Flash Past
Irreverent analysis and commentary on historic events, pop culture, and current events. No topic is off limits on this podcast. Hosts Dan and Lyle discuss everything under the sun and beyond including: racism, police brutality, welfare, religion, healthcare, language, sports, music, movies, television, technology, laws ...
Irreverent analysis and commentary on historic events, pop culture, and current events. No topic is off limits on this podcast. Hosts Dan and Lyle discuss everything under the sun and beyond including: racism, police brutality, welfare, religion, healthcare, language, sports, music, movies, television, technology, laws and lawlessness as they journey through time and temperament.
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Welfare and Government Assistance
Government funded public assistance goes back just about as far ...
Government funded public assistance goes back just about as far as civilization. In America, it began to take root during the Great Depression. The AFDC, originally the Aid to Dependent Children, was formed to help relieve impoverished families with ch...
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Bowe Bergdahl Patriot or Deserter
On the morning of July 1, 2009 troops at Observation ...
On the morning of July 1, 2009 troops at Observation Post Mest noticed one of their own to be missing. During the night, Private First Class Robert Bowdrie “Bowe” Bergdahl left his post without permission and without informing his superiors. He did this,
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Eddie Ray Routh and the Insanity Defense – FP 94
“This dude is straight up nuts. Watch my 6.” - ...
“This dude is straight up nuts. Watch my 6.” - Chris Kyle to Chad Littlefield in reference to Eddie Ray Routh, hours before Routh killed Kyle and Littlefield. On this episode of Flash Past, Dan and Lyle discuss the trial of Eddie Ray Routh,
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What is Marriage? – FP 93
Marriage and same-sex marriage. That’s the topic of discussion for ...
Marriage and same-sex marriage. That’s the topic of discussion for episode 93 of Flash Past. It has been a hot-button topic in the news and on social media long enough for most of us to see the stories pass by and just shrug. Sure,
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The U.S. Presidents: Best and Worst – FP 92
On February 4th, 1789, the 69 members of Congress elected ...
On February 4th, 1789, the 69 members of Congress elected George Washington as the United States’ first president. Since then, there have been a total of 43 people sworn into the office of the President of the United States.
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All The News That’s Worth Caring About… Maybe – FP 91
Somewhere along the timeline of American history, what we consider ...
Somewhere along the timeline of American history, what we consider news changed. Sure, there are still people in danger; there is still war. The difference is, there are also ice buckets, under inflated footballs, and Kardashians,
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The Right to Choose Life or Death – FP 90
It’s hard to imagine living without the advantages of modern ...
It’s hard to imagine living without the advantages of modern medicine. There have been amazing discoveries that have allowed us to eradicate some diseases and illnesses. Even more are now conditions that can be managed, with proper medical treatment.
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Police Brutality and Citizen Reactions – FP 89
And with great power also comes the abuse of power. ...
And with great power also comes the abuse of power. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about police officers, clergy, teachers, employers, or pretty much anyone else who has authority over others, there are some who will abuse their position.
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The Torture Report – FP 88
On this episode of Flash Past, Dan and Lyle discuss ...
On this episode of Flash Past, Dan and Lyle discuss the “Torture Report” and its impact on the American people. According to research conducted by the Pew Research Center, most Americans approve of or at least aren’t bothered by the techniques used to ...
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Holidays Versus Workdays – FP 87
Have you ever had to work on a holiday? Of ...
Have you ever had to work on a holiday? Of course you have; we all have. You may have even worked on Thanksgiving of this year. How did we, as a society, decide which holidays we were going to have off work and which holidays just didn’t matter enough ...
