Controversial Conversations
By Kirk j Barbera
We have been told it is impolite to talk religion and politics at the dinner table. But those topics and more controversial ones are what we must be talking with each other about. Or we will no longer be the UNITED States of America.
Controversial ConversationsAug 25, 2018
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A Nation of Pain: Kavanaugh and #metoo
During the Senate hearings Senator Chris Coons used a phrase that I think is correct. After having received numerous messages from female friends who said that they too had been sexually abused, he said it is clear that we are in a "nation of pain."
We are. And like any kind of pain, we should ask what causes it.
Rather than blame individual actors or patriarchal structures, I claim there are other cultural causes. The only way forward is to understand the true causes of our national pain.
We are. And like any kind of pain, we should ask what causes it.
Rather than blame individual actors or patriarchal structures, I claim there are other cultural causes. The only way forward is to understand the true causes of our national pain.
Sep 28, 201841:41
Is San Antonio Truly A Good Place to Live?
Today my guest is Faris Virani, the President of The San Antonio Young Professionals: sayp.us/
As you may know, I've decided to sell my stuff and go around talking to people about controversial topics. One reason for leaving is the opportunity to be more flexible and stretch my abilities as a writer and media producer. But another reason I'm leaving is I just don't like San Antonio.
Faris gives a good defense of San Antonio. And I admit it's a big city with a lot to offer, just not for me.
We discuss:
Dating in San Antonio
Meeting People here
Starting a business
Growing a business
Family life
and more
In the end we came to some understanding of what is the culture of San Antonio as opposed to other places in America. And, I hope it helps you decide if it is a place for you... or, like me, not.
As you may know, I've decided to sell my stuff and go around talking to people about controversial topics. One reason for leaving is the opportunity to be more flexible and stretch my abilities as a writer and media producer. But another reason I'm leaving is I just don't like San Antonio.
Faris gives a good defense of San Antonio. And I admit it's a big city with a lot to offer, just not for me.
We discuss:
Dating in San Antonio
Meeting People here
Starting a business
Growing a business
Family life
and more
In the end we came to some understanding of what is the culture of San Antonio as opposed to other places in America. And, I hope it helps you decide if it is a place for you... or, like me, not.
Sep 25, 201802:14:12
Michelle Malkin's New Old Colossus
On a recent Prager University video Michelle Malkin discusses her views on immigration, and she quotes a part of the poem at the base of the statue of liberty. What she doesn't say is the full context for that poem and why it is the defining symbol of American Liberty at home and abroad.
Should America adopt the viewpoint of Michelle Malkin? In this controversial conversations episode, I will go step by step through Michelle's video and then explain the real meaning behind The New Colossus poem by Emma Lazarus and how it has shaped our culture past, present and hopefully future.
Should America adopt the viewpoint of Michelle Malkin? In this controversial conversations episode, I will go step by step through Michelle's video and then explain the real meaning behind The New Colossus poem by Emma Lazarus and how it has shaped our culture past, present and hopefully future.
Aug 25, 201859:56
#2: the evil of "the other side"
Today I'll be speaking with my friend Hernando Arce about a controversial issue: the evil of "the other side" of the aisle. We tend to think "Those guys over there are the bad ones!" "The lefties are destroying free speech," I commonly hear. Today, we will be conversing about free speech and how to keep our country united, despite our differences.
Controversial Conversations is a new show where I will be discussing hot topic issues with those with whom I disagree. Which, is pretty much everyone!
Controversial Conversations is a new show where I will be discussing hot topic issues with those with whom I disagree. Which, is pretty much everyone!
Aug 23, 201802:13:57
An Atheist and a Catholic converse on Abortion.
On this new show Kirk Barbera sits down with guest Eric Robert Morse to talk about a very controversial issue: abortions. Eric is a Catholic and Kirk is a non-believer. Tune in and comment along with us!
Aug 21, 201801:19:41