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The Six Cents Report is a weekly podcast that uses theology and economics to analyze events that Impact Canadians. #Sixcentsmakeschange
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Friday Dec 27, 2019
Friday Dec 27, 2019
The hosts of The After Watch - Levar & Phil join Darnell & Joel to discuss Star Wars and political agendas in film. The conversation addresses the following:
- Our shared history and how we evaluate content
- Our relationship with the Star Wars universe
- Opinions of the newer Disney created Star Wars films (up to The Last Jedi)
- Prequel trilogy: Episodes I, II & III compared to the current films
- Political agendas influence on the quality of a film
- Social issues done well in film
- Character development
- Can Episode IX redeem the new trilogy?
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References:
Star Wars movie order: a definitive viewing chronology for the galaxy far, far away
The After Watch contact info:
Twitter: @after_watch
Podcast: The After Watch
Email: Theafterwatch@pm.me
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Friday Dec 06, 2019
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Members of York University’s student group - Students Against Israeli Apartheid (SAIA) - staged a protest on Nov 20, 2019 at York University's Vari Hall. SAIA was protesting a panel discussion with Reservists on Duty, an organization of former members of the Israeli Defense Force. The protests resulted in a conflict that escalated to violence. This event serves as a catalyst for Darnell & Joel to provide their two cents regarding the long standing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Their conversation addresses the following:
- Is Israel practicing Apartheid?
- Is Canada’s support of Israel justified
- 7 types of Propaganda
- Biblical theology of Israel’s existence in Palestine
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References:
Anti-Israel protest at York University turns violent
Toronto police investigating York U protest for possible hate crimes
Justin Trudeau's response to violence and antisemitism at York University
Doug Ford's response to the protest at York University
Historical Maps of Israel and Palestine
The Israel-Palestine conflict: a brief, simple history
Award Winning Journalist Jeremy R Hammond on the History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s hugely controversial “nation-state” law, explained
The Gritty Truth About Israel's 'Jewish-Only' Highways
Stephen Harper: Why don't You Support Israel
A Black South African on Israel and Apartheid
7 Types & Examples of Propaganda Techniques to Blow Your Mind
NGO Apartheid State Campaign: Deliberately Immoral or Intellectually Lazy?
Four ways Jews and Arabs live apart in Israeli society
Top Ten Myths about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s attack on Egypt in June ’67 was not ‘preemptive’
The Occupation of the American Mind (original 84-minute version)
The Occupation of the American Mind (21-minute version)
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Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Sikhs maintain a high level of representation in the political sphere. There are roughly 500,000 Sikhs in Canada, which accounts for about 1.4% of the population. In the 2019 federal election, 5% of parliamentary seats - 15 Liberals, 1 NDP & 3 Conservatives were won by Sikh politicians. Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation that covers the following:
- Jagmeet Singh's comments on abortion & gay marriage
- Sikhism
- NDP & Socialism
- Grass roots strategy of Sikh politicians
- Religion & politics vs church & state
- Majority privilege
related episode: 6CR #35
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References:
Audio clip played: Jagmeet Singh interview
World Sikh group against gay marriage bill
Why Sikhs are so powerful in Canadian politics
Tweet: RIP Fidel Castro
Ludwig Von Mises - Economic Calculation Problem
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Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Oct 21, 2019 is federal election day in Canada. Darnell & Joel discuss the leaders debates that were held on Oct 7 & 10, 2019.
- Initial thoughts and feedback on the debates
- Multiculturalism & Immigration
- Quebec's Bill 21 & Provincial Jurisdiction
- Indigenous People
- Climate Change
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References:
Federal election leaders debate 2019: Full replay
Federal leaders debate 2019: Full transcript
French-language federal leaders debate 2019 (English translation): Full replay
Debriefing the 2019 Federal Leaders' Debate
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Friday Sep 27, 2019
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Justin Trudeau was caught wearing Blackface - once, twice, three times a charm. Darnell & Joel discuss the following:
- Comments from political commentators
- Morality of decisions based on race
- "Wearing Blackface might prove a person’s ignorance and insensitivity, but it doesn’t necessarily prove that they are racist" - Sam Sey
- Is blackface morally neutral?
- Darnell & Joel in Chicago @ 2013 Legacy Conference - experiencing racism
- Sincerity of Trudeau's apology
- What will the impact of the scandal on Canadians
- Good vs bad racism
Related episodes - 6CR #30
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References:
‘I’m really sorry’: Justin Trudeau admits wearing brownface at 2001 costume party
Will Trudeau’s ‘blackface’ photo end Canada’s shame-based politics?
Justin Trudeau mocked for what he said about Star Wars as a kid
Josephine Mathias: By his own standard, Justin Trudeau is apparently a racist
Is Justin Trudeau A White Supremacist?
Jamie Foxx on Robert Downey Jr. Doing Blackface - JRE
Rex Murphy: For anyone else, resignation would be unavoidable – and appropriate
Christie Blatchford: Trudeau will get away with blackface because he's a Liberal
What happened when Justin Trudeau was heckled in Quebec
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Friday Sep 20, 2019
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Dr. Tony Costa is teaching a new course on Social Justice at Toronto Baptist Seminary, this fall semester. Darnell & Joel discuss the following with Dr. Tony Costa:
- Biblical vs Secular Social Justice
- Subjective vs Objective Morality
- Social Justice in the Canadian Context
- Identity Politics within the Church
- Team Woke & Team Spoke
- Demographic of Church Elders
- Good vs Bad Discrimination
Related episodes - 6CR #38
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References:
Dr. Tony Costa's Current Courses
Scientist Suggests Climate Change Could Pave the Way for Cannibalism
The Trojan Horse - Ep. 1: Deconstructing Communities | Peter Boghossian, James Lindsay
The Trojan Horse - Ep. 2: Radical Subjectivity | Peter Boghossian, James Lindsay, Michael O'Fallon
5 Things We’ve Learned as We Transition from an Ethnic to a Multicultural Church
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Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
In the second half of our discussion on homelessness, Darnell & Joel transition to solutions. Topics include:
- Private vs Government Welfare
- Benevolence within the church and necessity of community
- Causes of financial need and type of support
- Welfare Cliff
Previous Homelessness episode: 6CR #45
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What If Charity Replaced Taxation?
Maryland church ordered to evict homeless or pay $12,000 fine
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Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
The O'Cannabiz Conference provided The Six Cents Report with media passes to their 2019 Toronto event. Darnell & Joel discuss their experience and what they learned from the conference.
Topics include:
- Unique aspects of Canadian industry - regulations, patents
- Medical use & cannabinoids
- Bill C93 - Pardon vs Expungement of 'simple possession' records
- Purpose of law & criminal records
- Cannabis Market beyond recreational
Previous Cannabis episode: 6CR #10
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Reference Links:
Toronto Just Can't Get Rid Illegal Cannabis Stores
Chris Kresser on the problems with nutritional epidemiological studies
The Ultimate Guide to Cannabinoids in Cannabis
Liberals Pass Bill to Suspend Records for Simple Cannabis Possession
Frequently asked questions about expungement
Mike Dillard Podcast With Teeka Tiwari
Hemp is the New Oak: America’s First Hemp “Wood” Factory is Being Built
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Friday Jul 12, 2019
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Darnell Samuels joined I.J. Makan on his podcast - Kazingram Dialogue to tell his story. During this conversation Darnell gives us an understanding of his life experiences that help shape his views and ideas.
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Friday Jul 05, 2019
Friday Jul 05, 2019
The Fraser Institute hosted their Economics for Journalist conference at the beginning of June 2019. Darnell was one of 25 participants selected to attend. Darnell & Joel have a conversation breaking down the conference and go in-depth on a few of the sessions. Topics include:
- Darnell's experience at the conference
- The Economic Way of Thinking
- Property Rights and the Tragedy of the Commons
- Teaching Kids to share
- Why Good Politics is Bad Economics: Public Choice Theory 101
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MP Maxime Bernier says Scheer won Tory leadership thanks to ‘fake Conservatives’
Essay: That Which is Seen, and That Which is Not Seen
Audiobook: That Which Is Seen, and That Which Is Not Seen
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