I Wrote This Podcast

Bob Nease
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Let's noodle through today's toughest topics together

Episodes

  1. 02/09/2022

    E005 - It's Time for a Mandate Update

    In episode 001, we asked the question, “What are we arguing about when we argue about mandates?” A few things have emerged in the news that are relevant to this question, and they’re interesting enough that we thought it would be good to do a brief update to the question of mandates… especially vaccine mandates. Transcript: https://iwrotethispodcast.com/e005-its-time-for-a-c19-mandate-update/ ------- Questions, comments, suggestions, complaints? * Leave a voicemail message: https://anchor.fm/iwrotethispodcast/message * Send us an email: iwrotethispodcast@thatradioshow.com * Visit our website: www.iwrotethispodcast.com -------

    11 min
  2. E004 - Two Psychological Illusions Explain Why the Pandemic Has Torn Us Apart

    01/05/2022

    E004 - Two Psychological Illusions Explain Why the Pandemic Has Torn Us Apart

    The Covid-19 pandemic should be the kind of common enemy that brings Americans together. Instead, from mainstream news to social media, our feeds are filled with stories of Americans taking sides. So what happened? The answer may lie in two psychological illusions. Transcript: https://iwrotethispodcast.com/e004-two-psychological-illusions-explain-why-the-pandemic-has-torn-us-apart/ ------- Questions, comments, suggestions, complaints? Leave a voicemail message: https://anchor.fm/iwrotethispodcast/message Send us an email: iwrotethispodcast@thatradioshow.com Visit our website: www.iwrotethispodcast.com -------

    10 min
  3. E003 - Did Sweden's Approach to Covid-19 Work?

    01/04/2022

    E003 - Did Sweden's Approach to Covid-19 Work?

    Critics of lockdowns applaud Sweden’s original approach, which relied heavily on voluntary measures. Public health proponents, however, note that Sweden has suffered unnecessary illness and death, all to protect the economy. So, which is it? Did Sweden thread the needle? Striking a reasonable balance between public health and economic well-being? Or did thousands of Swedes die unnecessarily, with little to show for their sacrifice? In this episode of "I Wrote This Podcast," we'll try to figure it out. More details about the estimates used in this episode can be found on our website, here (https://iwrotethispodcast.com/sweden-c19-notes/). Transcript: https://iwrotethispodcast.com/e003-did-swedens-approach-to-covid-19-work/ ----- Questions, comments, suggestions, complaints? Leave a voicemail message: https://anchor.fm/iwrotethispodcast Send us an email: iwrotethispodcast@thatradioshow.com Visit our website: www.iwrotethispodcast.com

    12 min
  4. E002 - How Much Evidence is Enough?

    01/03/2022

    E002 - How Much Evidence is Enough?

    From whether to prescribe unproven treatments during the pandemic, to how to deal with global climate change, we’re essentially making bets on outcomes that aren’t certain. Using the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination as a historical template, we'll noodle our way through the tricky and interesting question: how much evidence is enough? The online calculator to determine your own breakpoint probability is here (https://www.iwrotethispodcast.com/sheepandwolves.html). Transcript: https://iwrotethispodcast.com/e002-two-psychological-illusions-explain-why-the-pandemic-has-torn-us-apart/ ----- Questions, comments, suggestions, complaints? Leave a voicemail message: https://anchor.fm/iwrotethispodcast Send us an email: iwrotethispodcast@thatradioshow.com Visit our website: www.iwrotethispodcast.com

    10 min
  5. E001 - What Are We Arguing About When We Argue About Covid Mandates?

    12/31/2021

    E001 - What Are We Arguing About When We Argue About Covid Mandates?

    Liberals and conservatives often find themselves fervently disagreeing about Covid-19 mandates. What are we really arguing about when we argue about these mandates? Three "nerve endings" help us gain insight into the answer. Transcript: https://iwrotethispodcast.com/e001-what-are-we-arguing-about-when-we-argue-about-covid-mandates/ ----- Questions, comments, suggestions, complaints? Leave a voicemail message: https://anchor.fm/iwrotethispodcast Send us an email: iwrotethispodcast@thatradioshow.com Visit our website: www.iwrotethispodcast.com

    10 min
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Let's noodle through today's toughest topics together

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  • Creator
    Bob Nease
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
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    © Bob Nease
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