Episodes
Your mother told you not to run with scissors. She was right (of course!), but that’s only part of the story. Tune in to today’s show to find out what I mean :) Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 01/10/18
Trump starts the year off with provocative tweets to North Korea and Iran, and former Trump strategist Steve Bannon is quoted as saying Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with Russians was "treasonous." These stories and more on today's show! Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 01/03/18
Title inspired by the song by The Jezabels that I use for the introduction to my show. I plan to orient a discussion of a few of this week's stories around this theme. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 12/20/17
Inspired by this Monday's GFDA (Good F_cking Design Advice), we'll discuss what it would mean to tell your younger self, "hold my beer," along with some news of the week. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 12/15/17
Recent polls say Americans are less happy than they used to be. A WaPo article attributes the lack of happiness to income inequality, lack of "universal healthcare," etc. What do you think is the cause? This and more on today's show. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 12/06/17
This morning the Supreme Court heard Carpenter v. United States, a case concerning legal protection for the privacy of location data collected by cell phone service providers. Will the Court reinstate Fourth Amendment privacy protection for our data? This and more on today's show. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 11/29/17
The GOP are going to try and eliminate the individual mandate of Obamacare, as part of tax "reform". Is this a good idea? What could happen? This and more on today's show. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 11/15/17
Is Trump's "America First" the antidote to the "Just" War Theory that has prevented us from asserting our foreign policy interests for the last few decades? This and more, including some thoughts on the Air Force (I taught at USAFA for three years). Show discussing news, politics and culture from an individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 11/08/17
We’ve learned that the scumbag jihadist who killed and injured innocents in NYC held a “Diversity Immigrant Visa.” It’s just one example of “Diversity” requiring sacrifice–i.e., giving up a greater value for a lesser value. This & more on today’s show.
Published 11/01/17
Revisiting Rand's advice that we never think of pain or danger or enemies a moment longer than is necessary to fight them, with respect to the whole Weinstein mess, Trump, etc. To see all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss, check out Program Notes here. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 10/25/17
Revisiting the value of giving a damn, and of not "letting go," as a common thread through various items in the news and culture. Check out Program Notes for today's episode here. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 10/23/17
Today's show, the title of which is inspired by the Blondie song, "Dreaming," will focus on  the connection between freedom and genuine love of the American Dream, as well as the inability to coerce or cajole love, more generally. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 10/18/17
What in the world does Quantum Mechanics have to do with politics? Listen to find out, via examples from Catalonian Independence, Apple's "Diversity & Inclusion" Chief, and more! Program notes are available here. Show discusing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 10/16/17
Trump wants to "Make America Great" while acting in contradiction to its founding principle; Weinstein wanted to produce films starring talented actresses while sexually assaulting and harassing them; did Puigdemont declare independence? Or not? These stories and more on today's show. Check out Program Notes here. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an Individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff
Published 10/11/17
It's Columbus day and Spain, the country that sent him to America, is in turmoil. Will the Catalan region declare independence tomorrow, when its Parliament meets? This and more on today's show. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 10/09/17
Will Catalonia declare its independence from Spain? If so, what should the Spanish government do?  Is Women's "Empowerment" a Myth? These stories and more on today's show. Check out Program Notes at my blog, usually posted about an hour before showtime, for all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 10/06/17
Not surprisingly, we're seeing calls for gun control--or gun bans--in the wake of the atrocity in Las Vegas. Catalan is vowing to declare independence soon. These stories and more on today's show! Show discussing news, politics and culture from an individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 10/04/17
Soon the Supreme Court will be hearing Carpenter v. United States, a case concerning legal protection for the privacy of location data held by cellphone companies. Hear how I think the Court should rule in this important case! Show discussing news, politics and culture from an individualist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 10/02/17
Now that the latest attempt to "repeal" Obamacare has failed, it's time to focus on some of the good stuff, including a couple of recent privacy rulings! Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 09/27/17
Two sets of two wrongs each: NFL players kneeling during the anthem, while Trump tweets "Fire or suspend!"; and Graham-Cassidy as the GOP's answer to Obamacare. These stories & more on today's show. Show discussing news, politics, and culture from an American Exceptionalist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 09/25/17
Some listeners, after hearing my analysis of Trump's speech on Wednesday, think I'm not giving Trump credit where it's due. Are they right? This and more on today's show. Show discussing news, politics and culture from an American Exceptionalist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 09/22/17
Yes, taken out of context, many of the things Trump said in his speech yesterday were excellent. But in this show I'll discuss how his anti-ideology framework undermines anything good he says. Check out Program Notes for today's show here. Show discussing news, politics, and culture from an American Exceptionalist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 09/20/17
A collection of news stories that just happen to lend themselves to an alliterative show title. Check out Program Notes at my blog to see what I have planned! Show discussing news, politics and culture from an American Exceptionalist perspective. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 09/18/17
Trump (and his press secretary) saying what should happen to ESPN for Hill's comments; Antifa thugs trying to shut down Shapiro's speech at Berkeley; Net Neutrality rules governing the flow of traffic on the Internet. All are varieties of censorship. This and more on today's show. Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of the ideas behind American Exceptionalism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 09/15/17
Ben Shapiro will be speaking at a "Say No To Campus Thuggery" event at UC Berkeley on Thursday. Why should you care? What's at stake? Listen to today's show to find out. Check out Program Notes at my blog for all the stories, etc., I plan to discuss. Show discussing news, politics and culture from the perspective of Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. Hosted by Amy Peikoff.
Published 09/13/17