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The Six Cents Report is a weekly podcast that uses theology and economics to analyze events that Impact Canadians. #Sixcentsmakeschange
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Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Samuel Sey makes his third appearance on The Six Cents Report for a conversation regarding:
- Sam is a pro-life advocate or activist?
- US 2020 election
- Single issue voting: abortion
- Can a pro-lifer support a pro-choice politician?
- Canadian conservative party is pro-choice
- Can the church support political organizations?
https://www.sixcentsreport.com/
Song from our intro: Sho Baraka - Pedantic
previous episodes: 6CR #40, 6CR #23 & 6CR #20
References:
Murders That Won’t Go Viral The Quiet Injustice Too Few Protest
Election Outcome Unclear Amid Pending Recounts and Legal Challenges
What About Abortion? Should this one issue determine how Christians vote?
Do Democrats Decrease Abortion Rates?
Erin O’Toole defends ‘pro-choice’ stance in pitch for more inclusive party
Scheer slams the CBC for reporting more on US politics
Libertarianism, Abortion, and Fetal Self-Ownership (1 of 2)
Libertarianism, Abortion, and Fetal Self-Ownership (2 of 2)
Sam Sey Contact info:
Social Media: Twitter, IG & FB
https://www.patreon.com/slowtowrite
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Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Recently a baptist pastor came out as a trans woman during an online sermon. Darnell & Joel invited Paul Carter of Cornerstone Baptist Church Orillia to discuss this recent event as well as the following:
- Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) values & polity
- Purpose & value of church denominations
- 2020 CBOQ assembly failed renewal attempt
- Importance of ecclesiology
- Critical Race Theory & BLM in the church
- Being salt & light
- Pastoring in a pandemic
https://www.sixcentsreport.com/
Song from our intro: Sho Baraka - Pedantic
related episode: 6CR #71
References:
What in the World Is Going on with the CBOQ?
Transgender Pastor Fired After Coming Out To Her Mississauga Church
Defining Choices: The CBOQ Finally Decides
2012 sermon referenced: Ground Zero for Sexuality and Gender
Pastoring In A Pandemic: Part 1 & Part 2
Contact info:
Paul Carter: The Gospel Coalition
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Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
After multiple occurrences of a racial slur being uttered in Canadian academia recently, Darnell & Joel discuss the following:
- The N-word used in a linguistics class
- Sacred YHWH
- Sacred NGGR
- Pros and Cons for the N-word: Those brothas vs The other brothas
https://www.sixcentsreport.com/
Song from our intro: Sho Baraka - Pedantic
Related episode: 6CR #34
References:
Professor's use of racial slur ignites uOttawa debate
Calgary students suspended for recording teacher using racial slur
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Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
TYPBST: The Three Languages of Politics by Arnold Kling
Originally released in 2013, the book has recently published the 3rd edition to account for the ever changing political atmosphere. Darnell & Joel discuss the following ideas derived from this book:
- Tribalism
- Tribal sacrifices
- Native Tongues
- Tribal religion
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Song from our intro: Sho Baraka - Pedantic
Outro: A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation
References:
The Three Languages of Politics
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Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Social justice has taken pro sports by storm in 2020. Darnell & Joel discuss the four major north american sports leagues social justice activism:
- NHL: Hockey Diversity Alliance
- NFL: black national anthem & Antwon Rose
- MLB: former leader of social justice
- NBA: leading the social justice charge
https://www.sixcentsreport.com/
Song from our intro: Sho Baraka - Pedantic
References:
NHL
HDA cuts ties with NHL, calls league's equality work 'performative'
NHL Announces Initiatives to Combat Racism and Accelerate Its Inclusion Efforts
EXCLUSIVE: NHL players express frustration over league's decision to postpone games for BLM protest
NFL
NFL to Play Black National Anthem Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' During All Week 1 Games: Report
Only one Steelers player covered up the name of a police shooting victim on his helmet
Former officer Michael Rosfeld found not guilty in death of Antwon Rose
MLB
Once a Leader of Social Justice, MLB Is Now Embarrassingly Behind the Times
Baseball is making Black Lives Matter center stage on Opening Day
MLB Player Who Declined To Kneel For BLM Opted ‘Out Of Humanity,’ NBC Sports Writer Says
NBA
Adam Silver: NBA Social Justice Messaging Will Be Largely Left Off The Court Next Season
NBA Player’s Economic Social Justice Message Fails to Get League Approval
Magic's Jonathan Isaac Explains Not Kneeling for Anthem or Wearing BLM Shirt
TV Ratings: NBA Finals Rise, Hit Audience High With Game 5
Lakers and Heat’s NBA Finals TV ratings are recent winners but historic losers
Other
Unconscious bias training is no way to solve ethnic disparities
Why unconscious bias training does not work
Diversity Training Doesn’t Work
It’s Not Justice To Justify Criminals
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Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Controversial billboards claiming the world is overpopulated and advocating one child families have appeared at bus stops in Vancouver, BC. Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation about:
- One Planet, One Child's billboard campaign
- Canada’s all time low fertility rate
- Thanosian economics
- The goal of marriage
https://www.sixcentsreport.com/
Song from our intro: Sho Baraka - Pedantic
References:
New billboard campaign in Vancouver targets global overpopulation
One Planet One Child - About Us
How China's One-Child Policy Led To Forced Abortions, 30 Million Bachelors
The Population Bomb? | Retro Report | The New York Times
Only child benefits – show me the research!
The Economic Reason for Having Just One Child
Canada’s fertility rate hits all-time low: Statistics Canada
At NYC's Density, the World's Population Could Live in Texas
Elon Musk and Jack Ma agree: The biggest problem the world will face is population collapse
Thanos, Like Malthus, Is Wrong about Population Control
In "Endgame," Thanos Pivots from Malthusian to Revolutionary
With Some Help from a Great Economist, Would Thanos Have Had a Different Endgame?
Ep. 5 | Barbara Kay | The Woke Left, Cancel Culture and Radical Trans Activism
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Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Candice Malcolm founder of True North Centre joined Darnell & Joel to discuss Justin Trudeau's 2020 throne speech. In our conversation we cover:
- Candice's background and what is True North Centre?
- State of news media & journalism in Canada
- Justin Trudeau's 2020 throne speech
- The #Wexit movement
- CBC coverage of black female politicians: Kamala Harris vs Leslyn Lewis
- Racism and personal experiences with police
- Libertarian or conservative
- COVID & the government response
https://www.sixcentsreport.com/
Song from our intro: Sho Baraka - Pedantic
References:
About the Speech from the Throne
Canada's 2020 throne speech in under five minutes
Andrew Lawton: Breach from the Throne
CBC News: Throne Speech 2020 (Full coverage - 3.5 hrs)
500% more CBC headlines about Kamala Harris than Leslyn Lewis
Kazingram Dialogue: Candice Malcolm On Trudeau’s We Charity Scandal
Kazingram Dialogue: Black Conservatism With Darnell Samuels
Contact info:
True North Centre: FB, Twitter, IG, YouTube & https://tnc.news/
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Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
The recent coup in the country of Mali has lead to scrutiny of Canada's foreign aid of Mali. Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation about this controversy
- History of Canadian's tax dollars in Mali
- Foreign aid & corrupt governments
- Arguments for foreign aid
- Alternatives to foreign aid
https://www.sixcentsreport.com/
Song from our intro: Sho Baraka - Pedantic
References:
Definition: Rent Seeking
Canada should rethink aid to Mali after two coups, analysts say
A coup in Mali is unlikely to make matters better
Some agreement, but issues remain as West African mediators meet Mali coup leaders
Economist: Dambisa Moyo
Twitter: @DambisaMoyo
Twitter: @ScottHortonShow
1970: Foreign Investment vs. Foreign Aid
1991: The Failures and Fallacies of Foreign Aid
2001: The Sorry Record of Foreign Aid in Africa
2005: A Foreign Aid Disaster in the Making
2019: Can Local Solutions Succeed Where Foreign Aid Has Failed?
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Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
In the last 6 months, due to Covid 19 and social distancing requirements the Greater Toronto Area opened 30 new homeless shelters. Some GTA residents are raising concerns about the changes to their neighbourhood and decreased safety. Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation about NIMBYism and Gentrification.
- What is NIMBYism?
- What is gentrification?
- Zoning laws & rent control
- Morality of gentrification
https://www.sixcentsreport.com/
References:
Residents near Toronto shelters upset with lack of city consultation
Mike Bibby's Oasis of Kicks | Houseguest With Nate Robinson | The Players' Tribune
Paper mentioned: Why Are There NIMBYs?
Houston's Lack of Zoning Laws Will Help It Rebuild
How Zoning Rules Would Work in a Free Society
Definition: Rent Seeking
Political Privilege and Class War in the Urban Housing Market
Zoning Laws Destroy Communities
Yes, in My Backyard: The Key to Affordable Housing Is More Housing
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Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
With the back-to-school season upon us, Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation regarding charter schools
- What is a charter school?
- Charter schools in Canada
- Alberta recent charters school bill
- Arguments for charter schools
- Arguments against charter schools
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References:
Alberta government introduces bill to change rules on charter schools, home schooling
David Staples: The big story in Alberta education? There's no ugly battle over school choice
Charter Schools and Their Enemies by Thomas Sowell
Twitter: @DeAngelisCorey
Alberta Charter Schools Handbook
https://www.alberta.ca/charter-schools.aspx
Alberta Charter Schools Research
Legislative Assembly of Ontario - Assessing Charter Schools (June 2000)
How Underground Private Schools Are Outperforming Government Schools in Developing Nations
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