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Podcast #222: College, Kavanaugh, and Political Nihilism Oct 08, 2018

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DXP #222 begins with our first ever attempt to call someone back because their voicemail was so confusing (the conversation that ensued was just a tad awkward). We discuss whether it's still worthwhile to send kids to college, and take another call from a listener who can teach the rest of you a thing or two about using your allotted voicemail time efficiently. We then lament the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh, disagreeing slightly over just how nihilistic and hopeless we should let ourselves become.

Podcast #221: Faustian Bargains and Eternal FOMO Oct 01, 2018

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DXP #221 begins with a call from our (presumably) only Trump-voting listener, after which we discuss the new Netflix series, The First. We hear from our very first patron, and then discuss how much money we would bargain our souls for (unsurprisingly, Jason's is on sale for quite cheap). After the break we discuss the Kavanaugh nomination (but since this episode was recorded a week ago our remarks will be somewhat outdated since news travels so fast these days). But either way, the dude is super shady.

Podcast #220: The Republican Brain Sep 24, 2018

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DXP #220 begins with a solemn voicemail from one of our most beloved characters. We then find ourselves getting rebuked for ignoring a listener's question last week and talking about something else instead (which we are wont to do). We discuss the issue of body shaming and whether it's wrong when Trump is the target (we're cool with it), after which we address another listener's question about whether he is spiritual or religious. We end the show discussing Chris Mooney's book "The Republican Brain."

Podcast #219: The One About Nothing Sep 17, 2018

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DXP #219 represents what happens when we don't have a whole lot of topics to address and instead just shoot the shit for a couple hours. We begin the show with a voicemail from a real-life Trump voter, which leads to a discussion of the recent Manafort plea and a foray into the world of FoxNews. Jason tells a story about his new job, and we get some marketing tips from another listener. Biebers involve hotel feng shui and afterschool pick-up lines.

Podcast #218: Nike, Kaepernick, and Changing our Minds Sep 10, 2018

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Episode #218 begins with a new and potentially hilarious job prospect for Jason, after which we take a voicemail about the process of changing one's mind (is it instantaneous or a process? Are certain types of people more averse to change than others?). We discuss the controversy surrounding Nike's new ad campaign, and then take another call about whether it is necessary to root our good deeds in some religion or another. Biebers involve mobile devices and driving habits.

Podcast #217: Race Relations, #MeToo, and Dating Sep 03, 2018

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DXP #217 opens with a voicemail from Dick Bush about a new job prospect. We then hear from another caller challenging our position on racist jokes and on whether Trump supporters are themselves on the racism spectrum. We take a question from a new patron and self-proclaimed "worst Texan ever" about the #MeToo movement, and then discuss a recent study about how most people attempt to date "out of their league" (also, men are super shallow apparently). Biebers involve spouse-sharing and parking garages.

Podcast #216: Avenatti, Argento, Airports, and Axes Aug 27, 2018

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Episode #216 of DXP begins with a voicemail for the one of us who "has a real job." We then talk a bit about future president Michael Avenatti, after which we play a voicemail about the film BlacKkKlansman. We spend some time breaking down the Asia Argento scandal and discuss what its ramifications are, if any, for the MeToo movement. This leads to a discussion about sexual abuse and power more generally, as well as whether gender is relevant. Biebers involve airports and axes.

Podcast #215: Race, Abuse, and Crap Neighbors Aug 20, 2018

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We begin episode #215 of DXP with a voicemail from the wife of one of our most famous listeners. We then discuss the issue of race, and the new film BlacKkKlansman in particular. We spend a little while engaging in potty talk (literally), and then devote the bulk of the episode discussing the recent abuse scandal in the Catholic Church. Biebers involve salt and horrible neighbors (what's the deal, is it a race thing? A political thing? A socio-economic issue? Why are Jason's neighbors so awful?).

Podcast #214: Personal Growth, Discrimination, and Gay Stuff Aug 13, 2018

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In DXP #214 we take a call from a listener who foolishly expects Jason to reconcile something he said in one episode with something he said in another (we don't like being accountable for stuff). We discuss whether people are truly able to change, and then take up the issue of the various bases of discrimination (as in, can a diner refuse to serve mixed-race couples? Men in MAGA hats?). After following a rabbit trail about the Bible and the gays we share our biebers, which involve boats and elevators.

Podcast #213: Conspiracies, Twitter, and Christopher Hitchens Aug 06, 2018

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In this episode of DXP we discuss the conservative mindset in general and Christian's recent date with a Trump-supporter in particular, seeking to understand the never-ending layers of conspiracy theories and confirmation bias. We address the issue of social media scrutiny as it applies to director James Gunn, and then hear from atheist Christopher Hitchens on the dangers of Christianity (which sparks a sharp disagreement among us). Biebers involve unoriginal music and unhelpful encouragement.

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