015 - Way Off Topic

015 - Way Off Topic

Author: Blake A. Oates October 11, 2009 Duration: 31:41
Fahad joins me this weekend to attempt to continue our discussion on the FairTax Plan. It doesn't take long though for us to get completely off track, and what you end up with is a very honest and interesting dialogue amongst the two of us. I originally considered scrapping this whole episode, but after listening to a little I thought, what the hell, and decided to publish it. Enjoy.

Blake A. Oates hosts Experimental Medicine: Libertarian News, Politics, and Pop-Culture, offering a distinct and often provocative perspective on the events shaping our world. This isn't a dry recitation of headlines; it's a deep dive into the underlying principles of liberty applied to the daily chaos of current affairs. Each episode feels like a conversation that cuts through conventional partisan divides, examining everything from breaking political developments to the subtle ideologies embedded in movies, music, and television. You'll hear arguments grounded in a consistent philosophical framework, challenging listeners to reconsider the role of government, individual rights, and voluntary interaction in modern society. The tone is direct and unapologetic, blending sharp analysis with a genuine engagement with the cultural moments that define our times. For those seeking a podcast that moves beyond echo chambers and questions the fundamental assumptions of both the left and the right, Experimental Medicine provides a rigorous and thought-provoking alternative. Tune in for a weekly dose of commentary that treats politics and pop culture not as separate realms, but as interconnected facets of the same social experiment.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 66

Experimental Medicine: Libertarian News, Politics, and Pop-Culture
Podcast Episodes
034 - 20 Years And Counting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:29
It's been 20 years since George Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act, and it just keeps getting worse.
033 - More On Immigration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:29
New episode format, and another good point about Arizona's SB1070.
032 - Be Color Blind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:25
South Park, Tea Parties, and Racism.
031 - Buy A Gun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:00
An entire episode about firearms.
030 - Learning From Mistakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:00
Talking about some things I learned from my short-lived State Representative run.
029 - Politics As Usual [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:00
A short episode to give some of my thoughts on Rand Paul and his broken promises.
028 - Defending My Libertarianism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:00
You can call me what you want, but when it all boils down, I'm 100%, LIBERTARIAN.
027 - Slanted News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:35
Talking about supporting the freedom to do things you may disagree with, and bias in the media.
026 - It's BP's Fault [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:20
Just some thoughts on the recent BP catastrophe, and a facebook group that wants to ban protest.