AS302: Andrew Torrez and Cognitive Dissonance!

AS302: Andrew Torrez and Cognitive Dissonance!

Author: seriouspod.com December 15, 2016 Duration: 1:17:37

Here’s the 3rd and final part of my episode 300 spectacular! Joining me first is Andrew Torrez from the little known fledgling podcast Opening Arguments! First we do a little reminiscing, then a segment where I try to play the lawyer and he plays the questioner! Finally, we discuss the hate speech law that Jake … Continue reading AS302: Andrew Torrez and Cognitive Dissonance!

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