Critical Thinking is Required

In Episode 125 of CTIR, I discuss a few thoughts I had while watching The American People VS OJ Simpson. But the majority of the episode is clips from the time of the trial including songs, reactions from people, and comedy routines. Oh, and this is NSFW. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8TqhBIEbWA&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbVuI9sUlcE&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFzLXcwbVas&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pevb9LdIy8&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsnuhz-Kb7k&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu6r7Yd_iG8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZrAYxWPN6c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYCt8I1ccF8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sxq30dfxXU

I made a boo boo. I'm fixing it (hopefully - at least a little bit) with this short episode amendment. Bottom line: The trustee of the Jimmy Carter blind trust was his independent "closest adviser" Charles Kirbo. The links are below. Thank you for (hopefully) still listening! http://www.nytimes.com/1996/09/04/us/charles-h-kirbo-79-is-dead-was-carter-s-closest-adviser.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1979/02/14/troubled-carter-peanut-warehouse-is-up-for-sale/e1a1e82f-9707-43c7-97cc-c3a0c2713094/?utm_term=.dd625ec46445

In CTIR Literature Review 5: Rules for Radicals, I discuss a few thoughts I had from the popular book by Saul Alinsky. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Radicals-Practical-Primer-Realistic/dp/0679721134

In Episode 124 of CTIR, I discuss conflict of interest laws, specifically any that apply (or could) to the president of the United States. I also review the history of past presidential conflicts (or potential conflicts) of interest. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/02/donald-trump-conflicts-of-interests/508382/ http://www.economist.com/news/business/21710828-weakness-trump-inc-may-pose-more-problem-its-sprawl-donald-trumps-conflicts https://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/11/28/business/dealbook/congress-may-hold-key-http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/01/23/511273522/trump-files-documents-to-shift-management-of-businesses-to-his-sonsto-handling-trumps-conflicts-of-interest.html http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/09/pay_to_play_and_presents_from.html http://m.motherjones.com/politics/2016/11/trumps-conflicts-interest-could-be-constitutional-problem http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/01/23/511273522/trump-files-documents-to-shift-management-of-businesses-to-his-sons http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/conflict-of-interest.html http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2017/02/25/517039323/kuwait-celebration-at-trump-hotel-raises-conflict-of-interest-questions http://www.inquisitr.com/3796484/president-jimmy-carter-gave-up-his-peanut-farm-and-richard-nixon-sold-most-assets-to-avoid-conflicts-of-interest/ http://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/trump-clinton-conflict-interest-224463 http://www.nysun.com/national/should-geo-washington-have-sold-his-farm-before/89859/ http://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery/ten-facts-about-the-distillery/ http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2016/1121/Trump-Not-first-wealthy-president-but-unique-conflicts-of-interest https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-11-22/like-donald-trump-george-washington-had-business-interests http://m.motherjones.com/politics/2016/12/how-obama-handled-conflict-of-interest-issue-trump-faces http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/celebrity/barack-obama-fortune/ http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38069298 http://www.ncsl.org/research/ethics/50-state-table-conflict-of-interest-definitions.aspx https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/3660 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/208 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/202 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbkRWF2Pc_E&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO1kcRYemic

In CTIR Reflection 33, I discuss the recent Milo and Pewdiepie controversies. Specifically, I give my thoughts on hate speech (from both the political left and right) as well as the likely answer to our current political debates: critical thinking! Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources:

Another reflection! Enjoy! (The title should explain what this episode is about). :0)

Another reflection! Enjoy! (The title should explain what this episode is about). :0)

In Episode 123 of CTIR, I discuss the native lives matter movement. Specifically, I review numerous statistics dealing with Native Americans (and contrast it to the black lives matter and statistics of course). Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/13/opinion/native-lives-matter-too.html?_r=0 http://elitedaily.com/news/politics/native-americans-most-likely-killed-by-police/1161385/ https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/healthcare/news/2010/12/16/8762/fact-sheet-health-disparities-by-race-and-ethnicity/ http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2016/2/native-lives-matter-goes-beyond-police-brutality.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/26/native-american-students-utah_n_7444180.html http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/06/13/1-in-4-native-americans-and-alaska-natives-are-living-in-poverty/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC1LfYl2l7A

In CTIR Reflection 30, I give yet another update on why I’m not producing anything at this moment. I also discuss “fake news” briefly and the plan for the show for the next couple weeks before I start studying for the bar exam once again. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album

In CTIR Reflection 29, I give an update on why I’m not producing anything at this moment. I also review a case I worked on as an intern with the Public Defender’s office and how laws can impact real people. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources:

In Episode 122 of CTIR, I discuss the Black Lives Matter movement. Specifically, its history and principles. I also provide a TON of statistics in regards to black people in American society. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: http://blacklivesmatter.com/guiding-principles/ http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/03/14/where-is-black-lives-matter-headed http://time.com/time-person-of-the-year-2015-runner-up-black-lives-matter/ http://www.benjerry.com/whats-new/why-black-lives-matter https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/sep/20/wage-gap-black-white-americans http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2014/05/african-americans-with-college-degrees-are-twice-as-likely-to-be-unemployed-as-other-graduates/430971/ http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/08/21/through-good-times-and-bad-black-unemployment-is-consistently-double-that-of-whites/ http://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/03/21/292456211/black-preschoolers-far-more-likely-to-be-suspended http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/at-the-edge/2015/05/06/institutional-racism-is-our-way-of-life http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-farbota/black-crime-rates-your-st_b_8078586.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2014/09/09/you-really-can-get-pulled-over-for-driving-while-black-federal-statistics-show/ http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2016/07/14/black-white-blue-town-hall-black-lives-matter-lemon-4.cnn https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/black-lives-matter-movement-explained/2016/06/21/8a00e59e-16e8-11e6-971a-dadf9ab18869_video.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JadtzDXdzuw

In CTIR Reflection 28, I discuss a recent ESPN show I recently watched in regards to comments Phil Jackson (a pretty popular NBA coach in the 90s and 2000s) said about Lebron James and his friends. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzT3tNrm8Rw https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Naismith http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/posse

In CTIR Interview 37: Anthony Horvath (Christianity), I interview Mr. Horvath about his journey from atheism back to Christianity. I ask a few questions I have consistently had about the religion including a discussion on whether God exists. Lastly, we discuss his political views, specifically in regards to the 2016 election. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: http://sntjohnny.com/front/

In Episode 121 of CTIR, I discuss the Dakota Access Pipeline. Specifically, I review the history of the pipeline and analyze the pipeline itself. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2016/09/dakota-access-pipeline-protest-timeline-sioux-standing-rock-jill-stein http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/dakota-pipeline-protests/dakota-access-pipeline-what-s-behind-protests-n676801 https://www.propublica.org/article/pipelines-explained-how-safe-are-americas-2.5-million-miles-of-pipelines http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-super-twisted-history-of-the-dakota-access-pipeline_us_57d9daeae4b08cb14093c741 https://www.dmr.nd.gov/pipeline/ https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2016/09/14/five-things-to-know-about-the-north-dakota-access-pipeline-debate/ https://thinkprogress.org/for-profit-pipelines-are-growing-and-so-are-eminent-domain-battles-2b8beee7af3c#.3yi5nf2kv https://thinkprogress.org/data-oil-trains-spill-more-often-but-pipelines-spill-bigger-9533009d4aba#.fkac2w380 http://time.com/4548566/dakota-access-pipeline-standing-rock-sioux/ http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2016/08/new-american-mega-pipeline-youve-never-heard-dakota-access-bakken http://abcnews.go.com/US/comparing-contrasting-protests-oregon-north-dakota/story?id=43131318 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/oct/30/dakota-access-pipeline-protest-north-dakota-oregon-militia-native-americans http://jelr.law.lsu.edu/2016/02/02/oil-pipeline-regulation-the-current-patchwork-model-and-an-improved-national-solution/

In CTIR Reflection 27, I discuss briefly the outcome of the election and my thoughts on the world moving forward. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources:

In CTIR Interview 35: Matt Hodgson (2016 Elections). I interview one of the hosts of The Why Show and we discuss the 2016 elections (specifically, the presidential election). We also discuss Libertarianism. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: http://www.thewhyshow.com/

In CTIR Reflection 26, I give a show update regarding why it has been so long since I last produced some content. I also discuss the constitutional amendment in Florida regarding medical marijuana and who I voted for in the 2016 Election. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources:

In CTIR Reflection 25, I give a show update (specifically in regards to new equipment and a review of the concept behind the show). I also analyze voting, specifically whether it is moral and whether it is something we should do. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: https://mises.org/blog/voting-immoral https://fee.org/articles/5-reasons-why-i-m-boycotting-the-vote/

In Episode 120 of CTIR, I discuss Donald Trump. Specifically, I review Trump’s positions as the 2016 US Presidential candidate for the Republican Party. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/policies/ http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/full-list-donald-trump-s-rapidly-changing-policy-positions-n547801 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/donald-trump-believe-candidate-stands-10-issues/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-racist-examples_us_56d47177e4b03260bf777e83 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_life_and_career_of_Barack_Obama http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/21/politics/trump-muslims-surveillance/index.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-supporters-black-lives-matter_us_5650e463e4b0258edb31c94b http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-racist-examples_us_56d47177e4b03260bf777e83 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/05/02/donald_trump_bernie_sanders_supporters_will_vote_for_me.html

In Episode 119 of CTIR, I discuss Hillary Clinton. Specifically, I review where she stands on major policy issues as a candidate in the 2016 US Presidential elections. Critical Thinking is Required is a political and educational podcast for individuals with endless curiosity. Thank you for listening to CTIR. If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends. http://criticalthinkingisrequired.com The intro song is titled "Easy Easy” by David Szesztay. The outro song is titled "Photo Album” by David Szesztay. . http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Easy_Easy http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/Electric_Guitar/Photo_Album Sources: https://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/ http://www.rollcall.com/news/hawkings/8-years-senate-votes-reveal-clinton http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/28/upshot/the-senate-votes-that-divided-hillary-clinton-and-bernie-sanders.html http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/55463/hillary-clinton#.V_G4YSTuPlJ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4CJ_dH1zak