The Other Side
November 20, 2018: Cycles
Political polarization at the Thanksgiving dinner table: are we heading off a cliff, or just on the downswing of a recurring cycle?
November 6, 2018: Election Day
Aaron and Ashley discuss important races and issues on the ballot, locally and nationwide – and we talk about the pros and cons of high-turnout elections.
September 11, 2018: Hurricane
Yes, we do find a couple things to argue about – but it’s all about hurricane prep this week.
August 28, 2018: Silent Sam
Sometimes we like it when “the people” take matters into their own hands – and sometimes we don’t. What’s the difference? What’s the standard?
August 14, 2018: The New Public Square
What to make of the fact that social media companies now control the public square – and have the power to determine who gets access?
July 31, 2018: ICE…And Federalism
Last week’s ICE arrest in Orange County raises numerous crucial issues.
July 17, 2018: Trump/Putin/Kavanaugh
We want to discuss Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but Trump’s performance at the Helsinki summit has to come first.
June 19, 2018: “Empty Holster”
Ashley and Aaron are joined by Daniel Johnson, who’s working with Ashley to organize a pro-gun rights rally in Hillsborough. (Saturday, July 21, 10 am to noon on the old courthouse lawn.)
June 5, 2018: Mr. Masterpiece
The Masterpiece Cakeshop case gives Aaron and Ashley a chance to discuss the workings of the Supreme Court in general.
May 8, 2018: Violence And Civil Disobedience
Does “civil disobedience” necessarily have to be nonviolent? And what is “violence,” anyway? Ashley and Aaron get philosophical – with a purpose.
