6 episodes

Political polarization has a stranglehold on the United States. The only way to fix the problem is to talk. Let’s talk America. (Cover Art from Pixabay by forcal35)

Gray Area Jacob Owens

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Political polarization has a stranglehold on the United States. The only way to fix the problem is to talk. Let’s talk America. (Cover Art from Pixabay by forcal35)

    What's Gray Area?

    What's Gray Area?

    Jacob closes out season one of Gray Area by explaining what the show's all about, discussing Afghanistan briefly and giving a sneak peek of season two. 



    Podcast Image: Forcal35 from Pixabay

    Intro Music: Horizon by Arnav Srivastav

    Outro Music: Searching for Answers by Arnav Srivastav

    • 6 min
    MAGA with Mike

    MAGA with Mike

    Jacob talks with Mike Kruszewski, a mechanic from Tucson, Arizona, who's never been too political. The two discuss the appeal of former President Trump that peaked Mike's interest in politics, as well as other hot button issues like race, the 2020 election and the fight against COVID-19. 


    Podcast Image: Forcal35 from Pixabay

    Intro Music: Horizon by Arnav Srivastav

    Outro Music: Searching for Answers by Arnav Srivastav

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Progressives and Moderates: Today's Democratic Party

    Progressives and Moderates: Today's Democratic Party

    Jacob talks with Solomon Jones, the Director of Coalitions, for the Young Democrats of Arizona. The two tackle topics from Democrats in Arizona to divisive topics within the party such as the filibuster and progressive messaging like 'Defund the Police.'

    Podcast Image: Forcal35 from Pixabay

    Intro Music: Horizon by Arnav Srivastav

    Outro Music: Searching for Answers by Arnav Srivastav

    • 59 min
    Communism Beyond Connotations

    Communism Beyond Connotations

    Jacob talks with Grant, a film student, who spent his time in quarantine doing more than just learning a new hobby. The self-described communist discusses what communism is and responds to criticism about the ideology and its past regimes. 


    Podcast Image: Forcal35 from Pixabay

    Intro Music: Horizon by Arnav Srivastav

    Outro Music: Searching for Answers by Arnav Srivastav

    • 1 hr 14 min
    The GOP's Next Generation

    The GOP's Next Generation

    Lyssa is your average college student who's navigating her future as well as where she stands politically. The young conservative talks with Jacob about many of the current controversial bills being passed in GOP-led states and where the GOP should go on pressing issues like climate change. 


    Podcast Image: Forcal35 from Pixabay

    Intro Music: Horizon by Arnav Srivastav

    Outro Music: Searching for Answers by Arnav Srivastav

    • 1 hr 9 min
    A Military Kid's Journey to the Left

    A Military Kid's Journey to the Left

    Jacob talks with his friend Kyle about his political transformation. What's behind Kyle's change of heart that came to a head in the summer of 2020? The two discuss everything from Reaganomics to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including where liberal thought goes a step too far for Kyle, even now. 

    Podcast Image: Forcal35 from Pixabay 

    Intro Music: Horizon by Arnav Srivastav 

    Outro Music: Searching for Answers by Arnav Srivastav 

    • 1 hr 23 min

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