The Perspectrum

The Perspectrum

The Perspectrum brings humor and understanding to political news and philosophy. The hosts have been producing content of various types together for nearly a decade, and now they are bringing a progressive and philosophical perspective to political news. Nathan has an MA in Communication Studies and is a professor of communication. Michael is a Manager of Business Analysis and has a BA in Political Philosophy and a BS in Finance. Support us on Patreon and get access to exclusive content: https://patreon.com/theperspectrum?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare

Episodes

August 13, 2025 32 mins

This week, the episode is all about Gaza. Israel is starving people, luring them to aid sights with the promise of food, and then opening fire. 

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This week, Nathan and Michael discuss the Epstein story and have an actual argument. Then they lay out why ICE needs to be abolished. 

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July 14, 2025 81 mins

This week Michael and Nathan discuss the primary victory of Zohran Mamdani and what it means. Then they analyze the Big BS Bill and how it will destroy the safety net.    

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This week Michael and Nathan discuss the bombing of Iran.

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May 31, 2025 54 mins

This week Michael and Nathan discuss the reconciliation bill that just passed the house and how terrible it would be for America. 

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May 23, 2025 67 mins

This week Michael and Nathan talk about the truly remarkable amount of corrupt bribery Trump has been accepting for foreign countries and then they break down Trump's executive order intended to lower pharmaceutical prices.  

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May 7, 2025 79 mins

This week, Michael and Nathan take a break from talking about Trump to do policy deep dives into the SAVE Act (a proposed voter ID law) and medicare for all.

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April 28, 2025 74 mins

This week Michael and Nathan discuss the gross levels of corruption and conflicts of interest happening with Elon Musk in the Trump administration. Then they break down the BS behind RFK's recent comments about autism. 

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April 14, 2025 75 mins

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss how the most dire warnings they issues about Trump are coming to pass both in terms of his fascism and his incompetence over the economy.

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March 1, 2025 78 mins

This week, Michael and Nathan discuss the state of the war in Ukraine and the peace negotiations.(This was recording prior to the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy). Then they have a conversation about what the Democratic party needs in a leader.

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February 24, 2025 64 mins

This week, Michael and Nathan have a discussion on the practical ways in which the Trump administration will harm the lives of everyday Americans. Then they put to bed this false notion that Trump is a fighter for free speech.

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February 16, 2025 61 mins

This week, Michael and Nathan go more in depth into the truly corrupt and heinous nature of DOGE. They they discuss how we have now entered a second Gilded Age. 

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February 9, 2025 66 mins

Michael and Nathan are back from their break to discuss the new administration's systematic destruction of the republic. This week they focus on DOGE, gender, and immigration.

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This week, Michael and Nathan go over some of Trumps horrific picks for his cabinet. Then they have a discussion with special guest Peter Prout about how to deprogram conservatives.

(Note: This episode was recorded prior to the announcement that Matt Gaetz would no longer be serving.)

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This week Michael and Nathan discuss some of the really bad takes on why Harris lost the election. Then they are joined by housing activist Spencer Jones to discuss solutions for the housing crisis.

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November 10, 2024 54 mins

It's happened again. Trump has been elected. Michael and Nathan shout into a microphone about how pissed they are but then they end on a message of hope.

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This week, Michael and Nathan discuss several of the insane stories coming out of the election. Then they have a conversation about the economic benefits of incentivizing having children.

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October 20, 2024 86 mins

This week Michael and Nathan critique some of Kamala Harris' new strategies and then make their case against Donald Trump. Then they end by making their final electoral college predictions.

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September 29, 2024 74 mins

This week, Michael and Nathan break down the many economic proposals of the Harris campaign-how we feel about them, would they actually work.

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September 14, 2024 64 mins

This week Michael and Nathan breakdown the second first presidential debate in a special episode.

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