks: https://amzn.to/3HTgrYNSamson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTigA Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

I wanted to do something different this Super Bowl Sunday: taking a stab at book reviewing. Today I discuss the first half of the first volume of former President Barack Obama's memoir, A Promised Land. This section encompasses Obama's childhood and early education, college years, meeting Michelle, early political ambitions, winning the Presidency, and handling the great recession of 2008. Check out my analysis, broken down into content, presentation, and self-awareness. Let me know what you think! My Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/23153752-chris-wooten Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome: https://amzn.to/3GMiTig A Promised Land, by Barack Obama: https://amzn.to/3LA3EwK --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Ben Shapiro doing what he does best: talking very quickly as he explains why the Democrats are inconsistent, hypocritical, and overtly racist, and how the rules of expected consistency apply to one party more than the other. Learn from the master of quick-wit and riveting intellectualism just why Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump had it right all along. Note: This episode was originally recorded on January 28th, 2022. Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9RK97K/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=10thman-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00I9RK97K&linkId=0b459eb18c0239e2b7ffc960f8cd478a --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Just sharing a few thoughts on the Joe Rogan/Spotify conversation. Note: This episode was originally recorded February 1st. Sorry for the delay. Samson Meteorite USB Condenser Microphone, Chrome https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9RK97K/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=10thman-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00I9RK97K&linkId=6986cd358ede527efc6f13e66660197b --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

As we honor and remember Martin Luther King, Jr. today, let's make sure we remember him for who he was, what he stood for, and how he was treated at the time of his life--and death. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

In a brilliant example of hard-hitting journalism, the great Tucker Carlson takes on the evil Satanic Temple with the use of his iconic confused stare in this riveting interview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

At what rate does something need to occur before it becomes important? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Today I am discussing the history and evolution of slavery and racism in America, how the shadows of our troubled past still linger today, and why our educational system seems so unwilling to address and acknowledge the true horrors of our past. Video with picture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tYgmaABHA8&t=370s --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Some thoughts on the mask/vaccination situation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

This is a follow-up to my last video, and a response to a comment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

I made an interesting observation on the dichotomy between "Merry Christmas" vs "Happy Holidays", and "Black Lives Matter" vs "All Lives Matter". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

A group of teachers did a mad scramble for cash to fund their classrooms. Many are upset at the gross spectacle, enraged that public schools aren't properly funded as is. Did this "money grab" serve a purpose other than to excite some fans? Or is there more to it, long term? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

A new program in California school districts will eliminate "Fs" and "Ds" from the grading system. Are we empowering our kids to succeed or just giving them free handouts? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Discussing the hearing on Roe vs Wade. Is fear enough to justify taking a life? Does America hold a double standard in this question? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. Today I'd like to share some thoughts on a TED talk. Or rather, a conversation around the talk itself. I believe intersectionality can go to an extreme to the point of hurting progressive causes. TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjbgZwgdY7Q --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

The only thing stopping a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. .... Right? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

What would lead someone to assess that Kyle Rittenhouse, as he walked down the street toting his AR-15, looked innocent? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Continuing the conversation on reasoning vs rationalizing, and discussing the question "who's to say?". Does having the "right" to do something mean you should do it? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Expanding on a few thoughts on Kyle Rittenhouse. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Sharing a few thoughts on the Kyle Rittenhouse situation, and parallels with other self defense/stand your ground cases such as the George Zimmerman shooting of Trayvon Martin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Reading a book by Andy Norman called "Mental Immunity". In it, he discusses why people cling to bad ideas, and how we can fix it. I found an interesting passage on distinguishing rationalizing from reasoning that I thought is a good reminder for all of us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Hello everyone. Today I decided to do a follow-up to my video from a few months ago, "Response To Contrarian Dude: 'Why Beau of the Fifth Column pisses me off'". Contrarian Dude did a follow-up video to his original one, and the plot thickens... In this video, we discuss the qualities of conservatives and progressives, and what makes a new, good, or progressive idea. Hope you enjoy! Contrarian Dude's full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_lk3pG1ygQ&t=389s My original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epiAZLYdivc&t=2s Beau's video on when progressives will be satisfied: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEHM5Cegmko --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

I stumbled on Classically Abby about a year ago when I started noticing advertisements of her videos in my feed. I've been watching some of her videos off and on and finally decided to do a reaction video on her channel in a general sense. Specifically, I discuss a few points she makes in response to some comments on the topic of abortion, women's rights, feminism, and what "self care" really means. I think she's basically a representation of a culture that is gradually fading away in this country, but I also think her messages can be destructive at times and so I wanted to do a short analysis of my thoughts on her channel. Hope you enjoy. Here are the referenced videos in full: Responding to Pro-Choice Comments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_teOrH1lPCM&t=230s Self-Care is Trash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53z3TzfTpgk&t=83s Not Believing All Women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st5KJb7b8Xc&t=178s National Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4Sw3Uvnz6k --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Desmond Lewis quit the Sacramento Fire Department in March of 2021, citing a hostile and toxic work environment rife with sexism, racism, and misogyny. He is now returning after the Department and city of Sacramento have implemented major changes to improve racial diversity and sensitivity, including a budget increase of $2.2 million to create a new division--Diversity, Outreach and Recruitment Division. The problem seems to be, a lot of people were unhappy with the way this young man enacted change. Is there an "acceptable" way for black people to protest in this country? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Today I'd like to respond to an excellent video by Beau of the Fifth Column on how white people should respond to racism they see. Beau did an excellent discussion on how to respond to more overt displays of racism. I would just like to add my thoughts on responding to the more "covert" racist takes, ones coming from people who may not even acknowledge or consciously be aware of their own racism. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

A day after Gavin Newsom decisively won an attempted recall, I wanted to share some thoughts on observations about those who make the loudest noises in a debate. Also, a reminder to make sure your voice (and, more importantly, actions) are heard and applied. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

A discussion on why there is such an emotionally charged reaction when corporations change their name. Who are the ones who are "supposed" to be offended? Note: Midway through the video I was disrupted by the garbage pick-up. Massive over-sight on my part. I decided to keep talking through hoping it wouldn't be too distracting, because I was already in rhythm and didn't want to disrupt the momentum. My videos aren't scripted so it would be difficult to pick back up smoothly. Hope it wasn't too much of a distraction. I'll try to plan better next time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. '" -- Fred Rogers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Continuing the conversation on freedom. "The government has a defect: it's potentially democratic. Corporations have no defect: they're pure tyrannies." -- Noam Chomsky --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

I'm going to be doing a short series over the next few days involving the 20th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11. In this video we'll discuss the topic of freedom as it's applied to modern society. "Politicians are there to give you the illusion that you have choice. You don't. You have no choice. You have owners. They own you." -- George Carlin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

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If you don't believe the FDA, the CDC, President Joe Biden, or your own doctor, you should believe the Military. Here's why. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

As a follow up to my last video, I just wanted to clarify my views on bodily autonomy in case there were some that didn't know I was being satirical. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Be sure to go to https://prolifewhistleblower.com/ to report any illegal abortions. However, make sure you DON'T flood their website with phony reports. This would slow down their response time and possibly cause their server to go down. This may have already happened earlier today. We wouldn't want that to happen, now would we? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Today I'm responding to a question I received regarding how to feel better about the desperate and often depressing anxieties we may feel about the future of the planet and society. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

California Assembly Bill 73 passed Senate Committee hearing this week. Heading to Governor Newsom's desk. The Bill would designate California's 800,000 farm and agriculture workers as "essential", thereby giving them access to California's stockpile of N95 masks to protect them when working outdoors in smoky conditions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Sharing my experience presiding over my first hearing examination for the Hearing Examiners Board. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Note: I recorded this episode four days ago for the YouTube channel and have been lazy getting uploads on here. So what I'm referring to here is a few days late. As the title suggests, I don't like to and very rarely talk on foreign policy and international conflict. I have a few reasons for this. I want to just say a couple things about the noise surrounding Afghanistan. I probably won't be talking about this here again. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Kids are going back to school in person. COVID cases are spiking. Students and teachers are imposing quarantines. The Delta Variant is spiraling out of control. Hospitals are being overrun, and now that includes children. How are we going to make in person school work without vaccine mandates? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Cloth masks absolutely are effective in slowing down the spread of COVID-19. But to protect against the hazards of smoke inhalation you need an N95. If you're in an area in or near wildfire smoke, please be sure to check your Air Quality Index (AQI) daily. It can tell you how hazardous particular areas of your town are at a given time. Sometimes you can't smell the smoke, but the hazards are still there. https://www.airnow.gov/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

This recording ended up going way longer than I intended. So, I've included some time stamps for you. 00:00 - FDA Approval 03:05 - My experience getting 1st shot 07:20 - Volunteering for Vaccination Deployment 09:17 - My first two weeks on-site 16:00 - My experience getting 2nd shot 18:12 - Conclusion; Reaching out to people 19:30 - Why we need you to get the vaccine --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message

Just a short discussion on using the truth to support the wrong argument. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support