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Can Libertarianism Be Taken Too Far?
Transcript+ Mac and Mike Podcast TranscriptEpisode: Is Libertarianism Going to Destroy America or Help America? Mike: Is libertarianism going to destroy America or help America? In this week's episode, that's what we're going to discuss. Welcome back to Mac and Mike....
The Value of Political Parties
Readable Transcript: Mac and Mike Show+ Mac: Hey folks, welcome back to the Mac and Mike Show. I'm Mac and he's Mike. And uh, near the twain shall meet, as they say frequently. Mike and I are going to talk about something — I don't know, a little bit maybe it's...
Democracy vs Republic: Why a Trump Voter Says We’re Failing Slower
Two friends discuss the real state of American democracy, the difference between democracy and a representative republic, political polarization, and whether we can still agree on basic truth.
Where Do We Draw the Line? Free Speech, Media, and the Radicalization of Allan Cole
In this episode of the Mac and Mike Show, we dive deep into the chilling case of Allan Cole, the 31-year-old teacher who traveled across the country to attempt an assassination on Donald Trump and his cabinet.
The Mac and Mike Show: “Nostra-Mac & Mike”
What happens when a “shrewd businessman” approach meets global warfare? This week, Mac and Mike put on their prognosticator hats to look at the “latency of cooperation” following major U.S. military operations.
The Friedman Paradox: When Partisanship Outweighs National Security
In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of media narratives, international diplomacy, and the looming energy crisis.
Getting Old
Transcript: The Mac and Mike Show – "Getting Old"+ Mac: Hey folks, welcome back to the Mac and Mike show. I’m Mac and he’s Mike. We’re going to talk about something near and dear to our hearts today. Mike asked me what I wanted to talk about, and I said, "Let’s talk...
The War in Iran and Pilot Recovery
Transcript click here+ Below is the readable transcript of the Mac and Mike Show discussion, organized by topic for clarity. Introduction Mac: Hey folks, welcome back to the Mac and Mike Show. He's Mike, I'm Mac. We haven’t been together for a while, so it’s good to...
Israel, Anti-Semitism, and Global Conflict
Transcript+ The Mac and Mike Show: Israel, Anti-Semitism, and Global Conflict 1. The Rising Trend of Anti-Semitism Mac opens the discussion by noting a disturbing increase in anti-Semitic sentiment, particularly among younger generations (Gen Z and Millennials) across...
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