Blue State Conversations

Question of the Show: Is a just society possible? Synopsis: We’re in the middle of a seminal moment in the judicial era. Black Lives Matter, #Metoo, Originalism, judicial activism, court packing, all ...

13 Aug 202154min

Question of the Show: Where do rights come from? Synopsis: The most common refrain when discussing anything in America is “That is my right!”. Even the most un-involved person, politically speaking, h...

30 Jul 202150min

Question of the Show: What Should We Value in a Ruler? In 2012, Republicans across the country wanted a “real politician”. They said they were tired of the veiled speech and flip flopping, they just w...

16 Jul 202149min

Synopsis: Christianity is seen as dying on the vine in the West. What is the state of Christianity today? Is it an internal or external problem? Have we really become post Christian? If you have a co...

25 Jun 202150min

Topic(s):How to Build a Government Part 1: How to represent people Question of the Show: Is democracy the best way to represent citizens? Synopsis: Groups cannot make decisions. Arrow’s impossibility ...

11 Jun 202149min

Topic: GME and modern markets Question of the Show: Are markets really free? Synopsis: What actually happened with Gamestop? SEC rules and enforcement, conflicts of interest within financial instituti...

28 Mai 20211h 8min

Topic: The Second Amendment and Self Defense Question of the Show: Is a well-regulated militia necessary? Synopsis: Are firearms even useful? What goes into training and ownership? Do firearms equaliz...

21 Mai 202158min

Topic: Public Health Question of the Show: Who controls your health? Synopsis: At what point is it acceptable for public health to make decisions on behalf of those it tries to protect? Paternalism. W...

10 Mai 20211h 4min