Evidence of Design

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Evidence of Design

Evidence of Design is a live call-in talk show about the political economy, namely the the relationship between our political choices and economic outcomes. This show investigates and critiques the political-economic ideology of neoliberalism, or the belief that a free-market, small government, privatization, and financialization are the best ways to run society. Generally lacking in public discourse is appropriate attention given to vastly unequal distributions of income and wealth. This show attempts to bring the inequalities produced by neoliberalism to the forefront. Join us in deliberation as we attempt to create the vocabulary necessary to understand how our world works, and as we endeavor to become active agents of change for a more just and equitable society.

  1. 09/04/2021

    Episode 154: School Bus Driver Shortage and the RCSD

    In this episode we discuss the Rochester City School District's 9/3/2021 announcement that high school students may start the school year virtually because a bus driver shortage is causing school transportation jobs to go unfilled. The RCSD is not the only school district facing a bus driver shortage: district's across the country are short bus drivers, causing transportation disruptions to the start of the new school year. We explore what's possibly causing the bus driver shortage, critique the standard of the 40 hour work week, and urge for the RCSD's systemic problems, such as poverty and segregation, to be resolved. Thanks for joining us.

    55 min

  2. 08/23/2021

    Episode 152: Afghanistan - From Then to Now

    In this episode we discuss the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban re-takeover. The costs from United States' 20 year war are steep: 250,000 lives (83x those that died 9/11) and over $2.2 trillion ($11,000,000 an hour over the past 20 years) of debt-financed spending. We revisit clips from the Bush Administration in 2001 and hear their demands of the Taliban and projections for how the war would go. From a conventional war, to counterinsurgency, to nation building, to training security forces, to withdrawal and, now, to armed oversight of evacuation, U.S. involvement has been varied and challenged. Thanks for joining us.

    54 min

  3. 08/02/2021

    Episode 151: Rochester Community Power with Representatives from Roctricity

    We chat with folks from Roctricity to help us understand Rochester's new Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) power program--Rochester Community Power. Beginning in September, most Rochester residents will be automatically enrolled in Rochester Community Power which aims to deliver 100% renewable NYS-generated electricity at a fixed rate of 0.058 $/kWh for the next two years. Thanks for joining us.

    52 min

  4. 07/25/2021

    Episode 150: "Right to Repair" with Kevin O'Reilly of the U.S. PIRG

    In this episode we discuss the "Right to Repair" movement with Kevin O'Reilly (@kevin_oreilly7), director of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group's Right to Repair campaign. Recently, the Biden Administration and 27 state governments have pushed legislation to make it easier and more affordable for consumers to repair consumer electronics, medical equipment, farming equipment, and more. Why? Well, for years consumer advocates have pushed for "Right to Repair" legislation to ensure consumers can repair devices without having to (1) throw them out and buy a new one when an issue arises or (2) be forced to pay heavy costs getting it repaired through the Original Equipment Manufacturer. Right to Repair legislation would enable consumers and third party repair businesses (similar to third party car mechanics) to obtain the parts necessary to repair devices, the knowledge of how to repair devices, and greater choice of who to go to in order to repair a device. This could have extensive economic benefits for consumers and environmental benefits for us all. Thanks for joining us.

    56 min

  5. 07/25/2021

    Episode 149: Expanded Child Tax Credit Disbursements and Democrats' Proposed Budget

    In this episode we discuss the first disbursements of the expanded child tax credit, break down myths about why a social safety net is bad, and discuss what's in the Democrats' proposed $3.5 trillion budget. The expanded child tax credit, passed earlier this year in the American Rescue Plan with zero Republicans voting in favor of it, is a big deal. The vast majority of American families with children will now receive $3,600 for each child between the ages of 0-6 and $3,000 per child between the ages of 7-17. This is far higher than what the tax credit was before the ARP. As important, the credit is now fully refundable, meaning even the lowest income families will receive it. What's more, half of the tax credit is being disbursed as monthly installments through the end of the year, akin to universal basic income for families with children. Government programs can be incredibly helpful to enable people to live their lives more comfortably. Speaking of which, we also break down myths about the social safety net. Believe it or not Senator Rubio, poverty is solvable by increasing income. Lastly, we discuss what's in the Democrats' proposed $3.5 trillion budget, among which is a proposal to make the aforementioned expanded child tax credits permanent. Thanks for joining us.

    52 min

  6. 07/11/2021

    Episode 147: Cultural Analysis of "Battle Royale" Genre

    We analyze the battle royale genre (e.g. movies, games, books) and what it says about our culture.

    56 min

  7. 07/11/2021

    Episode 146: 2021 Primary Election Results and RPD Federal Support for Crime Reduction

    Thanks for joining us.

    55 min

  8. 07/11/2021

    Episode 148: Proposed Global Minimum Corporate Tax

    We discuss the proposed creation of a global minimum corporate tax.

    55 min
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    Evidence of Design is a live call-in talk show about the political economy, namely the the relationship between our political choices and economic outcomes. This show investigates and critiques the political-economic ideology of neoliberalism, or the belief that a free-market, small government, privatization, and financialization are the best ways to run society. Generally lacking in public discourse is appropriate attention given to vastly unequal distributions of income and wealth. This show attempts to bring the inequalities produced by neoliberalism to the forefront. Join us in deliberation as we attempt to create the vocabulary necessary to understand how our world works, and as we endeavor to become active agents of change for a more just and equitable society.

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    • Creator
      Evidence of Design
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2021
    • Episodes
      42
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © Copyright 2021 Evidence of Design
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