Bridges Podcast

In this episode of Bridges, Steven and Kyla sit down with Knowing Better, an educator and content creator known for his deep dives into history, politics, and social issues. Together, they explore the art of navigating contentious topics online, the challenges of balancing accuracy and accessibility in educational content, and the evolving role of creators in shaping public understanding. 

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In this episode of Bridges, Steven and Kyla are joined by Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr K.), a clinical psychologist and popular social media figure known for his insightful takes on mental health.

Steven, Kyla, and Dr. K discuss the challenges faced by women in male-dominated spaces on the internet, the ethical dilemmas of being a doctor on social media, the rising concerns about the worsening state of mental health, and most importantly w...

In this episode of the Bridges Podcast, Steven sits down with Erick Brimen, entrepreneur and visionary behind new approaches to community development and economic opportunity. Together, they explore Erick's journey in building innovative cities that foster freedom, prosperity, and collaboration. From the challenges of scaling ambitious projects to the philosophy that drives his work, this conversation dives deep into what it takes ...

In this episode of the Bridges Podcast, Steven engages in a discussion with Aaron Smith-Levin and Jenna Miscavige, both former Scientologists who have become vocal critics of the organization. With Kyla (erudite) currently in Canada, Steven leads the conversation, delving into the factors that attract individuals to the Church of Scientology and examining its inherent flaws. Aaron and Jenna share their personal journeys, offering u...

In this episode of Bridges, Steven chats with Stephanie Lepp, an artist and strategist focused on thoughtful dialogue. They talk about what drives good conversations and how to make them better, both online and offline.

Stephanie shares tips on navigating spaces that often encourage conflict over understanding, while Steven talks about the ups and downs of trying to create meaningful discussions. If you're interested in getting bet...

Bridges Podcast: DGG Round Table - Pre-Election Night Special

Join us for an engaging pre-election night discussion featuring prominent voices from the DGG community. Our panelists bring diverse perspectives to the table, ensuring a comprehensive analysis of the political landscape.

Featured Guests:

- Dan Saltman (@dancantstream): CEO of Redact.dev and co-host of the "Anything Else?" podcast. Dan offers sharp commentary and insight...

In this episode of Bridges, Steven sits down with Matt Bruenig, founder of the People’s Policy Project, to dive deep into socialism and the mechanics of welfare states. Together, they explore how wealth distribution, social safety nets, and progressive policy frameworks can reshape societies. Whether you're an advocate for economic reform or just curious about the Nordic model, this episode provides a compelling look at the interse...

In this episode, we are joined by artist, thinker, and Internet cultural writer Joshua Citarella. In this episode, we chatted about socialism and its flaws, where market socialism fits into a conception of capitalism, and if there is an end to capitalism that we foresee. It was an interesting conversation to wrestle with and finally have a conversation where we are Bridging with ideas further left than us! We hope you enjoy it as m...

Today we are joined by Dave Trotter, an expert in voting behavior, electoral statistics, and forecasting. He has a Masters in Political science with a focus on voting behavior. We booked this episode last minute and worked hard to release it before the election! The original plan was to have a fast conversation so our poor editor didn’t have to work too hard but there was just so much to ask and learn about from Dave that it ended ...

Today we are joined by Steven Bridges, an ironic name for our show. A magician turned card counter from the motherland of the UK. He has blown up on YouTube for filming his antics counting cards in the U.S. and around the world. In this episode we discuss magic, how to read crowds, and the business of card counting. Get ready for a diverse conversation that touches on psychology, mathematics, and the discipline of the job. 

If yo...

In todays episode we are joined by JREG, the safe edge poster, meta-memer, post-irony YouTuber! To be honest, I am not sure what this conversation is about other than community at one point. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as it confused us! 

If you don’t want to find JREG, here’s his YouTube.

Definitely don’t check out his Instagram.  If you want to support the show consider joining our Patreon. There you can access earl...

Today we are joined by Dr. Glenn Loury an esteemed economists and public pundit who has spent a career writing and speaking about conservatism. In this episode, we dig into his book, Late Admissions and his dissonant experience as being black within academics and not wanting to losing his Chicago connections. We hope you enjoy this podcast episode as much as we did. 

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Ranton is a YouTuber, Shaolin warrior monk, who is most notable for his video game reviews and Shaolin monk content. Today we chat about his time at the Shaolin temple, comedy, and Ranton’s personal passion for encouraging political engagement. The conversation is long and full of laughs so we hope you enjoy it. 

If you want to explore Ranton’s content, please check him out! 

He is on YouTube here. If you want to watch him live,...

Today we're joined by the Dr. Flint Dibble and Milo Rossi, or as you might know him, MiniMinuteMan. In this special episode, they announce their exciting new collaboration to overwhelm online fake history with real, evidence-based content.

We dive deep into spotting fake history, unraveling the bad information and outright lies spread by pseudo-historians, and share some easy debunks of the most common fake history myths circulatin...

On today’s episode we sit down to chat with Milo, or MiniMinuteMan, a YouTuber who focuses on archaeology, pseudoscience, and science communication. In this episode we chatted about pseudoscience and distrust of the institutions, and debunking creators who peddle in disinformation.

If you want to check out his YouTube you can find him here. If you're more of a TikToker, you can find him here. But if you're an oldschooler like my...

Today we are joined by the ever knowledgeable, Dr Flint Dibble, an archaeologist at Cardiff University who grew to prominence in his Joe Rogan debate with pseudo-archaeologist Graham Hancock. In this episode, we discuss with Flint common signs of pseudo-science within archaeology, disinformation v. misinformation, and lost ancient civilizations.

If you want to learn more from Flint or check out his social media:

You can find his Tw...

Today Steven solo's the episode with Dr Huey Li, an expert in electoral system. Huey originally joined us a few episodes back at our first round table with Chuck Holton. In this episode they discuss censorship in China, 2-party v multiparty systems, and the importance of democracy.

If you would like to check out Huey Li's work:

Here you can find his TikTok account.

And if China is ever successful and he loses his TikTok, here is hi...