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Join Thomas for some critical thinking on questions of science, philosophy, skepticism and politics. These serious topics are discussed with some serious guests, but in an entertaining and engaging way! This is not your typical interview podcast; it's a friendly dialogue, conducted thoughtfully and with plenty of humor. It's Serious Inquiries Only; but like, not boring or anything.
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Jan 1, 2020 • 1h 5min
SIO222: What Happened in the UK Election? with Dr. Kristi Winters
Recently, Boris Johnson's party won a significant majority in what seems to be the final nail in the Brexit Coffin. Many a liberal around the world are shocked and saddened by this, and many a columnist in the US has a hot take on what this portends for US politics. Here to give us more info than we can feasibly fit into 60 minutes is Dr. Kristi Winters, who has been studying British political elections for around 10 years. Download Here

Dec 20, 2019 • 53min
SIO221: Debate Reaction Episode!
It was a much more productive debate, given that there were only 5 candidates plus some billionaire who bought a ticket to be onstage. Jamie and I talk through some of the arguments and issues! Download Here

Dec 19, 2019 • 50min
SIO220: Trump Impeached!
The most corrupt president in history has been impeached, and Jamie and I are here with the rapid response! Download Here

Dec 5, 2019 • 60min
SIO219: Are You In the Right Headspace for a Podcast?
Jamie and I talk about Kamala Harris dropping out, a powerful #metoo account, and then the latest meme about asking people if they're in the headspace to receive harmful information. Download Here

Nov 22, 2019 • 60min
SIO218: Joe Biden Punches Violence in the Face
...and other tales from the nth Democratic Debate. We've got the breakdown and some various and sundry rants and opinions! Download Here

Nov 14, 2019 • 60min
SIO217: Ok, Boomer
It's time for a listener question episode! First we start with a discussion on the "Ok Boomer" meme, and social media more generally. Then we've got questions about Warren's debate answers, abortion being safe legal and rare, Tulsi Gabbard, and more! Download Here

Nov 7, 2019 • 58min
SIO216: The NYT Polling Panic
Recent polling done by the New York Times has many liberals very worried about the 2020 election. Despite being so unpopular, Trump is polling well against the major Democratic rivals in 6 key states that the NYT polled. Jamie and I discuss the polling and why we should or should not be freaked out, and the implications this has on running more to the center or to the left. Download Here

Nov 1, 2019 • 52min
SIO215: The Case of Rep. Katie Hill
Representative Katie Hill's story contains the intersection of so many issues - revenge porn, sexism, double standards, consent, #metoo, sexual and relationship ethics, and more. Jamie and I give the breakdown and give our opinions on whether or not she should have resigned. Download Here

Oct 24, 2019 • 1h 1min
SIO214: Ok WTF is with Tulsi Gabbard?
Jamie and I embark on a Tulsi Gabbard deep dive! We've struggled trying to figure out what her deal is, and then the Hillary Clinton story blew up, so we figured it would be a great time to do a deep dive and try to answer the question of.... WTF. Is she an asset for Russia? Is she a secret Republican? Is she a progressive? Find out what we dug up! Here are some key sources. I read a lot for this but many sources were redundant. The main two would be Jacobin and Daily Kos. Download Here

Oct 17, 2019 • 1h 4min
SIO213: Democratic Debate No. 43
Jamie and I watched the latest Democratic Primary Debate so that you don't have to. Unless you want to. We've got opinions! Come listen and let us know what you think! Download Here


