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Is there any hope at all of building and maintaining a free society? If so, how? If you are among "the remnant", this might be the show for you. See blog & discussion at: https://bretigne.substack.com/
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Welcome to ‘Planted: Finding your roots in STEM careers,’ we are here to introduce you to some professionals that have interesting and diverse careers and the journey they took to get there. These plant professionals do everything from teaching people about the natural world, unlocking the secrets of DNA, and traveling the world to save unique species. Explore the journey, by listening to the episode that matches your interest, or mirrors your journey towards a STEM career.
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Is Not Voting the Most Socially Responsible Choice? With Jeremy Hammond
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I speak with independent journalist Jeremy Hammond, about the upcoming presidential elections, and about the nature of voting, and of the state, generally. Is it more responsible to refrain from participating in an illegitimate system founded on coercion? Or should we strive to make things better by choosing the lesser of two evils? Jeremy is the a…
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Is Now a Great Time to Nullify the Federal Government? I Ask the Tenth Amendment Center's Mike Maharrey
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There has never been a period in my own lifetime when American people have had so little trust in, or regard for, the nation's government. Witnessing the events of the past four-plus years – or indeed, the past couple of weeks – one might rightly declare that we have reached peak clown show in the realm of governance. So is it time to just cut it l…
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Are We Witnessing the Fall of "Fiat Science"? A Conversation with Kevin McKernan
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What is "fiat science"? It's what you get when the state creates a lot of money out of thin air, then hands out bunches of it to scientific establishments, where decisions are made not on the basis of market forces, but on the basis of political ones. I speak with genetics expert and founder and CSO of Medicinal Genomics, Kevin McKernan, about why …
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State Intervention Promotes a Culture of Greed and Selfishness - not "Capitalism." An Interview with Dr. Guido Hulsmann
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“Unfettered capitalism” creates a “dog-eat-dog” world in which the strong profit at the expense of the weak, everyone only looks out for their own interests, and society becomes selfish, atomized, and less human, with its members caring only about making money, not about each other. So goes the standard mainstream view of a free society, and free m…
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Holding Doctors & Nurses Accountable for Medical Murder: There's an App for That!
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Rebecca Charles' daughter Danielle had a slight cough, fever and pulse-ox reading of 88 when she walked into the hospital on August 27th, 2021. Hospital staff then spent 40 days administering hospital protocols that Rebecca says resulted in her death, at 28 years of age. Danielle had special needs, and had had someone with her at all times during h…
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Is Christianity Anti-Woman? A Conversation with Kaeley Triller
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Does God want women to be silent and submissive? Kaeley Triller, author of the Substack, "Honest to Goodness", has a lot to say on the topic. We talk about Kaeley's changing relationship with the church, and with God, about scripture, and about how to discern truth in spiritual matters. We dig at the roots of the battle of the sexes, and ask what h…
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Making "Safe Blood" Available for Emergencies - with Sierra Hamm
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I’ve posted before about efforts to create “safe” blood supplies and networks, for those of us who don’t want to risk being exposed to the mRNA product in the event that we may need a blood transfusion. The missing piece – until now – has been that none of these networks are able to provide blood in cases of emergency, when it is needed immediately…
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When I discovered Kristi Yapp's Substack, "On This Day, Last Year – Six Months of Turbo Cancer", my reaction was something along the lines of "finally! Now we have our Solzhenitsyn!" Kristi is too modest to accept the comparison, but I think it is apt. We've had mountains of reporting on the effects of the experimental gene therapy for Covid-19, we…
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Fostering Virtue in Boys: A Tale of Ethics, Technology, and Publishing with Samuel Bornman
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I speak with Samuel Bornman, author of "Of Wizards and Warriors", the first in a fantasy adventure series written from a Christian perspective, with boys in mind. We talk about what boys need from fiction that they're not getting, some of the problems with modern children's literature, transhumanism and our relationship with technology, and why Sam…
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Sorry for the long absence, but life has gotten to both of us and different times these last many months. We apologize for the long delay and hope to be back and able to hold a more steady schedule going forward. This episode we discuss a bit about what has been going on with us and then dive into a 115 year old mystery. We hope you enjoy! Music: P…
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Are Libertarians Wrong to Favor Open Immigration?
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Like most libertarians, The Brownstone Institute's Jeff Tucker has long been a proponent of open borders. So have I. But we both feel that events of the past few years require a more thoughtful response than the standard anti-state-border rhetoric. Including, perhaps, admissions that we've been wrong all along. Have we? Jeff and I explore some of t…
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Doing Elder Care Right - with Hal Cranmer
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"A Paradise for Parents" is not your ordinary assisted-living facility. While the past four years have witnessed elder care descend to what can only be described as abusive levels of isolation and neglect, Hal Cranmer, who heads up "A Paradise for Parents'" five locations in Arizona, does things very differently. We talk about Hal's approach to giv…
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I speak with economist Bob Murphy about what needs to happen in order to heal the deep dysfunction that is healthcare in America. If you think we can "reform" our way out of this mess, you might need to listen to this interview. We unravel the complexities of regulation, the insurance industry, licensing, and what an alternative way might look like…
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What is Anarcho Capitalism? And What's So Good About it?
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When newly elected President of Argentina Javier Milei described his anarcho-capitalist position, he referenced economist Bob Murphy's Chaos Theory. So I asked Bob to come on the show and explain to everyone what anarcho capitalism IS. We cover a lot of ground in this one, discussing how a society could operate with privatized justice, law enforcem…
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"Good cops kill Jesus," says Dominic Scarcella, author of "Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen: Reflections on the core social conflict revealed by Jesus Christ's Way of the Cross." We cover a lot of ground in this interview: Can one be a good neighbor and also a "good citizen"? Or are the two fundamentally at odds? Should Christians put their faith in the …
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Canadian restaurateur Jesse Johnson had his business taken from him and destroyed by the Candadian government because he refused to discriminate against patrons who had not been vaccinated against Covid-19. The charges against him were later dropped, but the damage had already been done. We talk about what happened, what was lost, the reaction of t…
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If you think that there's something necessary or good about medical licensing, you might want to tune in to this episode. In it, independent journalist Jeremy R Hammond and I demolish some of the myths around medical licensing. You might be surprised by what you hear. Jeremy's articles on "Why Medical Licensing Should be Eliminated" can be found he…
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Israel and Palestine: Is Peace Possible?
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I speak with Jeremy Hammond, independent journalist and author of the book Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. We go over some of the history underlying the conflict, untangle some of the myths, and ask the question: When state actors on both sides thrive on continued violence, and are themselves obstacles to peace, …
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Are We Really All Living on Jones Plantation? With Larken & Amanda Rose
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There's a new film out, and it's probably not like anything you've seen before. I sat down with Larken and Amanda Rose to talk about "Jones Plantation" - what's so special about it, and how it is that a film with such a powerful anti-state message is finding itself so well received even outside of anarchist and liberty-minded circles. I also ask th…
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Tomorrow is the day we all celebrate Susan's Still Alive Day, so I sat down with Susan herself, to talk about how the holiday began and what it means. We also take on the issue of focus - addressing the importance of being intentional in where we put our focus, and the ways in which medical-freedom advocates (and others) can trip ourselves up with …
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In this episode, we start with a quick update on what life has been serving up, a’ la carte. After which, we suit up for the heat and stand as close as we can to the dumpster fire that is the current state of social media. From tweets to subreddits, we touch base on a varied stew of social media platforms and the recent policy changes that have fir…
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Do Vaccines Cause Autism? Breaking it Down with Jeremy Hammond
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We all know vaccines don't cause autism, because we're not allowed to talk about it on social media. So the science must be settled, right? I sit down with journalist Jeremy R. Hammond, to ask the question we're not supposed to ask. You might be surprised by what he has to say. You can find Jeremy's work here. Jeremy's book is The War on Informed C…
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Downton Abbey, and the State's Big Power Grab - with Jeff Tucker
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I speak with Jeff Tucker about his recent article, "Downton Abbey, the Corruption of the Great Families, and the Future of Freedom." We talk about Downton Abbey, its insights into the role of the "great families" in a free society, and also the massive transfer of wealth and power - from private to public - that took place during the period chronic…
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Why Does there Need to be a Food-Freedom Movement? With Niti the Farmacist
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The Rogue Food Conference starts today, so I thought it would be a good time to share my conversation with Niti Bali - the "high priestess of the pasture", according to Joel Salatin. We cover a lot of ground in this one, from the centralization of food, medicine, and most other important aspects of our lives, to the difference between religion and …
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In this episode, we get our nerd on in an epic way. We share our favorite role-play campaign settings, some of our favorite moments in game, and what makes us keep coming back to the RPG table time and again. We are joined in the studio by a very special guest, Mr. Glennis “Obi” Helton who adds his years of role-playing experience to the conversati…
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In this episode, we discuss a topic that has been making waves in the social, political, and academic worlds for the last few months. How has Critical Race Theory worked its way into the American landscape and why are so many people against this doctrine? We share our thoughts on the subject and try to wrap our minds around how it affects people on…
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Do Goldbacks solve sound money's biggest problem?
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Goldbacks are shiny! But what else makes them special? I ask founder Jeremy Cordon. We talk about the practicalities of Goldbacks, how they are made, how to use them, and how to know they are what they say they are. We talk about why Goldbacks are legal, and how they are different from other atempts at implementing sound money. And Cordon points ou…
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What is a "Directed Evolution Experiment"? And Are we Living in One? - with Kevin McKernan
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I speak with Kevin McKernan about the recent Project Veritas video in which a Pfizer employee claims that the company is contemplating directed evolution experiments with the SARS-Cov-2 virus. Kevin walks us through the reasoning behind his view that we are already witnessing a massive directed-evolution experiment in the real world, as a result of…
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In this episode, we revisit our resolutions from last year and look ahead to 23. We share a couple of games we have spent time playing since our last episode and talk briefly about the availability of third-party games on modern consoles. We share our experiences with food preparation services and discuss an international snack service. Finally, we…
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Santa has made a special delivery!!! Merry Christmas!! In this bonus surprise episode, we pick up in the middle of a conversation that just kind of during our idioms episode. Hopefully, there are other nerds out there that will enjoy this as much as us. We started by discussing Heath Ledger's swan song performance in The Dark Knight and went on a 2…
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The story that free markets are soulless and materialistic is one of the most damaging narratives in our culture. In this episode, we take on that narrative, both in theory, and in practice. I am very fortunate to have been joined by Joyce Brand for this episode. Joyce is co-author of the book "Economics and the Spiritual Life of Free Men", based o…
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In this episode we revisit one of our most popular topics, Idioms! Mr. Claywell takes us on a trip through idioms from around the world, while Mr. Helton brings us phrases from ancient times. Mr. Hamm gives us a sampling of idioms from our most common conversation and as usual, we take the path less traveled and dive into some organic conversation …
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In this episode, we discuss current events in our state, nation, and beyond. We try to wrap our heads around how NASA is shooting for the moon and the executive orders signed in our Commonwealth. We then dive into learned helplessness and how it applies to those around us. We explore growth mindset and how a change of perspective can determine succ…
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Episode 9: Bridging Industries with Kim Shearer, Tree and Shrub Breeder at The Morton Arboretum.
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As a plant breeder, Kim Shearer bridges the worlds of nurseries, nonprofits, and academia as she works to bring Chicago-hardy, beautiful woody plants to market.By The Morton Arboretum STEM Education
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Episode 8: Publishing with Dr. Bennett Young, Managing Editor at Plants People Planet.
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From draft to print, Bennett Young discusses the scientific and intricate world of publication.By The Morton Arboretum STEM Education
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In this episode, we talk briefly about recent promotions and plans and then dive head-first into some strange but true tales. Mr. Hamm sheds light on some of the urban legends that have roots in reality at the happiest place on earth. After a trip down the darker side of Disney, Mr. Claywell spins a tale that Agatha Christie herself could have writ…
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Episode 7: Legislation with Kathleen Kennedy, Senior Policy Analyst, Maryland General Assembly
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Kathleen Kennedy describes the difference between policy and law, the importance of math, and how she pursued her Law and Policy degrees. She also highlights the value that local government provides in protecting the environment.By The Morton Arboretum STEM Education
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Episode 6: Agriculture with Dr. Ronda Hamm, Global Academic Relations at Corteva Agriscience
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Ronda Hamm, If/Then Women in STEM ambassador, discusses the real-world science that she has used throughout her career, and how she makes decisions about her profession.By The Morton Arboretum STEM Education
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When the Criminal Gangs Fight Amongst Themselves, with Tom Luongo
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We all know it's "one big club, and we're not in it..." but we also know it's not quite that simple. What happens when things start to go not so well for the "club", and the members start fighting with each other? Tom Luongo explains - in plain language, for those who might not be following these folks as closely as he is - his view on the infighti…
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Episode 5: For-Profit Industry with Jeremy Poirier, Fiber Supply Certification & Sustainability Manager, International Paper
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Jeremy Poirier does a deep dive into the importance of sustainable forestry for wildlife and livelihoods.By The Morton Arboretum STEM Education
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How the West Brought War to Ukraine
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I talk with Benjamin Abelow, author of "How the West Brought War to Ukraine." Ben explains what's wrong with the narrative you'll hear on TV about this conflict, and gives a brief rundown of the decades-long history that led up to it. We then talk about the psychological and financial incentives that drive the war machine, and he gives his thoughts…
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Episode 4: Landscape Architecture with Susan Jacobson, Head of Site Planning and Design
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Susan Jacobson talks about all things landscape architecture including the installation of The Arboretum’s newest project the Centennial Grand Garden.By The Morton Arboretum STEM Education
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Episode 3: Higher Education with Dr. Tanisha Williams, Postdoc Fellow in Botany at Bucknell University
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Tanisha Williams discusses the ins and outs of a career in academia, the importance of representation, and how plants can connect us to people and places. In addition to her research, Tanisha is one of the recognized founders of Black Botanist Week, and a contributing author to a “Plant Love Story” about her grandmother and the African Violet.…
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In our 50th episode, we are joined in the Two Minds Studio by a special guest, Mr. Glen “Obi” Helton. We kick things off right with a taste test challenge that opens a conversation about one of our favorite topics, food! After indulging in some delicious conversation, we hit close to home with a round-table discussion about the highlights of being …
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Episode 2: Community Development with Colette Copic, Chicago Region Tree Initiative
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Colette Copic discusses the benefits of trees and how communities can promote urban greening. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [Grant #: ARPML-250622-OMLS-22]. www.imls.govBy The Morton Arboretum STEM Education
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Episode 1: Industry Overview with Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director of Seed Your Future
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Jazmin Albarran highlights the diverse and unique industries with career opportunities in horticulture and plant science.By The Morton Arboretum STEM Education
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The Get Moving Challenge - How to Unplug and Start Taking Action, with Susan May
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There is a sense of urgency to the medical freedom movement these days. With everything that has happened over the past two and a half years, it often feels like our work is cut out for us - and we will never get through it all. That feeling of overwhelm can be paralyzing. Fortunately, there are people like Susan May to help us! Susan is an incredi…
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In this installment, we discuss a new venture into the realm of online game streaming. Cl4ywell reached affiliate status on Twitch and has begun streaming on a regular schedule. We also discussed the idea and application behind tDCS technology. We bounce from topic to topic and land on a hypothetical from The Pig that Wants to be Eaten on this, the…
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School is just around the corner. In this episode we talk about the upcoming year, some past educational hiccups, and the teacher shortage that is affecting the quality of teachers in our classrooms. Also, with the recent devastation in Eastern Kentucky, we discuss the flooding and how the heart of Kentucky is hurting. We wrap up on the lighter sid…
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Deep Work for Anarchists - with Starr O'Hara
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I talk with writer Starr O'Hara about her journey to anarchism, her latest book "How to Survive Dystopia (With Your Humanity Intact)", and the work we can each to do to "conquer ourselves" so that we can move forward. We also talked about her upcoming re-launch of a group she has started to support like-minded freedom folk actually get stuff done. …
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