030 - Learning From Mistakes

030 - Learning From Mistakes

Author: Blake A. Oates July 11, 2010 Duration: 17:00
Talking about some things I learned from my short-lived State Representative run.

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
015 - Way Off Topic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 am…
014 - Technical Difficulties [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:07
Missed last weeks Wednesday show, but I'm sitting at the bookstore right now, with just enough battery left on my computer to get this episode up. Enjoy!
013 - Voting Republican [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
This episode I sit down with my father and discuss conservative philosophy, libertarianism, and voting for Republicans.
012 - Michael Moron [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:52
10 minutes was definitely not enough time to even begin discussing Michael Moore and his illogical arguments. This is more of a rant than anything else, but feel free to email me what you think. blake@expmed.net
011 - Tax Talk Pt. 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:42
Fahad joins me again as we talk about the current state of the tax system.
010 - Girl Interrupted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:05
A halfway-there half-show talking about Kanye West and Joe Wilson with their not-so-welcome opinions.
009 - Obama In The Classroom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:06
People are up in arms about "indoctrination", no one believe you unless you've got a title, and some books you should check out.
008 - Baucus' Health Care Ultimatum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:13
This was a very rushed episode, with a lot of little errors, but I think I got my point across. I'm really looking forward to some responses on this one, since health care seems to be causing some very heated debate righ…
007 - Sports, Death, and Lies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:26
In this episode I talk about my least favorite part of fall, the death penalty, and lying bodybuilders.
006 - Disney Kills Comics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:59
My first "halfway there, half-show", this episode I talk to my good friend and cartoonist Fahad Arman about Disney's recent purchase of Marvel comics.