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Have you ever had a civil discussion with someone you disagreed with or had a different perspective? If you have, what did you learn? Here on The Moderate Review we try to have these kinds of discussions. So, let's talk!

Jack Taggart


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    Where I have been and what have I been doing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 1:46


    Hey everyone I just want to give an update on where I have been and what I have been doing.Please follow My Search for Meaning and Purpose wherever you get your podcasts!

    Rhetoric, Logical Fallacies, and Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 32:23


    This year is an election cycle and it appears that it is going to get a little nasty in regards to rhetoric. In response to that some friends and I met to discuss what rhetoric is and how politicians use logical fallacies.

    Future of The Moderate Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 0:32


    The Moderate Review will be going on hiatus for the time being. I am working on a podcasting project and will be focusing on that for the time being. If you are interested or wanting particapate in this project, please reach out to me through Instagram or Twitter. Instagram & Twitter: @taggajac

    European Union & Brexit | A Bad Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 25:39


    This episode I conclude my discussion with Jonathan and we talk about the deals made that allowed for the UK to leave the European Union.

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    European Union & Brexit | The Traveling Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 29:43


    On this episode I continue my interview with Jonathan and we talk about why a country would and would not want to join the European Union.

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    European Union & Brexit | A Eurosceptic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 28:59


    Most of you have heard about the European Union and Brexit. But have you met someone who was actually a Member of the European Parliament (MEP)? On this episode I interview former MEP Jonathan Arnott and he explains what the European Union is and what he did as a MEP.

    Congressional Campaigns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 33:10


    Have you ever met with someone who has run for public office? If you have, do you know what goes behind those campaigns? On this episode I interview Matthew Diemer, Democratic Congressional candidate for Ohio's 7th District, and we talk about why he is running for congress and what goes into congressional campaigns. Links Matthew for Congress: https://diemerforcongress.com/

    BONUS EPISODE: Utah US Senate Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 82:20


    I am joined by my friend Daniel Gonzalez and we give comentary to the Utah US Senate Debate that was held on October 17,2022. The debate was orginally streamed on CSPAN.

    The Troubles | Figure 11 Targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 25:33


    I conclude this my conversation with Colin and we talk about his experience and reflections as a British soldier who served during The Troubles.

    The Troubles | Rose Tinted View

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 24:21


    On this episode I interview Colin Ferguson who served two tours in Northern Ireland during The Troubles, and we talk about the events that led to The Troubles and his perspective and insights as British soldier.

    The Troubles | Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 29:11


    On this episode I continue my interview with Joe Campbell and we talk about his involvement in The Troubles, his view on reconciliation, and how he deals and helps others with trauma. Listeners note the name's of the perpatrators have been censored to not bring noteriety. Website: https://tarp.global/ For more stories check out The Troubles Podcast

    The Troubles | A Policeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 25:49


    On this episode I interview Joe Campbell from Truth and Reconciliation Platform (TARP) and we talk about the origins of Northern Ireland, how The Troubles started, and how Joe was involved in the Troubles. Website: https://tarp.global/ For more stories check out The Troubles Podcast

    Exorcism | Entry Points

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 27:00


    On this episode I continue my conversation with Father Lampert and we talk about what causes a demonic possession and how one can avoid being possessed.

    Exorcism | The Power & The Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 27:20


    Have you ever met an exorcist, if you have what do you know about them? How do they determine if one is possessed or not. On this episode I talk with Exorcist Father Vincent "Vince" Lampert on what an exorcist does and how he determines when a exorcism is needed.

    Comedians | The Slap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 26:44


    On this episode I continue my discussion with James and we talk about how he comes up with material, how his family relationships have been affected by his comedy, and The Slap that was heard around the world. Podcast: Hawaii Comedy with James Mane Twitter: @James_Mane Instagram: @comedianjamesmane TikTok: @comedianjamesmane National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-273-TALK

    Comedians | A Bus Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 31:49


    Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a comedian and what they do? On this episode I'm joined by James Mane, comedian and host of the podcast Hawaii Comedy with James Mane. We talk about how James got into comedy, his comedy influences, and what he does as a comedian.   Podcast: Hawaii Comedy with James Mane Twitter: @James_Mane Instagram: @comedianjamesmane TikTok: @comedianjamesmane National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-273-TALK

    Gentle Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 27:16


    Have you ever wondered if there is a way to parent effectively without spanking your children? If you have, this interview may be for you. I am joined by Angela Harders on what Gentle Parenting is and how to impliment this method. Instagram: @peacefulworldschoolers Facebook: @PeacefulWorldSchoolers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeacefulWorldschoolers Peaceful Worldschooling Podcast: https://anchor.fm/peaceful-worldschoolers Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Based-Parenting-Biblical-Discipline-Discipling/dp/173342850X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XVPY7GR95R93&dchild=1&keywords=gospel-based+parenting&qid=1634686992&sprefix=gospel-based%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1

    Men's Rights Activist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 31:38


    In pop culture Men's Rights Activists have been lampooned. But have you met one? Do you actually know what they advocate for? On this episode I am joined by J Steven Svoboda, PR Director for the National Coalition for Men (NCFM) and we talk about what true gender equality is and what the NCFM advocates for. Website: ncfm.org Inspiration for this interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WMuzhQXJoY

    Pageantry | Be a Pineapple

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 23:02


    I continue my discussion Sindel Taylor and we talk about some of the misconceptions of pageantry and what it takes to be successful in pageants. Instagram: @sandahltaylor Twitter: @sindelpgh Tik Tok: @sandahltaylor1

    Pageantry | Bit by the Bug

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 20:42


    Have you ever met a pageant queen? Do you know what the purpose behind pageantry? On this episode of The Moderate Review I interview Sindel Taylor and we talk about beauty pageants and what they actually are.  Instagram: @sandahltaylor  Twitter: @sindelpgh  Tik Tok: @sandahltaylor1

    Politics & Religion | Heritage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 21:07


    I continue my discussion with Corey and we discuss the role politics should play in religion, his unique insights as a Christian who was an observant Jew, and how he continues to honor his Jewish heritage. Personal Twitter: @coreysnathan LinkedIn: Corey Nathan Facebook: @coreysnathan Instagram: @coreysnathan Talkin' Politics & Religion without Killin' Each other Twitter: @TPandRPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tpandrpod/ Facebook: @TPandRPod Instagram: @tpandrpod

    Politics & Religion | Conversion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 21:21


    On this episode of The Moderate Reveiw I am joined by Corey Nathan, host of Talkin' Politics & Religion without Killin' Each Other, and we talk about how he converted to Christianity, his critiques on American Evangelicalism, and what it means to be a Christian. Personal Twitter: @coreysnathan LinkedIn: Corey Nathan Facebook: @coreysnathan Instagram: @coreysnathan Talkin' Politics & Religion without Killin' Each other Twitter: @TPandRPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tpandrpod/ Facebook: @TPandRPod Instagram: @tpandrpod

    Dignified Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 31:06


    Have you ever had a conversation with someone who campained for dignified death? Do you know what a dignified death is? This episode describes what it is and how it is different then suicide. LISTENER DISCRESSION IS ADVISED. Website: humanism.org.uk Twitter: @Humanist_UK Paul Lamb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1aga7TatYE

    Humanism & Humanists

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 28:33


    Have you ever heard of Humanism or Humanist? If you have what do you know about them? On this episode I interview a Humanist and what they believe and what they are all about.  Website: humanism.org.uk, understandinghumanism.org.uk, assembliesforall.org.uk  Twitter: @Humanist_UK

    Atheism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 23:23


    On this episode I am joined by my podcasting mentor, Alex Williams, and we talk about his experience becoming an atheist and some of the misconceptions that he faces as an atheist. Links: https://polytropos.fm/ Social Media: @alexwilliamns The Art of Manliness: https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/behavior/rise-of-the-religious-nones/ The Creation Stories: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creation-stories/id1585070563 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RewzCGOpRN2EcBYKRkl7i?si=O2kX8nmhS8m_3kEas8tRiw Books: Free Will by Sam Harris The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins Finding Purpose in a Godless World by Ralph Lewis & Michael Shermer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Insider On The Hill | Influences

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 21:53


    On this episode I finish my interveiw with Ryan and we talk about what influences a politician's vote.  Website: https://crsreports.congress.gov/ Sb6DfaobIVOld0y8wzMt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Insider on The Hill | Myth & Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 23:49


    On this episode I continue my discussion with Ryan and we continue to talk about the misconceptions congressmen face as well as how the legislative process works.   Website: https://crsreports.congress.gov/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Insider on The Hill | Views from Inside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 23:47


    Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the US Capital Building? On this episode I interveiw Ryan Leavitt who has spent 10 years of his career working in the US Capital Building and with US Congressmen and he explains his perspective on what the US Congress is like.  Website: https://crsreports.congress.gov/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Most Interesting Game Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 26:01


    On this episode I continue my discussion about D&D and we talk about the role of the DM (Dungeon Master) and some of the misconceptions of D&D. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Most Interesting Game Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 28:33


    You may have heard about the stereotypes of individuals who play Dungeons and Dragons (D&D, but have you actually met someone who has played it? Or probably an even better question do you actually know how to play it? On this episode I talk about the origins of D&D and how to play it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Fighting the Enemy Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 26:10


    Have you ever wondered what may be stopping you from achieving your health goals? The answer may be suprising, it could be you. Personal trainer Jade Matthews elaborates more on that and offers some advice and warnings about health and fitness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Every Ounce Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 26:34


    On this episode I continue my discussion with Lexi on the misconceptions of mental health and treatment. Instagram: @everyounceofstrength Website: www.everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Every Ounce Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 28:08


    This episode I interview Lexi Smith, host of the Every Ounce Podcast, on her experience on how she developed an eating disorder, how she overcame her eating disorder, and how she continues to live her life free of an eating disorder. Listener discression is advised. Instagram: @everyounceofstrength Website: www.everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Case for a Central Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 28:35


    What do you know about a central bank and what it does? Are you for or against the Federal Reserve? On this episode I talk to Dr. Daniel Moncayo about a case for a central bank, especially the Federal Reserve. History of the Federal Reserve: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7nj2X-yl_U Monthly Meeting Minutes: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Trailer: Our Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 0:27


     

    An Interview with a Catholic Priest Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 22:55


    On this episode of the Moderate Review I continue my discussion with Father Martin Diaz and we talk about the importance of asking questions in one's faith as well as some of the misconceptions of he faces in regards to the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    An Interview with a Catholic Priest Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 22:20


    On this episode of the Moderate Review I am joined by Father Martin Diaz of the Cathedral of the Madeleine and we talk about how one becomes a priest and what faith is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    From Cuba With Love Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 22:39


    I continue my discuss with Gaby about what it was like living in Cuba and her thoughts about living in the United States. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    From Cuba With Love Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 24:39


    I interview my friend Gaby Perez Pino on the history of Cuba and what it was like living in Cuba --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    An Interview with a Rabbi Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 17:34


    On this episode I continue my interview Rabbi Samuel Spector of the Congregation Kol Ami Synagogue and I learn about some of the practices and nuances of being Jewish. Website: www.conkolami.org Favebook: Rabbi Sam Spector The Moderate Review Twitter: @tmodrev --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    An Interview with a Rabbi Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 23:55


    On this episode I interview Rabbi Samuel Spector of the Congregation Kol Ami Synagogue and I learn about some of the practices and nuances of being Jewish. Website: www.conkolami.org Favebook: Rabbi Sam Spector The Moderate Review Twitter: @tmodrev --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    An Interview with an Imam Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 17:13


    On this episode I continue my interview Imam Shuaib of the Utah Islamic Center. Website: www.utislamiccenter.org Instagram: @utahislamiccenter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    An Interview with an Imam Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 22:12


    On this episode I interview Imam Shuaib of the Utah Islamic Center and we talk about the history and practices of Islam. Website: www.utislamiccenter.org Instagram: @utahislamiccenter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why Pay Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 29:06


    On this episode, I conclude my discussion with fellow podcaster Alan Holmes. On this episode we talk about Black Lives Matter and Police Brutality. Why Pay: https://why-pay.simplecast.com/ Hidden Lynchings: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1556462 Twitter: oh_HOLMES --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why Pay Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 25:01


    On this episode of the Moderate Review I am joined by fellow podcaster Alan Holmes, host of the podcasts Why Pay and Hidden Lynchings, who makes a claim for slave reparations in the United States. Why Pay: https://why-pay.simplecast.com/ Hidden Lynchings: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1556462 Twitter: oh_HOLMES --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Words, Among Other Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 27:09


    On this episod I talk with coach and fellow podcaster Matty West on the importance of words and how it shapes our view of the world. The best way to follow and reach out to Matty is through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/matty-west-82170940/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Voting & Voter Fraud Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 21:29


    This episode I finish my discussion about voting in the United States, voter fraud, supression, and the 2020 Presidential Election. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Voting & Voter Fraud Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 23:31


    This episode Jack has a discussion about voting in the United States, voter fraud, supression, and the 2020 Presidential Election. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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