Freedom Cast

In this crossover episode, Mike introduces fellow Freedomcaster Samuel Vernon - host of the Conventional Wisdom podcast. The two discuss Sam's reasons for helping found the network, the mission of his podcast, and some contemporary "hot topics". Be sure to check out part 2 of this crossover conversation where Sam flips-the-table. From Is to Ought is a FreedomCast production. To find out more about the network, please visit FreedomCast.us. To engage with our hosts, connect with us at Freedomcast.Locals.com or on any of our social media accounts. Keep Speaking Freely!

What is dividing us as a society? How can we mend it? In this episode, I give my take on this growing problem and offer my solution.

Not all research is equally credible. In this episode, Michael breaks down Data & Society's 2018 report on YouTube's "Alternative Influence Network". From methodological and validity concerns, to inconsistent framing, this report is shown to be an extensive editorial of sorts - something distinct from its initial reception as rock-solid research. Built on careful tautological foundations, the report's findings, reception, and influence are examined. In closing, context about the author's ideology and advocacy are provided. The result: A podcast episode delivering on FITO's promise to analyze the research and reasoning that, for better or worse, drive public policy and discourse. From Is to Ought is a FreedomCast production. To find out more about the network, please visit FreedomCast.us. To engage with our hosts, connect with us at Freedomcast.Locals.com or on any of our social media accounts. Keep Speaking Freely!

Our values shape us and our society. Can we come up with a proper hierarchy of these values to learn how they interact with one another and play out in our lives?

Do you think we handled COVID correctly? Let's take a look back and see what we can learn.

In this episode of Thought Pioneering, we sit down with Stephen Hampton - a project manager at a Fortune 500 company - to talk about the topic of creativity and how you can harness creativity from within or from others you may work with. We also discuss tips for those who lead creative people and how they can add value to your team. Thought Pioneering is part of the FreedomCast Network. Support our work at Freedomcast.Locals.com or Freedomcast.us!

This episode explores the basic principles of possessing a "Growth Mindset", and steps you can take to ensure you don't get trapped in a "Fixed" mindset. Thought Pioneering is part of the FreedomCast network. Support our work at Freedomcast.Locals.com or Freedomcast.us.

In this interview-turned-conversation, Leondra Gonzalez joins Michael to discuss Data Science - what it is, why it's "hot", and how to break-in. Later in the episode, they broach some of hot topics and controversies that Data Science is helping unearth and that it might one day help solve. The two compiled a list of online resources for upskilling in this area, available at: https://www.freedomcast.us/s/Ep-2-Artifact.pdf. This episode features two former classmates exploring the landscape of Data Science and helping make sense of its importance to the future of business and culture. Enjoy. Support our work at FreedomCast.us or FreedomCast.Locals.com.

In this episode, Michael walks through the history and criticisms of the Implicit Association Test and its claim to measure racial bias. Check out this episode’s artifact at: https://www.freedomcast.us/s/Ep-1-Artifact.pdf. From Is to Ought is part of the FreedomCast network. Support this work at FreedomCast.us and FreedomCast.Locals.com.

Check out the first episode of the Conventional Wisdom podcast! In this episode we set the stage for further discussions by defining "Wisdom" and how it applies to life.

FreedomCast is a network of podcasters dedicated to pursuing Truth, modeling courage, and forwarding good-faith discourse. Our hosts explore a variety of topics undeterred by the social and political pressures that pervade modern society and shut down inquiry. Join us as we discuss complex ideas with enthusiasm and curiosity. Keep #SpeakingFreely