Views of an Outsider Podcast

Views of an Outsider Podcast

Exploring our world from inside the mind of someone who has had to live mostly in their head because of health.

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June 23, 2025 91 mins
What happened this week? 'No Kings' protest turned violent as the rest of the Country celebrated the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army. The suspect in the assassination of Minnesota State lawmakers was apprehended, as the lawmaker's final bills were signed into law. And Israeli strikes pummeled the Iranian regime, after Iran struck an Israeli hospital killing a little girl seeking treatment for her leukemia. Polls ...
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There is a lot of debate in our world right now concerning pornography. But what is the reality of the monster behind that curtain? And what is the RIGHT way to deal with him?

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What happened this week? The riots in LA continued and even spilled over into more blue cities across the country. As the left continued to make excuses for all of the violence on our streets, the Marines were called in to put a stop to it. And Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit that was so bogus that has already been shot down by the courts. Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the war began. RFK Jr. replaced all of...
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Is it wrong to legislate morality? And do we already do it? Most importantly, how has our modern use of language destroyed our ability to communicate with each other?

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What happened this week? Ukraine pulled off a surprise drone attack against Russia's bomber fleet. Poland joined a list of countries across Europe who have pivoted right in the latest elections. And trans males were allowed to dominate in high school sports championships across left-wing states. Support for Pride events is way down compared to recent years. Paris succumbed to vicious riots of radicals, leaving two young people dead...
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Our final question of this series may be the most relevant one for most people. What does it truly mean to be a good friend? And why is it important that we have the answer to that question? 

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What happened this week? Russia launched its most extensive air-strike on Ukraine to date. The "Devil in the Ozarks" escaped from his high-security prision where he was serving a life sentence. And the YMCA was exposed for allowing campers and staffers to choose their bedrooms and showers based on their gender identity, instead of biology. Tom Homan publically taunted AOC for not following through on her threat to impose "consequen...
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After considering what it means to be a parent to a child, this week, we flip the script and consider what it means to be a son or a daughter to our parents.
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What happened this week? An anti-life activist died in the bomb that he set off outside of a fertility clinic. Joe Biden's office announced that he has late-stage prostate cancer, prompting several questions. And Iran declared that no deal will stop them from enriching uranium. (They are right... which is why WE need to stop them.) Anti-hamas protests erupted once again in gaza. Venezuela returned an American Veteran that it was ho...
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The controversy continues as we look at one of the most divisive decisions that you can make in our culture: the decision to bring new life into the world!
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What happened this week? Qatar tried to bribe Trump with a $400 million luxury jet, sparking valid outrage. Several deals were struck between the United States and Middle Eastern Counties, some good, some bad. And an apartheid neighborhood under development in Texas was shut down. China and the USA both agreed to reduce tariffs. American hostage Edan Alexander was reunited with his family after being freed. And the pro-immigration ...
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We've separately considered both men and women. This week, we consider them together.

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What happened this week? The new Pope Leo XIV was chosen and became the first American Pope.An Oklahoma Senator enraged the Right. And antisemitism erupted at  Barstool Sports then drama followed on the internet. Federal funding for gain of function research was stopped. Harvard continued to be schooled by the federal government. And deportation efforts ramped up through deputizing officers across the Country, even as Multiple New ...
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One question leads to another. But why is no one interested in asking this one? And why are society's answers to it so unhinged? Let's explore together!!
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What happened this week? An exciting opportunity for American artists was announced in connection with America's 250th birthday next year. President Trump sat down with President Zelensky at the Vatican after the funeral of Pope Francis. And CNN's primetime audience shrank to a new shocking low. The DEA raided Colorado Springs and netted 100 criminals after Florida did the same thing, sweeping up nearly 800 illegals there. Data rev...
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This week, I celebrated the first anniversary of my podcast by taking a look back at my first year's worth of episodes and all the topics that we covered in them.
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What happened this week? A beloved pet was rescued and returned home to her family after being kidnapped by hamas on Oct 7th. The Catholic Church mouned the passing of Pope Francis. And another tesla terrorist was arrested and charged. A pro-hamas protestor stupidly terrorized NYC with a suicide vest and surprisingly, he wasn't shot. China threatened the nations who are trade partners with the United States but negotiations for ne...
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Today, we ask the question of our era. But let's skip the trans debate and ask the question seriously this time.
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This week, we are talking about the inner narratives playing in our heads, and I took aim at the nihilistic narrative that is prevailing there. I also couldn't resist chiming in on a few of the headlines from early in th week as well.
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What happened this week? Trump's worldwide tariff blitz caused havoc in the markets... so he decided to primarily limit the economic aggression to China. DOGE revealed an explosion in the number of immigrants receiving Social Security cards and benefits under Biden.... 8x the number of people. And the Supreme Court finally chimed in on several feuds that have been raging between the Execufive Branch and local District Judges. DHS a...
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