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On this episode, we discuss Edward Snowden and whether what he did by stealing over 1.7 million files from the NSA was justified, how much good he did by revealing the illegal NSA PRISM program, and how much potential harm he caused to US national security by divulging so many US secrets. Special guest: Jordan Pearce. 

Discussing the US charges against Julian Assange, his possible extradition to the US from the UK, and the dangers of prosecuting him under The Espionage Act of 1917.

Discussing Panpsychism, the concept that all matter in the universe is conscious. 

On this episode, we discuss the different threats that face humanity, including nuclear war, climate change, super-viruses, artificial intelligence, massive cyberattacks, monster meteors, super-volcanoes, global tyranny, plus who we might become and what we might accomplish, if we overcome them all. 

Discussing the fundamental elements and properties of all living organisms and what we can derive from this knowledge.

On this episode, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the United States, and what we need to do to get it together. 

Discussing global warming, the impacts of climate change, and what we need to do to to avert a climate disaster on a global scale. 

In this second double-episode, we continue our analysis of the Biden presidency so far, including the withdrawal from Afghanistan, cracking down on anti-competitive practices, Hunter Biden's new art career, improvements to the ACA, issues at the Dept. of Justice, plus similarities in violent ideologies & more.

In this extended episode, we discuss Joe Biden's performance thus far, Reality Winner's release, the overturning of Bill Cosby's conviction, the sentencing of Derek Chauvin, the Republican Neo-fascist threat, plus a whole lot more! 

Trailer for the second half of Season Two of The Breakdown

Discussing gun control policies have been causally proven to reduce gun violence and how to implement these policies. 

Discussing what we can learn from genetic testing about our recent and ancient human ancestry, as well as the potential benefits and pitfalls of medical genetic testing. 

Discussing the numerous conflicting cultures within the United States that have endured since before the founding of our country.

On this episode, David Scott and I discuss the threats and origins of the new global fascist movement and what we can do to prevent further attacks against our democracy.

Discussing the meaning and origins of consciousness from multiple perspectives.

Discussing the need for principled conservatives in the fight for our democracy.

Discussing the way forward for Democrats once Joe Biden is inaugurated.

Discussing the attempt to overthrow our government.

Discussing the certification of electors for the US Presidential election by Congress as well as the electoral count protests to be held by Trump supporters on January 6th, 2021.

Season 2 Trailer for The Breakdown