Science and U: Dr. Yu and Scott Adams on Loserthink

In this classic Science and U interview that aired on November 7, 2019, David Gornoski and Dr. Weiping Yu are joined by Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip and author of Loserthink. In Loserthink Scott Adams argues that untrained brains are ruining America. How is this phenomenon occurring? “It takes some humility to […]

Keith Weiner on an Economic Ray of Hope, Tho Bishop on Pence-Harris Debate

Keith Weiner of Monetary Metals calls in to offer his insights on the nation’s debt, inflation, and how gold investment can rescue us from this economic crisis. How is gold the solution for paying off debt? Listen to the full episode to find out. Also, Tho Bishop of Mises Institute joins David to discuss the […]

Veterans Radio: The Cost of War

Sgt. Dan McKnight is back with another hour of Veterans Radio. Why did Hillary Clinton lose in the last election? Dan McKnight argues that the American people are sick of endless wars and the candidate who promises to bring our troops home is the most likely to be elected president. What is the human cost […]

Trail Thoughts: Viewing Our Lives as Stories

David Gornoski comments on the news that President Donald Trump and his wife has tested positive for the COVID virus. Also in the show, Alec Klein and Eric Kampmann return to the show with another segment of Trail Thoughts. Eric talks about his hiking experiences and the important lessons he has derived from them. Alec […]

What is Critical Race Theory? James Lindsay, Michael Rectenwald Roundtable

Michael Rectenwald, author of Beyond Woke, and mathematician James Lindsay, author of Cynical Theories, join David Gornoski to address a certain subject that was brought up during the presidential debate by Chris Wallace, namely Critical Race Theory. What is this ideology that has crept into the universities? James Lindsay says, “this ideology that we’re up […]

Jeff Deist on the Biden-Trump Debate, Dick Costolo Demands Execution

Mises Institute’s Jeff Deist joins David Gornoski to discuss some important upcoming events. Deist addresses the absence of the trillion-dollar deficit and other topics not addressed in the debate. Is there a mass clamoring for the COVID economic shutdowns? What does Dick Costolo’s tweet on executing business leaders reveal about the mindset of Big Tech […]

Science and U: Measuring Matter, NASA Doubling Down on Nuclear Fusion

How did scientists manage to measure the total amount of matter in the universe? Dr. Weiping Yu returns for another segment of Science and U to answer this question. The physicist also comments on the news that NASA is planning to make nuclear fusion commercial and on the update of Michael Lisanti’s project to beat […]

Amy Povah, Anrica Caldwell on Those Left Behind, Keith Weiner on Debate Fallout

Why wasn’t criminal justice discussed in the debate? Amy Povah and Anrica Caldwell join David Gornoski to discuss this important question as well as the pandemic exposure in prisons across the country. Amy also highlights how Biden has, in his career, repeatedly struck down any hope of criminal justice reform and helping the victims of […]

Biden vs Trump: Battle of the Scapegoat Stories

David Gornoski resumes his exposition of the election media coverage that has mostly focused on Trump’s taxes but has failed to mention anything about Biden and Harris’ record of warmongering and locking up non-violent offenders. “The 1619 project is nothing but a sleight of hand,” David says as he points to the real problems like […]

John Zmirak on Biden Trump Debate, Marx’s Spiritual Roots

In today’s episode, David Gornoski is joined by John Zmirak, Senior Editor of The Stream and author of the ‘Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism.’ What can we expect from today’s debate between Trump and Biden? Zmirak cautions that Biden is not to be underestimated while expressing confidence in Trump retaining the presidency. Will there be […]