Podcasts about moral decline

Why is the Epstein client list still hidden? Why has there been no real justice for Charlie Kirk? And why is America expected to stay tied at the hip with Israel, no matter the cost to our own citizens?And are all of these things somehow connected?Let's break down the layers of corruption, the political cowardice protecting the powerful, and the urgent need for transparency, accountability, and national independence.--https://www.bible.com/

For Peter Wehner, American politics is a tale of two Kellys. On the one hand, there's the moral resistance of Arizona Senator Mark Kelly to what appears to be the gratuitous violence of American forces overseas. On the other hand, there's the conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly who has openly fantasized about this bloodthirsty behavior. For Wehner, Megyn Kelly's immorality is an excellent example of both the moral and intellectual decline of the right. Once a serious journalist who challenged (and upset) Trump in the 2015 debates, Kelly has devolved into what Wehner calls “darkly deranged” territory - a trajectory that mirrors the broader conservative movement's abandonment of Burkean and Madisonian principles for Kelly-style shock jocks and neo-Nazi clowns like Nick Fuentes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

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There's a kind of gratitude that does more than lift your mood—it changes the battle. In this powerful message, Pastor George Sawyer unpacks one of the most overlooked spiritual principles in Scripture: the supernatural power of giving thanks.Pastor Sawyer shows how gratitude is more than a habit—it's a spiritual weapon. From David facing Goliath to Jesus giving thanks before feeding the 5,000, we see a pattern: when God's people give thanks before the breakthrough, heaven moves. Thanksgiving shifts the atmosphere, uproots fear, and invites God's presence into the very moments where we feel weakest.He also warns about the subtle danger of forgetfulness and ingratitude—how drifting from thankfulness affects our spiritual resilience, our clarity, and even the battles we don't realize we're fighting. Backed by Scripture and real-world insights, this message will equip you to practice gratitude not as a reaction, but as a spiritual strategy.If you've been facing pressure, discouragement, or spiritual warfare, this message will help you plant a seed of thanks that can transform everything.00:00 – Introduction and Series Overview01:07 – Understanding the Power of Thanksgiving01:37 – Spiritual Warfare and Hidden Battles03:11 – David & Goliath: A Fresh Perspective05:48 – Giving Thanks in Difficult Moments08:11 – Scripture Foundations for Gratitude09:58 – Practical Ways to Practice Thanksgiving15:47 – Rejoicing & Giving Thanks in All Circumstances21:30 – The Power of Thanksgiving in Action22:29 – The Danger of Forgetting God26:15 – Scientific Evidence Supporting Gratitude29:29 – Moral Decline & Ungratefulness36:08 – Jesus' Example of Giving Thanks40:20 – The Importance of Remembering

Today we're trashing feminism some more, because it obviously deserves it. Feminism is not only unbiblical, it's extremely destructive for all of society. We'll talk about why Christian podcasters like Allie Beth Stuckey shouldn't defend their feminism while claiming to follow Christ, and why Christianity itself is a patriarchy, by God's design. It's time for biblical men to stop waiting for permission from feminists and take back the authority God gave them. We'll also discuss more of the Trump administration's mistakes, including this ridiculous new 50-year mortgage idea that proves how far from wisdom our leaders have fallen.

ANC's Financial and Moral Decline Deepens Amid Insolvency Threat and Damaging Commission Findings by Radio Islam

SummaryIn this conversation, Clayton Cuteri explores the spiritual concept of Shambhala and the return of Kalki, drawing parallels between various religious beliefs regarding the second coming of a savior. He discusses the illusions surrounding the timing of these events, the signs of moral decline in society, and the significance of Shambhala as a spiritually balanced location. Cuteri emphasizes the need for unity among different faiths and the importance of honoring divine energies through the establishment of temples.Clayton's Social MediaLinkTree | TikTok | Instagram | Twitter (X) | YouTube | RumbleTimecodes00:00 - Intro01:06 - The Concept of Kalki and the Second Coming02:59 - Illusions of Time and the Return of the Messiah04:53 - Signs of Moral Decline and Prophecies08:44 - Understanding Shambhala and Its Significance10:54 - The Location of Shambhala: A New Perspective12:45 - The Prophecy of Kalki and Its Implications15:32 - The Parallels Across Religions17:51 - The Call for Unity and Divine Energy20:45 - Building Temples and Honoring the DivineIntro/Outro Music Producer: Don KinIG: https://www.instagram.com/donkinmusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44QKqKsd81oJEBKffwdFfPSuper grateful for this guy ^Send Clayton a text message!Support the showNEWSLETTER - SIGN UP HERE

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Pastor Karl returns after a two-week break to deliver a compelling message from 2 Timothy 3, part of the "Guard and Guide" series on the pastoral epistles. Addressing a declining culture, Paul's final instructions to Timothy emphasize guarding sound doctrine and guiding others into it. Pastor Karl highlights the call to courage amidst cultural collapse, warning against self-love and its destructive traits. He stresses that sinful hearts, not systems, drive perilous times, urging believers to let God's Word rebuke, correct, and train them for His work. A powerful reminder to stay rooted in Scripture for courageous living.Watch all our sermons on our YouTube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to the bizarre rise of American Christians relocating to Russia in search of “traditional values” and spiritual refuge. Using the lens of the gospel, Pastor Zach challenges the mindset behind this trend, reminding us that no nation—America or Russia—is truly righteous. Instead of retreating from cultural brokenness, Jesus calls us to enter it with love, truth, and purpose. With clarity and conviction, Pastor Zach refocuses our hope on the only true promised land: the eternal Kingdom of God led by Jesus Christ.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!

Romans Vol. 1 - Coming Under GracePaul shows that sin is not just about sexual immorality but includes things like envy, gossip, pride, and cruelty, which affect everyone. His goal is to reveal our deep need for the gospel and call each of us to personal repentance and faith.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on June 22, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

On this episode we discuss the aspects of western culture and the decline we see in morality. What does it look like? How can we fix the broken levers of power? We ask the questions. Contact and Support - https://www.subscribestar.com/dynamic-independence

News: Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather| Sports Topic I: Are Morals Dying in the Modern World? Islam's Response to Moral Decline Topic II: The Holy Qur'an and Cosmology Presenter(s): Imam Jalees Khan & Zakaria Bhatti Guest(s): Imam Usman Manan Professor Federico Farini Imam Mutaraf Ahmed Mr Muneeb Ur Rehman Maaz Ms Fowzia Shah Prof Daniel Mortlock Producer: Atia Ahmed & Hania Ahmed Researchers: Maimuna Hydara, Sehrish Arif, Tooba Daud & Fateha Iqbal Lead Producer: Zoya Danayal

Writing a fall arc involves capturing characters' heartbreaking journeys. Discover techniques for depicting their moral decline.

This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th and 21st century philosopher and moral theorist, Alasdair MacIntyre's essay "Plain Persons and Moral Theory" It focuses upon a generalized narrative that MacIntyre calls "the story of the decline and fall of the plain person", with four main "episodes". 1. The protagonist strives to answer the question "what is my good", but doesn't develop a temperateness needed toward less than supreme goods 2. A "radical discrepancy develops between rules needed for pursuit of the good and the multiplicity of goods 3. The discrepancy gets resolved in one of two incompatible ways. Either rules take priority or goods do. The protagonist learns that they cannot avoid taking sides 4. The protagonist discovers that the major issues at stake cannot be rationally resolved MacIntyre also maintains that this is not just a story of individuals but of our moral culture from the 16th-20th centuries, as set out in his book After Virtue To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 3,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can find MacIntyre's essay "Plain Persons and Moral Theory" here - https://amzn.to/3KUbXVf

The nuclear family is the backbone of a strong society—without it, we will crumble. In this episode, we're talking about Elon Musk's latest love child with Ashley St. Clair and why Conservatives cannot fall into the trap of normalizing single motherhood and reckless men who create broken families. Strong individuals come from strong families. When the family unit collapses, people become weak, directionless, and ultimately easier for the government to exploit. The more broken the home, the more dependent the individual. And guess who loves that? The people in power who want control over your life. So, we are talking biblical gender roles, marriage, family, and why morals will always matter—even if they stop mattering to everyone else. A father's leadership and a mother's nurturing aren't interchangeable, and no amount of modern delusion will change that. Children need both a mother and a father in the home. And no, morals don't change for you once you're rich. Wh*re culture needs to die because the next generation is at stake.--https://policecoffee.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooc599VmOCGa3oE2DnVcJ4uLA69XDoBZf8ChiOpFqVfKc_BASiR

In Episode 401 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas shares his recent appearance on the Grant Williams podcast in which he and Grant discuss how the interplay of political power, technology, and moral decline in society are driving the unraveling of the social order as we pass through the final stages of what Neil Howe has famously described as “The Fourth Turning.” Demetri and Grant explore how cyclical historical theories apply to today's turbulent geopolitics, emphasizing the rise of populism, shifting alliances, and eroding trust in institutions. Kofinas highlights the role of media in shaping collective narratives and exacerbating societal fault lines, while Williams calls attention to the erosion of personal accountability—an absence that fuels trends in financial nihilism and accelerates the broader moral decline of American life. This decay, they argue, extends to the country's political structures and the integrity of its financial markets. The conversation also touches on the fragility of complex systems, from social structures to global financial frameworks, underscoring the need for intellectual rigor and ethical leadership. Throughout, they urge listeners to stay critical yet open-minded, balancing caution with the desire to seize opportunities that emerge from the transformative changes currently underway. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Joining our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 01/27/2025

Today on Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, we're discussing Kanye West's latest internet meltdown and what it reveals about the state of our unfortunate over-sexualized and depraved culture. From celebrity chaos to societal decay, it's clear—without God, the world spirals into total confusion and sin. We're breaking down the bigger picture and talking about why it's time to turn away from worldliness/wickedness and the dysfunction of degeneracy and back to the truth and love of Christ. Jesus is the only sane way forward, ladies and gentlemen.--https://www.thebrandsunday.com/products/the-bible-study-copy?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=tbs_thebiblestudy_searchads-nixwdmd&tw_source=google&tw_adid=608801073541&tw_campaign=17672311083&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC-_2dRN1WU6lhTaWFNApFgzBkVe_&gclid=CjwKCAiAwaG9BhAREiwAdhv6Y_Xc6w4LM7_4otTu1-XgzYjKKwhwbNBCdqLFVTDdXToND7Rt6JU2hBoC3hsQAvD_BwE

This final lesson traces both the religious and moral low points in Israel's history.

This final lesson traces both the religious and moral low points in Israel's history.

Today on Truth in Politics and Culture, President Trump's nominees successfully push back against attacks from Senate Democrats, the hearings reveal the how far our culture has moved from the moral moorings necessary to hold us together, and South Carolina Citizens for Life President Lisa Van Riper joins me to talk about upcoming pro-life events and to discuss the need for Christians to take a share the Gospel and take a strong moral stand in our culture.

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This year's election might have been the most contentious in modern memory. It's not just that politics have changed, but it seems that people have too. You've probably heard this phrase: “People aren't as kind as they used to be”. Maybe you've experienced the feeling that people are acting meaner to each other, year after year. But is it true? Are people really less kind than they used to be?With that question in mind, and as we take some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to reshare our episode with psychologist Adam Mastroianni. Mastroianni wondered if people are really becoming less moral in today's world, so he set out to find an answer, and published his findings in the journal Nature, “The Illusion of Moral Decline.” While the title may be a giveaway for his findings, he asks: If people are becoming less moral, why do we all feel the same way—and what can we do to shake this “illusion?”

Jacob welcomes Adam Mastroianni onto the show to discuss his 2023 article in Nature about how it is human nature to assume that the world is always getting worse. This is that rare bit of content that is entirely optimistic – it invites you to consider that our perception of the world is grounded not in what is actually happening in the world but in how we are programmed to think about it. --Timestamps:00:01 - Introduction to Adam Mastriani00:15 - The Illusion of Moral Decline00:31 - Human Psychology and Moral Perception04:38 - Survey Findings on Morality02:03 - Understanding Cooperation and Negativity Bias14:03 - Exploring Political Polarization11:28 - The Role of Social Media in Perception42:26 - Conclusion: Optimism in a Complex World--Referenced in the Show:Link to article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06137-x--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapCI Site: cognitive.investmentsSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients' material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Send us a textWe're joined by Amy from Eyes on the Right Podcast where she dives deep into that which ought not be spoken - CONSPIRACIES! Amy came to Christ and her eyes were unveiled to the realities of sin and darkness not just in human hearts but in high places and entertainment. We remember the truth about 9/11 while looking into ways we are currently being programmed to defend the next atrocity. Keep your eyes open...Support the showPlease Rate & Comment!Hosts: Brandon and Daren SmithWebsite: www.blackandblurred.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurredPaypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurredYouTube: Black and Blurred PodcastIG: @BlackandBlurredPodcastX: @Blurred_Podcast

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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Fred Markert, a global strategist and professor at Highlands College, to discuss the alarming state of world affairs. Fred shares his unique insights on the historical cycles of global power and how they relate to our current geopolitical landscape. Fred explains why he believes we're at a pivotal moment in history and why the church's role is more crucial than ever. We also discuss the upcoming U.S. election and its potential impact on global dynamics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Christopher of Radiant Fire Radio delves into the complexities of prophetic words and the importance of discernment within the body of Christ. He discusses a recent prophecy related to an assassination attempt on President Trump and questions its validity. Christopher emphasizes the need for the church to move beyond a "celebrity mentality" and focus on spiritual maturity, discernment, and true repentance. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the current state of the church, spiritual warfare, and the role of prophecy in today's world.

In this episode of Christopher Iranian Fire Radio, we delve into the current political landscape surrounding President Biden's alleged resignation. Join us as we discuss the media's role, the church's prophetic words, and the potential political maneuvers leading up to the 2024 election. Don't miss this thought-provoking analysis! Listen as Christiopher shares.

An all-American batch of tunes in advance of the 4th. Enjoy the BBQ, firecrackers, beer, and family lovers quarrels. (For more, see our America playlist). A shit ton of new stuff, too, including Razored Raw and Limbless Music (Both NZ), Sunnyvale's GODSTOMPER, and more from Vacaville's System 86!  Oh yeah... an unreleased BGP lick as well. Hit us up at brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com and download our music on our Bandcamp page.464 Playlist:Punk Scouts of America...BBQ Rebellion  1:24  BGP  Unreleased Single Razored Raw/ Limbless Music NZ Debilitating Hate 1:39 Skitkrimes Sudden Death RR/LM NZ Vile Piece of Shit 1:24 No Sector 1984=2024 Painters Tapes MI Chili Dog Spit 1:13 Dirt Sucker At the LandfillAmerican Punk (bkgrd) 3:19 Johnny Mohawk and the Assassins Green 15 Working Class American 1:30 SYSTEM 86  BURN IT DOWN Middle America 0:37 JFA We Know You Suck comp 63-fuck your America (7 SECONDS) 0:40 RUIDO - 1997-2000 (los angeles-CA) st lp Fuck You All 2:19 The Blame America Destroys The World Whats Wrong With America 1:08 Moral Decline America For Sale This American Lie 1:16 Ancient Filth Everything in the Void EP Unreal Americans 0:52 Jeffrey Donger Castration Anxiety FRIENDSHIP 0:46 PSYOP THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON AMERICA Hump America... 1:55 Litmus Green Cockring Ugly American 1:26 ANTiSEEN The Best of ANTiSEEN Fuck You Too (bkgrd) 3:25 21 Bricks  America Was Never Great Santa Cruz Get Out Of My Way 0:46 Curb Creeps Skate N Thrash Girl Scouts of America is a Child Labor Racket 0:43 Shut the Fuck Up Girl Scouts of America is a Child Labor Racket Sunnyvale CA  TOTALITARIAN RETCH 0:47 GODSTOMPER- DIZIPLES OF DEAF PREVIEW SAMPLE 2024 Seattle Spirit of America 2:07 Bad Image II Goodbye Boozy Recs Short Fuse 1:42 Jacket Burner Short Fuse E​.​P. Austria S.K.A.T.E 2:49 VOMITS   SF MASSAKER - Demo Spain Nuevo Punk 1:22 Tensö La Pataleta [EP] Punk Valley Recs VA Germaphobe 0:28 Music For Microwaves MFM Brazil Guerra é uma merda 1:22 odiär TOTAL ÓDIO Dead American Radio (bkgrd) 3:03 Left Alone Dead American Radio Football Freaks 0:39 BBQ CHICKENS Indie Rock Strikes Back Intro/Hot Coals 2:06 Kleener  Kleener CS_Brken Skull Recs Nuclear Barbeque Party 0:58 Lärm Straight On View American America 1:05 Sin 34 Die Laughing_Spinhead Recs Ass Kisser 0:53 Adrenalin O.D. Let's BBQ_ Beer City Recs Anarchy 99 1:50 FUKD OFF The Last American Firearm Safety 0:36 Treasure Club America Says Fuck You Red White and Blue 2:33 Last Resort A Way of Life Skinhead Anthems American Carnage 1:43 Total Massacre The System Works...Fireworks (bkgrd) 3:01 Man The Change VA - World Up My Ass Tape MI BITE THE LEDGE 1:59 STUNNER WAGE CAGE EPOther ways to hear BGP:Archive.org#464 on ArchiveApple PodcastsYouTube PodcastsPunk Rock Demonstration - Wednesdays 7 p.m. PSTRipper Radio - Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m. PSTContact BGP:brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com@Punkbot138 on Instagram@BrosGrimPunk on XMore Music:Bandcamp - Follow us and download our albums: Brothers Grim Punk, Fight Music, and more!YouTube - tons of our punk playlists, from Anarchy to Zombies!

The short version of a paper I published.Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-illusion-of-moral-declineAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photographs by my dad.

Actor Ricky Schroder from the TV series Silver Spoons has set out to push back against the negative programming coming out of Hollywood.   AND   The Scenic 90 Cafe shares the story of a daily customer, and the internet's response has the Navy Veteran, Mr. Lee, in tears.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!   https://www.godupdates.com/ricky-schroder-tv-series-combat-hollywood/ https://www.godupdates.com/daily-customer-mr-lee-scenic-90-cafe/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Will Witt, former PragerU Host, National Bestselling Author, and Founder of The Florida Standard News, joins this week's episode of Explicitly Pro-Life! Will discusses what shaped his beliefs, and how he became conservative, pro-life, and Christian.   Tune in to hear his thoughts on the 2024 election, and how to win more young people over on the issue of Life on college campuses.   Let us know your thoughts & questions in the comments!   Available NOW on: ExplicitlyProLife.com or wherever you get your podcasts!  ✓ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2X15zlZ ✓ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/30ZA8tw ✓ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/30V0Kfd   Connect with Kristan:  ✓ Kristan's website: https://bit.ly/3zsv1os ✓ Kristan's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3IVonKg

In this episode, Tudor welcomes Pastor Dave Wisen, teaching pastor at Harvest Church in West Michigan, to discuss the historical and religious roots of the conflict in Israel, the moral decay in Western civilization, and the power of words in discussing sensitive topics. They also touch on the importance of joy and conviction in one's faith. Tudor shares her experiences with Muslim families in Michigan and Pastor Dave provides insights into the teachings of Christianity and Islam. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more info visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tudor welcomes Pastor Dave Wisen, teaching pastor at Harvest Church in West Michigan, to discuss the historical and religious roots of the conflict in Israel, the moral decay in Western civilization, and the power of words in discussing sensitive topics. They also touch on the importance of joy and conviction in one's faith. Tudor shares her experiences with Muslim families in Michigan and Pastor Dave provides insights into the teachings of Christianity and Islam. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more info visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tudor welcomes Pastor Dave Wisen, teaching pastor at Harvest Church in West Michigan, to discuss the historical and religious roots of the conflict in Israel, the moral decay in Western civilization, and the power of words in discussing sensitive topics. They also touch on the importance of joy and conviction in one's faith. Tudor shares her experiences with Muslim families in Michigan and Pastor Dave provides insights into the teachings of Christianity and Islam. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more info visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How many times have you heard this phrase: “Back in the day, people were nicer” or “People aren't as kind as they used to be?” Most of us have experienced the feeling that people are becoming meaner over time, year after year. But is it true? Are people really less kind than they used to be?That's the question that has bothered psychologist Adam Mastroianni most of his life. He set out to find an answer—a search that recently culminated in a paper published in the journal Nature titled, “The Illusion of Moral Decline.” While the title may be a giveaway for his findings, he asks: If people are becoming less moral, why do we all feel the same way—and what can we do to shake this “illusion?”

Viewpoint This Sunday with Malcolm Out Loud – Can Rep. Jim Jordan get it done? LTC Tony Shaffer is here on the top stories and a military historical perspective on developments in the Middle East. A record number of terrorists are being discovered at the border. Andrew Arthur questions… have we learned nothing from the 9/11 Commission Report? Patricia Anthone explains the cheering of Hamas shows the moral decline of...

Filip Bondy describes his four decades as a sportswriter as being “crazy, stupid, frustrating, wonderful and a wild ride.” This episode explains why. Fights between writers. Lou Piniella flipping the bird. The Pine Tar Game's connection to Rush Limbaugh. Billy Martin at his worst. John McEnroe relaying a message for Howard Cosell. Spying on Bernard King. Riding shotgun with Hubie Brown. Travel horror stories. The British press at Wimbledon. An infamous Olympic question. Nancy and Tonya. A mugging near Shea. Oh, and that rental car and . . . a portable toilet. The Associated Press Sports Editors named Bondy one of the top ten sports columnists in America during a career that took him to 48 states, 40 countries, six continents and regular assignments at the Olympics, World Cup and Wimbledon. He also covered the Super Bowl and World Series multiple times, as well as several NBA and Stanley Cup finals. Besides being a columnist, he was a beat writer on local Major League Baseball, NBA and NHL teams for four different newspapers in the New York City market. Bondy spent two stints at the New York Daily News, first from 1983 to '91, and then as a regular columnist from 1993 until 2015. In-between, he worked two years at the New York Times, primarily as an Olympic and hockey writer. His career began in 1973 as a City Hall reporter, theatre critic and basketball writer for the Paterson (N.J.) News. After leaving to earn his M.A. in Communications at the University of Pennsylvania '76, Bondy returned to the Paterson News in 1976 as a sportswriter. Four years later, he joined The Record of Hackensack, N.J., where he covered baseball and basketball until moving to the Daily News for the first time in 1983. Bondy is the author or co-author of eight books: “The Pine Tar Game: The Kansas City Royals, the New York Yankees, and Baseball's Most Absurd and Entertaining Controversy” “Tip-Off: How the 1984 NBA Draft Changed Basketball Forever” “The Selling of the Green: The Financial Rise and Moral Decline of the Boston Celtics” – co-author of Harvey Araton “Who's on Worst?: The Lousiest Players, Biggest Cheaters, Saddest Goats and Other Antiheroes in Baseball History” “Bleeding Pinstripes: A Season with the Bleacher Creatures at Yankee Stadium “Dreams of Gold” – co-author with Wayne Coffey “Chasing the Game: America and the Quest for the World Cup” “The World Cup: Players, Coaches, History and Excitement” You can follow Filip on X: @filipbondy. His son, Stefan Bondy, currently covers the New York Knicks for the New York Daily News. @SBondyNYDN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, we talk with experimental psychologist Adam Mastroianni about the "illusion of moral decline."

David and Tamler dive into the Coen brothers' bleak and beautiful adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's 2005 novel "No Country for Old Men." What's the underlying philosophy that animates Anton Chigurh? Does he have a code of any kind, or is he just a ghostly symbol of human brutality and a pitiless indifferent universe? Does he represent a new kind of evil or is Sheriff Bell just getting old? What elements, if any, in the film are more dream than reality? And speaking of moral decline, a new Nature study claims that we have the illusory belief that people are getting worse - but can they really establish that it's an illusion? Mastroianni, A. M., & Gilbert, D. T. (2023). The illusion of moral decline. Nature, 1-8. Mastroianni blog post about the illusion of moral decline No Country for Old Men (movie) [wikipedia.org] Sponsored by:  BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Connect with your professional counselor in a safe and private online environment. Our listeners get 10% off the first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/vbw. Promo Code: VBW