PC Podcast

We're back! Did you miss us?? Mike & Ken return, and haven't lost a step! Listen in, as we dig in to the current state of the coronavirus pandemic, its impact on loved ones, businesses and society in general. And more! As always, let us know what you think, at our updated website: https://pcpodcast.net

What is gentrification? What are its effects? How can we better address its negative effects? Blight, profit, social justice - Ken & Mike hash it all out! Also, Mike has updates on concerns that may affect the show schedule. https://pcpodcast.net

Should the government be able to take not only your freedom, but your possessions, too?  Proponents will say that it helps law enforcement tackle criminal enterprises and their ill-gotten gain, and helps fund departments who would otherwise go hungry for funding. The ACLU says: "Forfeiture was originally presented as a way to cripple large-scale criminal enterprises by diverting their resources. But today, aided by deeply flawed federal and state laws, many police departments use forfeiture to benefit their bottom lines, making seizures motivated by profit rather than crime-fighting." Listen in, and let us know what you think! https://pcpodcast.net

This time we talk about the worlds democracy, otherwise known as the United Nations...Along with our usual detours.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. Often called the "congressional watchdog," GAO examines how taxpayer dollars are spent. Mike and Ken dig in! Join us! https://pcpodcast.net

Voter ID? Voting fraud? Dimpled chads! In this rebroadcast, this episode is focused on voting and voting law. 

Our show this week is on "euthanasia;" the right to end your life if you so choose. Is your body your own? Can the government prohibit you from ending your life as you see fit, especially in cases of medical need?  What about the risk of abuse? Isn't codifying suicide in law dangerous?  Join the discussion! https://pcpodcast.net

Instant gratification, impatience, shorter attention spans; at what cost?  Police violence and gun sales are examined as an example of the public's rush to judge.  The times, they are a-changing! Tune in, catch up, and let us know what you think! https://pcpodcast.net

With all the problems caused by guns in todays society what should be done to stop the violence? How much government oversight is too much? This week we discuss the gun problem facing this nation and what is the best course of action.. Enjoy  this re-post, and let us know what you think! https://pcpodcast.net

Modern Monetary Theory! Spending. Taxes. Resources! Universal income/"free money." Mike & Ken climb a steep learning curve and debate their points, for you!  Let us know what you think, or suggest a topic! https://pcpodcast.net

Modern Monetary Theory! Spending. Taxes. Resources! Universal income/"free money." Mike & Ken climb a steep learning curve and debate their points, for you!  Let us know what you think, or suggest a topic! https://pcpodcast.net

What are the governments responsibilities to it's citizens ? Listen as the left and right look for common ground (if any), in this re-post of our first episode!

Big Pharma! The opioid epidemic. Negotiated prices. Medical care for profit. Where do profits and success give way to saving lives? What are the moral consequences? How do those fit in with economics and corporate viability? Do companies pursue treatments over cures, in the interest of financial success? Mike & Ken tackle these and other issues on this super-sized episode! https://pcpodcast.net

Social Security, do you really know how it works ? In the re-post, we discuss "America's Retirement plan" and what it's really there for. We also dispell a number of rumors about the Social Security System, as well as our usual detours along the way.

We're back this week with an episode from the vault! Its topic couldn't be more timely: Climate Change. More sparks fly, as our latest episode! What is causing it? Who is to blame? What solutions can work to address it? Listen in, and give us some feedback!  https://pcpodcast.net

Multiple political parties! Third parties, Ross Perot and the impact on modern elections. This conversation gets up and running, and cuts across any number of topics, including Trump, minimum wage, lobbyists, and accountability!  Pop some popcorn, click, subscribe, and let us know what you think! https://pcpodcast.net

The Declaration of Independence! We've got a hot one!  The sparks fly early and often, in this surprisingly timely back-and-forth about one of our country's most fundamental documents! Mike and Ken have a lot to say, and aren't feeling shy!  Listen in to our latest, passionate and probing episode, and let us know what you think, at: https://pcpodcast.net

Same Sex Marriage - we talk about modern ideas of marriage, cohabitation, love and the government's role.   Mike and Ken take a wide, circuitous tour of relevant terms and issues, including defining terms and interpreting related topics through progressive and conservative lenses.  https://pcpodcast.net

Homeland Security! Terror, securing the border, immigration - what is their mandate? How do they keep us safe?  Listen in, and join in the conversation! https://pcpodcast.net

"Payday Loans!" How do they work? What are the real costs? Necessary evil or just plain evil?  Mike & Ken get to the bottom of it! https://www.pcpodcast.net