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December, 2015

• 17 December

  [PODCAST] #388: I’d Really Like To Talk To Chris Cantwell (with Chris Cantwell)

  

  NOTE: The only things being promoted in today's show are open dialogue and a respect for reality. WARNING: Probably our most explicit and potentially offensive podcast to date. Christopher Cantwell has been an extremely controversial figure in the libertarian conversation for a number of years. He recently lost his Free Talk Live co-hosting spot after promoting the concept of "race realism" on the air. While I disagree with Chris on many important and/or current issues (including immigration, Stefan Molyneux's promotion of r/K theory's application to humans, Donald Trump, the alt-right), I have found his program to be a much-needed intellectual challenge. Even though I began listening to Radical Agenda out of a dark curiosity, I have found Chris to be ...

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• 15 December

  [PODCAST] #387: Larken Rose – Metacognition vs. Indoctrination

  

  If the way you see things is not consistent with the way things really are, would you want to know about it? Author and activist Larken Rose returns after three years to discuss his new project: a 3D self-teaching tool that invites the user to take a tour of their own brains and their own belief systems. Discussed: -What is the Mirror? -Why is it being created? -How did you prepare in terms of experience and research? -What's your understanding of educational psychology? -Problem being addressed: Acceptance of authoritarianism -The practical approach, the logical approach doesn't work with people -WHAT IS GETTING IN THEIR WAY? -HOW TO DEPROGRAM THEM? Ask them questions; The stakes are lower in this setting; no ...

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• 2 December

  [PODCAST] #385: Putting College Race Tensions In Context

  

  Thaddeus Russell is back to discuss the recent events, demands and responses at The University of Missouri, Yale, Dartmouth and Occidental College. Important Themes: (identified by Professor Glenn Loury of Brown University) Principles free speech vs inclusion; a preemption of discussion by the throwing of fits Pedagogy comfort vs enlightenment; absence of scientific discussion, or fear of it Psychology faculty members are placating students Our discussion includes these topics: -Thomas Jefferson and the origins of scientific racism -Scientific racism gives way to racial liberalism -Problems with integration and assimilation - it's white supremacy -Racial liberalism spreads to higher education -"white responsibility" and paternalism -The resulting legitimate problems and concerns of blacks in higher education -Achievement gaps -Silence is violence? All ...

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November, 2015

• 25 November

  [PODCAST] #384: Professor William Boyes – The Demise of Government School and the Future of Academia

  

  Professor William Boyes, Austrian Economist and Director of the Center for Economic Liberty at Arizona State University, joins School Sucks for the first time. I was introduced to his work through the following video posted in the School Sucks Facebook group: It's always exciting when a prominent figure at an enormous public university - the largest public university by enrollment in the U.S - openly calls for the end of public schooling. Professor Boyes has called education the #1 issue facing us on the path to greater personal and political liberty. Preliminary question: People on the left don't want to hear from their opponents; the fact that opposition even exists in so-called social justice or economics issues seems to be ...

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July, 2016

• 4 July

  [BONUS] The Dawn of Freedom (Part 5) Sunrise Video Tour

  

  As the sun begins to rise and we begin to feel the effects of sleep deprivation, we leave the studio for a mobile segment. This is a video tour of Rogers Campground, including the vendor section called "Agora Alley" and the main gathering areas. With Davi, Nick, Brett, Darrell and Jeremy. Preview: Full:

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• 3 July

  [BONUS] The Dawn of Freedom (Part 4) – Sunrise, Obama Said

  

  Jeremy from the Freedom Feens joins the conversation. Proficiency/readiness tests instead of abritary ages for sex, driving, drinking, working, etc... - Parental discomforts - navigating to adulthood - Agenda 21 - the death and disposal of Osama Bin Laden, in accordance with Islamic law? - the conspiracy mindset

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• 2 July

  [BONUS] The Dawn of Freedom (Part 3) – Rise of the Alt Right, Race Wars and the Regressive Left

  

  The first sign of daylight arrives and things start to heat up. Derrick J Freeman also joins the conversation. The Trump coin - perception management - Derrick's thoughts on Milo and The Dangerous Faggot Tour - The Stonewall Riots - gays vs. Muslims - the European migrant crisis - culture clashes - terror management theory - Red Bar Radio and race exploitation in the media - power from aggrievement - the certainty problem

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• 1 July

  [BONUS] The Dawn of Freedom (Part 2) – Beefs In Need of Squash-ing

  

  Fascism - Snack inventory - The Ian Freeman controversy - Nick's first Porcfest - Lou Feen from the Freedom Feens joins in - Dangerous history - Idocracy and optimism or pessimism about the future - did technology split the species into two divergent paths? - re-formulating presidential campaigns into game shows - heads of state and beastiality - Nick is Brett's perfect avatar - adults are envious of Nick - Infected Words - $1 checks

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