Royal Cannon

Cathy Cannon

Just Buy Less Coffee Presents, Royal Cannon, a coffee shop deep dive on key historical events and figures that continue shape our world today. This podcast features the perspective of two snarky educators from two different generations. A duo famous for ruining parties with their hours-long conversations attempting to out nerd each other.

Episodes

  1. 20H AGO

    Power, Patterns, and Perception: How Americans Experience Foreign Policy

    Send us a text In this episode, Royal Webster and Cathy Cannon slow down a fast-moving and emotional moment in U.S. foreign policy. As news breaks about U.S. military action in Venezuela, public debate has quickly split between technical explanations and raw public reaction. This conversation brings those two perspectives together. Royal draws on his military experience to explain what actually happened — and what didn’t — clarifying the difference between strikes, invasions, and occupations, and why military force has real limits when it comes to creating stability or democracy. Cathy focuses on political psychology and voter perception, unpacking why this moment feels familiar and unsettling to so many Americans. She explains how historical patterns, language choices, and the merging of military power with corporate interests trigger alarm — even before all the facts are known. Together, they explore: Why people react to patterns, not timelinesHow “bad man” rhetoric short-circuits democratic debateWhy legality and process matter as much as outcomesWhat happens when power moves faster than accountabilityThis episode isn’t about defending or condemning a single country or leader. It’s about understanding how power is exercised, how trust is built or broken, and why constitutional restraint matters most when tensions are high. Calm, honest, and grounded — this is a conversation for listeners who want clarity instead of chaos. Support the show

    55 min
  2. 08/16/2025

    The Last Gerrymander: How to Rig the Game to End the Game

    Send us a text Episode 2: The Last Gerrymander The Royal Cannon Podcast with Cathy Cannon & Royal Webster What do you get when you mix voter suppression, partisan power grabs, and some delightfully squiggly lines? A democracy held together by duct tape and court cases. In this episode, Cathy and Royal crack open the chaotic world of gerrymandering — the shady practice of redrawing political maps to rig elections without ever breaking a single law. From its messy colonial beginnings to the modern maps that look like abstract art projects on fire, we’re breaking down how this “totally legal cheating” works… and why it’s making your vote worth less (or maybe not count at all). We go full civics teacher meets political therapist on: Where gerrymandering came from (and why it’s still here)The landmark cases (hello Baker v. Carr, Shaw v. Reno, Rucho v. Common Cause)How racial and partisan lines keep getting blurred — and who benefitsWhy the Supreme Court pretended this wasn’t their problemWhat happens if this is the last fair map we ever get?This isn’t just about weird shapes on a map — it’s about power, people, and the future of representation in America. And spoiler alert: If you think your vote still counts the way it should… you might wanna listen twice. If you’re into spicy history, no-bullshit breakdowns, and political tea with constitutional receipts — hit that follow button and subscribe. New episodes drop weekly, and trust us… this ride is just getting started. Support the show

    1h 8m

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Just Buy Less Coffee Presents, Royal Cannon, a coffee shop deep dive on key historical events and figures that continue shape our world today. This podcast features the perspective of two snarky educators from two different generations. A duo famous for ruining parties with their hours-long conversations attempting to out nerd each other.