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Dec 20, 2021 • 45min

The Regressives Ep. 1 | The Worst School Board in America?

San Francisco’s school board is facing a recall as parent anger boils over about school closures and efforts to promote ‘equity.' What does this fight tell us about our national debates about covid restrictions, critical race theory, and teacher’s unions? Ravi interviews parents and experts -- and even sits down with the school board’s chair (a target of the recall) to discuss what’s driving frustration and why it’s a cautionary tale for progressives. Producers:Ravi Gupta, Micky Ayoub, Joseph Engelbrekt, Sarah Moller,Research support by Joe Garvey with help from Pete Cook.Subscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTFLOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL:Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebateFollow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate
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Dec 16, 2021 • 55min

Ep 13 | Julian Assange, Stop WOKE Act, Religion Declining, Libertarian Liz

Ravi and Cory delve into:[1:44] Wikileaks founder facing extradition to the US[10:42] Ron DeSantis proposed CRT legislation[18:20] An Arizona mother accused of child neglect[25:46] Declining religious affiliation within the US[30:48] There's a new rap musical based on President William Henry Harrison.[32:44] Plus an interview with jounralist Liz Wolfe on the latest dispute between Elon Musk and Elizabeth WarrenSubscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTFLOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL:Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebateFollow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate
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Dec 14, 2021 • 40min

Ep 12 | Jan 6 Texts, Newsom Gun Law, Elon Musk POTY, Student Loans, Internet Bad Takes

We tackle a host of issues from across the country:[1:15] January 6 texts from Fox News hosts to Mark Meadows[6:40] Gavin Newsom’s controversial new gun law[10:50] The link between recent tornadoes and climate change[16:54] Elon Musk’s Time Person of the Year Honor[23:08] The crisis of student debt[32:35] Bad takes from around the internetSubscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTFLOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL:Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebateFollow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate
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Dec 9, 2021 • 44min

Ep 11 | Crypto & Congress, Teaching White Privilege, 4-day School Week, Alabama Prisons

Ravi and Cory discuss Crypto regulation [1:37], a Tennessee educator's firing for teaching about white privilege [12:40], a growing trend towards 4-day school week [17:48], an Illinois politician’s proposal to punish the unvaccinated [23:04], and Cory interviews journalist Beth Shelburne about the crisis in Alabama’s prisons [27:14].Subscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTFLOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL:Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebateFollow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate
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Dec 8, 2021 • 46min

Ep 10 | Latinx, Trump Media’s $1 Billion, Guns & Crime, Gen Z Memes, Action Park

Ravi and Cory discuss Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new sweeping vaccine mandate [0:22], the unpopularity of the term ‘Latinx’ [1:44], Trump’s new $1 billion media venture and associated SEC investigation [7:25], the aftermath of the Michigan school shooting [12:38], the rise of smash-and-grab robberies [18:00], Gen Z Memes [26:04], and finally, Ravi interviews Andy Mulvihill, son of the founder of the legendary and infamous Action Park, one of America’s first water parks [34:51].Subscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTFLOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL:Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebateFollow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate
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Dec 2, 2021 • 51min

Ep 9 | China Censorship, Hidden Costs of Green Tech, Frustrated Youth, Libertarian Liz

Ravi and Cory discuss China’s crackdown on free speech in America [2:14], the hidden costs of green technology [10:14], a new poll of young people that shows deep frustrations with democracy [15:44], the origins of Omicron [22:01], and then Ravi interviews Liz Wolfe (“Libertarian Liz”) about mandates and media bias [25:11].Subscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTFLOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL:Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebateFollow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate
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Nov 30, 2021 • 37min

Ep 8 | Omicron, Outcome of Rittenhouse & Arbery Cases, Cuomo Bro’s, Preemption, Turbin Children

Ravi and Cory discuss the COVID-19 Omicron variant [1:42], media reactions to the Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery cases [7:34], new revelations that Chris Cuomo used his perch at CNN to help his brother Andrew thwart his accusers [18:24], the troubling trend of state preemption of local governments [23:24], and the sad and revealing case of the Turpin children [28:51]Subscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTFLOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL:Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebateFollow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate
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Nov 18, 2021 • 37min

Ep 7 | Threats to AOC, Kyrsten Sinema, Women in the Draft, Jan 6. Revisionists

We explore the threats and violence from far-right congressman Paul Gosar. The controversial legislator released an anime depicting himself killing Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Why won’t Republicans call out their own? [1:07]Is Kyrsten Sinema a corporate sell out or a misunderstood principled politician? In a new Politico interview, Sinema paints herself as a moral politician, legislating on her core beliefs. [6:46]Bi-partisan legislation will include women in the draft. But flag and faith Republicans say it goes against family values. [11:53]And the Capitol breach of January 6th is a day that has been twisted by the Right to push a deep state conspiracy. Ravi explores the timeline of events and shifting narrative from Republican leaders. [15:34]Cory reviews Tucker Carlson’s 3 part documentary “Patriot Purge” that theorizes there is a deep state conspiracy behind January 6th. [26:12]Subscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTFLOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL:Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebateFollow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate
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Nov 17, 2021 • 49min

Ep 6 | VP Harris, Activist Violence, Political Identities, Inflation, Rittenhouse

We do a deep dive into the chaos brewing in the White House between President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Is Biden sabotaging his own VP? [1:14]We take a detailed look into the war of words between outspoken activist Hawk Newsome and New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams over the possibility of Adams bringing back the controversial NYPD Anti-Crime units. [10:22]We also discuss a new poll from Pew Research that outlines just how complex and diverse political ideologies have become in America. [16:29]Cory gives us an in depth review of just how bad inflation is in the U.S. economy. Is inflation currently at the same levels that it was in the 1970s? [22:35]And Ravi gives an extremely detailed legal analysis of the Kyle Rittenhouse case and makes his prediction for the outcome. [30:59]Subscribe to The Lost Debate’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Gs5YTFLOST DEBATE ON SOCIAL:Follow Lost Debate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdebate/Like Lost Debate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdebateFollow Lost Debate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelostdebate
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Nov 11, 2021 • 51min

Manhattan’s Next District Attorney on the Trump Investigation, Policing, Reform, Race, Rikers, and Eric Adams

We speak to Alvin Bragg, Manhattan’s incoming District Attorney about the Trump investigation he’s inheriting, major reforms he’s proposed to policing and prosecution, the role of race in the criminal justice system, efforts to fix Rikers Island, and his relationship with the NYPD and the incoming mayor, Eric Adams. Resisting Arrest:New Manhattan DA: Fewer Resisting Arrest Charges.We speak to Alvin Bragg, Manhattan’s incoming District Attorney about his plan to deemphasize resisting arrest charges. Trump: New Manhattan DA on Why He Won’t Recuse Himself from the Trump Investigation.We speak to Alvin Bragg, Manhattan’s incoming District Attorney about the Trump investigation he’s inheriting and whether she should recuse himself. 

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