The John Henry Show S1E005 – History of Presidential Debates
Did you know US politicians once considered public debate beneath them? History and mechanics of the presidential debate process in the US.
Did you know US politicians once considered public debate beneath them? History and mechanics of the presidential debate process in the US.
Discussing the formal and informal meanings of liberalism as a political label, and why it matters to understand them and how they’re different, plus more!
Talking about social media fakes of the “russian troll” variety, how they try to manipulate and misinform, and some ways you can push back and expose them.
Discussing fairness doctrine, doublethink, 1984, the futility of trying to revoke Fox News’ FCC charter, and other egregious misconceptions.
First in the new podcast series from John Henry. Today’s topic: modern monetary theory and why you need to forget everything you think you know about money.
In today’s world, if you can’t identify and decipher doublespeak, you’re functionally illiterate. This long-form essay can help give you the tools you need.
I’m glad I don’t live in a world – or in a mind – where I feel the need to body-shame a fifteen year old because I’m ashamed of myself.
Even a two-person world in which the only rule is there will be no rules, has government. A functional society without government – anarchy – is impossible. Let’s get that settled and stop wasting time on solutions that don’t solve anything and can’t be implemented.
John Henry examines three major facets of the US drug problem. The first of those problems: disinformation.