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Reflections on American Culture: A Veteran's Perspective

Did America Win or Lose the Negotiations with Iran?

Transcript+ Speaker 1: Did America win or lose in the negotiations with Iran? That's the question. Well, there are many people—Barack Obama, for example—who said that the deal wasn't any different than the deal he cut with the Iranians many years ago that Donald Trump...

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...
Decline of Patriotism in America

Decline of Patriotism in America

  The rise of 24/7 news and social media has had a profound impact on the decline of patriotism in America. In recent years, the prevalence of social media has allowed for the spread of information and ideas at a rapid rate, and this has had a significant effect...

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History Channel Isn’t History Anymore

History Channel Isn’t History Anymore

The lineup at something called the History Channel is anything but. Check it out for yourself by clicking here. The Curse of Oak Island, Swamp People, Ancient Aliens, and The Proof Is Out There aren't teaching anyone anything. Oh yes, the History Channel. The pinnacle...

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Service Just Ain’t What It Used To Be

Service Just Ain’t What It Used To Be

Back in our day, service meant something. You could count on a warm greeting and a willingness to go above and beyond to meet your needs. But now? Forget about it. It's like everyone is just going through the motions, only doing the absolute minimum required of them...

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Establishing a Common Time Across America

Establishing a Common Time Across America

Research has suggested that there may be an increase in the number of heart attacks, strokes, and other health problems immediately following the switch to DST in the spring, due to disruptions in sleep patterns. There may also be an increase in traffic accidents and...

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Mac, Mike & Joe Episcopo on January 6

Mac, Mike & Joe Episcopo on January 6

Holding people without bail is a controversial practice that has been criticized for being unjust and unfair. When individuals are held in detention without the opportunity to post bail, they are deprived of their freedom for an extended period of time, even if they...

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Understanding Confirmation Bias in the Modern World

Understanding Confirmation Bias in the Modern World

"Confirmation Bias: See What You Want To Believe!" Introduction Confirmation bias is a cognitive bias that occurs when people seek out, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms their existing beliefs. It is a pervasive phenomenon that affects all...

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Artificial intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (AI)

This post covers what AI is, its uses, its potential dangers, how it relates to morality, and how AI is used to improve itself. What Is AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) has been at the forefront of technological advancement for the last few decades and its...

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