Why Not? A Podcast

In this episode, Caleb and Thomas review some of the concerning recent supreme court decisions, the leaked overturning of Roe v. Wade, the legitimacy of the court, its structure going forward, and what we can do. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Check out the podcast's new website and sign up for our weekly newsletter at: http://whynotapodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastPlease share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Even Schaefer. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show

***WARNING: Sensitive Content Discussed in this Episode***In this episode, Thomas and Caleb discuss the recent mass shooting events in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, and discuss the impact it has had on them, their ideologies, their confidence in the political system, and the uniqueness of the normalcy of it all in the states. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Check out the podcast's new website and sign up for our weekly newsletter at: http://whynotapodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastPlease share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Even Schaefer. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb discuss the horrifying trends in Texas GOP politics, its ramifications for fascist leaders all across the country, and what it means for politics in general going into a midterm election cycle. And then, a mysterious podcast pause at the end leads to the dramatics which obviously will bring you back for more.....Was Thomas upset about Caleb "bullying" him earlier in the episode? Was Thomas just a little baby back bitch? Was Caleb upset about Thomas's insistence of the existence of a "girlfriend" that he "has"?Or worst of all...did the fascists hack in and stop the pod once and for all? Find out next time on Why Not? A Podcast. Dun dunn dunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Check out the podcast's new website and sign up for our weekly newsletter at: http://whynotapodcast.com.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastPlease share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Even Schaefer. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Caleb and Thomas cover some of the wildness has been going on in the world over the past few weeks. Caleb pretends to be an expert in foreign policy and reviews the context of the war in Ukraine, the pretext for Russian aggression, and the response of the global order. Thomas reviews President Biden's State of the Union address, looks at some of the key points and the reasons that progressives should be wary in 2022. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Check out the podcast's new website and sign up for our weekly newsletter at: http://whynotapodcast.com.Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastPlease share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Even Schaefer. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas talks with his old friend (and podcast listener) Lauren Singleton! They discuss the realities of being a healthcare worker in 2022,  the impact that the last three years has had on the system, and look forward to some possible solutions.Lauren Singleton is a graduate of Clemson University and a Charleston, SC native. As a medical student, she discovered a passion for addressing systemic discrimination within medicine.  When she's not chasing after her new puppy, she loves to talk with others about their experiences.  If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Check out the podcast's new website and sign up for our weekly newsletter at: http://whynotapodcast.com.Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastPlease share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Even Schaefer. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, and despite the guy's endless self promotion (go follow @whynotapodcast on social media, Thomas and  Caleb play a little game making fun of media outlet politico, its clearly biased headlines, and the confusion of a Sunday recording session. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Check out the podcast's new website and sign up for our weekly newsletter at: http://whynotapodcast.com.Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastPlease share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Even Schaefer. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas welcomes back season 1 guest Hannah Basha, now a teacher in South Carolina, to talk about what it is like to teach during the pandemic, and what her experience as a teacher has been generally. Hannah Basha is a Teacher Resident at a high school in Upstate South Carolina and a graduate student at Clemson University. She is a SC native and grew up in the Rock Hill area. Hannah is passionate about young people and learning new things every day. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Check out the podcast's new website and sign up for our weekly newsletter at: http://whynotapodcast.com.Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastPlease share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Even Schaefer. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode Thomas sits down with an old friend and fellow activist Jazmyne McCrae to talk about her work as an educator in 2022, her role as an organizer within Repeal the Heritage Act SC and EmpowerSC, and what life within the pandemic within those roles looks like nowadays. Jazmyne McCrae is a high school teacher in South Carolina and community advocate/activist. She is the VP of Repeal the Heritage Act, an organization that works to advocate for the removal of legislation that protects Confederate monuments in SC and raises awareness in communities and on campuses that have these symbols in places of esteem. She was born in New York but raised in SC, proud to call it home and is committed to creating a better state one classroom and one community at a time.Check out Repeal the Heritage Act! https://www.repealtheheritageact.org/Instagram: @repealtheheritageactFacebook: @repealforscTwitter: @repealforsc  If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Check out the podcast's new website and sign up for our weekly newsletter at: http://whynotapodcast.com.Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastPlease share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Even Schaefer. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb welcome Shannon Roberson, the host of Engineering Misjudgment, to give her education hot takes, and recount her experience as a black student in STEM in South Carolina. *We apologize about Caleb's audio this week, we're not quite sure what happened, but let's be honest, we don't really care what he says anyways*Shannon Roberson is a  fellow Clemson alumni, from the class of 2018. As a Consultant Engineer at FM global, she wanted to reflect on her experiences as a member of the South Carolina public education system, and on her experience as a member of a STEM field.If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Check out the podcast's new website: http://whynotapodcast.com.Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastPlease share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and writing a review.Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Evan Shaeffer. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb welcome their longtime friend Andrew Crim to debate nine of the possible trends in the field of bioengineering over the next decade. Andrew Crim is a master's student of bioengineering at Clemson University, with research focused on drug coated sutures. He will be graduating and entering the job-market in December of 2022. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Check out the podcast's new website: http://whynotapodcast.com.Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastCrim's Sources: Jesse Gelsinger (Gene Therapy Death) - https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/the-death-of-jesse-gelsinger-20-years-laterMetal-on-Metal - https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-johnson-johnson-settle-pinnacle-metal-hip-implant-20190507-story.htmlAlso really recommend netflix documentary "The Bleeding Edge"Designer Babies - https://explorebiotech.com/pros-cons-designer-baby/Healthcare Monopoly - https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/where-theres-a-hospital-monopoly-private-health-care-costs-more/More monopoly - https://www.antitrustinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Havighurst.pdfAnother on cost of healthcare in US - https://abcnews.go.com/Health/epipen-price-hike-prompts-us-families-buy-drug/story?id=41769704Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and writing a review.Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Evan Shaeffer. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

Thomas and Caleb mark the one year of anniversary of their first podcast episode looking back at the timeline of the podcast, recounting some of their favorite stories, and some of their favorite episodes. They also look at the future of the podcast, new guests and networks, and the schedule of the podcast going forward!Check out Shannon Roberson and here podcast Engineering Misjudgment: Instagram: @shannunrobersonInstagram: @eng_misjudmentShow link: redcircle.com/shows/engineering-misjudgmentIf you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastPlease share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Even Schaefer. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

This week, Thomas and Caleb continue to recount the top moments of their podcast in 2021, and the top events that happened in politics and beyond!If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @whynotapodcast!Follow us on Twitter @WhyNot_APodcastPlease share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

This week, a sultry Thomas Marshall goes it alone, while Caleb pretends that the issues of the world don't exist, and recounts some of the most important issues and moments of 2021!If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Support the Podcast at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast.Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb discuss the issues facing American diplomacy, the stickiness of the military industrial complex, the countries lack of credibility, and what we as progressives need to do. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

Caleb and Thomas deep dive into one of America's treasures: Craft Beer. They go over its history, its precedence in the American market, and how it could serve as an example for community building going forward. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this throwback opinion episode, Thomas and Caleb talk about the role of religion and their lives, and talk about the possible roles that religion could play in politics going forward. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

Caleb and Thomas preview the midterm election cycle that is coming up in 2022, including the big names that have been jumping into races across the country. They also look at what we can do on a ground level to make sure that progressives are able to take office. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show

Hello everyone! This is a quick solo pod for Caleb, talking about climate, the infrastructure packages that are making there way through Congress, and the several newsworthy cases making the way through courts throughout the country!Thomas is doing his best to save democracy and educational standards in Texas! Reach out to him with anything you can do to help!If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb barely scratch the service on why reparations are necessary, and the societal, economic, and emotional benefits that would come with them. They also talk about the structural issues preventing reparations from making it through the legislature, and the moral contemplations that occur. *audio note: Caleb's neighbors started blasting very loud music at around the 50 minute mark of the podcast. We apologize for any inconvenience that this causes in the listening experience. Resources: Six times victims have received reparations — including four in the US - VoxWhat are examples of Reparations? — Dallas Justice NowH.R. 40 - M4BL https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/pops.12436HR40 Toolkit Cover (aclu.org)If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this podcast, we have a bit of a change in pace.  Caleb and Thomas have been talking about the serious aspects of the degradation of American democracy, and about what happens as one of America's two major political parties falls into fascism way too much for what is good for their mental health. So this week, they decided to talk about something a little bit more fun. There is conversation about the role of sports throughout history, its place in our different societies, and even make a connection in it to the politics of identity. Why Sports Fans are Sports FansIf you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb get emotional about the student loan crisis happening in America, talk about their own situations, the problem at large, and what Joe Biden and we can do to stop it. The Debt Collective If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Caleb and Thomas talk about the history of the American system of government, and how it compares to other democracies across the world.  They also talk about some of the American weaknesses because of its system in comparison to other more healthy democracies. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. 

This week we talk about why a political party is ran by this one man, what that means for progressive policies that have/have not been passed because of his ignorance, and most importantly, we'll take cheap shots at him and the system that allowed us to get here.Links:Everybody Hates Joe Manchin | The MahablogJoe Manchin Call With Billionaire Donors Offers Rare Glimpse of Dealmaking (theintercept.com)His family owns fossil fuel businesses 2010 campaign adsNext steps: West Virginia can't wait Replace Joe Manchin website If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

This week, Thomas sits down with long time friend and former Capitol Hill and fellow South Carolinian Wendell Jones. They Talk about the current system of reactionary activism,  ways to get involved in organizing work, and how to find your lane in the wheel of social change!If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Caleb and Thomas go into detail on the sixth report from the IPCC, what it means, what it will mean, and what we can do to prevent the worst of climate change. They look at the issue from a global perspective, and from the more local perspective of the United States. Check out the No Off Years program from Crooked Media: https://votesaveamerica.com/nooffyears/!Find your local Sunrise Movement hub:  https://www.sunrisemovement.org/hubs/!Donate to Fair Fight Action, because without voting there is no Democracy, and without Democracy there is no progress: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fair-fight-action--inc--1If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb outline what they would change in America tomorrow to make it more progressive and equitable. They go off on too many tangents and probably get too optimistic while being pessimistic, but all in all, they show that it is possible. Donate to Fair Fight Action, because without voting there is no Democracy, and without Democracy there is no progress: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fair-fight-action--inc--1If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. 

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb talk about the so-called labor shortage taking place in America, which is affecting many of the major industries in the country. They also share their own personal experiences within these industries, and possible reasons why people don't want  to go into these fields of work. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

We are back and better than ever! Ha you know that isn't true we almost got you though. In this episode, Thomas and Caleb mostly just banter back and forth about nothing - but isn't that the most entertaining. There is also a substantial conversation about Rep. Jamaal Bowman's policy proposal for a Green New Deal for Public Education: https://bowman.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B6D5D80C-356C-4DA9-802D-D8348B2F40ABIf you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode of Why Not? A Podcast, we're going to be covering a widely mischaracterized scholar theory named critical race theory. We'll talk about how the right wing media has vilified it and changed what it means, what that means for education across the U.S. and why apps like Tiktok are playing a big role in this. Lastly we look at the legislation that's being used against teachers and students to silence them.If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode of Why Not? A Podcast, we're going to be covering a principle conversation that has developed in American politics over the past several decades: the development of the American Far Right and its increasingly dangerous dependence on the idea of fascism. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

On this week's episode of Why Not? A Podcast we'll be going over the history of voter suppression, why these practices are Jim Crow 2.0, and how we can stop them (if we even can in certain states), and a 2021 legislative rundown of bad bills.If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this Caleb solo pod, he details the structure of conservation efforts across the federal and state government, and makes a surprisingly coherent argument for why we should treat conservation and wildlife as an infrastructure investment.Take a shot every time you wish it wasn't just Caleb on the pod.If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show

In this episode, Caleb and Thomas take a look at the different policies that have been implemented by the Biden administration, regarding COVID-19, the Economy, Climate and Energy, Defense and Diplomacy, and Immigration. They share their opinions and look forward to what the next four years could look like. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb finish up their discussion on who the 2022 SC Democratic gubernatorial nominee should be, talk about their chances in South Carolina, and talk about what we can all do to help get them elected and get rid of Trump Jr. Nominee Henry McMaster. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Caleb and Thomas play bracketologists and try to predict who will be the democratic nominee for governor in South Carolina in 2022! They discuss some of the obvious candidates, and do a deep dive into some lesser known prospects. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas goes over one of his passions, advocating for the expansion of broadband and internet access for all. The guys go over the challenges in infrastructure and in politics which leads to this issue falling to the side, and cover some solutions to the issue which haven't been fully fleshed out yet. Resources: Clyburn Bill: Congress Introduces Accessible, Affordable Internet For All Act | National Digital Inclusion AllianceDigital Divide in SC: https://www.libertyfellowshipsc.org/news/digital-divide-south-carolinahttps://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/7-news-special-report-the-digital-divide-in-south-carolina/https://www.scetv.org/stories/2020/broadband-south-carolinas-digital-divideRepublican "Bill": https://www.wbtw.com/news/tim-scott-lindsey-graham-reintroduce-broadband-expansion-bill/Go check out SC Digital Drive!!! https://www.scdigitaldrive.com/If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Caleb and Thomas talk about the history of the Senate filibuster, including its not so subtle racism and the fact that it only exists because of an accidental rule change. They talk about where the filibuster stands now, and how we could see reform effecting the fake institution.Background article: https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/votervital/what-is-the-senate-filibuster-and-what-would-it-take-to-eliminate-it/If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb update everyone on the previous legislative update (spoilers, it didn't go well), and share some good news on a recently tabled piece of legislation in the South Carolina legislature surrounding Transgender athletes. They also talk about a dangerous piece of legislation that is right around the corner. Links mentioned in the episode: The Coordinated Attack on Trans Student Athletes (aclu.org)Republicans Play Politics with Trans Lives - An Uppity Queer Perspective (substack.com)Famously Hot SC Pride! - South Carolina's Largest LGBT EventCharleston Black PrideNational Center for Transgender Equality (transequality.org)H.4047 - 2021-2022 Bill 4047: SC Minor Child Compassion and Protection Act - South Carolina Legislature Online (scstatehouse.gov)Taryn Auerbach thread on why H.4047 is awful - (2) Facebook If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Caleb and Thomas cover the extremely important House Resolution 1, also known as the For the People Act, which would work to strengthen American Democracy and allow for other important pieces of legislation to be passed. That's it, that's the tweet. They go what the act does, what response it has gotten, its impact in South Carolina, and what we can do to pass it. Script: “Hello! My name is (you, duh) and I am a constituent of the state you represent in the Senate how are you doing today. I am calling today to let you know that I am in support of the For the People Act (H.R. 1)  that will be voted on soon by the Senate. I would like to call approving that bill because (list reasons if you would like) and I hope the senator decides  to vote for such an advantageous bill that would strengthen democracy and improve the lives of South Carolinians all across the state."Resources: https://www.businessinsider.com/mike-lee-hr-1-written-in-hell-by-the-devil-2021-3https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/south-carolina/articles/2021-03-10/democrats-question-small-election-rule-change-by-sc-househttps://www.vox.com/2021/3/3/22309123/house-democrats-pass-voting-rights-bill-hr1https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/voting-laws-roundup-february-2021https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2021/1/22/majority-support-hr1-democracy-reformsIf you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb go on a bit of a rollercoaster ride of a conversation, talking about political, media, and personal cancel culture. They talk about some of the logistics and emotions within it, and some of its issues, while also pointing out that GOP arguments about it are made in bad faith. If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. 

In this episode, Thomas and friend of the show Hannah Basha, a senior Education major and Masters Candidate at Clemson University, talk about some of the issues facing education both in the United States and in the state of South Carolina. There is an in depth look at the historical trends that led to the policies that we have today, along with the underlying racism that exists in continuing to weigh down students across the nation and state. Follow Hannah Basha on Instagram (and LinkedIn?) @the_bash_ !If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Caleb goes solo due to an audio issue and rails against humans for destroying the natural environment and only acting in human self-interest. He details the Holocene extinction event and its effect across the planet, and some of the wildlife management techniques which can work to help wildlife going forward. He also details private and governmental organizations that are doing the important work to fight for wildlife. Here is the long list of different organizations detailed in this episode: https://www.nature.org/en-us/https://oceana.org/https://www.worldwildlife.org/https://www.nrdc.org/https://www.globalwildlife.org/https://www.fws.gov/international/wildlife-without-borders/species-programs/https://www.fws.gov/refuges/wildlife-conservation/https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/habitat-conservationNotes on Zoology Conservation resource: https://www.notesonzoology.com/wildlife/wildlife-conservation-purpose-and-methods-zoology/4330If you have any questions or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Please share the podcast with your friends and anyone who you believe will be interested! Consider subscribing and giving a rating!Why Not? A Podcast is created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music is created and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him in the creative commons. Support the show

Hello everyone!In this solo episode, Thomas takes a look at a bill that has come across the floor of the south Carolina state legislature which would effectively eviscerate the idea of gun control in the state.  He also offers several resources and strategies for you all to use to make a difference in the policy!Resources: H.3904 - 2021-2022 Bill 3094: Open Carry with Training Act - South Carolina Legislature Online (scstatehouse.gov)Sin and Sweet Tea: Remembering the Emmanuel 9 - Sin and Sweet Tea: Remembering the Emmanuel 9 | by Thomas Marshall III | Feb, 2021 | MediumArticle Explaining the Issue - Lawmakers consider bill to allow open carry in South Carolina (wrdw.com)Moms on Demand South Carolina Legislative Priorities - As the 2021 Legislative Session Begins Today in South Carolina, Here's What to Know About Gun Violence - Moms Demand Action | Moms Demand ActionHow to find your House Member: South Carolina Legislature Online - Find Your Legislators (scstatehouse.gov)Phone Script for calling your local House Member: “Hello! My name is (insert name) and I am a constituent of your House district how are you doing today. I am calling today to let you know that I am not in support of the Open Carry Act that would allow South Carolinians to openly carry their guns in public spaces. I know the bill is still in committee but I would like to let my Member know I disapprove of the bill. I would like to call disapproving that bill because (list reasons if you would like) and I hope (insert House Member) decides to vote no for such a bill that research shows could have an adverse effect on gun violence preventionBlack Homicide Victimization | Violence Policy Center (vpc.org)Follow Why Not on Instagram @whynotapodcastCreated and Written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd.Intro and Outro music written and performed by Kevin MacLeod. Consider making a donation to him through Creative Commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb go over the experience of colonization in the United States and in South Carolina specifically, and then go over the different resources available to you in order to make a difference. The bulk of this episode is spent with Jerad Green, an advocate for indigenous issues and one of the founding members of Decolonize Clemson. As an advocate, Jerad has dedicated his work to supporting the needs of historically marginalized communities through retention initiatives, leadership development, identity formation, and mentoring. As a diversity and inclusion educator, Jerad has led several strategic diversity and inclusion initiatives, implemented small and large-scale cultural awareness programs, facilitated dialogues and workshops around social justice, and provided educational trainings for diverse groups on intercultural competence. Jerad has an in depth knowledge about issues surrounding race and racism and how institutionalized oppression creates barriers for marginalized communities in their pursuit of excellence.Decolonize Clemson: https://www.decolonizecu.org/Land Acknowledgement: https://native-land.ca/Follow Jerad! @jeradgreen Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Check out these articles!Decolonization Is Essential to Successfully Resist Extractivism (truthout.org)Opinion | Colonialism Made the Modern World. Let's Remake It. - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Movement Building — Native MovementConsider donating to the Cherokee Museum: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f108512c41bcf7968ca29cc&ss_cid=eef56bf5-6bde-406a-9162-028687b3e575&ss_cvisit=1609604844505&ss_cvr=57033f71-ec8a-46fd-b2d2-34b136a43f5b%7C1609532898600%7C1609532898600%7C1609604853695%7C2Contact us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com, or through our Instagram Direct Messages. Podcast created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Music written and performed by Kevin MacLeod. Consider donating to him through the Adobe Creative Commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this special episode of Why Not? An Opinion, Thomas and Caleb go over the specific workings of the South Carolina state legislature, and some of the most horrid pieces of legislation that the GOP in the state is trying to pass. This includes an illegal heartbeat abortion ban, and a bill to get rid of the independent election commission that keeps an eye on the elections in the state. The guys also go over some of the prompts that you can use and modify to contact your legislature, and we encourage you to reach out with any questions that you may have. Prompt for use in contacting your state legislature: “Hello! My name is Thomas Marshall and I am a constituent of your senate district how are you doing today. I am calling today to let you know that I am not in support of the Fetal Heartbeat Bill that will be voted on soon by the Legislature. I would like to call disapproving that bill because (list reasons if you would like) and I hope the senator decides not to vote for such an egregious bill that would strip women's rights from many South Carolinians including people right here in his/her district."Follow the WREN Network on Instagram @wrenetwork!Follow @TheBlueLabSC on Instagram!Follow Circle Up SC on Instagram @circleupsc!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast, and email us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Podcast written and created by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and Outro music written by Kevin Macleod, consider donating to him in the Adobe Creative Commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

Just a quick disclaimer! This episode was actually the first episode that Thomas and Caleb ever recorded - and thus quality may be a little off compared to the last several. We hope you enjoy it!In this episode, Caleb and Thomas talk about the climate crisis that serves as an existential threat to all living things and the planet as a whole. How fun! They talk about issues that both the state of South Carolina and the nation are facing, and also talk about solutions on both a national and state level including the Green New Deal and the activism surrounding it!Follow the Sunrise Movement on Instagram @sunrisemvmt! And look out for your local chapter's social media accounts!Follow the Sierra Club on Instagram @sierraclub!Follow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Reach out with any questions and topics over email at why.not.a.podcast3gmail.com. Podcast created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Music written and performed by Kevin Macleod. Consider donating to him through the Adobe Creative Commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

Warning: This episode contains material that could be considered triggering and traumatic for some listeners. If you have any issues while listening, we encourage you to stop, and contact us with any concerns. We also list events that may be traumatic for some listeners. This occurs from minute markers 10:10 to 12:35. This episode is ultimately a reflection on the impact of the the events of the past 20 years on Thomas and Caleb. It is to some extent the most introspective episode yet. Mental Health Resources: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplinehttps://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtmlhttps://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resourcesThe role of social media within institutionalized racism by Caleb Todd: https://calebtodd.medium.com/the-role-of-social-media-within-institutionalized-racism-73eb942ea32cSin and Sweet Tea by Thomas Marshall: https://tmarsh2.medium.com/sin-sweet-tea-growing-up-black-in-the-new-age-of-southern-politics-f8af57c2f6adFollow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Contact us at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Podcast created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and outro music performed and written by Kevin Macleod. Consider donating to them in through the Adobe Creative Commons. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

For most of this episode, the guys take a deep look at Thomas's choice of chocolate boba and the other issues in his diet... Just kidding *insert Vine reference*, this episode focuses on the deep and dark history of the electoral college, and the issues that it has, and how it negatively impacted our political environment. They also focus on how this has devalued some aspects of our representative system, and in some ways increased focus on battleground states. There is also a look at the role that slavery had in advancing an electoral college system, and the repercussions that we see of that today. Finally, they take look at some of the groups advocating for electoral college reform, and some of the specific plans to get rid of the electoral college system. Follow the Brennan Center for Justice on Instagram @brennancenter, and check out their website here: https://www.brennancenter.org/!Check out the National Popular Vote website to see how you can impact overhauling this system: https://www.nationalpopularvote.com/!Check out our Instagram @whynotapodcast!Feel free to reach out with any topics or questions on social media or through our email: why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.com!Podcast created and written by Thomas Marshall and Caleb Todd. Intro and Outro music written and recorded by Kevin Macleod. Consider making a donation to him through the Adobe Creative Commons. Support the show

Introducing Why Not? An Opinion! In these episodes, we are going to be sharing our opinions on different issues that pop up. There is less research and more emotion that goes into these episodes. In this episode, we talk about the treasonous insurrection that occurred on January 6th, 2020 at the Capital. We also talk about the underlying trends that allowed for the coup to happen, and the political and social implications of it going forward. Contact the show at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Thomas and Caleb look at the history of gerrymandering across the United States, and use the state of North Carolina as a case study for how horrible the process can be. They also look deep into the process of racial gerrymandering, including the extensive use of it in the state of South Carolina. And finally they talk about the different groups doing work on this issues, and solutions to redistricting in the future. Follow the South Carolina League of Women Voters on Instagram @lwvcolasc and on Twitter @LWVSC!Follow the SC Progressive Network on Instagram @scpronet_grow and check out their Fair Maps program and sign the petition on their website www.scpronet.com/! Also consider making a donation to one of their many projects!And despite our disappointment that they are not focusing on South Carolina, do consider donating to Eric Holder's National Democratic Redistricting Committee at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ndrc-donate?refcode=hpage!Contact the show at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)

In this episode, Caleb and Thomas talk about the tourism industry in South Carolina! They discuss the ways that it can negatively affect workers, and what happens when there CAN'T (or shouldn't) be tourism - we're looking at you COVID-19 pandemic. *Take a drink any time that Caleb says "Ya know" or any time Thomas trails off over the course of his sentence*Follow the ACLU of South Carolina on Instagram @aclusc!Follow the Human Rights Campaign on Instagram @humanrightscampaign!Check out this New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/12/travel/charleston-tourism-black-lives-matter.htmlConsider donating to The Workers Fund to continue helping workers who have either been laid off due to the crisis, or essential workers who are not receiving a livable wage: https://www.theworkerslab.com/the-workers-fund!Contact the show at why.not.a.podcast3@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @whynotapodcast!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whynotapodcast)