by The New Guards | Jul 15, 2019 | Videos
Should the 2020 Census include a question about citizenship? Richie explores the best and worst arguments on each side, helping you better argue for what you believe in. Worst Argument in Favor: Kellyanne Conway: Not as invasive as asking about toilets...
by The New Guards | Jul 15, 2019 | Videos
Richie delivers a special episode this week, listing the best and worst arguments from nights one and two of the first Democratic presidential debate. Who do you have your eye on so far? Worst Argument on Night #1: Bill de Blasio: I have a black son (exaggerated...
by The New Guards | Jul 1, 2019 | Videos
Should the United States spread democracy abroad? Is it any of our business? Jacob and Richie dive into the best and worst arguments on either side. Show Notes: Worst Pro-Spreading Arguments Jacob: It worked in Germany and Japan (Availability bias) Richie: Freedom is...
by The New Guards | Jun 24, 2019 | Videos
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and other tech giants are operating somewhere between the space of a platform and a publisher, censoring some viewpoints and favoring others. Should the government step in to protect speech, or should we let the free market run its course?...
by The New Guards | Jun 17, 2019 | Videos
Jacob and Richie dissect the best and worst arguments surrounding the infamous Electoral College. The president-elect has only lost the popular vote five times in 230 years, but two of those have been in the last 20 years. Keep it, abolish it, or reform it? You...
by The New Guards | Jun 10, 2019 | Videos
In the first episode of The Proving Ground, Jacob and Richie dissect the best and worst arguments on each side of the abortion debate. Who do you think is right? We won’t tell you what to think, just how to argue for it better. Show Notes:...