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The Ozone Nightmare covers a wide range of subjects, from gaming to politics, comics to culture. We speak our minds, for better or worse, but we also try to keep the conversation approachable for everyone.

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Shocking News Oct 11, 2012

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Today on the 5: Within the last few weeks there were major headlines talking about the shocking news of theft at TSA checkpoints. When did we start thinking that government employees stop being human? Are we really surprised that when people can steal that they do?

Debatable Value Oct 10, 2012

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Today on the 5: Last week the first presidential debate was held. While pundits were quick to say with who was a 'winner' or 'loser', not many people bothered to question whether these debates are worth having at all.

Government Good Government Evil Oct 09, 2012

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Today on the 5: A lot of people like to put a label on the government as if it's an actual sentient thing. They call government good or evil. Aren't those traits that we usually use to describe people, not things?

The Basic Skills Oct 08, 2012

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Today on the 5: I'm talking about the decline in value of the basic skills that make the world work. It's a sad thing that we've lost the value for this knowledge that keeps so many of the services we depend on going.

The Limits Of Empathy Oct 05, 2012

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Game Of Thrones King George Buddhism And The Brain Amplifire

Music for the show provided by Reed Love.

Coriolanus, The Themes Oct 04, 2012

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Today on the 5: The second part of my thoughts on the Coriolanus, the Shakespearean play brought to the screen by Ralph Fiennes. This time, I'm talking about the themes of the film, which struck a chord with recent musings I've been having on the nature of elitism.

Coriolanus, The Film Oct 03, 2012

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Today on the 5: The first of a dual part musing on the Ralph Fiennes directed adaptation of the Shakespearean play Coriolanus. Lando recommended the film, and I made a point of watching it. Today, a review of the movie itself.

A Wasted Vote Oct 02, 2012

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Today on the 5: I often hear people say that if you're not voting for the Democratic or Republican candidates in a major election, it's either a "wasted vote" or a "vote for the other guy". When did we lose our ability to do something based on merit, rather than result?

The Manhattan Projects Oct 01, 2012

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Today on the 5: Another comic review, again from my iPad comics library. Today it's The Manhattan Projects, a new collection of an alternate history take on the famous atomic bomb development program.

Right To Be Stupid Sep 28, 2012

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This week:

Before Watchmen Mass Murder On Stranger Tides Brick Black Mesa William Gibson No Agenda

Music for the show provided by Reed Love.