Mental Forays Into the Radical Center
This week, as violent protests continue around the United States, we look at the controversial deployment of federal authorities to locations like Portland, Oregon, and the justification for this given by the DHS. Continue reading 07.27.20. Rights vs. Riots
As questions loom over the use of federal law enforcement to curb protests in Portland and other places, we look at the fine line between contact tracing technologies and the erosion of privacy. Continue reading 07.20.20. Contact Tracing
This week we look at antiscientific biases, how politics on both the left and the right can influence them, and why medical masks have become a political statement in America. Continue reading 07.13.20. Antiscience: The Truth Behind the Mask
With the arrest of Jeffrey Epstein associate and former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, we examine questions about the late sex offender’s fortune, whether he was as rich as some claim, and Epstein’s possible connections to the intelligence community. Continue reading 06.06.20. Who Was Jeffrey Epstein?
This week we examine claims against the accuracy of former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton’s new book, and the ongoing struggle communities are facing in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading 06.29.20. Common Sense in the Age of COVID
This week as the quest for social justice ensues in America, we look at striking a balance between conflict and tolerance, and the controversies surrounding late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon. Continue reading 06.22.20. Got Tolerance?
The Capital Hill Autonomous Zone in Seattle has aroused controversy over what some call a “takeover” by political activists in the city. But has media reporting on the situation been accurate, and does it represent autonomy, anarchy, or something else? Continue reading 06.17.20. Autonomy, or Anarchy?
This week continues our analysis of the public response to George Floyd’s killing and opposition by military leaders to President Donald Trump’s desire to deploy the military in curbing violence during protests. Continue reading 06.08.20. The Age of Dissent
This week we discuss the tragic killing of George Floyd, the historic social unrest that has resulted, and how political leaders have responded to protests now occurring around the world. Continue reading 06.03.20. Justice for George
As America slowly begins to reopen in the midst of COVID-19, controversy surrounds recent remarks made by presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump. Continue reading 05.25.20. Chief of Gaffe
This week we look at the alleged “Obamagate” scandal, the claims behind it, what they actually mean, and the “righteous quibbling” that has resulted. Continue reading 05.18.20. What is “Obamagate”?
As the media begins to speculate about the origins of the coronavirus outbreak, we analyze and compare contrasting views expressed by U.S. Intelligence and the scientific community. Continue reading 05.11.20. Spy Claims