33 episodes
Smart Guy, Dumb Guy Christian Serge & Jonny Morrison
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 34 Ratings
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A Smart Guy, Dumb Guy podcast explores culture, current events, politics, and economics from both sides of the intellectual spectrum.
Each week, hosts Christian Serge and Jonny Morrison, dive into the latest cultural issues from their own perspectives and experiences.
You might learn something but even more importantly, you'll hear two people with different backgrounds work hard to have substantive, understandable, and enjoyable conversations.
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Chauvin Trial, Middle Class Anti-Racism, and Climate Policy
In this episode Christian and Jonny reflect on the recent Derek Chauvin trial, Biden's new climate plan, and anti-racism language.
Articles:
https://unherd.com/2021/03/antiracism-is-too-middle-class/
https://www.vox.com/22397364/earth-day-us-climate-change-summit-biden-john-kerry-commitment-2030-zero-emissions -
Violent Things
**Trigger warning. In this episode we talk about gun violence and mass shootings**
In this episode Christian and Jonny talk about Biden's recent announcement to remove troops from Afghanistan and changing gun laws in the U.S.
Articles:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/04/exit-strategy/618590/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/01/mass-shootings-georgia-colorado-expose-lax-gun-laws-amid-cries-reform/7061512002/ -
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Garland and Grade School
Jonny And Christian discuss Biden administration's nomination of Merrick Garland as well as some recent drama in a California school district.
Articles
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/what-justice-department/618112/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/20/us/oakley-school-board-hot-mic.html
Link for False State - PLEASE PUT IN NOTES OF SHOW!
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The Buck Stops in Texas
Articles:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/freezing-cold-and-burning-mad-texas/618048/
https://unherd.com/2021/02/will-chinas-millennials-ever-rebel/ -
Covid Generation & American Intervention
In this episode Christian and Jonny talk about Covid-19 and the impact it is having on kids as well America's response to the coup in Myanmar.
Articles From The Episode
https://unherd.com/2021/02/how-we-turned-teens-into-lab-rats/
https://www.npr.org/2021/02/11/966923582/what-myanmars-coup-means-for-the-rohingya
https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/02/11/myanmar-coup-washington-biden-sanctions-aung-san-suu-kyi/
Customer Reviews
Perfect balance or funny and informative!
The conversation always flows really well! Christian and Jonny bring a lot of insight to each topic, while keeping it light enough and very enjoyable. This dumb guy loves it!
Short and interesting
Really enjoying these conversations about various topics. Also perfect podcast length!
Excellent Conversation Starter
I thought all podcasts were an hour long, 23 minutes?? Hell yeah!! Funny, intriguing, and such a good listen. I feel like it has kept me up to date with what’s happening in the world and has given me some good talking points with family and friends! Worth a listen. Get them gears turning with this short and spunky podcast!!