The Breakdown
James Sayer
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Breakdown episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Breakdown for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Breakdown episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Nuclear War Near Misses
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08/19/23 • 136 min
On this episode, Jordan and I discuss the shockingly numerous nuclear war near misses the United States has had with Russia since the 1950s, as well as many disturbing nuclear weapons accidents (Broken Arrows) that have occurred in that time. We also discuss different options for eliminating or reducing the extreme dangers caused by possessing nuclear weapons.
Housing First
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06/30/23 • 93 min
On this episode of The Breakdown, Jordan and I discuss the Housing First approach, where people experiencing homelessness are not required to be sober, employed, or to complete a treatment program to obtain housing. We talk about the success rates of the approach, how it works, as well as many other aspects regarding the US homeless crisis, and what needs to be done to house the nearly 600,000 homeless in America today.
Edward Snowden
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05/26/23 • 83 min
On this episode, we discuss Edward Snowden and whether what he did by stealing over 1.7 million files from the NSA was justified, how much good he did by revealing the illegal NSA PRISM program, and how much potential harm he caused to US national security by divulging so many US secrets. Special guest: Jordan Pearce.
What Might Be
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01/01/22 • 78 min
On this episode, we discuss the different threats that face humanity, including nuclear war, climate change, super-viruses, artificial intelligence, massive cyberattacks, monster meteors, super-volcanoes, global tyranny, plus who we might become and what we might accomplish, if we overcome them all.
The Meaning of Life
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10/30/21 • 56 min
Discussing the fundamental elements and properties of all living organisms and what we can derive from this knowledge.
America: A Criticism
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09/22/21 • 105 min
On this episode, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the United States, and what we need to do to get it together.
Fighting Climate Change
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09/06/21 • 41 min
Discussing global warming, the impacts of climate change, and what we need to do to avert a climate disaster on a global scale.
The Breakdown Party Platter!
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07/13/21 • 117 min
In this second double-episode, we continue our analysis of the Biden presidency so far, including the withdrawal from Afghanistan, cracking down on anti-competitive practices, Hunter Biden's new art career, improvements to the ACA, issues at the Dept. of Justice, plus similarities in violent ideologies & more.
12/06/23 • 81 min
On this episode, Jordan and discuss the definitions or many political terminologies, how they are often misused, and the widespread misunderstanding this creates.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Breakdown have?
The Breakdown currently has 42 episodes available.
What topics does The Breakdown cover?
The podcast is about News, Culture, Society & Culture, Commentary, Society, Discussion, News Commentary, Podcasts, Science, Philosophy, Analysis, Opinion and Ethics.
What is the most popular episode on The Breakdown?
The episode title 'Political Terminologies and Other Misused and Misunderstood Words' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Breakdown?
The average episode length on The Breakdown is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Breakdown released?
Episodes of The Breakdown are typically released every 20 days, 17 hours.
When was the first episode of The Breakdown?
The first episode of The Breakdown was released on Jun 4, 2020.
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