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Two young minds set out to discuss and understand our ever-evolving world and what it means to be America's youth in the 21st century.

Ethan Canfield and Joshua Danziger


    • Nov 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 128 EPISODES


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    The Year Of Strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 14:32


    In this week's episode, we discuss the recent union strikes in the entertainment, automobile, and delivery industries. Listen to learn how these strikes have managed to be successful.Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    The Challenge of Aging Politicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 15:28


    Today we discuss the challenge of aging politicians as the average age of the house and senate continually increases and the likely contenders for the 2024 presidential election will both by in their late 70s.Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    Senate Dress Code Removal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 13:06


    In this week's episode, we discuss the recent decision by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to remove the Senate's formal dress code. Listen to learn how this decision will affect the US Senate and government. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 17:23


    Today we discuss the Impeachment Trial of Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas. Paxton was impeached in the Texas State House in May due to claims of corruption by prosecutors.Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    The Republican Primary Candidates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 18:22


    In this week's episode, we discuss the current situation of the Republican Primary after the recent debate. Listen to learn more about the candidates and their role in this election. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.comFind more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    Oklahoma's New Catholic Charter School: Is It Legal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 26:09


    The State of Oklahoma recently approved a Roman Catholic Charter School, the first publically funded religious school in the US. Today we discuss if this development is constitutional and how it may affect the relationship between Church and State. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    Ron DeSantis' Presidential Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 14:22


    In this week's episode, we discuss Ron DeSantis and his recent announcement to run for the Republican nomination for the President of the United States of America. Listen to learn more about DeSantis and his upcoming campaign. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    Debt Ceiling and Default: What Will Congress Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 13:06


    Today we discuss an impending default on the US national debt. This could be catastrophic for the US economy. We discuss the source of the crisis and potential solutions. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    The Tennessee Legislature Expulsions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 15:08


    In this week's episode, we discuss the recent expulsion of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from the Tennessee House of Representatives in response to their protests for gun reform. Listen to learn about this unprecedented punishment. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 14:42


    Today we discuss why Silicon Valley Bank collapsed and the broader implications on the banking system and global economy. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    America's Lottery Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 11:51


    In this week's episode, we discuss lotteries and their grip on the American public. Listen to learn how lotteries work and why you should never buy a lottery ticket. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    George Santos And His Web Of Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 12:06


    In this week's episode, we discuss Congressman George Santos and the mess he has made for himself through his many lies. Listen to learn about the future of the most untrustworthy politician. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    Earthquakes in Turkey and Why They're So Deadly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 13:21


    Today we discuss the recent  Kahramanmaras earthquakes that took place in February 2023 in southeastern Turkey and Northwestern Syria. Thousands of died as a result. We discuss responsibility for the deaths and steps to prevent future devastating effects of earthquakes. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    Iran Expelled From Commission On The Status of Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 10:46


    Today we discussed the expulsion of Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women. This controversial move proposed by the United States passed through ECOSOC on December 14th, 2022. It is a result of Iran's continued mistreatment of women as shown through the recent Mahsa Amini protests. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    The Future Of AI With ChatGPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 16:20


    In this week's episode, we discuss ChatGPT, a new AI chatbot released by OpenAI that has received millions of users. Listen to learn how the chatbot is changing the game. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com

    The State of US High Speed Rail

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 12:05


    Today we discuss consequential high-speed rail projects being built in the US. Unsurprisingly, they are plagued with delays and extra costs!Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    The Politics of the 2022 World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 12:51


    In this week's episode, we discuss the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar and its surrounding controversies. Listen to learn more about the protests for migrant workers, the LGBTQ community, and women's rights in Iran that are associated with the tournament. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    Trump's Bid For The Republican Nomination

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 13:09


    Today we discuss Donald Trump's announcement that he is running in the 2024 presidential election. We also propose candidates that may challenge him. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

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    The Safety of Politicians Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 11:07


    In this week's episode, we discuss the recent attack on Paul Pelosi and how politicians and their families across the nation are being threatened. Listen to learn about the rise in attacks on politicians in America. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    The Filibuster— Why and Why Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 17:04


    Today we get into some great debate about the merit of the filibuster. We discuss how it began and some reasons why it should and should not be abolished. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    The National Debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 13:25


    In this week's episode, we discuss and explain the US national debt. Listen to learn why the US is in so much debt and who we are in debt to. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    Hate Crimes in the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 11:53


    Today we discuss the United States' newest endemic— the rising hate crime levels. Hate crimes have been on the rise for years and show no sign of slowing down. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    Amtrak's Unprofitability Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 16:00


    Today we discuss the recent cancelation of all long-distance amtrak routes and the company's fifty-year track record in the red. Will Amtrak become profitable? Find out with The Young Perspective. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    Will NASA Land On The Moon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 10:39


    In this week's episode, we discuss NASA's Artemis program. Listen to learn about the program and its potential first launch to the moon. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 11:44


    Today we discuss the Biden's new Student Loan Forgiveness plan that is intended to help millions of Americans pay off their student loans! We discuss some positives, and why some democrats and republicans may not love the plan. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    Will The Forward Party Succeed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 13:56


    In this week's episode, we discuss Andrew Yang's new political party, the Forward Party. Listen to learn about this new third party and its chance of survival. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    Why College Is So Expensive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 15:28


    Today we discuss what makes college tuition so expensive.Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    Tigray War in Ethiopia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 13:15


    Today we discuss the civil war occuring in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. We discuss how Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other players all contributed to the humanitarian crisis. As of publishing an estimated 500,000 people have died in the conflict. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    100th Episode: 903 Days In Review

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 13:28


    We have officially made it to our 100th episode. In this special Season 5 finale, we look back at the past 2 and a half years of The Young Perspective and analyze how our world has changed with us. Thank you to everyone for supporting us through this journey, and we look forward to another 100 episodes with each of you. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    The Prescription Drug Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 12:12


    In this week's episode, we discuss why prescription drugs are so expensive and how to fix this problem. Listen to find out more about this broken industry.Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    Why Gas Prices Keep Rising: Inflation and its fix.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 13:04


    Today we discuss the causes and effects of recent inflation. We also propose solutions that could help bring inflation down for the good of the American people. **** Since the time of recording the federal reserve has committed to lowering inflation possibly risking bringing the economy into a recession. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    Are Standardized Tests Necessary?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 15:14


    In this week's episode, we discuss standardized tests and their value in our education system. Listen to learn about this testing and how it succeeds and fails. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com  

    Roe V Wade With Marissa Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 13:44


    Today Marissa Bishop breaks down her opinions on the recent leaked draft my Justice Alito that may overturn Roe V Wade in the coming months. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    Abbott's Plan To Remove Access To Education For Undocumented Migrants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 9:50


    In this week's episode, we discuss Governor Greg Abbott's plan to challenge the supreme court case, Plyer vs. Doe, in hopes to remove access to free public education for undocumented immigrants in Texas. Listen to learn about the history of the case and what this could mean for Texas.Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    Elon Musk Buys Twitter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 13:37


    Today we discuss Elon Musk's purchase of the social media app twitter.  We discuss his reasoning  and its impact on free speech online. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    The Wildfire Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 11:57


    In this week's episode, we discuss the state of global wildfires and how this natural disaster has become such a deadly issue.Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    NCAA Woman's Basketball Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 11:56


    Today we discuss how the NCAA has made changes to make the College Woman's Basketball finals more like the Men's March Madness Tournament. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    Record Breaking Oil Prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 12:38


    Today we discuss the record-breaking oil prices experienced in the US and globally due to depleted supply and the sanctions placed on Russia. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    Texas Midterm Primaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 12:51


    In this week's episode, we discuss the recent midterm primary elections. Beto was elected as the Democratic Nominee and Abott as the Republican Nominee for Governor. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    Should the drinking age be lowered to 18?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 10:53


    Today we discuss some major arguments for moving the drinking age to 18. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

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    America's Military Abroad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 17:45


    In this week's episode (recorded in December 2021), we discuss America's power projection through its military bases abroad. Listen to hear both sides of the debate on these bases. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    Canadian Truck Driver Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 12:15


    Today we discuss the ongoing protests on the US/Canada border which have blocked important border crossings including the Ambassador bridge. Some Canadian truck drivers are angry about vaccine mandates and Covid isolation policies and they are using their trucks to block highways in protest.Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    Spotify and the Joe Rogan Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 11:11


    In this week's episode, we discuss the recent fallout between podcast giant, Joe Rogan, and singers Neil Young and Joni Mitchell on Spotify. Listen to find out what Rogan and Spotify have done and their global impacts on free speech and the Covid pandemic. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    DC Statehood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 14:01


    Today we discuss the merits of the Washington DC Statehood argument. Should DC become a state? Is taxation without representation ever OK? Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    The 5G Airline Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 10:25


    In this week's episode, we discuss the current feud between wireless technology companies and airlines on the 5G networks. Listen to learn about this fight and how it will resolve. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    First Pig Heart Transplant and Xenotransplantation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 9:06


    In this week's episode, we discuss the first transplant of a pig heart into a human that occurred last week. The transplantation of the genetically modified heart was the first successful transplant of an animal organ to a human. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    Elizabeth Holmes Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 12:12


    In this week's episode, we discuss the recent Elizabeth Holmes trial over her company, Theranos', fraud of investors. Listen to hear what happened and why. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    Omicron Shutdown?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 16:20


    Today we discuss the global response to the omicron variant and what we predict the United States will do. We are excited to be starting season 5 as we begin 2022. Thanks for the continued support. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    Is Space Exploration Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 12:02


    Today we discuss whether space exploration is more important than protecting Earth. Our world is enduring climate change and many other man-made disasters leaving many to wonder whether we should continue spending billions on space before our own planet?Make sure to tune into Season 5 of TYP in mid-November. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    The Johnson and Johnson Bankruptcy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 11:07


    In this week's episode, we discuss the recent bankcuptcy of medical giant Johnson and Johnson amid tens of thousands of lawsuits over their talc baby powder. Listen to find out why J&J is being sued and how they are avoiding paying billions by going bankrupt. Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

    The Place of Monarchies Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 11:44


    Today we discuss the place of traditional monarchies in the 21st century; How they've changed and how they stay relevant after thousands of years.Find more of us at http://theyoungperspective.netInstagram: the_young_perspectiveEmail: ejtheyoungperpspective@gmail.com 

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