GRACE. Jesus didn't bring us religion; humans had long been sacrificing to the gods. His Gospel is an undeserved gift that overflows the heart and splashes out in waves that bless others. ARCHY. A suffering servant is the true king. His "government" is made up of servants who voluntarily carry a cross, go the extra mile, and care for the weakest. Church and State don't govern that way, so you're "Done." HOST. Jim Babka's career evolved from political campaigns to policy activism to principle ...
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IG16: RFK Runs Away & Chase Oliver Responds LIVE - Instant Grace with Jim Babka
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BREAKING NEWS: RFK has effectively quit the presidential race. And I called it - that is, in an October 2023 "Instant Grace" I suggested that he was effectively quitting (see below). Who is the new 3rd candidate in this race? #ChaseOliver, the Libertarian nominee, joins me for a quick IN PERSON, on the spot interview. See also... https://youtu.be/z…
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EP105: Thomas Crooks Thought Lee Oswald Was Lone Gunmen - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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The alleged Trump shooter, Thomas Crooks, thought that Lee Oswald was the Lone Gunmen. Where would he get such an idea? Jefferson Morley, with JFK Facts, notes that "When Gerald Posner and the New York Times reference JFK, they actually encourage baseless Trump conspiracy theories." Our own Jim Babka reviewed Posner's recent column in the New York …
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EP104: The Assassination of Human Respect - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Uncover the unsettling reality of the Conflict Machine in this episode of Gracearchy with Jim Babka. Following the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, we delve into the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and Carl Schmitt to expose how their ideas perpetuate cycles of fear leading to violence. This powerful discussion not only critiques these e…
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EP103: SCOTUS, Loper Bright, And No Regulation Without Representation - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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On June 28, the Supreme Court handed down its most significant decision since Dobbs. Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ended a 40 year-old, court-created doctrine "Chevron deference." Around the same time and on top of that, there were two other decisions both trimming the vast powers of the administrative state. And by listening to just this one…
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EP102: How to Watch the Rigged CNN Debate - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Since at least 1988, televised presidential debates have been manipulated to discriminate against certain candidates. In this episode, we reveal the way Chase Oliver and Bobby Kennedy legally qualify, and the way that Donald Trump and Joe Biden do not qualify for CNN's June 27 match-up. We also open and expose the playbook used by the members of th…
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IG15: How Government Doesn't Work: The Juul Case - Instant Grace with Jim Babka
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Harry Browne used to say, "Government doesn't work." Here, in Instant Grace 15, we look at the failure of the FDA. We count the ways that government actors have failed in the Juul case. Given the subject, we don't expect this intallment to carry far. We're talking about a taboo subject in the keyword, algorithm world. But the lessons here are timel…
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EP101: The Innocence of Hunter Biden & Donald Trump - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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In this episode, we provide you with FOUR reasons that both Hunter Biden and Donald Trump are innocent. We also reveal both a Republican and a Democrat hypocrisy in Hunter Biden's case. What are the implications of this case to you and to our future? Must there be escalation? We give both sides a politically powerful strategy that benefits them fir…
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Episode 100 - Live Ask Jim Anything on Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Life goes by fast. With this live stream, Gracearchy with Jim Babka will turn 100 episodes old! It's also our second anniversary. So we're celebrating with another historic step. This is also our first... Our first "Ask Jim Anything" And it was LIVE. In fact, you were able to post your questions on YouTube and Facebook and then SEE your query prese…
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EP99: Three Unflattering Things I Know About YOU The UN-Subscribed - Gracearchy with Jim Babka.mp4
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Jim and Bill reveal how simple actions like subscribing, clicking, or even ignoring content significantly shape the media landscape and impact society. This episode delves into the roles we play in reinforcing divisive narratives and standardizing media content. Discover how your interaction or lack thereof contributes to the conflict machine, enco…
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EP98: What Did Donald Trump Reveal About Libertarians? - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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There's redundant commentary all over 'Streamville' and 'Podlandia' about Donald Trump's appearance at the Libertarian Convention this past weekend. But with his seasoned perspective and multi-decade experience, Jim Babka unravels and explores whether the exposure gained from Trump's visit was effectively utilized by the Libertarians. He also delve…
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EP97: Chris Cuomo Says Joe Rogan Was Right...A Grace Moment? - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Jim and Bill delve into Chris Cuomo's startling admissions about his previous C+ stances, including his shocking agreement with Joe Rogan. Cuomo now questions a couple narratives he staunchly defended. This episode isn't just a reaction; it's an epistemological examination of truth, how we discern it, and the significant role of media figures in sh…
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How the Electoral College Promotes Diversity IG14 - Instant Grace with Jim Babka
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Is the Electoral College an outdated relic? In this brief "Instant Grace" installment, Jim Babka illustrates how the Electoral College preserves lifestyle diversity, along with how it balances power among states. Oh, and if you believe there's too much money in politics, there's something here for you, as well. Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZER…
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EP96: Should Libertarians 'Party' With Donald Trump? - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Donald Trump, the Republican nominee-in-waiting, is slated to speak at the Libertarian National Convention in a few weeks. Is this a terrible strategy? ...real opportunity? ...enemies in the tent? ...a moment of grace? In this provocative episode of Gracearchy, Jim Babka convenes a riveting panel discussion on whether the Libertarian Party should k…
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Ben Shapiro Doesn't Understand the Overton Window IG13 - Instant Grace with Jim Babka
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Discover why misdefining crucial concepts like the Overton Window can hinder progress and grace in public discourse. In this six-minute episode of 'Instant Grace,' Jim Babka clarifies the strategic role of the Overton Window in defining which ideas are embraced or excluded, shaping not just media narratives but also societal discussions at large. T…
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Trump's Nonspeak Becomes Bragg's Wrongspeak IG12 - Instant Grace with Jim Babka
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The law is specific. "Safe harbor words" define and determine what the Federal Election Commission regulates. No one is claiming Donald Trump used those words. It's hard to tell if Trump's lawyers understand the concept of "Express Advocacy," but if they do, and they use the argument found here, then D.A. Alvin Bragg lacks the felony he needs. So w…
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EP95: Three Eye-Opening Insights for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Empathy, Media, and the Dynamics of Mimetic Conflict: Every commentator has policy prescriptions. They pretend to fix the world. But Jim Babka has spent introspective months waiting to comment on this complicated and contentious situation. Now, Jim has finally arrived at a point where he's confident enough to offer three insights. His first insight…
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EP94: Mimetic Mirror: Jerry Bowyer Explores Jesus's Eye Parable - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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A Bonus Jerry Bowyer Interview! *Profound insight awaits.* Former CNBC commentator, Jerry Bowyer, brings a fresh perspective to one of the most intriguing parables in the Bible — Jesus's Parable of the Eye. Documented in Matthew 7, this story is traditionally seen as a lesson on hypocrisy or forgiveness. Yet Jerry's interpretation reveals a deeper …
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EP93: Jesus Was NOT a Socialist, with Jerry Bowyer - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Was Jesus a Socialist? Jerry Bowyer joins us to dissect the misinterpretations of Jesus' teachings that have fueled such claims. Diving beyond the surface readings of Jesus advising a rich man to sell everything and aid the poor, or His righteous anger in the temple, Bowyer brings his economic expertise and thorough research in Biblical texts, hist…
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EP92: How Rene Girard Unclothes the State, with David Gornoski - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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How René Girard's 'Gospel Technology' Denudes the State, with Guest David Gornoski In a riveting intersection of philosophy, theology, and the heart of voluntaryism, David Gornoski unravels 'Gospel Technology' – a groundbreaking concept that lays bare the machinations of state power. Drawing from René Girard's insights, we uncover a revolution in p…
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EP91: Don Lemon vs Elon Musk, Grace Lessons - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Masterclass in interview psychology & a fresh perspective on grace in journalism Don Lemon conducts an adversarial interview of Elon Musk. What did you see? https://youtu.be/hhsfjBpKiTw I, your moderator Bill Protzmann, recommend you watch this interview through Jim Babka's eyes. He'll show you things you'll likely miss, such as the use and power o…
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EP90: TruthAboutWar.org 21-Year Analysis - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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21 years ago, my friends and I exposed a false flag war. Over the next several years, nearly every prediction we made happened. Our pre-Iraq War claims were thoroughly vindicated. They seem obvious now. But at the time, no major American institution was reporting the things we had found -- so we ran radio ads. The ads would air, and the stations wo…
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EP89: How Capitalism Optimizes Redistribution of Wealth - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Sharing Increases More With Capitalism - Not Under Socialism Will the haters come out for this 19-minute episode? Most people don't understand free-market capitalism. Even some of its defenders believe it's driven primarily by greed. The opponents of capitalism think greed is sufficient reason to compel people to share. They call that socialism or …
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René Girard: Religion, Mythological vs Biblical - E88d
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This clip is from Ep88: René Girard: The Founding of Religion and State https://youtu.be/dL8Err6K778 Do you like this? CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE EPISODE This clip started at: 55:34By Jim Babka
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René Girard: How Communion Answers Scapegoating - E88c
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This clip is from Ep88: René Girard: The Founding of Religion and State https://youtu.be/dL8Err6K778 Do you like this? CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE EPISODE This clip started at: 46:52By Jim Babka
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René Girard: The innocence of Oedipus - E88b
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This clip is from Ep88: René Girard: The Founding of Religion and State https://youtu.be/dL8Err6K778 Do you like this? CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE EPISODE This clip started at: 25:36By Jim Babka
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René Girard Spotted The Pattern That Preserves A People - E88a
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This clip is from Ep88: René Girard: The Founding of Religion and State https://youtu.be/dL8Err6K778 Do you like this? CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE EPISODE This clip started at: 19:25By Jim Babka
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EP88: René Girard: The Founding of Religion and State - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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This is the most important episode of Gracearchy, yet. The work of René Girard provides the "anthropological underpinnings" of Gracearchy with Jim Babka. Anthropology is the study of human society, including its origins, culture, social structures, and language. That's a pretty big topic, but this episode goes deeper. Girard's work is much like a "…
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EP87: The Political Realignment with Stephanie Slade of Reason - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Do you understand the new political realignment? Is freedom fading? Traditional Democrats are fleeing their party. Many of them are sounding more socially conservative. Meanwhile, Republicans are questioning free trade and calling for industrial policy. They increasingly sound like FDR Democrats. Oh, and over the last few decades, the Libertarians …
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EP86: Do You Know Jon Stewart's Secret? - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Jon Stewart sounds different than all of the mainstream (mostly Democrat-leaning) commentators. In fact, they don't understand how he can criticize Joe Biden, even a tiny bit. Their sense of humor vanishes. I happen to know one of Jon Stewart's biggest performance secrets. Stewart understands something important about American politics. And I gave …
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IG11: Julian Assange's Most Courageous Defenders - Instant Grace with Jim Babka
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I (Jim) took a case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court on Free Press rights. I have unique thoughts to offer on that subject. But not today. Instead, I want to share something that no one else (that I've heard) has said about Julian Assange's case. It's something a show like Gracearchy would be tuned-in to notice. Give us four minutes - discover…
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EP85: Are Americans Brainwashed Into Submission? - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Americans are captives, conditioned to love their captors. Most Americans even get their own bodies confused on this matter, operating under the myth that they are the rulers of this country. That's an old fairy tale. That's why this episode of Gracearchy is titled "Are Americans Brainwashed Into Submission?" The concepts we covered match some of o…
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EP84: Deep Politics: How can you know what's real? - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Can You Resist the Masters of Political Fear? Propaganda is anti-grace. It seems vital that every one of us can spot manipulation and resist it. That's why the latest episode of "Gracearchy with Jim Babka" dives into the murky waters of political narratives, disinformation, and even invisible forces that shape everyone's perception of reality. Alon…
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IG10: Robert Kennedy's Fake Campaign - Instant Grace with Jim Babka
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Don't get angry. Listen and learn... The "Kennedy, Kennedy, Kennedy" ad during the Super Bowl was "fake" - that is, it said nothing about Robert Kennedy's actual campaign. Even more importantly, there's one huge, super big reason his Super PAC wasted their money. And, as a former third party leader, Jim is in a real position to explain what that ro…
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IG09: He Gets Us Again - Instant Grace with Jim Babka
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We covered this series of ads, "He Gets Us," before in Ep 35 (link below). There, we asked, "Must everything be about political tribalism?" Now, after the Superbowl, a meme draws me back... "If you pay $100 million for Superbowl ads to convert people to Jesus instead of housing the homeless, you read the wrong book." From a Grace perspective, I dis…
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EP83: Giving Secession a Bad Name - Gracerachy with Jim Babka
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Will Texas secede based on anti-immigration sentiment? Grounded in the belief that nullification and secession are noble tools when they're used to uphold human liberty, Jim Babka has a debate on the pitfalls of misapplied liberty tactics, particularly in the context of immigration. Jim Babka appeared on The Gary Nolan Show (Zimmer Radio Network). …
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EP82: Forgive Us Our Zyn - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Prohibition is Worse than Zyn The Schumer shakedown of flavored nicotine replacements. Zyn is a pouch that delivers nicotine. It replaces smoking. But... There's no smoke. Obvious, right? Not to the guardians of so-called "public health." And, in fact, not to lots of Americans. Many people connect nicotine, a natural product with effects like caffe…
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EP81: Bill Nye in the Lion's Den of Creationism - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Jim was on fire, and this episode is like four shows in one! You should know that, up front, because most people look at episode length before deciding to press Play. Longer episodes get fewer listeners. But this is like four episodes in one. AND... There are so many original things said in this episode that you won't hear anywhere else. Here are f…
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EP80: Javier Milei Early Report Card - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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"Argentine president Javier Milei... has consolidated eighteen government ministries into nine... and introduced a 350‐page package of economic reforms that would make Milton Friedman and Friedrich Hayek smile." - Michael Chapman, Cato Institute It was only episode 73, when I thought it was going to be too difficult for Javier Milei to actually do…
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EP79: Bill Ackman's Plagiarism Manifesto - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Unveiling a Plagiarism Epidemic Amongst the Expert Class? **Will Bill Ackman use AI to scorch the Ivy League? And will that be a good thing?** Trust in authorities and institutions of expertise is crumbling. This latest episode discusses a looming crisis within the expert class. Bill Ackman is a billionaire Harvard-alum and donor. He's also a forme…
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EP78: Intersectionality Catches Up With Claudine Gay - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Or, why Republicans suddenly love cancel culture! The demotion of Harvard's Claudine Gay opens up the chance to probe the philosophy of Intersectionality. Plus, a Harvard donor starts a war and is surprised when it comes to his home The way this drama is playing out, we also get to explore the motives of billionaire donor and Harvard alum, Bill Ack…
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EP77: Kate Cox and Dobbs Abortion Update - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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The Kate Cox in Texas story gives us cause to revisit the Dobbs abortion decision. Join us for an intriguing UPDATE to Episode #4 (June, 2022). Discover the accuracy of our past predictions, especially about the social response to the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. Explore why divisive partisans create conditions where someone must be the loser, a…
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IG08: Trump, Ballots, Colorado, and Maine - Instant Grace with Jim Babka
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Donald Trump has now been ruled off of (removed) from the Colorado and Maine primary ballots. Everyone is making this complicated, perhaps on purpose. Quickly, Jim covers the one essential insight everyone should know about this case and the most important thing that insight tells us about how to view this story. Hint: The insight leads to grace. […
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EP76: How Conspiracies Conceal & Con - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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From Dismissal to Discovery: Unmasking Government Deceptions Or... How conspirators effectively deceive you and even conceal their crimes. Some of our most significant historical events are shrouded in secrecy. The power to keep these secrets is aided by a prevailing belief that "big conspiracies can't stay secret." Jim Babka contends that this ass…
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EP75: Myths About Conspiracies - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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This episode starts by revisiting a topic from the past – the heuristic power of "Bootleggers and Baptists." We covered this in episode 70. At the time, we promised to revisit the application of this concept to conspiracy theories. In this episode, we deliver on that promise. Additionally, we cover Five Myths that Give Conspiracy Theorists a Bad Na…
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EP74: How to Handle Conspiracy Theories - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Do you know how to analyze conspiracy theories? Do you know when the term 'conspiracy theorist' was launched and popularized? Have you heard what Edward Snowden has to say about conspiracy theories? Do you know why a conspiracy fantasy gets legs and runs around the world before the truth can catch up? You will once you watch this episode! This is t…
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EP73: Will Javier Milei Be A Libertarian? - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Will Javier Milei actually follow through and be a libertarian? The news has shocked the regime. We've been treated to nonsensical headlines like "Argentina Elects Extreme Right Wing Libertarian" or the breathless conspiracy theory that Javier Milei is the product of a network of libertarian billionaires. Perhaps a person who has worked as a profes…
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EP72: Four Questions You Should Ask About Military Interventions - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Imagine YOU are a top-ranked radio talk show host. Much of your listening audience is gung-ho about getting the U.S. involved in yet another war (Ukraine). What would you do? Gary Nolan knew from experience that he could bring Perry Willis on the air to talk about the history of U.S. wars, their causes, their costs, and their consequences. Long-tim…
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EP71: You Can Shout Fire In A Theater - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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It's time to demolish the myth that you cannot shout fire in a theater. It's not insightful. It's not graceful. It's not applicable. Instead, it's such a flawed concept that anyone who invokes it is worse than wrong. This canard is rolled out every single time someone wants to suppress expression they dislike. You'll turn on your TV, and some inter…
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EP70: Bootleggers and Baptists - Gracearchy with Jim Babka
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Bootleggers and Baptists. This mental lever, from Public Choice Theory economics, explains incentives and behaviors inside the Conflict Machine (politics). Many people demonize political actors, especially while analyzing the activities of the opposition party. But when you see CRONYISM at work, or if you believe you've discovered a CONSPIRACY THEO…
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IG07: Hamas and Homework- Instant Grace with Jim Babka
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Grace means knowing your subject - and doing your homework - especially when the matter is sensitive. People have been asking my opinion about what happened in Gaza. But I've been hesitant to comment. Here are my initial thoughts... Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZeroAggressionProject.org is the sponsor. Be grace-full to each other.…
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