023 - D is for Distraction

023 - D is for Distraction

Author: Blake A. Oates May 2, 2010 Duration: 30:00
Don't know what to say about this one. This was the last episode I recorded before the old RSS feed died. Bound to be very different from more recent episodes, but I decided to post it just for the sake of continuity.

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
025 - Koldtbord Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
What starts off as a friendly conversation about IQ societies, branches off into a 2 hour conversation about everything from youtube, to explosions.
025 - Koldtbord Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
What starts off as a friendly conversation about IQ societies, branches off into a 2 hour conversation about everything from youtube, to explosions.
024 - Welcome Back! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:30
Explaining my absence from the last few months, and talking about a change in format. Recorded Wednesday, May 5th 2010.
022 - Reason and Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:11
Short episode this weekend. Just talking about my recent subscription to Reason Magazine, and some changes coming to the podcast.
021 - A Conservative Commentary? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:26
Is there a difference between conservative and libertarian political philosophies? Does opposing a bill that would drastically limit freedom make you un-American? And do you really own anything in America?
020 - Elections and Veterans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:20
First solo episode in a while! Taking a few minutes to talk about the recent election, the health care bill, and Veterans Day.
019 - Political Apathy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:50
With how fast the people's rights in America are being tossed out the window in the name of "safety" and "the common good", it's important for people to start paying attention, and stop ignoring what our government is do…
018 - Penn and Teller: B.S. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:45
Fahad sat down with me to watch a couple episodes of Penn and Teller's: Bullshit!, and here we talk about the format of the show and how much he enjoyed it.
017 - Land of Competition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:58
We tried to stay away from politics for an episode, but even though we're mainly talking about sports here, we still somehow get in the the realm of politics...a little.
016 - Talkin' 'Bout Gays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:26
Fahad and I chat about the gay-marriage "debate", and come to a simple, common-sense solution, that no one on either side of the argument will probably ever figure out.