Happily Opinionated

This week we went through some of The 55 Most Thought-Provoking Questions to make you think from The Cut, and we got our title of this weeks' podcast from one of our answers. If that doesn't hook you enough to listen to this one, we don't know what will. After the heaviness of the previous few weeks, it was fun to have a lighter, still somewhat meaningful, discussion.

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In this episode, we talk about the harmful effects of Purity Culture. Whatever the intentions were/ are, the movement has failed to recognize the harmful rhetoric it created and how it has hurt many people who grew up in this environment. And, they’re speaking out about it… in MASSES!

Maybe you grew up in an evangelical environment that taught purity culture or maybe this entire topic sounds foreign to you. Either way, you...

Would you believe me if I told you that the placement of the United States major highways was constructed to perpetuate racism and segregation?  This week we talked about the racist nature of the interstate highway system in the United States, and how most all major cities used roads and highways to segregate our communities and disadvantage minorities.  This was a truly mind-blowing podcast.

Sources:

The Gothamis...

On April 20, 2021, a jury found Derek Chauvin Guilty on all three charges brought against him. David Podhaskie, who followed the case, joins us to talk about the case, the verdict, and what it means for America.

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In this episode, Adam and Beth talk through the painful reality of where America is today in race relations. Daunte Wright's tragic death and the continual harassment being perpetrated against the AAPI community can’t go unnoticed.

Although these subjects are difficult and discouraging, it’s important we keep a spotlight on these issues and advocate for social justice for these marginalized communities.

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WE BACK BABY! For a special bonus pod, we decided to review the Hulu Documentary WeWork: The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn. This story is really fascinating and gave us plenty to think and talk about. You don't need to have watched the documentary to listen along.  Let us know what you think!

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Of the roughly 41 Million Evangelicals in America, 45% (per a Pew Research Poll) said they would not get the Covid19 Vaccine.  As people raised by Evangelicals, this is confusing as both Beth and Adam were vaccinated as children and were taught vaccines are safe and effective. What's changed? This week, we discussed why we believe so many Evangelicals aren't getting the Covid19 Vaccine. Take a listen and let us know what ...

Welp, we finally went there.

This week, our esteemed colleague and "Alec Baldwin of SNL" of the Podcast David Podhaskie joined the podcast to discuss his latest Medium article Donald Trump, Qanon, and the Rapture. While we do get into how the Evangelical idea of a Rapture can easily pave the roadway for a conspiracy theory like Qanon, we spend a majority of the podcast talking about the Rapture, the effect it has...

This week, our topic of conversation centered around a Facebook Post by a friend of the podcast Danny Leiva. Danny wrote a really thoughtful post on Cancel Culture and Kirk Franklin. Recently,  an audio recording between Christian Gospel Icon Kirk Franklin and his son was leaked. In the audio, Franklin can be heard cursing out his son and saying pretty awful things to him.

We discussed Cancel Culture as it relates to this...

This week, Beth walked us through two different topics: 20 Realistic Microhabits To Live Better Every Day, and The Darwin Awards. In the first half of the podcast, we talk through small habits the author suggests can change your life if you enact them.  With The Darwin Awards, Beth talks through a number of people (all men) who do really stupid things that resulted in their deaths. 

We also had a pretty insane week last we...

This week we continued our conversation around the interview between Oprah and Meghan and Harry. If you haven't listened to Part I (Episode 57), do that first. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this podcast!

If you haven't seen the interview yet, you can find it here.

This week we drank a Red Blend from one of our favorite vineyards in Sonoma, California. You can find it here.

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This week we dove headfirst into the INSANE Meghan and Harry Interview conducted by Oprah Winfrey. What an interview. We go through the interview in detail and discuss the nuance around their situation, the unwelcome vibes extended to Meghan by The Establishment, Race, Status, Suicide, and more. There was so much content here we had to break this podcast into two separate podcasts. Part 2 will air on Monday...

This week we discuss the topic of Gentrification. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it both? This was a really compelling topic and spurred really great conversation.

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This week, we discussed Andrew Cuomo and his actions the lead to increased deaths and his attempt to cover it up. We also talk about recent sexual harassment allegations made against him against a former high-ranking official in his government. We also don't leave out CNN and its culpability in this entire ordeal.

Articles we cited:

David Podhaskie's The Jackal

My story of working with Governor...

This week we talked about Dave Ramsey, a self-proclaimed Financial Guru and Money Evangelist. We dove into his teachings, some pretty blatant hypocricys, and asked the question, "Is it wrong to make a ton of money by manipulating people who struggle with debt?"

Some arcitles we sourced in the podcast:

The Tennessean Article

The Ramsey Organization Reply to the Tennessean Article

The Di...

Live from Panama City Beach, Florida, we sat down to review the new New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears. Woah.

An unreal story has happened over the past 13 years around Britney's mental soundness and her ability to have control over her life and finances. She's presently in a Conservatorship and her father has control over her person presently and is fighting to regain control of her finances.
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This week we covered Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself, an off-broadway show that was made for TV by Hulu. As described by its own website, a story reveals the illusion of one's identity in Derek DelGaudio's modern allegory, In & Of Itself. New ways of seeing the unseeable are explored, as memories from yesterday, inexplicable events witnessed today and secrets imagined for tomorrow all blend together, creating a p...

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After taking a few weeks off, we're back at it with our good friend David Podhaskie, Founder at The Jackal (click that link and subscribe to his newsletter, you won't regret it!). This week we got caught up on the events after the election, from the terrorist insurrection at The Capitol on January 6, to the second impeachment of Donald Trump, and end the podcast with the question, "Will the Sen...

This week, we sat down with our dear friends from Los Angeles, Tim and Karen, to discuss two different topics: Morality and Singularism. Where did morality come from? Religion? Government? An innate desire to do good? Will technology and humanity merge in our lifetimes? If so, what does that look like? 

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