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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 Dec 27, 2019
Friday Dec 27, 2019
The hosts of The After Watch - Levar & Phil join Darnell & Joel to discuss Star Wars and political agendas in film. The conversation addresses the following:
- Our shared history and how we evaluate content
- Our relationship with the Star Wars universe
- Opinions of the newer Disney created Star Wars films (up to The Last Jedi)
- Prequel trilogy: Episodes I, II & III compared to the current films
- Political agendas influence on the quality of a film
- Social issues done well in film
- Character development
- Can Episode IX redeem the new trilogy?
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References:
Star Wars movie order: a definitive viewing chronology for the galaxy far, far away
The After Watch contact info:
Twitter: @after_watch
Podcast: The After Watch
Email: Theafterwatch@pm.me
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Friday Dec 20, 2019
Friday Dec 20, 2019
The Canada Goose brand has transformed from a functional product to a luxury brand. Darnell & Joel have a conversation about Canada Goose's rise in prestige and addresses the following:
- Canada Goose's history
- Animal rights criticisms
- Competitors of Canada Goose
- Economic recessions impact on luxury products
- Biblical perspective of animal rights
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References:
Canada Goose - Branta Collection
Why Canada Goose Jackets Are So Expensive | So Expensive
Canada Goose Loses to Vegan Coat
Canada Goose - Kirkfield Bomber
Canada Goose - Forester Jacket
Canada Goose - Honouring the North
Patagonia - Corporate Responsibility
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Friday Dec 13, 2019
Friday Dec 13, 2019
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives published a report titled "Canada’s Colour Coded Income Inequality" on Dec 9th, 2019. Darnell and Joel are joined by economist Stefan Dindayal to discuss what we can and cannot learn from this study. Their conversation addresses the following:
- Stefan's background
- Data presented in the report
- Controlling for cause and effect relationships
- Biases influence on statistical research
- How to design good statistical studies
- Interesting data points in the study
- Solutions proposed and alternatives
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References:
CCPA's Published Study: Canada’s Colour Coded Income Inequality
CCPA's twitter: @CCPA
CCPA'S blog on the study: By the numbers: Race, gender and the Canadian labour market
Stefan Dindayal contact info:
Twitter: @stefanDecondon
IG: @stefandecondon
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Friday Dec 06, 2019
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Members of York University’s student group - Students Against Israeli Apartheid (SAIA) - staged a protest on Nov 20, 2019 at York University's Vari Hall. SAIA was protesting a panel discussion with Reservists on Duty, an organization of former members of the Israeli Defense Force. The protests resulted in a conflict that escalated to violence. This event serves as a catalyst for Darnell & Joel to provide their two cents regarding the long standing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Their conversation addresses the following:
- Is Israel practicing Apartheid?
- Is Canada’s support of Israel justified
- 7 types of Propaganda
- Biblical theology of Israel’s existence in Palestine
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References:
Anti-Israel protest at York University turns violent
Toronto police investigating York U protest for possible hate crimes
Justin Trudeau's response to violence and antisemitism at York University
Doug Ford's response to the protest at York University
Historical Maps of Israel and Palestine
The Israel-Palestine conflict: a brief, simple history
Award Winning Journalist Jeremy R Hammond on the History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s hugely controversial “nation-state” law, explained
The Gritty Truth About Israel's 'Jewish-Only' Highways
Stephen Harper: Why don't You Support Israel
A Black South African on Israel and Apartheid
7 Types & Examples of Propaganda Techniques to Blow Your Mind
NGO Apartheid State Campaign: Deliberately Immoral or Intellectually Lazy?
Four ways Jews and Arabs live apart in Israeli society
Top Ten Myths about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s attack on Egypt in June ’67 was not ‘preemptive’
The Occupation of the American Mind (original 84-minute version)
The Occupation of the American Mind (21-minute version)
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Friday Nov 29, 2019
Friday Nov 29, 2019
Chick-fil-A just can't stay out of the news, so Darnell & Joel discuss the following aspects of this organization:
- History of Chick-Fil-A
- Chick-Fil-A's conflict with LGBTQ community
- comparing David Lynn case with Chick-fil-A protest
- Chick-Fil-A change in Giving Philosophy
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References:
25 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A opens in Toronto: “We're just here to buy chicken” amid LGBT protesters | Keean Bexte
Chick-fil-A Foundation Announces 2020 Priorities to Address Education, Homelessness, Hunger
My Thoughts on Chick-fil-A’s Decision and the Leftist Mob that Pushed Them
Mat Staver responds to Franklin Graham: Chick-fil-A is now funding pro-LGBT group
Chick-fil-A was already moving left, but nobody noticed until it caved to LGBT lobby
Chick-fil-A's Giving philosophy
Chick-fil-A hires Navigator to lobby government
The unfortunate lesson from Chick-fil-A’s surrender
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Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Sikhs maintain a high level of representation in the political sphere. There are roughly 500,000 Sikhs in Canada, which accounts for about 1.4% of the population. In the 2019 federal election, 5% of parliamentary seats - 15 Liberals, 1 NDP & 3 Conservatives were won by Sikh politicians. Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation that covers the following:
- Jagmeet Singh's comments on abortion & gay marriage
- Sikhism
- NDP & Socialism
- Grass roots strategy of Sikh politicians
- Religion & politics vs church & state
- Majority privilege
related episode: 6CR #35
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References:
Audio clip played: Jagmeet Singh interview
World Sikh group against gay marriage bill
Why Sikhs are so powerful in Canadian politics
Tweet: RIP Fidel Castro
Ludwig Von Mises - Economic Calculation Problem
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Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Remembrance Day 2019 has been victimized by partisan politics. Darnell & Joel discuss the following:
- Girl suspended from school for criticizing rainbow poppies
- Don Cherry fired on remembrance day
- How do you define hate speech?
- Analysis of the statement Don Cherry was fired for
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References:
Rainbow Poppies
Students suspended from Canadian high school for arguing against wearing rainbow poppy
Former Conservative party candidate apologizes for viral rainbow poppy tweet
Paper posted in the school criticizing the rainbow poppy
Grade 11 student kicked out of school after defending the red and black poppy!
Upset about the rainbow poppy? You've been duped by fake news
Don Cherry
Audio clips played #1:Don Cherry's Full Poppy Rant with Special Poppy Feature & #2:Cherry often says "you people" in a completely generic way
Canadian icon Cherry fired over controversial comments
Don Cherry fired for poppy rant: Woke lefties think supporting veterans is fascist | Keean Bexte
Sportsnet apologizes for Don Cherry's 'divisive' and 'offensive' remarks
The Don Cherry Story: Pt 1 & Pt 2
Rights 101: Freedom of Expression
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Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby is the first listener requested book to be featured on TYPBST. Darnell & Joel focus their conversation on the Biblical arguments in this book. Darnell developed an apologetic acronym to summarize his analysis of the arguments: C-H-U-L-O
- Church: ecclesiology
- Hatred: racism
- Unempathisable
- Legislated diversity vs. Spirit led diversity
- Other brothers
- Bonus section: thoughts on Jemar Tisby's recommended solutions
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References:
AD Robles' criticism: Abuse of History + Economic/Theological Ignorance = Jemar Tisby
James White's feedback: The Color of Compromise, Steven Anderson Continued, Open Phones
Sam Sey's Review: The Color of Compromise
'Survivor' contestant's racial comment leads to touching moment
CP: CHRIST OVER POLITICS: LIVE AT TRINITY CHURCH’S CONFERENCE
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Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Kanye West dropped his first Christian album - JESUS IS KING. Darnell & Joel are joined by Anthony Mitchell to discuss the album and fan fare. The conversation covers the following topics:
- Anthony's history in the Christian music industry
- Kanye's salvation
- Insights about Kanye from the Zane Lowe interview
- Where does Kanye's album fit within Christian hip hop
- JESUS IS KING album review
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References:
Kanye's new album: JESUS IS KING
Zane Lowe interview: Kanye West: Jesus Is King, Sunday Service, and Being Born Again
Anthony Mitchell Contact info:
Overflow Ministries Group: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Website
Overflow Music Playlists: Spotify, Apple Music
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Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
The Toronto District School Board updated the student's dress code as of Sept 2019. The recent changes allow students to now wear hats, hoods, crop-tops and spaghetti straps. Darnell & Joel discuss the role of dress codes with Ayesha Madden & Jenna Nicoloff. The conversation covers the following topics:
- Impact of dress codes on students
- First impressions & dressing to impress
- Modesty
- Teaching young people how to dress
- Consequences of how you dress
- Being overdressed vs underdressed
- Professional dress codes
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References:
TDSB revises its dress code and the rules are not what you might remember
The Best and Worst Outfits From the 2019 NBA Draft
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