CivilDiscourse101

In this week's episode, Joe and Jesse explore the evolving concept of the American Dream, discussing its challenges and the impact of economic disparities, corporate America, and government policies. They emphasize the importance of family stability, community, and education access in achieving personal dreams while advocating for leadership change and environmental considerations for future generations. What does their version of ...

Welcome to Civil Discourse 101. If this is your first time joining, our hosts, Joe and Jess will engage in a deep discussion about the current political landscape, focusing on the implications of Trump's policies, the dynamics within the Republican Party, and the challenges faced by the Democratic Party. They analyze the role of media in shaping narratives, the rise of authoritarianism, and the importance of building a collecti...

In this week's discussion we engage with a friend and Muslim American, to explore the complexities of being Muslim in America, the political dynamics affecting the Muslim community, and the impact of media narratives on public perception. The conversation delves into the historical context of Islamophobia, the evolution of Muslim political affiliations, and the challenges faced by the community in advocating for their rights. I...

In this week's episode Joe and Jesse briefly take a look at the updates from the Trump administration, focusing on reopening Alcatraz and the state of Texas trying to pass bill 366 criminalizing political satire. The constitutional crisis is on and they're here to discuss it. The discussion itself extends further to how they are actually discussing politics with those around us and how we are looking to use tools like the Five Whys...

This week Joe and Jesse discuss the first 100 days of the Trump administration. The polls are out and the results aren't good! They discuss the impact of not just the polls but how the information is gathered. The arrest of 2 judges is pretty notable as well as ways to help resist ICE when people are being disappeared. They cover the militarization of local law enforcement and how the younger voters are now having some eye open...

In this episode, we discuss a range of current political events, including the fallout from the Signal leak, the ongoingchallenges surrounding immigration policies, the SCOTUS recent rulings and Senator Chris Van Hollen's visit to El Salvador. We cover social media shaping political discourse, and, as promised last week, the strategic interests behind the U.S. desire to purchase Greenland. We finish our discussion on the monopolist...

Welcome to episode 8, 2 months of Civil Discourse! Tonight we discuss a range of pressing topics, including Trump's demands on universities, Harvard's defiance, the implications of the SAVE Act, and the ongoing measles outbreak. We explore the impact of university endowments on decision-making, the potential exodus of intellectuals from the U.S., and the role of misinformation in shaping public opinion. The conversation emp...

In this week's episode, Joe and Jesse provide and update on the April 5th Hands Off and 50501 joint protests that took place nationwide. They offer ideas on how these movements could potentially be leveraged to petition the government for some real change to term limits, money in politics, and how our government functions. The conversation covers federal and supreme court wins and losses surrounding the first amendment and due ...

On this episode of Civil Discourse, we invite you to join in some April foolishness and discuss the Florida and Wisconsin races, Cory Booker's historic filibuster, and the importance of dissent in democracy. We focus on the lack of due process, reframing arguments, and Trump's attacks on law firms and universities. We finish by discussing what the cuts to the FDA will mean for everyone and what we can all do to cause some good trou...

In this week's episode Joe and Jess discuss the passing of the Continuing Resolution (CR) and its implications for government spending. They discuss Democratic leadership (or complete lack thereof), and where moderates fit in during all of this. The conversation also touches on the future of political parties and the need for effective messaging to engage the electorate. Lastly, they review the most important topic of the week,...

In this episode of Civil Discourse, Joe and Jesse engage with educator Samantha Haynes to explore the importance of civil discourse in education, the role of the Department of Education, and the impact of federal funding on schools. They discuss how to foster critical thinking and communication skills in both children and adults, the challenges posed by current educational policies. The conversation touches on the importance of lis...

This week, we explore what is being done in and by our government through the lense of working to reframe the conversation. With a special guest we touch on the potential threat to the first amendment and the legislative bills before house and senate that change the way we protest, importance of fact-checking, the role of protest in democracy, and the hypocrisy present in political discourse. The conversation delves into election i...

This week is a special 2 part episode. Part I, as we promised last week, we cover bats, the Nipah virus, and touch on how this will impact the economy. We continue our conversation and coverage of the 50501 protests, boycotts, and comments about the 1st amendment from POTUS. We end part I with a talk about waste, abuse, and fraud and how statistics are helping us understand what exactly happened in the last election. Join us for a ...