Ep 133 | Everything You Know About Nukes Is Wrong | Guest: Ward Wilson
What if dropping bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki isn’t what corked off World War II? How tactically useful are nukes, and how many times have we almost accidentally obliterated ourselves with them? Ward Wilson is the author of “Five Myths About Nuclear Weapons,” and joins Heaton to discuss the stuff about atomic warfare you’ve never considered.
30 Touko 20191h 5min
Ep 132 | We Should Absolutely Legalize Mushrooms | Guest: Mike Riggs
Denver just became the first city in the U.S. to decriminalize hallucinogenic mushrooms, and Oakland, CA, is eyeballing a similar measure. Heaton brings on psilocybin and drug policy expert Mike Riggs of Reason to talk about the concerns of legalizing psychotropic drugs.
29 Touko 201944min
Ep 131 | Justin Amash Goes Rogue on Trump | Guest: Brian Brushwood
A lone Republican congressman is calling for Trump’s impeachment. Podcaster and magician Brian Brushwood joins Heaton to investigate the case and to make an unrelated call for George Takei to run for Congress.
28 Touko 201940min
Ep 130 | Can Ravens Save Britain from Brexit Apocalypse? Friday Release Valve | Guest: Turner Sparks
From human composting to poop-stained checks; from a comedian disbanding the Ukrainian Parliament to a restaurant where you have to bring your own table, the Friday Release Valve brings you the silliest news of the week. Joined by comedian Turner Sparks, Heaton explores the latest headlines.
24 Touko 201940min
Ep 129 | Time to Put Your Brain in a Computer | Guest: Robin Hanson
Are we approaching a time when we will be able to download our consciousness into a computer? If so, what will that do to our lifestyle, economy, etc...? Robin Hanson, author of 'Age of Em', chats with Heaton about the future of the human mind.
23 Touko 201944min
Ep 128 | Am I a Neoliberal Shill? Are You? | Guest: Colin Mortimer
Have you seen the term “neoliberal” floating around the political sphere? Has someone ever thrown a tomato at you and insisted you’re a neoliberal shill? Heaton brings on the Executive Director of the Neoliberal project to answer: what the hell is neoliberalism, exactly?
23 Touko 201941min
Ep 127 | Bail Ideas for When I Finally Get Arrested | Guest: Andrea Coleman
Comedian and attorney Andrea Coleman joins Heaton to talk about ways to improve bail bonds to make sure people get detained for flight risks, not lack of cash. Heaton reveals several ways he might one day be arrested and also gives some pretty good gardening tips.
21 Touko 201934min
Ep 126 | John Bolton is the World's Most Dangerous Mustache | Guest: Jason Buttrill
Tensions are escalating with Iran. Are we cruising towards war or just blustering? Jason Buttrill joins Heaton to explain the Trump Doctrine and whether or not you should bet on “we’re going to bomb Iran” on a game show.
20 Touko 201936min
