Could Canada ever become America’s 51st state? Dylan examines Trump’s take on trade imbalances, economic leverage, and national diplomacy. It also delves into groundbreaking economic theories that question conventional views of debt and surplus.
Month: January 2025
Christian Roots in Secular Thought: Dr. Zachary Porcu on Truth, Morality, and Orthodoxy (Ep. 150)
Dr. Zachary Porcu explores how personal worldviews shape our interaction with reality and examines the historical and cultural roots of modern secularism. He discusses the relational nature of truth, emphasizing Orthodox Christianity’s participatory approach to faith as a journey of becoming rather than mere intellectual assent. Notes: Dr Porcu’s Website: https://zacharyporcu.com/
Redefining Personhood Will Erode Human Rights (Ep. 149)
Legal rights for non-human entities raise troubling questions about governance and freedoms. Dylan Moore examines Snohomish County’s watershed initiative and explores how systemic politics shapes the evolving concept of personhood. Notes: Snohomish River Ordinance https://standingforthesnoho.org/initiative2403/ Nonhuman Rights Project https://www.nonhumanrights.org/litigation/
Energy, Immigration, and Inflation: What’s Next for the U.S.? (Ep. 148)
Trump’s economic blueprint proposes revitalizing America through tariffs, domestic energy expansion, and immigration reform. These strategies promise economic revival but face scrutiny over potential ripple effects on costs, wages, and international trade. Notes: Four Key Economic Takeaways From Trump’s Inaugural Address https://www.investopedia.com/four-key-economic-takeaways-from-trump-inaugural-address-inflation-oil-drilling-tariffs-immigration-8777382