The Rage Cycle: Non-traditional media. Last time we focused on how traditional media is keeping us divided and on edge, this time we look at how echo chambers are formed and why content creators use rage and fear to keep you engaged. The story begins with all the buzz around Sound of Freedom, a filmContinue reading “S5 E10: The Rage Cycle”
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S5 E8: “C” is for Criminal Justice Reform
Part 1 – “C” is for Criminal Justice Reform, a discussion about how we can affect change (Jess) If you read my campaign interviews or met me on the campaign trail you most likely heard mention of my father. From a very early age (probably 5 or 6 years old) he began including me inContinue reading “S5 E8: “C” is for Criminal Justice Reform”
S5 E7: Mother may I?
“Mother May I?”– Occupational Licensing Reform in South Carolina and what it could mean for entrepreneurs, lower-wage income earners, and efforts toward Justice Reform. Occupational licensing is the process which one must go through to be permitted to perform specific services. The idea behind occupational licensing is to have a mechanism by which the StateContinue reading “S5 E7: Mother may I?”
S5 E3: There is No More Normal, New or Otherwise
S5 Ep 3: COVID and Moms – we are the “real” victims of this shit show (link) #covid19 #covid #lockdowns #parenting #parentingporcupines #libertarian #libertarianmoms #libertarianparents #libertarianparenting #momlife #momtourage #SCPolitics COVID is still a thing and yet I’m always a little startled when someone says they’ve tested positive or that they’ve been exposed. Sometime back inContinue reading “S5 E3: There is No More Normal, New or Otherwise”
S4 E9: Social Media Hysteria is becoming the new American pastime
Main idea: people being outraged over Elon is just another turn on the hysteria cycle In Season 2, episode 2, way back in January 2021 – holy cow! – we talked about the Crisis Cycle and the way the media has trained us (like monkeys) to get hysterical about specific things for specific reasons. TheContinue reading “S4 E9: Social Media Hysteria is becoming the new American pastime”
S4 E6: The Sisterhood of Motherhood
main idea: how we support one another and why. How collaborative approaches foster a sense of community and create villages for our kids. However rewarding, being a mom can at times feel overwhelming. Kids don’t come with instructions, but they do each come with their own unique and individual personalities. Navigating parenting challenges can atContinue reading “S4 E6: The Sisterhood of Motherhood”
S4 E5: Founding Motherhood
main idea: spinoff of the “Founding Fatherhood” series. Discussion about women’s roles in the American Revolution As we were planning our episodes to celebrate Women’s History Month we wanted to devote one episode to our “Founding Mothers”. We hear a lot about the Founding Fathers, but we usually do not hear about the women whoContinue reading “S4 E5: Founding Motherhood”
S3E2: Founding Fatherhood Part 1
In honor of Father’s Day we thought it would be nice to bring on some of our favorite Dads this week to discuss fatherhood, and the importance of father figures in raising liberty-minded kids. Our guests are: Jason Lyon, also known as “Mr. Murica”, host of The Bearded Truth on Muddied Waters Media. Jason has Continue reading “S3E2: Founding Fatherhood Part 1”
S2 E12: There is No Rubric: Becoming a Parent Without Clear Examples
Main Idea: We all want to be “good” parents but how do we know what that means? Link to the podcast Tonight we take on all those insecurities in modern parenthood. Namely: How do you know that you are doing a decent job? Well adjusted, kind, respectful, positive feedback from others. Do you find yourselfContinue reading “S2 E12: There is No Rubric: Becoming a Parent Without Clear Examples”
S2 E10: The Monsters Under My Bed (and in my head) Part 2
Main Topic: a discussion around supporting our children’s mental health Link to the podcast. In Season 1, Episode 14, we covered the first part of this conversation which focused on the need for open discussion about Mental Health. If you haven’t watched it you can watch it here. Equally important a discussion is one about howContinue reading “S2 E10: The Monsters Under My Bed (and in my head) Part 2”
Parenting Porcupines 