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In this episode Christian and Jonny reflect on the recent Derek Chauvin trial, Biden's new climate plan, and anti-racism language. Articles: https://unherd.com/2021/03/antiracism-is-too-middle-class/https://www.vox.com/22397364/earth-day-us-climate-change-summit-biden-john-kerry-commitment-2030-zero-emissions

**Trigger warning. In this episode we talk about gun violence and mass shootings**In this episode Christian and Jonny talk about Biden's recent announcement to remove troops from Afghanistan and changing gun laws in the U.S. Articles: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/04/exit-strategy/618590/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/01/mass-shootings-georgia-colorado-expose-lax-gun-laws-amid-cries-reform/7061512002/

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Jonny And Christian discuss Biden administration's nomination of Merrick Garland as well as some recent drama in a California school district. Articleshttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/what-justice-department/618112/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/20/us/oakley-school-board-hot-mic.htmlLink for False State - PLEASE PUT IN NOTES OF SHOW!https://linktr.ee/traylerswift

Articles:https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/freezing-cold-and-burning-mad-texas/618048/https://unherd.com/2021/02/will-chinas-millennials-ever-rebel/

In this episode Christian and Jonny talk about Covid-19 and the impact it is having on kids as well America's response to the coup in Myanmar.Articles From The Episodehttps://unherd.com/2021/02/how-we-turned-teens-into-lab-rats/https://www.npr.org/2021/02/11/966923582/what-myanmars-coup-means-for-the-rohingya https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/02/11/myanmar-coup-washington-biden-sanctions-aung-san-suu-kyi/

Christian and Jonny talk about the potential recall for Gavin Newsom and the GOP response to Marjorie Taylor Greene and ask how we should politically handle leaders we deeply disagree with.Articles: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/04/us/gavin-newsom-recall.htmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/02/marjorie-taylor-greene-expelled-congress/617911/

Jonny and Christian talk about the filibuster and GameStop.Articles:  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/23/style/the-vaccinated-class.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/27/business/gamestop-wall-street-bets.htmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/01/democrats-biggest-decision-nuking-filibuster/617854/

Christian confesses the truth about his past beliefs. Then Jonny and Christian talk about how a person changes their beliefs and what can be done about the merger of Trumpism and Christianity. Articles from the Show: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/opinion/trump-evangelicals.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/how-white-evangelical-christians-fused-with-trump-extremism.html?fbclid=IwAR2JYuH8TRb3tMdNoMLwUI3_mw6VCLDQaxoTFCYGw_Wafw5OV2uaYIcHy8k

A bonus pod responding to the inauguration of president Joseph R. Biden and vice president Kamala Harris.

Smart Guy, Dumb Guy is back for season 2 with a new song!

Christian and Jonny talk about the electoral college and Tiktok's recent banning of mlms. Chat 1: Electoral College Chat 2: TikTokHosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com

In this episode Christian and Jonny talk about the rise and fall of celebrity pastors and modern masculinity.Chat 1: Sad Irony of Celebrity PastorsChat 2: Just How Toxic is the Masculine MystiqueHosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com

In this episode of SGDG Christian and Jonny talk about the growing tension over religious freedom laws and the general public. Then the hosts argue about truth, lies, and the responsibility of the media to discern the difference. Chat 1: Christendom or not?https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/12/how-supreme-court-champions-religious-liberty/617284/Chat 2: When did the media stop telling the truth? https://unherd.com/2020/12/when-did-the-media-stop-telling-the-truth/Hosts: Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com

Chat 1: Call In vs. Call Out Culture Chat 2: The Resilience of Michael J FoxMikrocip - https://linktr.ee/christianserge Hosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com

Christian and Jonny talk about the unseen implications of Covid-19 and discuss a new invention that broadcasts music directly to your head.Chat 1: The Economic effects of covid-19. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus-pandemic-us-economy-unemployment.html?action=click&module=Briefings&pgtype=HomepageChat 2: Music in your head. https://www.timesofisrael.com/futuristic-device-from-israeli-firm-puts-music-in-your-head-without-headphones/Hosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com

Smart Guy, Dumb Guy is back after our short election break! In this episode of SGDG Christian and Jonny talk the election, polarization, and a new math equation that can supposedly predict the end of America.Chat 1: How Do We See One Anotherhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/12/briefing/ron-klain-jeffrey-toobin-tropical-storm-eta.htmlChat 2: Predicating the end of America through Mathhttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/12/can-history-predict-future/616993/Hosts:Jonny Morrison jonnyis.comChristian Serge christianserge.com

Christian opens up about a recent difficult experience and the hosts talk about college after the pandemic.Song Break: NBHD Nick - One Directionhttps://youtu.be/LjhSOIHQcycArticle 2: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/10/college-was-never-about-education/616777/

Christian and Jonny talk about shadow role of social media and everyday life and debate becoming expats.  Chat 1: The shadowy impact of big tech on elections. https://unherd.com/2020/10/big-tech-is-interfering-in-the-us-election/Chat 2: Why are more American's renouncing their citizenship? https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-americans-are-renouncing-their-citizenship-11602840602

In this episode of SGDG Christian and Jonny remember Eddie Van Halen, talk about the recent VP debates, ask if we are talking about politics too much, and learn a little about the impact of stress on the body. Articles From the Show: Eddie Van Halen:https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2020/oct/06/eddie-van-halen-life-in-picturesChat 1: Are we talking about politics too much? https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/10/reading-too-much-political-news-bad-happiness/616651/Chat 2: 10 Weird Ways Your Body Reacts to Stresshttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/10-weird-ways-body-reacts-150155923.html