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4/9/2021 - In this episode, we look at the narrative around the Derek Chauvin trial now that we're a couple weeks in. We talk about the corporate press' framing of the prosecution and the likely situation where Chauvin could be acquitted. We also talk about the potential fallout of any outcome that doesn't convict Chauvin and what agendas will likely benefit from more protests/riots.

We also go through a piece on Vox that talks about Floyd's drug use and weirdly omits that Floyd was saying he couldn't breathe well before he had a knee on his neck.

This episode isn't a defense of Derek Chauvin; it's more an admission that he will not be guilty in our court system and thinking out loud about the narrative the corporate press is shaping. 

Vox Article: https://www.vox.com/first-person/22373806/george-floyd-trial-derek-chauvin-minneapolis-black-lives-matter

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In the first episode of the OBEY Podcast Live, Matt is joined by ArcaicSkidz to talk about the liberty movement, contemporary politics, and more! We cover the Chauvin/Floyd trial and forecast the fallout, we talk about the NAP, the capital riot, the republican party, what anarchy would look like in real life, and so much more.   

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4/5/2021 - In this episode, we think out loud about a few ideas. We start with the often cited statement that libertarians are "economically conservative, socially liberal". It may be a coincidence that libertarians and the left agree on gay marriage and legalizing drugs, and there are social issues where left wing people are far more authoritarian. We also explore the situation in Georgia where left wing activists pressured Coca Cola into making a statement about voting legislation. And we think about what it means that left wing people are often informed of their opinions by the government; when are private decisions based on government messaging? What does that situation mean for those involved?

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3/24/2021  - In this episode, we talk about the filibuster and earmarks and the way these parts of the legislative process show the inevitable pitfalls of legislation in the United States.

We mostly talk about the filibuster, framed by Mitch McConnell's recent WSJ op-ed. Then we touch on the recent comments relating to earmarks in the house. Katie Porter's call not to bring back earmarks can be read here.

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-scorched-earth-senate-11616000875?mod=searchresults_pos4&page=1

https://www.wsj.com/articles/my-fellow-democrats-let-earmarks-stay-in-the-dustbin-of-history-11615576424?mod=searchresults_pos3&page=1

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3/23/2021  - In this episode, we talk about the use of race based narratives in politics. We briefly talk about the shooting in Georgia and how people are reacting to it in terms of race. Then, we compare this to how certain policies are being pushed in the name of "equity", such as the Fed pushing low interest rates. We talk about how this can be used to radicalize policy conversations and make certain policy preferences toxic. Making policy discussions about racism has the potential to be a radical propaganda tactic. This tactic can be used in a despicable way, but it also undermines democracy, so it's kind of a good thing.

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/atlanta-spa-shootings-amplify-racial-concerns-amid-rising-anti-asian-violence-11616097162?mod=searchresults_pos1&page=1

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3/12/2021 - In this episode, we talk about the DailyWire's film "Run Hide Fight" and how to think about the culture war between left and right wing movies. I end up coming to the general conclusion that "Run Hide Fight" is the inverse of movies like "Birds of Prey" and Blumhouse's remake of "Black Christmas". This isn't useless, but it's worth noting that apolitical movies that are great often unintentionally about conservative values like the individual, family, relationships, or the value of a life. Examples include "Hereditary" and "Mandy". I also reference "Midsommar" as a good that shows a woman standing up to a man without it being an offputting left wing diatribe. 

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