The Reframers Podcast

Reframing Critical Race Theory

This week we're discussing a current favorite buzzword by politicians and the media: CRT. Found in headlines on a weekly (daily) basis, the Reframers sit down to define CRT (Critical Race Theory), talk about what it ACTUALLY means, and break down why it might be a flawed debate in the first place. Armed with some good research and a healthy handful of questions, the 3 hosts dive in ready to learn.

Zach acknowledges the elephant in the room: it's nerve-wracking to talk about race for fear of getting it wrong and being branded a racist. 

Erin reminds us that this is a graduate-level theory, and we ponder how a complex idea has become a mainstream topic of debate. 

Kassie points out how big, negative stereotypes about both the left and the right are deeply damaging our perceptions of the "other side" and making it feel impossible to talk to each other. 

We're always striving to make any conversations on the Reframers a model for real-life conversations. We encourage reimagining disagreement, by "reframing" what it means to talk with someone who sees different media than you, grew up with a different background, or has different beliefs. 

 

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Reframing Private Prisons

Welcome back to The Reframers! This week we’re discussing private prisons. Erin wants to know if Zach’s conservative leanings are going to influence his take. Kassie wants to know what a private prison even *is*…(did you know there was more than one kind of prison?)

Join us as we break it all down. Sneak peek of the questions below:

1. What is the difference between a private prison and a public prison, and what are the benefits of having both options available?
2. In what cases would an incarcerated person be placed in either a private or public prison? Do private prisons choose what type of prisoners they house?
3. How do private prisons make money, as a business?  Aka who pays their bills? Typically in a capitalist society, businesses make money when people choose one product or service provider over another. Are the prisoners choosing where they go, or their families? Do the prisons have to worry about remaining competitive against other prisons?

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Reframing the Russia-Ukrainian Conflict

This week on the Reframers Podcast we share our views on the War between Russia and Ukraine. We tackle three questions in the episode. 1. How did the situation get to where we are today? 2. What should the role of the United States be in the conflict? 3. What would have to happen to have the situation deteriorate into a World War?

Reframing Biden’s First Year as President

This week the Reframers review President Biden's first year in office. We discuss the administration's accomplishments, failures, and what we each would like to see for the rest of his term. We primarily discuss the economic, Covid, and foreign policy aspects of the past year. Listen now to see who you agree with most, or maybe a little bit of each of us!

Reframing The January 6th Insurrection

The Reframers hit the ground running for Season 2, reflecting on the January 6, 2020 insurrection and discussing the current congressional committee investigating the event. They talk about the atmosphere in the country leading up to January 6, including the Black Lives Matter protests, the election, and the allegations of election fraud. They then discuss the purpose and history of congressional investigations and examine the current congressional committee investigating January 6. Finally, they reflect on the consequences of January 6 and the current state of our democracy.

Season 2 Update

The Reframers provide an update on what to expect from Season 2! Tune in to see what to expect from your favorite political podcast, and learn about why a moose possibly saved America.

Reframers Season 1 Finale

You're going to want to tune into this one. The Reframers take your questions and reflect on their favorite parts of Season 1. We discuss our favorite episodes, which argument we were most persuaded by, and we also give a sneak peek into what's in store for Season 2. Thank you for all your support in making the first season of the Reframers Podcast a success!

Reframing Journalism

The Reframers are discussing journalism this week. We review the messy history of journalism going back to the founding, and how it has evolved over time. This episode is packed with discussion on the distrust of our media, the decline in print journalism, and how the United States relates to other countries. It's a forward-looking discussion with critiques, facts, and recommendations!

Reframing Religion and Politics

"The Reframers discuss two off-limits topics: religion and politics. They examine the Founders' views on religion and whether the Constitution has religious influences. They also delve into the relationship of religion and politics today, tax exemptions for religious organizations, political outrage based on religious beliefs (is Christmas under attack?), and how to balance religious beliefs with the limited options of two parties. Everything is on the table in this personal episode for the Reframers."

Special Producer‘s Choice Episode!

This week, our producer Kassie takes over the podcast and asks Zach and Erin questions, off the cuff! This was a fun episode to record and we think you will really enjoy this week's show. We cover 20+ questions and decide what political parties we would be in, IF, we had more than a two-party system. 

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/09/08/opinion/republicans-democrats-parties.html