Author: Dan Carlin
Running Time: 46 Min.
Offered: Weekly
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Common Sense with Dan Carlin Podcast
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Loud, fast-talking and deceptively funny, this politically-independent "forward-thinking pragmatist" looks at the events shaping our world through a uniquely American lens. It's smarter than you think, and faster than you expect.
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  Dan Carlin Gets Political | Check out this politically-independent podcast with host Dan Carlin as he pragmatically discusses the problems and potential solutions to contemporary political issues. As an independent podcaster his political talk doesn''t consist of a pushing forth a partisan agenda, but rather analyzing the issues as he goes along while bringing his vast knowledge of history into the mix. |
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Show 219 - Security Uber Alles
Thu, Feb 09, 2012
Can a population ever have enough protection in the modern, violent 21st century world? Dan discusses the War on Terror and contends that its akin to an Enabling Act that legitimizes any level of security.
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Show 218 - Up Your Class
Wed, Feb 01, 2012
The issue of economic class is one the U.S. political system mostly ignores. Dan blames this on what might be termed "Mythological Cataracts" that blind many Americans to issues that might be class-related.
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Show 217 - The Big Ketchup Show
Tue, Jan 24, 2012
Dan tries to catch up on a ton of topics all at once. Subjects include: SOPA, Iraq, mistreatment of enemy dead by U.S. soldiers, Obama, Supreme Court decisions on GPS devices and Republican Party primaries.
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Show 216 - Interrogating the Elephant
Wed, Jan 4, 2012
You can always tell when Dan is angry. His voice begins to boom into the microphone and he starts talking at machine gun speed. He's a bit angry in this episode. It's not your fault though. The Media has upset him.
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Show 215 - Disappointing the Listenership
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
"If he hasn't made you mad yet...he will" has been a tag line used by Dan forever. Last show he again lived up to his reputation. In today's show, he deals with the fallout and answers his critics.
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Show 214 - The Bitter Harvest of Fear
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
What happens to "The Land of the Free" when it is no longer "The Home of the Brave"? You get the evisceration of constitutional protections in the name of fighting terrorism. Dan wonders why everyone is surprised.
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Show 213 - The Defazio Dialogues
Wed, Nov 30, 2011
Dan gets a return visit from U.S. Congressman Peter Defazio (D-Oregon) and questions him about corruption in government, the Bill of Rights, and the power of regular Americans to influence government policy.
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Show 212 - The Very Velvet Fist
Tue, Nov 22, 2011
What if pepper spray or other modern crowd control tools had been available during the Civil Rights era? Dan looks at the challenges the protest tactic of civil disobedience faces in a 21st Century world.
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Show 211 - Tyranny of the Unwise
Sat, Nov 12, 2011
Is it possible that a political system based on voting and elections has less of a chance of producing wise leadership than a monarchy or dictatorship? Dan tries to look at this heretical idea with an open mind.
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Show 210 - Second Guessing the Navigator
Fri, Nov 04, 2011
Who is setting the national agenda and how do we feel about their choices? Dan discusses everything from the conflict between liberty and democracy to the ability of governments to solve social problems.
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Show 209 - A Show in Pieces
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
What happens when Dan meanders too far down an intellectual tangent to find his way back to the point? You get "A show in pieces"
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Show 208 - The Fruits of Disillusionment
Tue, Oct 18, 2011
Dan unveils a new streamlined show format while tackling an issue he dealt with in the last episode...the Occupy Wall Street protests.
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Show 207 - Stirring The Pot
Wed, Sep 28, 2011
Bringing people together is on Dan's mind today as he looks at Truth, protests, Pan-National anger and the theoretical idea of a Goldman-Sachs-like entity outing itself as the global overlord.
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Show 206 - SaviorCorp LLC
Wed, Sep 07, 2011
More than 100 corporate CEOs signs pledges to withhold money from politicians until the mess in Washington is cleaned up. Dan muses on motives and possibilities. Also: The right to live dangerously.
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Show 205 - The Social Engineers of Albion
Thu, Aug 18, 2011
How successful can a widespread government effort aimed at changing human nature or human behavior be? Fallout from the recent riots in the U.K. has Dan wondering. Also: presidential handicapping and police videotaping.
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Show 204 - Looking for a Left Hook
Wed, Aug 03, 2011
Should President Obama be challenged by another Democrat in the 2012 primaries? Dan thinks so. He also discusses the need for better paying jobs for Americans and why they will be so hard to come by.
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Show 203 - Upgrading the Electorate
Wed, Jul 20, 2011
Dan deals with an "elephant in the living room" issue in U.S. politics when he confronts the issue of uninformed voters. Can voters be improved? The Supreme Court and the debt ceiling also are discussed.
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Show 202 - A Bowlful of Politics
Fri, Jun 24, 2011
Presidential war powers, Afghan troop re-deployments and marijuana all take center stage in a show that highlights the effect the upcoming 2012 presidential election is exerting on the U.S. political system.
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Show 201 - The Secrecy Feedback Loop
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
What happens when the laws become classified secrets? In a show where Dan quotes other sources endlessly, that's just one of the aspects of a Senator's warning that he examines. Also: Exercises for a supple mind.
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Show 200 - Ducenti
Tue, May 17, 2011
Episode 200 prompts some introspection on Dan's part and some thoughts about the era in which we live. In addition, there's an "In Related News" segment for the first time in a while and a "Dan Carlin Flashback".
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Show 199 - Pyrrhic Schadenfreude
Mon, May 02, 2011
As expected, Dan's take on the news that Osama bin Laden has been killed by U.S. forces is a bit unusual. He finds it hard to celebrate amongst the damage wrought by the actions of the terrorists.
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Show 198 - Iceberg at 12 o'clock
Fri, Apr 22, 2011
The federal budget fight is forcing Americans to confront the magnitude of the nation's financial problems. Dan sees it as a case of chickens coming home to roost. Also: Purchasing legislators for the public.
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Show 197 - Tweaking The Beast
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
As the U.S. Government faces a fiscal impasse, Dan offers suggestions that might make the current standoff less of a political farce. Also: Dan promises to "fix" the CNN news network if listeners will buy it for him.
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Show 196 - The Intervention Blues
Wed, Mar 23, 2011
Dan corrects misconceptions about his views on Libyan intervention from the last show and blames himself for the confusion. He also finds some positives amid the post-earthquake pain and suffering in Japan.
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Show 195 - Arming the Independents
Wed, Mar 09, 2011
How much should public opinion drive government policy? Dan has some tie-ins between this idea and the 2012 elections. Also: Rose-colored visions of a Churchillian U.N.
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Show 194 - State of the Union
Wed, Feb 23, 2011
What's going on in Wisconsin? Dan breaks down and analyzes the issue of public employees and busted state budgets. Also: what does 007 James Bond's car have to do with the U.S. Defense budget?
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Show 193 - The Obama Doctrine
Tue, Feb 08, 2011
Dan wants President Obama to "seize the moment" in Egypt and proclaim a new American policy of supporting democracy over stability. Is it hopelessly idealistic or common sense?
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Show 192 - Cyber-Lynching the Troublemakers
Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Dan expresses a concern about reform-minded political troublemakers being digitally "framed" by governments around the world. "Ben" thinks that's nutty conspiracy talk. What do you think?
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Show 191 - Divine Divides
Tue, Jan 04, 2011
Dan addresses the religious component in the War on Terror and the different ways it divides the involved parties. Also: The congressional investment double-standard.
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Show 190 - Viva La Tantrum!
Sat, Dec 18, 2010
Should governments be afraid of their people? Dan talks about this while discussing recent protests in Europe. Also: Will the Internet undermine the global system, or will the system tame the Internet?
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Show 189 - It's All Bismarck
Wed, Dec 01, 2010
How much unvarnished, behind-the-scenes reality should people have a right to see? Dan muses on secrecy, media, airport searches and the potential fiduciary responsibility of CEOs to avoid solving problems.
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Show 188 - Dodging the Guillotine
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Another news story highlighting the growing "wealth gap" between the rich and poor in the USA has Dan discussing countermeasures. What if the rich and powerful made fixing that imbalance a priority?
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Show 187 - Misunderstanding the Results
Wed, Nov 03, 2010
The political class is completely misunderstanding why President Obama is being rebuked at the polls. Dan will explain why. Also: Some want the founder of Wikileaks dead. Dan doesn't
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