Air Date: 4–2-2019
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Today we take a look at the so-called "Algorithms of Oppression." Not that they're made to be that way on purpose but that it is a natural outcome of a profit-based system that incentivizes people to post the most click-baity content while the system learns the viewer's weaknesses to ruthlessly feed them whatever will keep them engaged.
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Air Date: 7–2-2019
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Today we take a look at the ways in which Christians are being rallied to see themselves as the true victimized minority in America, a key component to stoking right-wing nationalism
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Air Date: 4–2-2019
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Today we take a look at the so-called "Algorithms of Oppression." Not that they're made to be that way on purpose but that it is a natural outcome of a profit-based system that incentivizes people to post the most click-baity content while the system learns the viewer's weaknesses to ruthlessly feed them whatever will keep them engaged.
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Air Date: 3–19-2019
Today we take a look at the likes of Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson as a window into the world of their followers and as an inoculation against thinking they're people worth taking seriously just because they make sense one-third of the time.
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· December 18, 2018 6:00 PM
Air Date: 12–18-2018
Today, as we do each year, we take a look at the current state of the War on Christmas™ but with more of an historical focus on how we got here
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· November 30, 2018 4:00 AM
Air Date: 11–30-2018
Today we take a look at the history and present of anti-semitism in America
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· October 16, 2018 4:00 AM
Air Date: 10–16-2018
Today we take a look at the distant and recent history of conservatism in America and beyond and follow the steps that have led to their rejection of science at a moment in history when it has never been more critical to heed the warnings of scientists
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· December 19, 2017 6:00 PM
Air Date: 12–19-2017
Today we look at the current state of the War on Christmas™. Has it already been won by the forces of Trumpism? Do we need a "Surge"? Are we getting unexpected reinforcements from anti-Santa Christians? Tune in to find out!
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· March 10, 2017 7:00 PM
Air Date: 3-10-2017
Today we look at how the Trump campaign and presidency has emboldened those who would spew hatred or commit violence against Jews and others
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