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July 6, 2020
WTMWD #21: Kerry McDonald on her debate with the Harvard prof who wants a "presumtive ban on homeschooling"
I spoke with homeschooling mom and advocate, Kerry McDonald, about her recent debate with Harvard's Elizabeth Bartholet, who has called for a "presumptive ban on homeschooling."
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July 4, 2020
Stick a Fork in it. This Pandemic Is Done.
If you don't already follow Ethical Skeptic on Twitter, why on earth not? He (I've seen others refer to him as a "he" so I'm assuming it's a "he") is producing some of the most useful and insightful data analysis...
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June 30, 2020
"We have a serious problem. It's not about mice. It's not about virology. It's a general, systemic failure of reason."
"We have a serious problem. It's not about mice. It's not about virology. It's a general, systemic failure of reason." So says biologist and evolutionary theorist Bret Weinstein, in a discussion with Joe Rogan. The upshot: "The only way to...
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June 29, 2020
WTMWD #20: Jeff Tucker on Censorship of the Covid-19 Conversation
I speak with Jeff Tucker, Editorial Director of the American Institute of Economic Research, about censorship of AIER's content on Amazon and Facebook, the dysfunctional nature of that censorship, and what it took for him to stop taking mainstream media...
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June 26, 2020
Monopoly Government – Always the Wrong Answer: GodArchy Podcast
Image: Public domain. I was on the GodArchy Podcast today, talking about why coercive, centralized decision-making is always the worst solution. Even in a crisis. You can listen here.
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June 24, 2020
The Most Important Lesson from the Lockdowns
Image: Public domain. I am going to say this over and over and over again: The reason the lockdowns were/are a terrible idea is NOT that Covid-19 is "not a very serious threat." Yes, for the vast majority of the...
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June 23, 2020
WTMWD #19: JJ Pavoni, From F-15 Pilot to AnCap Conscientious Objector
I speak with JJ Pavoni, former US Air Force pilot turned conscientious objector, about his philosophical transformation, the role of the Federal Reserve in war and peace, the importance for a free society of building community and communities, and what...
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June 19, 2020
Inside the Mind of an Authoritarian: Kerry McDonald Debates Harvard Professor who Called for "Presumptive Ban" on Homeschooling
This past Monday, unschooling mom and homeschooling advocate Kerry McDonald took on the Harvard professor, Elizabeth Bartholet, who recently called for a "presumptive ban" on homeschooling. Their debate was sponsored by the Cato Institute, and you can watch it here....
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Image: Public domain. Here's the dilemma: Civilized society requires that people either a) all behave in very similar ways and hold similar beliefs about most things (even beyond basic values) or b) have a very high degree of tolerance for...
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June 17, 2020
Thoughts on Masks: 1
Image: Public domain. One more thought on the masks: This is really such a brilliant tool (whether intentionally or not) for both controlling, and dividing people. Because whatever your view of masks - useful, useless, symbol of obedience and oppression,...
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