6 Pack Discussions

Episode #91: Filibuster! Should it be part of our process in congress?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

We heard you complain that we don't talk about boring government topics enough and we listened, baby! Tune in to hear what a filibuster is, is it good, is it bad or why you should care.

Beer Selection:

Tombstone IPA

https://tombstone.beer/
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Episode #90: Are Electronic Voting Machines the Best Method for Voting?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Not another voting conspiracy theory, right? All joking aside, tune in to hear the guy's perspective on our opinions of electronic voting machines and what's the problem with mass rollouts.

Beer Selection:

Santan Brewery Hop Shock

https://santanbrewing.com/craft-beer/hopshock-ipa/

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Episode #89: Minor Attracted Person (aka MAPS), thoughts?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

There's been a growing utilization in the use of the term, "Minor Attracted Persons" lately… but what does it mean? What does it replace? Is it right? Tune in to get the guys' take on this new phrase.

Beer Selection:

Wiseacre Brewery Tiny Bomb

https://wiseacrebrew.com/tiny-bomb

Episode #88: Is Medical Marijuana legit?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Calm down Snoop Dog and Willie Nelson lovers, we've already gone over our opinions on recreational. This episode is specifically geared towards medical use. Should it be legal? If not, why not? What are the alternatives? Are they better? Tune in for the guys' surprising (or not if you're a regular) take.

Beer Selection:

Belching Beaver, Phantom Bride IPA

https://store.belchingbeaver.com/collections/beer/products/phantom-bride-ipa-6-pack

Episode #87: Tipping: Why do we do it, and is there a better way?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

10% here, 20% there. Gone are the days of only tipping at restaurants. It's seemingly everywhere from the grocery store to the salon and everywhere in between. What is proper? Why are we one of the only countries to do this? Tune in for the guys' perspective and personal practice for this tipping tsunami in our everyday lives.

Beer Selection:

Lagunitas A little sumpin sumpin

https://lagunitas.com/beer/a-little-sumpin-sumpin/

Episode #86: Should Humans Consume Dairy Milk?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Got milk? The single campaign that swept across every elementary, middle and high school. But should we continue to get traditional dairy milk? What about this crazed non traditional milk? Tune in to hear the guys' opinion on what we should (and of course, shouldn't) consume.

Beer Selection:

Four Peaks Recreational Juice IPA

https://www.fourpeaks.com/recreational-juice

Episode #85: Should Medical Aid in death be legal?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:30:00 +0000

It has multiple names, but let's call it what it is and that's assisted suicide. Is it right? Is it wrong? Would you rather people take more dangerous measures in their own hands? Tune in to hear the guys' take on this controversial issue of medical-assisted death.

Beer Selection:

Sierra Nevada Juicy Little Thing Hazy ipa

https://sierranevada.com/brews/hazy-little-thing/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7uSkBhDGARIsAMCZNJvSEV_bK79Xs02x3_VGMHuPzNFGzwjhEotUIZ105B3V6tYozqFOtj4aAhXAEALw_wcB

Episode #84: Childhood obesity: Fat Shaming and Habits vs surgery and simagultide

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0000

America, we have an irrefutable problem that's increasingly getting worse every year… childhood obesity. Tune it to her the guys' take on what we should do (if anything) and why this issue has subsided over the years.

Beer Selection:

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-atomic-pumpkin/

Episode #83: Taiwan, is war on the horizon?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Wed, 10 May 2023 13:30:00 +0000

The guys discuss the country, territory or another part of China… Taiwan — whatever you decide to call it. Where do the guys' stand on this sensitive subject and where should America stand?

Beer Selection:

New Belgium Fruit Force

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-fruit-force/

Episode #82: Should you really need a license for your job?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:30:00 +0000

It seems like you need a license for everything from being an architect to a zoologist and everything in between. But is this a good thing? Does it have any validity? Tune in for the guys' take on this increasingly growing trend to be licensed in your profession.

Beer Selection:

Huss Brewery Low Low Hazy IPA
https://www.hussbrewing.com/

Episode # 81: University, Liberal College, and Military Academy, whats the difference?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 03:12:00 +0000

Oddly enough, Cody, John and Jared all went to vastly different colleges (ASU, Lake Forest College, and The United States Air Force Academy). With that, for the first time, we decided to bring on a guest and compare and contrast what our experience was like.

Beer Selection:

Huss Brewing Juicy Juicy IPA

https://www.hussbrewing.com/family-of-beers-2#menu=downtown-beer-ordering&item=juicy-juicy-6pk

Episode #80 - Don't tell my boss, I'm working two remote jobs!

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Working for the man? Or working for men? All joking aside, tune in to hear the guys' take on this recent trend of having multiple jobs by working fully remotely.

Beer Selection:

Huss Brewing Co. Rio Salado Mexican Lager

https://www.hussbrewing.com/items/rio-salado-mexican-lager-6pk
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Episode #79: Concealed Carry Laws, who does it help/harm?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

America loves its guns! Have you ever been to a supermarket where a guy is in line with a gun strapped to their hip? It always seems a little weird, right? In today's episode Jared and Cody breakdown what concealed carry laws mean for Americans and who benefits or is harmed by these controversial laws.

Beer Selection:

Four Peaks Brewing Co. Beer, Lotus Hopped Super Juicy IPA, Staycation

https://www.fourpeaks.com/

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Episode #78: Book Censorship: Parents vs Kids Liberties?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

When should sexual education be taught? How should it be taught? Should you stifle what a child can learn? This subject is growing in controversy given the recent publications in the space. Tune in for the guys' take and a way forward.

Beer Selection:

New Belgium Voodoo ranger Hop Raider

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-hop-raider-ipa/

Episode #77: Big Pharma: Should they have the same advertising rights as Apple, Ford, and Delta Airlines?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

It seems like every other commercial nowadays is related to some new drug, but why? Are you the doctor or is your doctor the doctor? Is this even legal in other countries? Tune in to hear the guys tackle this growing problem in America.

Beer Selection:

Knee Deep Brewing Deep Haze

https://kneedeepbrewing.com/bottle/deep-haze

Episode #76: Grass: Yes your yard and why is it so common in America?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Ok, let's just all agree Americans have a bit of an obsession with grass, but why? In this episode we break down the reasons we have yards, the purpose grass serves, and if there is a negative or positive impact.

Beer Selection:

Santa Fe Brewing Happy Camper IPA

https://santafebrewing.com/beer/happy-camper-ipa/

Episode #75: Overpopulation, Impending Doom?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Throughout various parts in history, several countries have incentivized or disincentivized their people to have babies… is that right? Is it wrong? Is it short-sighted? Tune in for the guys' take on what (if anything) should be done for population control.

Beer Selection:

Corona Familiar

https://www.coronausa.com/pages/corona-familiar

Episode #74: Visas do they work, or do we have an overstaying issue?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Not American Express, not Discover, but Visa. No not that kind of Visa. Tune in to hear the potential problems the different types and the pitfalls of our Visa program to visit other countries.

Beer Selection:

805 Cerveza

https://www.805beer.com/beer/cerveza/
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Episode 73: How should the US deal with the China Uyghur imprisonment?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Did you know there is an atrocity happening in China that no one is talking about? Tune in the hear what's going on, how we can stop it, and why this likely isn't being talked about more.

Beer Selection:

Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA

https://sierranevada.com/beer/celebration-ipa/

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Episode Links:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewelinaochab/2021/07/08/united-nations-concerned-about-organ-harvesting-in-china/?sh=7220114142dd

https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/syndicated/uyghur-genocide-china-faces-human-rights-investigations-forced-organ-harvesting/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2022/06/07/china-genocide-organ-trafficking/7495979001/

https://humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/hearings/forced-organ-harvesting-china-examining-evidence

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/liver-on-sale-for-160k-uyghur-organs-harvested-in-china-s-black-markets-101635556908589.html

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-22278037

https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/china-xinjiang-uyghurs-muslims-repression-genocide-human-rights

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/new-details-torture-cover-ups-china-s-internment-camps-revealed-n1270014

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/24/xinjiang-leak-sheds-new-light-on-chinas-uighur-camps

https://nypost.com/2022/06/04/the-uyghurs-in-china-now-live-in-a-giant-open-air-prison-camp/

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/08/1125932

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/un-body-rejects-historic-debate-chinas-human-rights-record-2022-10-06/

https://www.lawfareblog.com/what-us-government-doing-about-uyghur-forced-labor

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/us-reacted-china-treatment-uyghurs/

Episode #72: Stem cells are they magic, why the controversy?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Stem cells are special in many ways, so why there is so much controversy about their use of them to treat some of the worst diseases? As we researched we found that Stem cells have created a challenging moral dilemma in research and use within the medical field. In this episode, we discuss the pros/cons and the general uses cases of Stem cells in the medical field.

Beer Selection:

Goose Island Hazy Beer Hug

https://www.gooseisland.com/beers/beer-hug/hazy-beer-hug.html

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Episode Links:

https://www.clinicspots.com/blog/best-stem-cell-therapy-hospitals-in-the-world

https://bioinformant.com/stem-cell-clinics/

https://www.healthline.com/health/stem-cell-therapy-for-knees

https://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/news/20170407/stem-cells-for-knees-promising-treatment-or-hoax

https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/stem-cell-strategy-repairing-joint-damage-shows-promise-pig-model

https://bioinformant.com/stem-cell-therapy-for-knees/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/orthopedic-surgery/news/novel-stem-cell-therapy-for-repair-of-knee-cartilage/mac-20450891

https://news.yale.edu/2021/02/22/yale-scientists-repair-injured-spinal-cords-using-patients-own-stem-cells

https://swspineandsports.com/orthopedic-blog/stem-cells-heal-damaged-tissue-doing-what-surgery-cant

https://www.jeremywoodsonmd.com/blog/how-stem-cell-therapy-can-speed-healing

https://www.premierhealth.com/premier-orthopedics/services/regenerative-medicine-care/stem-cell-therapy-repairs-tissue-and-relieves-pain#:~:text=Stem%20cells%20are%20part%20of,new%20cells%20your%20body%20needs.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323343

https://stemcellres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13287-019-1165-5

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/stem-cell-transplant/why-stem-cell-transplants-are-used.html

https://medlineplus.gov/stemcells.html

https://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/stc-basics/#stc-V

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-marrow-transplant/in-depth/stem-cells/art-20048117

https://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/stc-basics

Episode #71: Virtual Signaling, does it actually do anything?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Wearing t-shirts, posting on social media, and other "non-actions" are becoming all too common in today's world, but is it really helping? Tune in to hear what is virtue signaling and why are some of the pitfalls (spoiler alert) of doing it.

Beer Selection:

Cali Craft Co. Tiki Time Tropical Wheat

https://www.calicraft.com/products/tiki-time-tropical-wheat

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Episode Links:

https://afam.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/barnor-hesse.html

https://freethepeople.org/new-virtue-signaling/

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/396593/avoid-virtue-signaling-embrace-culture-changing-dei-initiatives.aspx

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9268585/NYC-principal-sent-parents-pamphlet-asking-rate-whiteness.html

https://nypost.com/2021/02/16/nyc-public-school-asks-parents-to-reflect-on-their-whiteness/

https://www.ocregister.com/2022/04/23/lets-put-an-end-to-the-politics-of-virtue-signaling/

https://aeon.co/essays/why-virtue-signalling-is-not-just-a-vice-but-an-evolved-tool

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2022/08/30/why-virtue-signaling-isnt-the-same-as-virtue-it-actually-furthers-the-partisan-divide/

https://www.insider.com/virtue-signaling-social-media-george-floyd-protests-racism-2020-6

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-52978780

Episode #70: What exactly is a recession?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Evidently, words mean different things to different groups of people. During the episode, the guys unfold a bit about what a recession is and isn't, determine if we're in a recession, and analyze why certain people want to state we're not.

Beer Selection:

10 Barrel Brewery Co. Apocalypse ipa

https://10barrel.com/beer/apocalypse-ipa/

Episode #69: Inmate Labor: Real rehabilitation or just cheap labor for the state?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

We all know prison's primary purpose is rehab, but oftentimes cheap labor is the normal practice within our prison system is that right? Tune in to hear the pros, cons, and opinions of inmate labor here in America.

Beer Selection:

Vote for the next Voodoo Ranger from New Belgium

Voodoo Ranger, Danger Beach

Voodoo Ranger, Vice

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-danger-beach-ipa/

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-voodoo-vice/
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Episode Links:

https://theweek.com/articles/463364/11-products-might-not-realize-made-by-prisoners#:~:text=Military%20jackets%20and%20battle%20garb,craft%20body%20armor%20and%20holsters.

https://oce.oregon.gov/products/

https://study.com/academy/lesson/prison-labor-statistics-pros-cons.html

https://www.profitableventure.com/pros-cons-prisoners-granted-right-work/

https://talkpoverty.org/2016/01/14/served-in-prison-what-i-learned/

http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/45b/158.html

https://www.aclu.org/news/human-rights/captive-labor-exploitation-of-incarcerated-workers

https://www.brookings.edu/research/a-better-path-forward-for-criminal-justice-training-and-employment-for-correctional-populations/

https://harvardpolitics.com/prison-labor-is-a-human-rights-abuse/

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2022/09/07/advocates-seek-to-make-prison-work-voluntary

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/884989263

https://www.newsweek.com/prison-slavery-who-benefits-cheap-inmate-labor-1093729

https://federalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/inmate-work-assignments-federal-prison/

https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/editorial/2022/07/31/arizona-prison-labor-system-like-modern-day-slavery/10166194002/

https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2017/04/10/wages/

https://www.ranker.com/list/all-prison-inmate-jobs/eric-vega

Episode #68: Whats up with the 4 day work week?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Raise your hand if you want to work less and get paid the same amount of money!!! That is exactly what the 4 day work week promises. Right now experiments are occurring across hundreds of companies to determine if workers can maintain the same productivity in 20% less time. Sounds great for the worker, but as Thomas Sowell has stated eloquently "there are no solutions, There are only tradeoffs". Listen in to understand the many perspectives.

Beer Selection:

10 Barrel Brewing Co. Raspberry Crush

https://10barrel.com/beer/raspberry-crush/

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Episode Links:

https://www.4dayweek.com/

https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/10/07/the-four-day-week-which-countries-have-embraced-it-and-how-s-it-going-so-far

https://www.changerecruitmentgroup.com/knowledge-centre/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-4-day-working-week

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/18/is-the-four-day-work-week-the-key-to-recruiting-and-retaining-workers.html

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/04/business/four-day-work-week-risk-takers

https://fortune.com/2022/10/05/us-companies-offering-four-day-work-week-list/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/22/business/four-day-work-week-uk.html#:~:text=Most%20of%20the%20companies%20participating,of%20participants%20published%20on%20Wednesday.

https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/what-does-the-four-day-workweek-mean-for-the-future-of-work/

https://hbr.org/2022/05/what-leaders-need-to-know-before-trying-a-4-day-work-week

https://www.npr.org/2022/07/06/1109316972/more-companies-are-trying-out-the-4-day-workweek-but-it-might-not-be-for-everyon

https://www.thecut.com/2022/09/how-about-a-four-day-workweek-already.html

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/354596/4-day-work-week-good-idea.aspx

https://www.fingerprintforsuccess.com/blog/four-day-work-week

https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/productivity#:~:text=Productivity%20in%20the%20United%20States,the%20first%20quarter%20of%201950.

https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/prod2.pdf

https://fortune.com/2022/05/05/worker-productivity-largest-decline-1947-expert-opinion/

Episode 67: Unions, what are they, how do they work? Do they help or hinder the US economy?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Unions we have all heard of them, but most people have never been a part of one depending on your age and work sector. In this episode we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Unions and when they make the most sense. Listen in for the 101 class on unions.

Beer Selection:

Shiner Bock

https://shiner.com/

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Episode Links:

https://www.unionplus.org/page/how-unions-work

https://www.heritage.org/jobs-and-labor/report/what-unions-do-how-labor-unions-affect-jobs-and-the-economy

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/08/05/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-steps-to-drive-american-leadership-forward-on-clean-cars-and-trucks/

https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-unions-explained/

https://www.hrexchangenetwork.com/hr-compensation-benefits/articles/pros-and-cons-of-labor-unions

https://smartasset.com/career/the-pros-and-cons-of-unions

https://teamster.org/building-ups-membership/

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/union-busting-what-employers-can-and-cannot-legally-do-video-1

https://guides.loc.gov/this-month-in-business-history/august/national-labor-union-8-hour-work-day

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/5-lessons-from-recent-union-wins/

https://www.dol.gov/general/workcenter/union-advantage#:~:text=Unions%20raise%20wages%20for%20all%20workers&text=The%20Bureau%20of%20Labor%20Statistics,%241%2C169%2Fweek)

https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2020/nonunion-workers-had-weekly-earnings-81-percent-of-union-members-in-2019.htm

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/05/union-enrollment-declined-for-decades-but-union-workers-still-earn-more.html

https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/union-workers-get-higher-pay-if-they-can-join-2021-07-12/

Episode 66: What is the value of the the nuclear Family?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Husband, wife, and kids… the nuclear family. Is it worth it? What's the value to society? Tune in to hear the surprising statistics behind the value of the nuclear family and learn of a couple of lesser thoughts about alternatives.

Beer Selection:

Blue Moon - Citrus Wheat - Light Sky

https://www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com/en-US/currently-available/blue-moon-lightsky

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Episode Links:

https://family.lovetoknow.com/advantages-disadvantages-nuclear-family#:~:text=Overall%2C%20research%20suggests%20children%20in,children%20in%20single%2Dparent%20households.

https://family.lovetoknow.com/definition-family

https://ifstudies.org/blog/the-nuclear-family-is-still-indispensable

https://ifstudies.org/blog/yes-david-brooks-the-nuclear-family-is-the-worst-family-form-except-for-all-others

https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2020.0020

https://www.parentcircle.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-nuclear-family/article

https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/family/nuclear-family-advantages-and-disadvantages/47652

https://greengarageblog.org/6-pros-and-cons-of-nuclear-family

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2019/2/26/only-1-in-5-us-households-is-a-nuclear-family-our-housing-stock-hasnt-caught-up

https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.21.2.3

https://qz.com/440167/america-is-no-longer-a-nation-of-nuclear-families

https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/2022/03/24/623c378c22601dbe458b4633.html

https://ifstudies.org/blog/when-it-comes-to-family-structure-the-united-states-is-a-laggard/

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2015/12/17/1-the-american-family-today/

https://sustaindemographicdividend.org/articles/international-family-indicators/global-family-culture

https://www.childtrends.org/blog/how-family-life-differs-in-central-and-south-america

Episode #65: School Shootings, how to prevent and mitigate as much as possible?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

From elected officials to NBA coaches and everyone in between seems to have an opinion on these school shootings… so of course, so do Cody and Jared. Tune in to understand some of the complexities in getting these school shootings under control and eliminated.

Beer Selection:

Huss Brewery

https://www.hussbrewing.com/items/papago-cherry-blossom-6pk

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Episode Links:

https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/five-facts-about-mass-shootings-k-12-schools

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/school-shootings-this-year-how-many-and-where/2022/01

https://everytownresearch.org/report/how-to-stop-shootings-and-gun-violence-in-schools/

https://everytownresearch.org/report/unload-lock-and-separate-secure-storage-practices-to-reduce-gun-violence/

https://www.alfred.edu/about/news/studies/lethal-school-violence/can-we-prevent.cfm

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2022/gun-violence-prevention-experts-react-to-texas-school-shooting

https://usafacts.org/articles/the-latest-government-data-on-school-shootings/

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Episode #64: Why does the Gender Wage Gap Still Exist?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Should gender ever matter on your pay? Of course not… right? Tune in to hear the guys' perspectives on the gender pay gap that does exist, why it exists, and the strategy that could be utilized to help curb it.

Beer Selection:

Stone Brewing Tangerine Express Hazy IPA

https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/year-round-releases/stone-tangerine-express-hazy-ipa#ageGatePassed
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Episode Links:

https://www.heritage.org/jobs-and-labor/commentary/why-the-pay-gap-between-womens-and-mens-soccer

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2020/05/04/judge-dismisses-us-womens-soccer-equal-pay-case---heres-why/?sh=7230a836728d

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/us-soccer-equal-pay-explained-women-national-team-players/om6srb5uqfvkz3wvaqmulvqb

https://fee.org/articles/there-is-no-wage-gap-in-soccer/

https://www.pressenterprise.com/2022/03/02/misleading-gender-pay-gap-assertions-letters/

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/thomas-sowell-takes-down-the-gender-wage-gap

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/fl-xpm-2014-04-19-fl-tscol-oped0419-20140419-story.html

https://www.matheson.com/insights/detail/what-drives-the-gender-pay-gap---lessons-from-the-uber-study

https://www.forbes.com/sites/avivahwittenbergcox/2018/09/23/gender-paygap-uber-case-study/?sh=3900e5feb555

https://voices.uchicago.edu/jlist/project/a-study-of-uber-drivers-found-that-workplace-flexibility-may-not-close-the-gender-pay-gap-washington-post/#:~:text=Men%20who%20drive%20for%20Uber,for%20the%20gap%20in%20earnings.

https://www.aauw.org/resources/research/simple-truth/

https://blog.dol.gov/2021/03/19/5-facts-about-the-state-of-the-gender-pay-gap

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/05/25/gender-pay-gap-facts/

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/quick-facts-gender-wage-gap/

Episode #63: Illegal Immigration: Why is it Illegal, and what are the repercussions.

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Another illegal immigration episode, right? Wrong. As you can imagine, the landscape has changed since we last spoke about this and other points have risen to be pertinent. Listen in to hear Cody and Jared's take on the complicated process to become legal, the value immigrants can bring, and… well you just have to listen now.

Beer Selection:

Modern Times, Orderville

http://www.moderntimesbeer.com/beer/orderville
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Episode Links:

Illegal Alien Population Residing in the United States: January 2015, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Office of Immigration Statistics (Dec. 2018), p. 3; https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/18_1214_PLCY_pops-est-report.pdf.

https://www.usccr.gov/files/pubs/docs/IllegImmig_10-14-10_430pm.pdf

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/09/trump-clinton-immigration-economy-unemployment-jobs-214216/

https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2016/1/27/the-effects-of-immigration-on-the-united-states-economy

https://immigration.procon.org/questions/should-e-verify-be-mandatory-for-all-employers/

https://immigration.procon.org/questions/does-illegal-immigration-disadvantage-american-workers/

https://immigration.procon.org/questions/what-constitutional-rights-do-undocumented-immigrants-have-when-on-american-soil/

https://www.heritage.org/immigration/commentary/joe-bidens-immigration-policies-are-national-security-threat

https://immigrationforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Immigration-Is-Not-a-Security-Threat-3_4_2021.pdf

https://www.uclahealth.org/u-magazine/the-true-healthcare-costs-of-undocumented-immigrants

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-109hhrg31460/pdf/CHRG-109hhrg31460.pdf

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7141175/

Episode #62: Second order affect of selling products that kill people: Cars, Guns, and Drugs,

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

From over-serving bartenders, Bic selling us misspelling pens, to McDonalds selling hot coffee… what do all of these have in common? Tune in where we tie them all together and more.

Beer Selection:

Lagunitas A Little Sumpin

https://lagunitas.com/beer/a-little-sumpin-sumpin/

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Episode Links:

https://hbr.org/1987/09/product-liability-youre-more-exposed-than-you-think

https://waltman.com/are-manufacturers-required-to-warn-consumers-about-misusing-their-products/

https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/business-ethics/resources/who-should-pay-the-product-liability-debate/

https://dubofflawgroup.com/faq/can-you-sue-a-car-manufacturer-for-wrongful-death/#:~:text=The%20actor's%20daughter%2C%20Meadow%20Walker,responsible%20for%20his%20own%20death.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/300aa-22

https://www.globalwitness.org/en/blog/how-can-we-hold-companies-responsible-damage-they-cause/

https://everytownresearch.org/report/gun-violence-in-america/

https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/deaths/prescription/urbanicity-graphs.html

Episode #61: How and Why do local governments offer special deals for businesses?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Lions, Tigers and Bears! Oh My! Or is it more like free money, your own government and tax break. Oh my! Tune in to hear the packages certain businesses are presented to have a presence in their community.

Beer Selection:

Barrio Brewery Hipsterville

https://barriobrewing.com/menuitem/hipsterville-hazy-ipa/
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Episode #60: Are Electric Vehicles better for the environment, or could it just be great marketing?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:01:00 +0000

Hey I care about the environment… So I bought a brand new Tesla! Is this philosophy right? Or is this just a marketing campaign on a global scale? The guys in this episode break down the data around how Electric Vehicles (EV's) compare to traditional vehicles and hybrids.

Beer Selection:

Phx Beer Co Arizona Gold

https://www.phxbeerco.com/items/arizona-gold

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Episode Links:

https://www.npr.org/2022/03/13/1085707854/how-a-handful-of-metals-could-determine-the-future-of-the-electric-car-industry

https://www.energysage.com/electric-vehicles/costs-and-benefits-evs/evs-vs-fossil-fuel-vehicles/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/woodmackenzie/2019/07/24/can-metals-supply-keep-up-with-electric-vehicle-demand/?sh=6e9154c66c9b

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02222-1

https://www.coface.com/News-Publications/News/Is-the-electric-vehicle-metals-boom-sustainable

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/when-do-electric-vehicles-become-cleaner-than-gasoline-cars-2021-06-29/

xhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/mar/01/fossil-fuel-cars-make-hundreds-of-times-more-waste-than-electric-cars

Episode #59: Trans Sports Athletes: Who Wins and Who Loses?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Picture this: An Allstate female trains for 17 years in her respective sport. She's turned down parties, she's turned down relationships and she's outworked everyone in the country in her respective sport. She is ranked #1 in the national championship and the resulting Olympics team placement. On the day of the finals, she competes against a person who was born a boy, who competed as recently as last year on the men's team. Is this right? Tune in to hear the guys' response. You might be surprised.

Beer Selection:

Lagunitas IPA

https://lagunitas.com/beer/ipa/

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Episode Links:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17953469/

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/feb/16/fallon-fox-trans-mma-athlete-interview

https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/11/577

https://www.bumc.bu.edu/endo/clinics/transgender-medicine/guidelines/

https://sportsscientists.com/2019/03/on-transgender-athletes-and-performance-advantages/

https://characterandleadership.com/transgendered-athletes-in-high-school/

https://www.dw.com/en/unfair-advantage-or-more-inclusion-trans-athletes-in-sports/a-57995840

https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20210715/do-trans-women-athletes-have-advantages

Episode #58: Is recycling actually recycling?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Blue cans and the famous Mobius loop stamp on all "recyclable" products have been a staple of American homes for the last 30 years. So what happens if follow the plastic water bottle from the bin can to the sorting plant? Listen in to find out how Americans have been using 3rd world countries as "recycle" dumps for the last 20 years, simply to feel better about their purchases.

Beer Selection:

Stone Delicious IPA

https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/year-round-releases/stone-delicious-ipa
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Episode 57: Is Meat Killing You and the Planet?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Cows and meat have been making headline news for all the wrong reasons in the last couple of years. Many leading climate activists and doctors have identified meat as a major contributor to negative health outcomes and the leading cause of climate warming gas methane. Find out in this episode how much has been properly studied and where the science is still unsettled.

Beer Selection:

Guinness Extra Stout

https://www.guinness.com/en-us
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Episode Links:

https://newrepublic.com/article/159153/climate-change-dismiss-meat-emissions-wrong

https://www.wri.org/insights/6-pressing-questions-about-beef-and-climate-change-answered

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/13/meat-greenhouses-gases-food-production-study

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2759737

https://www.eenews.net/articles/biden-nutrition-conference-may-fire-up-climate-debate-on-meat/

https://www.greenbiz.com/article/policy-not-politics-will-change-americas-meat-habits

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6554508/

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/meat/politics/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20605689/

https://www.maryvancenc.com/the-all-meat-carnivore-diet/

https://www.procon.org/headlines/pit-bull-bans-top-2-pros-and-cons/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/meat-good-or-bad#cancer

https://greengarageblog.org/6-pros-and-cons-of-eating-meat

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a29074114/beyond-burger-nutrition-ingredients/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0271531796002564

Episode #56: Should College be Free?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Freeeeee College… seemingly every politician has this topic as a part of their campaign. But should this even be a topic of conversation? Or should college be free? After all… elementary, middle, and high school are all free.

Beer Selection:

Santan Brewery Moonjuice Galactic IPA

https://santanbrewing.com/craft-beer/moonjuice-ipa/

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Episode Links:

https://www.procon.org/headlines/free-college-top-3-pros-and-cons/

https://www.thebalance.com/should-college-be-free-5218232

https://www.trade-schools.net/articles/should-college-be-free

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brown-center-chalkboard/2021/05/10/is-free-college-a-good-idea-increasingly-evidence-says-yes/

https://www.collegedata.com/resources/pay-your-way/whats-the-price-tag-for-a-college-education

https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/college-tuition-inflation/#:~:text=How%20College%20Prices%20Ballooned%20Over,total%20price%20increased%20to%20%2428%2C775.

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/rising-cost-of-college-in-u-s/

https://myelearningworld.com/cost-of-college-vs-inflation/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonbusteed/2019/09/03/the-convincing-and-confusing-value-of-college-explained/?sh=717ffba6372d

https://www.cato.org/blog/federal-student-loans-rising-tuition-costs-insider-speaks

https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/votervital/who-owes-all-that-student-debt-and-whod-benefit-if-it-were-forgiven/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/prestoncooper2/2017/02/22/how-unlimited-student-loans-drive-up-tuition/?sh=6220f6e752b6

https://studentloanhero.com/featured/study-us-colleges-tuition-fees-higher-undergrad-loan-limits/

https://www.procon.org/headlines/free-college-top-3-pros-and-cons/

Episode #55: Brittney Griner, The Situation

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Free BG. We've all seen the shirts, hoodies, jackets, etc. But does she deserve to be freed? Is the US willing to trade too much? Tune in as the guys take on the WNBA's star situation.

Beer Selection:

Four Peaks Tropic Short Hop

https://www.fourpeaks.com/introducing-tropic-short-hop/
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Episode Links:

Four Peaks Session Short Hop

https://www.fourpeaks.com/introducing-tropic-short-hop/

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Episode #54: Impoverished neighborhood, lets fix them together!

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

We all hate to drive by the neighborhoods and see people truly in hard times. It breaks our hearts, so what can we do about it? Is there a tax model, policy, or culture out there that could work for the betterment of the people? In this episode, we work through personal experiences, market trends, and optional ideas to solve this multi-generational challenge.

Episode #53: Is Scandinavia Socialist?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The Nordic Model has been quite popular with a few elected officials recently. First of all, political affiliations aside… what is it? And most importantly, could it work for the US? In this episode, we talk about how Scandinavia has some very attractive social policies that allow for government-funded services.

Beer Selection:

Mother Road Brewery Conserve and Protect

https://motherroadbeer.com/beers/conserve-protect/

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Episode Links:

https://www.lifeinnorway.net/scandinavian-socialism/

https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/the-myth-scandinavian-socialism

https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/10/27/nordic-countries-not-socialist-denmark-norway-sweden-centrist/

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/100714/nordic-model-pros-and-cons.asp

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Episode #52: Should parental leave be required?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Other countries do it… so why not the US? In fact, every rich country except the US has a parental leave program. The guys discuss holistically the benefits and pitfalls of parental leave programs from the perspective of men and women and of course, from the perspective of the companies that employ them.

Beer Selection:

Sierra Nevada Summer Break IPA

https://sierranevada.com/beer/summer-break/
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Episode Links:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/11/11/global-paid-parental-leave-us/

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/25/upshot/paid-leave-democrats.html

https://www.npr.org/2016/10/06/495839588/countries-around-the-world-beat-the-u-s-on-paid-parental-leave

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210624-why-doesnt-the-us-have-mandated-paid-maternity-leave

https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/benefits-leave/fmla#:~:text=The%20Family%20and%20Medical%20Leave,be%20maintained%20during%20the%20leave.

https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/15980-maternity-leave-requirements.html

https://www.ncsl.org/research/labor-and-employment/paid-family-leave-in-the-states.aspx

https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/paternity-leave-laws-state-us

https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/paternity-leave/

https://essexcountymoms.com/2018/12/10/what-research-says-about-being-a-stay-at-home-mom/#:~:text=A%20recent%20study%20found%20that,to%20high%20school%2Daged%20children.

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Episode #51 - Roe v Wade: Complicated and Emotional

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

As you've likely heard by now, the famous Roe v Wade has recently been overturned pushing abortion laws back to state jurisdiction. With that, as in true 6 Pack Discussions fashion we had to do the research and better understand the issues, opposing stances and of course, give our solution.

Beer Selection:

Stone Brewing Enjoy by 07.05.2022

https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/stone-enjoy-ipa-series/stone-enjoy-070422-tangerine-pineapple-ipa#ageGatePassed
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Episode Links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ornP0w4FxrY

http://demandjustice.org/make-the-call/?source_code=ul&utm_source=exc_IG&utm_campaign=3d91d4a8

https://www.abortionprocedures.com/

https://abortion.procon.org/additional-resources/footnotes-sources/#186

https://givingcompass.org/article/the-demographic-breakdown-of-women-who-are-getting-abortions

https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/unintended-pregnancy-united-states

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Episode #50: Medicare for All: Right or Privilege?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

What is Medicare for All? Who's eligible? Is it a good solution? Is there a better way? These questions and more are debated, hypothesized, and ultimately drawn to a conclusion in this episode.

Beer Selection:

Golden Roads Mango Cart

https://www.goldenroad.la/beers/mango-cart
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Episode Links:

https://berniesanders.com/issues/medicare-for-all/

https://www.healthline.com/health/what-medicare-for-all-would-look-like-in-america#14

https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/health-insurance-premiums.aspx

https://smartasset.com/insurance/medicare-for-all-definition-and-pros-and-cons

https://www.medicarefaq.com/blog/medicare-for-all/

https://www.verywellhealth.com/difference-between-universal-coverage-and-single-payer-system-1738546

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/medicare-vs-single-payer

https://www.coronishealth.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-universal-healthcare-aka-medicare-for-all/

https://healthcare.procon.org/

https://www.thebalance.com/universal-health-care-4156211

https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/markets/digital-identity-and-security/government/health/universal-health-care

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-universal-health-care

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Episode #49: Will Social Security fail in 2034?!?!

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Ah yes, social security. Will the millennials get it? Is it a good solution for the betterment of America? The guys debate the pros and cons of social security and how to make this a more efficient solution.

Beer Selection:

State 48 Desert Vibe Mexican Lager

https://www.state48brewery.com/items/desert-vibes-mexican-lager
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Episode Links:

https://vittana.org/14-chief-pros-and-cons-of-social-security

https://socialsecurity.procon.org/

https://www.gobankingrates.com/retirement/social-security/financial-pros-cons-of-withdrawing-your-social-security-early/

https://www.thebalance.com/pros-and-cons-of-privatizing-social-security-4159842

https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/ssb/v57n3/v57n3p3.pdf

https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2020/social-security-history-timeline.html

https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/chartbooks/fast_facts/2020/fast_facts20.html#:~:text=69.1%20million%20people%20received%20benefits,beneficiaries%20in%202019%20were%20women.

https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/working-papers/2017/demo/SEHSD-WP2017-39.pdf

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Episode #48: Droughts and the Repercussions

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Droughts stand out as the longest occurring natural disaster. These decade-long events ruin crops and place a lot of pressure on local animals. These events are hard to measure as the starting point and ending point are up to debate with some pointing to rainfall and others to soil moisture over a period of time. Droughts occur all over the planet, and some point to the occurrences being more often in some local areas, while others have seen fewer droughts. Today we talk about the repercussions, science, and the future of crop yields.

Beer Selection:

Great Divide Yeti

https://greatdivide.com/beers/yeti-imperial-stout/
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Episode Links:

https://climate.nasa.gov/news/3117/drought-makes-its-home-on-the-range/

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2021/08/climate-change-and-droughts-whats-the-connection/

https://www.britannica.com/science/desertification

https://www.caryinstitute.org/news-insights/blog-translational-ecology/drought-and-desertification

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/drought-everything-you-need-know

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/

https://toolkit.climate.gov/topics/water/drought

https://drought.unl.edu/Education/DroughtforKids/DroughtEffects.aspx

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/drought/implications.htm#:~:text=Drought%20can%20limit%20the%20growing,of%20livestock%20raised%20for%20food.

https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-us-and-global-precipitation

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Episode #47: America's Education system: Broken or going through a painful transformation?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:30:00 +0000

Public, Charter, and Private Schools have a lot in common, but also some critical differences. If you have kids, this has been a heated conversation in the last 10 years due to options and how each type of school operates. Listen in to understand the advantages of each model, where some fall short, and of course our opinion on how policy should affect our education system.

Beer Selection:

Shiner Bock

https://shiner.com/

Episode #46: Teachers wages, Teacher Unions, and how it affects your kids

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Teachers in America have one of the hardest jobs in America, and recently their pay has been making headline news. How does teachers' pay stack up to other Americans wages, where could it improve, and how do we make sure our children are set up for the best possible outcomes through proper teacher programs/standards.

Beer Selection:

Stone Hazy IPA

https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/year-round-releases/stone-hazy-ipa#ageGatePassed
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Episoide #45: Should Billionaires Exist?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Tax the rich, we shouldn't have any billionaires, that's too much money, the wealth gap, and the list goes on. What's at the root of this new movement? Is capitalism still the answer for Americans or should the distribution of America's wealthiest assets be forced?

Beer Selection:

Ballast Point - Scorpion Grapefruit IPA

https://ballastpoint.com/beer/grapefruit-sculpin/

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Episode Links:

https://fee.org/articles/why-billionaires-are-good-for-us/

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/06/opinion/abolish-billionaires-tax.html

https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Sample-Chapter.pdf

https://americansfortaxfairness.org/billionaires/

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Episode #44: Equality of opportunity vs Equality of outcome

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000

We all want to be treated fairly, right? But do we want fairness in the opportunity or the outcome? Tune in to hear the guys discuss what's better for Americans.

Beer Selection:

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger 1985

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-1985/
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Episode Links:

https://www.sdfoundation.org/news-events/sdf-news/equity-vs-equality-whats-the-difference/

https://unitedwaynca.org/blog/equity-vs-equality/

https://onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu/resources/equity-vs-equality/

https://www.thoughtco.com/equity-vs-equality-4767021

https://direct.mit.edu/ajle/article/doi/10.1162/ajle_a_00019/107229/EQUALITY-VS-EQUITY

https://careersmart.org.uk/occupations/equality/which-jobs-do-men-and-women-do-occupational-breakdown-gender

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Episode #43: Single Parent households: Specifically how it affects children and minority households.

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 31 May 2022 17:18:00 +0000

As the guys discussed in our episode about divorce, single-parent households are on the rise. Is there a second-order effect? What's going to be the long-term impact on the families and kids?

Beer Selection:

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Imperial ipa

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Episode Links:

https://www.realclearmarkets.com/2020/07/28/thomas_sowell_happily_removes_race_from_success_equation_500272.html

https://www.universalclass.com/articles/self-help/pros-and-cons-in-single-parent-families.htm

https://parents-together.org/us-has-highest-rate-of-single-parent-households-in-the-world/

https://gillespieshields.com/40-facts-two-parent-families/

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2018/04/25/the-changing-profile-of-unmarried-parents/

https://afro.com/census-bureau-higher-percentage-black-children-live-single-mothers/

https://parents-together.org/us-has-highest-rate-of-single-parent-households-in-the-world/

https://flgov.com/2022/04/11/governor-ron-desantis-signs-groundbreaking-legislation-to-support-involved-fatherhood-in-florida/

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Episode #42: Screen Time: Where should parents or the government draw the line?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Thu, 26 May 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Kids and adults spend over 7 hours a day using a screen like your phone and TV. Screens are essential for some tasks, but mindless scrolling through social media apps leads to possible social and developmental challenges. China has recently restricted video games and social media apps for children as they believe it leads to development problems and may result in societal pitfalls long term. In this episode, Jared and Cody look at how screen time affects your brain and social interactions, and how to mitigate several health repercussions.

Beer Selection:

Bells Brewery Two Hearted Ale

https://bellsbeer.com/beers/two-hearted-ale/
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Episode Links:

https://healthmatters.nyp.org/what-does-too-much-screen-time-do-to-childrens-brains/#:~:text=Excessive%20screen%20time%20may%20inhibit,be%20detrimental%20to%20overall%20development.

https://www.verywellfamily.com/the-negative-effects-of-too-much-screen-time-1094877

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/screen-time/art-20047952

https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-development/babies-screen-time

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Does-Screen-Time-Affect-Childrene28099s-Development.aspx

https://healthmatters.nyp.org/what-does-too-much-screen-time-do-to-childrens-brains/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7246471/

https://www.premierhealth.com/your-health/articles/health-topics/screen-addiction-affects-physical-and-mental-health

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Episode #41: What does Canceling Student Debt Mean?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 17 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

On the table is the proposition for the US President to cancel student debt for 10's thousands of Americans who feel that this debt should be erased from their balance sheets. "Federally funded" student debt affects every American in some shape or form, by providing the dream of college to underprivileged households, increasing the cost of college, and possible tax implications to individuals who choose an alternative to college. Listen in to better understand the nuance.

Beer Selection:

Mango Foxtrot: Mango, Rose Hip

https://cidercorpsaz.com/

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Episode Links:

https://educationdata.org/student-loan-debt-statistics#:~:text=Student%20Loan%20Debt%20by%20Educational%20Attainment&text=60%25%20of%20undergraduate%20certificate%20recipients,of%20%2431%2C790%20in%20federal%20loans.

https://studentloanhero.com/student-loan-debt-statistics/

https://studentloanhero.com/featured/majors-students-debt/

https://studentloanhero.com/

https://www.savingforcollege.com/article/who-owes-the-most-student-loan-debt

https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/votervital/who-owes-all-that-student-debt-and-whod-benefit-if-it-were-forgiven/

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Episode #40: Elon Musk Twitter Takeover

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 10 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

TWTR no more? Elon Musk made a strong push to purchase the social media giant. But why? What's wrong with Twitter? Will taking the company private solve anything?

Beer Selection:

Mexican Logger by Ska Brewery

https://skabrewing.com/product/mexican-logger/
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Episode #39: Death Penalty: Right, Wrong, a Better Way?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 03 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Talking about the Death penalty is sensitive, as people are affected from both sides in horrible ways. The families of violent criminals that wish they could have helped, and innocent people who were caught in the crosshairs of a murderer. In this episode we talk about how America treats the most violent offenders, and if there is a better way?

Beer Selection:

St. Archer Tropical IPA

https://www.saintarcherbrewery.com/beer/tropical-ipa/

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Episode Links:

https://deathpenalty.procon.org/

https://www.balancedpolitics.org/death_penalty.htm

https://www.thoughtco.com/pros-and-cons-death-penalty-3325230

https://futureofworking.com/10-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-the-death-penalty/

https://vittana.org/15-biggest-capital-punishment-pros-and-cons'

https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/executions/methods-of-execution#:~:text=Overview,declared%20unconstitutional%20by%20state%20courts.

https://www.aclu.org/other/death-penalty-101

https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/death-penalty/

https://people.howstuffworks.com/lethal-injection.htm

Episode #38: Who has the power? State vs Federal Governments

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

When creating our constitution the founding fathers deemed it necessary to split the powers of government between multiple levels like state, federal, and even cities. What powers do states have and when does the federal government decide to step in. Listen in for a little government 101.

Beer Selection:

Grand Canyon Brewery Prickly Pear Wheat Ale

https://www.grandcanyonbrewery.com/prickly-pear-wheat-ale
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Episode #37: Branches of Government 101

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Checks and balances, 3 branches, constitution… OH MY! During this week, Cody and Jared don't so much as debate but more so give a high-level overview of the different roles our government plays.

Beer Selection:

10 Barrel Brewing Crush Cucumber Sour

https://10barrel.com/beer/crush-cucumber-sour/

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Episode Links:

https://www.usa.gov/branches-of-government

https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/branches-of-government

https://people.howstuffworks.com/three-branches-government.htm

https://www.thoughtco.com/separation-of-powers-3322394

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Episode #36: Farm Subsidies, yes Americans have a complicated relationship with them.

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Who knew farming was so complicated. As the breadbasket of the west, America has led the world in food production for the last 100 years. How much of that is because of government-based subsidies, and are do they do more good than bad for our food supply.

Beer Selection:

Cali Squeeze Blood Orange

https://www.calisqueeze.com/drink/blood-orange/

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Episode Links:

https://www.thoughtco.com/us-farm-subsidies-3325162

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-diet-farm-subsidies/foods-from-subsidized-commodities-tied-to-obesity-idUSKCN0ZL2ER

https://www.cato.org/commentary/examining-americas-farm-subsidy-problem

https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/blog/2021/11/03/farm-subsidies-harmful-or-helpful/

https://grist.org/food/our-crazy-farm-subsidies-explained/

https://www.thebalance.com/farm-subsidies-4173885#:~:text=It%20paid%20farmers%20to%20make,income%20people%20throughout%20the%20world.

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Episode #35: Organic, Natural, Cage Free: What are your food labels telling you?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The food we all buy has lots of labels, some are required while others are created by marketing teams to make the foods more appealing to the mass market. In this episode we talk about the difference between organic and "natural", and how large consumer brands make the unhealthiest of food look and sound good for you.

Beer Selection:

New Belguim Voodoo Ranger Agent 77

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-agent-77/
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Episode Links:

https://nutrition.org/interpreting-food-labels-natural-versus-organic/#:~:text=Unlike%20%E2%80%9Cnatural%2C%E2%80%9D%20which%20has,%25%20organic%20content%20(5)

https://rodaleinstitute.org/blog/natural-vs-organic-does-the-label-matter/

https://www.nal.usda.gov/legacy/aglaw/food-labeling#:~:text=Several%20federal%20agencies%20are%20involved,and%20Drug%20Administration%20(FDA)

https://www.nal.usda.gov/legacy/aglaw/food-labeling#:~:text=Several%20federal%20agencies%20are%20involved,and%20Drug%20Administration%20(FDA)

https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-food-labeling-guide

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Episode #34: Affirmative action, The Good, The Bad, and Possible Discrimination?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In recent months, prestigious institutions like Harvard, UNC and Yale have gone under intense scrutiny for their affirmative action practices. Tune into this week's episode to hear what the guys have to say… the pros, the cons and if there's a better solution.

Beer Selection:

Odell Brewing Co. India Pale Ale

https://www.odellbrewing.com/beer/ipa/
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Episode #33: Neurolink, would it work, what are the repercussions to connecting to everything?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Whatever Elon touches turns to gold, right? Is this his best invention yet. Tune in to get a better understanding of what Neurolink is setting out to accomplish. How much better would the world be if everyone were to adopt and implement such a technology?

Beer Selection:

St. Archer Mozy 7

https://www.saintarcherbrewery.com/beer/mozy-7/
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Episode #32: FOOD STAMPS: What, Where, and How they can be used?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The fact is, there are tons of people in need, but is it right for tax dollars to buy beer, cigarettes… wait? Are these stories true? Have you really ever seen someone on food stamps buying nonnecessities? Tune in to hear what the guys think about food stamps and if there's a better solution.

Episode #31: Weed is legal, what about Heroin, Meth, and Mushrooms?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

We talked about weed in an earlier episode, today we dive into the many other drugs that are currently proposed to become legal. Imagine if your local convenience store offered heroin, meth, and mushrooms right next to the pack of Marlboro Reds.

Beer Selection:

Saint Archer Brewery Blonde Ale

https://www.saintarcherbrewery.com/beer/blonde-ale/
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Episode Links:

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2021/11/03/oregons-drug-decriminalization-may-spread-despite-unclear-results

Episode #30: Does age matter... our early years have quite a few restrictions

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:51:00 +0000

Becoming an adult is a right of passage in just about every culture. In America, 18-year-olds can start making their own decisions, but are still restricted from buying alcohol and other substances. Many purchases and "rights" are given at different ages, but where do those laws stem from and why do we bar adults from making some decisions?

Beer Selection:

Cali Craft Cool Kidz

https://www.calicraft.com/cool-kidz

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Episode Links:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2158244018806036

https://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195385052.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780195385052-e-032

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/05/29/why-were-letting-americans-vote-marry-drink-far-too-young/

https://oxme.info/life/your-rights-different-ages

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/end-child-marriage-u-s-you-might-be-surprised-who-n1050471

https://www.youthrights.org/about/what-are-youth-rights/

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/18/us/usa-legal-age.html

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/3-reasons-why-social-media-age-restrictions-matter_b_5935924

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Episode #29: Work/Life Balance: Does time spent on either equal better outcomes?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:45:00 +0000

In the last year, many employees have opted to stay home more, believing that working from has allowed a better work/life balance. Jared and Cody break down how much money is enough, where happiness can be rooted, and how Americans have it pretty good compared to others around the world. Tune in to learn!

Beer Selection:

Sierra Nevada Powder Day IPA

https://sierranevada.com/beer/powder-day-ipa/
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Episode Links:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3025152/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/01/20/the-five-things-successful-working-parents-give-up-to-reach-a-work-life-balance/?sh=5b7df2e357ea

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/12/11/chapter-5-balancing-work-and-family/

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/21/how-much-money-workers-would-give-up-for-better-work-life-balance.html

https://www.biblemoneymatters.com/work-life-balance-more-time-and-less-money/

https://lifehacker.com/decide-how-much-money-your-work-life-balance-is-worth-1773067876

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-017-0277-0.epdf?referrer_access_token=zfp1Wdy9RI488ca8Cltrt9RgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0P6pRUGAIioLhu85ORBsjF_YPIsoLFX2vVxCiMmLYNrV5BkGphtvIgisPKrBvDql_ilzGlzMVfZ8-5PQk6PhFOAxtQyQ_rHETQZ8TLIFIL_mKMN_QGLWWBSDYybVZkM2hNmjdBvzEaGnrSVSSskKF5E5IQ8amPwpNEZjm0rqBmUbWCfaaP7uXP9dp6HpJvLG-7IRDFysopT0TZ43ShuHI_FzPHxiEDJLFWWj6s5sNV-l1jY2LNwe6R0SP-hgFL-p0SNKg7c5N2rh_y9mjXvyetG&tracking_referrer=www.usatoday.com

chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urban.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fpublication%2F49116%2F2000178-How-are-Income-and-Wealth-Linked-to-Health-and-Longevity.pdf&clen=1166625&chunk=true

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/08/standard-of-living-quality-of-life.asp

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/healthy-vs-unhealthy-diet-costs-1-50-more/

Episode #28: Lottery Tickets: Who wins and who loses?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Winner, winner chicken dinner. But who actually is the winner in our lottery system? Cody and Jared outline some of the not-so-common pitfalls with our lottery system and give you a couple of ideas on how to improve it.

Beer Selection:

Santan Brewery Sex Panther

https://santanbrewing.com/craft-beer/sex-panther/
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Episode #27: Is our police force militarized?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:30:00 +0000

Guns, gas, and tanks… oh my?! Cody and Jared break down the why behind the perception of our police force being militarized and if it's wrong/what could be done better.

Beer Selection:

The Joy Bus Wow Wheat

https://www.fourpeaks.com/beer/year-round/the-joy-bus-wow-wheat/
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Episode Links:

https://www.pnas.org/content/115/37/9181

https://theconversation.com/militarization-has-fostered-a-policing-culture-that-sets-up-protesters-as-the-enemy-139727

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Episode #26: Illegal Immigration Crisis?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The crisis at the border has been constantly in the news for the better part of a year now. Cody and Jared break down what they believe the problem is and a couple of different courses of action we could take to remedy it.

Beer Selection:

Desert Day Drinker

https://untappd.com/b/four-peaks-brewing-company-desert-day-drinker/4144741
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Episode Links:

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/illegal_immigration_reform_and_immigration_responsibility_act

https://www.factcheck.org/2018/06/illegal-immigration-statistics/

https://www.dhs.gov/immigration-statistics

https://www.dhs.gov/immigration-statistics/factsheets

https://www.dhs.gov/immigration-statistics/visualization

https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Infographic_LPR_2017_final_508.pdf
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Episode #25: Price Controls, where are they used and do they work?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Economists don't agree on much, except that price controls result in a net negative long-term in most markets. When governments feel that certain prices need to be regulated, they impose a price ceiling or floor. This ensures the masses are not negatively affected by skyrocketing prices. In this episode, we talk about who benefits from price controls and who loses.

Episode #24: Bankruptcy, Yeah Bankruptcy

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

So the guys have discussed financial literacy a few times throughout the series. So with that, the guys discuss high-level financial literacy with a focus on bankruptcy. What is it? What are the types? Should you do it?

Beer Selection:

Hop Valley Stash Bandicoot

https://www.hopvalleybrewing.com/beers/more-beers/
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Episode Links:

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bankruptcy-filings-fell-in-2021-but-will-post-covid-shadow-debt-spell-trouble-for-americans-11623781507

https://www.statista.com/statistics/817911/number-of-non-business-bankruptcies-in-the-united-states/

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bankruptcy-filings-fell-in-2021-but-will-post-covid-shadow-debt-spell-trouble-for-americans-11623781507#:~:text=Overall%2C%20people%20owed%20an%20average,bankruptcy%2C%20the%20latest%20research%20concluded.

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/chapter-13-bankruptcy-what-will-it-cost-and-will-it-work.html

https://www.debt.org/bankruptcy/debt-help/

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/bankruptcy.asp
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Episode #23: Oil Prices: Why are they always changing?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Keystone pipeline, dependencies on foreign oils, OPEC… all of the common terms we hear in the media. But the guys outline what goes into changing oil prices and what ways it could change for the better.

Beer Selection:

Odell Brewing Sippin Pretty

https://www.odellbrewing.com/beer/sippin-pretty/
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Episode Links:

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-are-gas-prices-so-high-right-now-3-reasons-2021-10

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_politics

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Russia%E2%80%93Saudi_Arabia_oil_price_war

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OPEC#OPEC+_members

https://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/publications/338.htm

https://www.jodidata.org/about-jodi/partners/opec.aspx

https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/oil-and-petroleum-products/prices-and-outlook.php

https://www.investopedia.com/history-of-oil-prices-4842834

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Episode #22: Is Medication the right route for Anxiety and Depression?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:50:00 +0000

Why has popping a pill recently been the leading answer when faced with anxiety or depression? The guys discuss the pitfalls when our country suddenly prioritizes drugs over living a healthy lifestyle.

Episode #21: What is the biggest threat to America?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Debt? COVID… and its many variants? Near peer? Climate change? The guys give their opinions on what is the biggest threat to our great country.

Beer Selection:

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-future-hop/

Voodoo Ranger Future Hop
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Episode #20: Nuclear Power, what is the big deal?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:54:00 +0000

Submarines and Arizona have it… so why not everyone else. In this week's episode, the guys break down the different energy sources we use and assess what the best direction is moving forward.

Beer Selection:

Four Peaks Kilt Lifter

https://www.fourpeaks.com/beer/year-round/kilt-lifter/

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Episode Links:

https://www.power-technology.com/features/nuclear-power-pros-cons/

https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/hownuclearenergyworks.php

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/25/bill-gates-nuclear-power-will-absolut ely-be-politically-acceptable.html

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/advantages-and-challenges-nuclear-energy

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/7-things-simpsons-got-wrong-about-nuclear

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/nuclear-power-most-reliable-energy-source-and-its-not-even-close

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/nuclear-plants-are-closing-in-the-us-should-we-build-more

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/3-reasons-why-nuclear-clean-and-sustainab le https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/next-generation-nucl ear/

https://www.energysage.com/about-clean-energy/nuclear-energy/pros-and-cons-nuclear-energy/

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/nuclear-101-how-does-nuclear-reactor-work
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Episode #19: Divorce in America, who's at fault?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Everyone's heard "50% of all marriages end in divorce", right? Well first, is that even true? And secondly, who's ultimately to blame for this problem. Fatherless households are on the rise, while rates of marriage are at an all-time low.

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Santan Brewery Moon Juice Galactic IPA

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Episode Links:

https://www.businessinsider.com/alarming-facts-about-divorce-in-the-us

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2020/12/united-states-marriage-and-divorce-rates-declined-last-10-years.html

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr111.pd

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/mortality/19-310689-Health-E-Stat-Mortality-H.pdf

https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/working_papers/2004/RAND_WR110.pdf

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Episode #18: Should military service be required for Americans?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

While it is are the more rare side for developed countries to require military service, one of the guys thinks it should be a requirement here in America, while the other sees immense value in a full voluntary force. Like with all episodes there is no perfect answer, so listen in to learn a new perspective.

Beer Selection:

New Belgium Dominga

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/dominga/

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Episode Links:

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-with-mandatory-military-service

https://best-citizenships.com/2019/04/30/these-28-countries-have-compulsory-military-service/

https://empireresume.com/countries-that-require-people-to-serve-in-the-military/

https://environmental-conscience.com/conscription-pros-cons/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/conscription

https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/conscription

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/hr-163-universal-national-service-act

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/108/hr163

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/hr1152/text/ih
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Episode #17: Wait? Is Marijuana good for America?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Marijuana has seemingly been introduced to several states throughout our country to become recreationally legal to use. Why such a fuss? Can legalizing marijuana be good for America?

Beer Selection:

Santan Brewery Juicy Jack Hazy IPA

https://santanbrewing.com/craft-beer/juicy-jack/
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Episode Links:

https://www.vox.com/2014/9/23/6218695/case-against-pot-legalization-big-marijuana

https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2015/04/14/in-debate-over-legalizing-marijuana-disagreement-over-drugs-dangers/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/foreign-cartels-embrace-home-grown-marijuana-pot-legal-states-n875666

https://time.com/3079707/marijuana-legalization-teens-health/

Episode #16: Mining into the Future: Who's to blame, are there other options?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

While it's not often talked about, mining is a controversial issue with massive implications if stopped or even limited. Essentially everything you see in your everyday life a mine at one point contributed to the creation. The boys talk about different ways to limit its impact and make for a better society.

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Episode Links:

https://www.britannica.com/technology/mining/Quarrying

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/all-the-worlds-metals-and-minerals-in-one-visualization/

https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/~/media/shared/documents/education%20and%20careers/Resources/Posters/Minerals%20in%20a%20smartphone%20poster.pdf?la=en

https://earthworks.org/assets/uploads/archive/files/publications/FACTSHEET_Mining-industry-exploits-clean-water-act-loopholes.pdf

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/rosemont-copper-mine-arizona-environmental-impact

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Episode #15: Foreign AID: Does America not have any problems?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

American taxpayers give $34,000,000,000 to other countries every year to help them stabilize their economies, poverty issues, and buy military goods. As an American, are we truly in a spot where our neighbors don't need the extra support? Listen in as the conversation has a bit more nuanced than you may think! ______________________________________________________________

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Episode #14: Are Robots Taking your Job?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

How are companies supposed to respond when there's a widespread unwillingness to work? Cody and Jared discuss labor automation in multiple industries and discuss the pros and cons associated with the implementation.

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Episode Links:

https://www.vox.com/a/new-economy-future/manual-labor-luxury-good

https://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/regional-economist/second-quarter-2019/rise-automation-robots

https://www.frbsf.org/economic-research/files/wp2019-17.pdf

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/01/14/automation-and-labor-market-institutions/

https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/where-machines-could-replace-humans-and-where-they-cant-yet

https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/business%20functions/mckinsey%20digital/our%20insights/where%20machines%20could%20replace%20humans%20and%20where%20they%20cant/sector-automation.pdf

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Who's to blame for consumerism? The company or consumer...

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:27:00 +0000

Americans like buying stuff, but are we buying too much? With storage facilities overfilling and untold amounts of waste every year, we as a population enjoy the next new shiny product. Who is at fault the buyer or the seller?

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Episode Links:

https://theoceancleanup.com/

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Episode #12: Are Voter ID Laws Racist?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:16:00 +0000

We use our IDs for everyday transactions like buying a 6-pack or taking a trip to visit grandma via a flight. Voter ID laws have taken over the news cycle in recent history, during this episode we talk about why this controversial yet simple issue has been politicized to a point where most are confused on why/how we got here.

Episode #11: Drugs in America! Not the illegal kind either...

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:30:00 +0000

As a follow-on to last week's episode, Cody and Jared try and highlight and illustrate some of the problems Americans have with prescription drugs. Is there a better way? More importantly, do you have a better suggestion?

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Episode #10: Should drug companies be able to charge whatever they want?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:42:00 +0000

Is it right to have an unregulated pharmaceutical market? Drug prices are continuing to rise at astonishing rates, so with that, the guys debate what (if anything) should be done.

Episode #9: Infrastructure: Bridges, Roads, and Waterways, oh my!

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:33:00 +0000

With the ongoing discussions revolving around the proposed infrastructure and spending bills, we attempt to add a little color to the admittedly boring subject while also provide potential solutions on how to best pay for these spending plans.

Episode #8: College kids or professional athletes? Name, Image, and Likeness.

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

With the recent decision from the NCAA to allow college athletes to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness creating quite the buzz in the sports world, we discuss if this is beneficial both long and short term. What are the second and third-order effects of this decision? Was there a better solution?

Episode #7: Is Crypto here for the long run?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Cryptocurrency is all the rage right now with new "Bitcoin" alternatives popping up every day. In this episode, we break down the differences between this new type of currency and how it differs from what we are all using Fiat currency. Oh ya, what the heck is Fiat money, well if you have a George Washington in your pocket, then you're using government-backed "fiat" money. Join us to learn how Cryptocurrency could be the future or is it just the biggest scam yet...

Episode #6: COVID, What's Wronger?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Depending on your news source, there's likely someone telling you how they just can't believe the left or right is doing activity X. Well, we really don't think that's right and/or logical. Because if you're not okay with one of the activities you shouldn't condone the other. During this episode, we will break down some of the illogical situations and what our opinion is on how to fix them.

Episode #5: Should your kids go to college?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Attending college has become wildly accepted and expected as the natural next step post-high school. But with the exponential growth in the costs over the last decade, is it worth it? What are the alternatives? What would we do with our kids?

Episode #4: Is Homelessness Fixable?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000

With a lot of major cities seeing a drastic increase in homelessness, we discuss if we have a "homeless" problem? If you're king for a day what is the best policy to implement to put an end to this growing concern for major cities across America.

Episode #3: Is Universal Basic Income the Future?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:30:00 +0000

What's makes America, America? What does implementing a Universal Basic Income do to the American population both in the short and long term? We attempt to discuss the various pros and cons in an attempt to determine if implementing a UBI is what's best for America.

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Episode #2: Healthcare or Personal Health Crisis, you choose.

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:30:00 +0000

During this episode, we discuss the problems with Americans’ health. We specifically dissect the lack of ownership displayed by the population and potential ways where we can develop a system that promotes and creates accountable people and challenges the common perspective of what it means to have “government-provided healthcare” and who truly pays for these types of programs.

Episode #1: Should Minimum Wage Exist?

Cody Willis and Jared Jones — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:17:00 +0000

In this episode, Jared and Cody explore the many perspectives for and against the minimum wage in America. Does it price individuals out of the market? Would everyone have a job without a minimum? Would young new job holders develop better marketable skills, to help gain better pay over the long run?