Utterly Moderate Podcast
Utterly Moderate Podcast
The Utterly Moderate Podcast is the official podcast of the Connors Forum for a Healthy Democracy. The core mission of the Connors Forum is to disseminate high-quality nonpartisan information to the public. Utterly Moderate is hosted by Lawrence Eppard, a researcher, university professor, and director of the Connors Forum. On each episode Eppard is joined by a guest (or two or three!) to help him…Social links:
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The Case for Nuclear Power: An Answer for Climate Change? (w/Robert Zubrin)
On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast we discuss both the pros and cons of nuclear power, especially as it pertains to combatting global climate change. The international community is attempting to keep the world from warming no more than 1.5-2.0 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial leve…
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The Replication Crisis in Psychology (w/Lee Jussim)
On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast we are going to be talking about something called the “replication crisis.” Most people will not be familiar with this since it has been happening in academia but we promise it is not only quite intriguing and full of juicy details but it also has so…
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Race & Police Shootings in America (w/Robert VerBruggen)
On this Utterly Moderate Podcast episode we tackle a sensitive issue that is hard to find a clear, definitive answer to: does race play a significant role in fatal shootings of civilians by law enforcement in America? Our guest, Robert VerBruggen, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, has done impo…
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Controversies Surrounding Gender Affirming Care for Minors (w/Lisa Selin Davis & Amber Alt)
On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcastwe are going to tackle a very sensitive topic, the debate and controversies surrounding gender affirming care for minors who display signs of distress at an incongruence between their gender identity and their biological sex. In several countries, inc…
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Anatomy of a Viral Conspiracy Theory (w/Jim Swift)
Did you know that President Joe Biden was bussing unauthorized immigrants to a hotel near Orlando, Florida and giving them pre-loaded credit cards, hotel rooms, and clothing—all on your dime?!? You say you didn’t know? Good, because the story was a complete fabrication. On this episode of the Utt…
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Don't Be a Doomer (w/Mona Charen)
Before we get to today’s episode, GREAT NEWS for American democracy! The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the independent state legislature theory in Moore v. Harper. If they had not ruled this way, it could have opened the door in presidential elections for state legislatures to ignore the votes …
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Think Twice Before Messing With Social Security (w/Kathleen Romig)
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER! On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcastwe are going to discuss a topic that was back in the news recently with the debt ceiling negotiations: Social Security. A number of politicians and elected representatives have recently suggested that…
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The Questionable Science of Microaggressions (w/Lee Jussim)
On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcastwe are joined by Lee Jussim, Rutgers University distinguished professor of psychology. He is here to discuss the questionable science behind microaggressions. If you are unfamiliar with the term, microaggressions are claimed to be “acts, often faciall…
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America CAN Reduce Gun Violence (w/Garen Wintemute)
Another massacre in America. It feels like we are living in a nightmare—and we should refuse to become numb to it. Instead, we should use our anger and sorrow and demand that our leaders do the things that most Americans support to stop the carnage. I include links to some *extremely* graphic ima…
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Conspiracy Theories in America (w/Michael Shermer from Skeptic Magazine)
On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcastwe are joined by Michael Shermer from Skeptic Magazine to discuss the rise of conspiracy theories in America. Make sure to check out Shermer's new book on the subject, Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational. The Connors Forum is an ind…
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