The Material Devolution Podcast

Episode #25 – 2016 Rio Olympics: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

mwalther66 — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:48:54 +0000

It’s been a little while, but we’re back with an exciting new Material Devolution Podcast. The Rio Olympics is well underway, so we decided to give some attention to The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of the event.

Episode #24 – A Brief Discussion on Gun Control

mwalther66 — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 15:18:59 +0000

Guns, violence and shootings continue to dominate the social conversation so we sit down and share our feelings, and ideas. Will regulation solve the problem?

Episode #23 – Trump, Donald J How’d We End Up Here

mwalther66 — Sat, 07 May 2016 00:23:11 +0000

Today we revisit, Donald J. Trump. The presumptive Republican nominee for President of the United States. Today we chat about all that is, Mr. Trump. Or is it? Does anyone know who the real Donald Trump is? How did the other candidates blow it so terribly? The real estate mogul turned realty TV star is now one election away from the highest office in the land. We’re scared, are you scared?

Trump win ends talk of contested GOP convention

Episode #22 – Round Robin #3

mwalther66 — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 15:30:04 +0000

On this edition of the podcast we tackle a $15.00 an hour minimum wage, the Cuban Embargo, and the rewriting of Nursery Rhymes by the NRA. Yes, it’s another Round Robin Podcast as we try to stay on the lighter side of life this Easter Sunday. Enjoy!

Episode #21 – FBiOS Can The FBI Take a Bite Out of Apple

mwalther66 — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 19:35:00 +0000

U.S. Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym of the U.S. District Court’s Central District of California ordered Apple to help the FBI unlock the iPhone once owned by Syed Rizwan Farook, one of the two killers in the San Bernardino attack last December. The FBI has sought help from Apple to in order to get around the iPhone’s authentication safeguard, which disables access after a certain number of incorrect passcodes have been attempted.

Join us as we discuss this profound request and the slippery slope the outcome may take us down.

APPLE – A Message to Our Customers

Why Apple Is Fighting Not To Unlock iPhones For The Government

Apple vs. FBI: A timeline of the iPhone encryption case

Episode #20 – The Good Old College Sports Lie

mwalther66 — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 19:01:52 +0000

These are the days of millionaire college football coaches, celebrity players and huge profits being recovered by large universities all across the country. Who’s generating this massive amount of money? Amateur athletes asked not to revel in the profit of it all, but to be grateful for the opportunity to showcase their talent while receiving a free education for their efforts. College athletes are huge revenue generators for their respective institutions. Driving not only ticket sales, but jersey sales, concessions, media time, and any other money making scheme the university can squeeze out of them.

The cost of an education is disproportionate to the money earned and it’s time to rethink the way we compensate these student-athletes.

Come with us as we discuss ways to adequately compensate student-athletes while defending against bribes, corruption and other improprieties along the way.

How Colleges Exploit Athletes

Ex-NCAA stars plan movie about exploiting college athletes

Revenue Sharing: A Simple Cure For The Exploitation Of College Athletes

Episode #19 – State of Emergency

mwalther66 — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 14:49:47 +0000

We’re back with a double dose of emergency!

As we enter 2016 two American cities find themselves in a State of Emergency. Flint Michigan’s water was found to be contain high levels of lead after a state appointed Emergency Manager switched the water supply from Detroit’s water supply to the contaminated Flint River in a bid to save money.

Methane gas is a powerful greenhouse gas and a mountain in Southern California has been spewing tons of the global warming causing gas into the atmosphere for months. A pipe near the Porter Ranch neighborhood of Los Angeles owned by the SoCal Gas Co. broke 8,000 ft. under the surface and has released over 150 Million lbs of Methane into the atmosphere forcing Jerry Brown to call for a State of Emergency and forcing thousands to evacuate.

Bad Decisions, Broken Promises: A Timeline of the Flint Water Crisis

The EPA’s Silent, Guilty Role in the Flint Water Crisis

LA’s Gas Leak Is a Global Disaster

Governor Declares Emergency Over Los Angeles Gas Leak

Episode #18 – 2015 Year-in-Review: A Year in Devolution

mwalther66 — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 16:21:56 +0000

As we close in on 2016 we revisit the topics covered in our previous 17 Episodes to examine our own thoughts on the subject post media coverage. Come with us as we weave our way back through the news stories that, together, tell their own story about our society in the year 2015. Have a very safe and happy holiday season. See you in the new year!!!

Peace, love, and respect to all.

Episode #17 – Daily Fantasy Duel

mwalther66 — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 21:33:09 +0000

Recently daily fantasy sports websites have come under fire in multiple states. States like Nevada, New York and a handful of others claim that sites like FanDuel and Draft Kings are nothing more than online casinos. The people who play them disagree, claiming that these sites are providing a service that fills a need and they are not victims of predatory practices. Share your thoughts with us, below.

Daily fantasy sports are banned in New York

Daily fantasy banned in Nevada for being unlicensed gambling

Episode #16 – Behind the Burn: An Interview with a Burning Man Insider

mwalther66 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:58:58 +0000

In Episode #16 we sit down with “Danksa,” a Burning Man insider who works year ’round to organize, coordinate and bring together a camping experience like no other! We clear away the dust to illuminate the inner workings of a successful theme camp; what goes on behind the scenes and the impact events like Burning Man have on society. So strap on those goggles and pull on your best tutu, because you’re in for one hell of a journey! Welcome to the Carnival of Mirrors – Burning Man 2015

Episode #15 – Round Robin 2: Big Pharma, Capital Punishment, Naval Superiority

mwalther66 — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:24:59 +0000

Episode #15 is another ‘Round Robin style conversation, where we discuss Turing Pharmaceuticals. A company that raised the price of Daraprim from $13.50 per pill to $750 per pill last month, shortly after purchasing the rights from Impax Laboratories. An Oklahoma court granted a stay of execution for Richard Glossip just hours before he was scheduled to die, Wednesday. Oklahoma has a spotted history regarding the Death Penalty. Is it time we rethink Capital Punishment? During the Republican debate we heard several candidates say that they were going to build the greatest military the world’s ever seen. What they don’t tell you is that we already do. Our ships are the most technically advanced in the word, yet the NAVY is asking for 30 more ships. Do we need them? Ferraris, Porches and Diplomatic Immunity.

Company hikes price 5,000% for drug that fights complication of AIDS, cancer

Oklahoma delays Richard Glossip execution amid evidence concerns

Police: Sheik Who Said He Owned Speeding Car Seen In Beverly Hills Appears To Have Left U.S.

DEPUTIES IN HELICOPTER SHOOT WRONG-WAY DRIVER IN SAN BERNARDINO AFTER HIGH-SPEED CHASE

Episode #14 – The Shaming Of The Fat

mwalther66 — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 14:31:54 +0000

Comedian and YouTube star Nicole Arbour had her video, “Dear Fat People,” removed after a large uproar over the videos message. Everyone will agree that bullying and belittling someone for their size is wrong, but do we ignore or even enable those who are overweight? Why do we feel comfortable telling our friends or even a stranger, smoking will kill them, yet stay silent when the killer is a tasty treat? In Episode #14 we try to answer these questions and more.

Comedian shut down after ‘Dear Fat People’ goes viral

Episode #13 – Dopers, Doping, and Dope

mwalther66 — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 15:17:46 +0000

We’re back with another exciting episode of the Material Devolution Podcast. In this episode we explore the world of doping in professional sports. We try and establish different perspectives as we devolve the subject to it’s core. Inspired by Joe Rogan’s latest Podcast with Jeff Novitzky, and a recent article in The Guardian about the effectiveness of Doping Controls and the pitfalls enforcement faces as they try to clean up sports. Should doping be allowed for recovery? Why are some supplements banned while others are considered legal to use? Is there a misconception about those who dope? Where do we go from here?

Joe Rogan Experience #685 – Jeff Novitzky

How cheats cheat: why dopers have the edge in athletics’ war on drugs

Gene Boosts Muscle Strength

Regulation of Muscle Fiber Type and Running Endurance

Episode #12 – Lions & Dentists & Ghosts & Stuff!

mwalther66 — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:55:30 +0000

A quick chat about a with a name (Cecil) a dentist with some dough (Walter Palmer) an industry under fire, and a mob out for blood. In this week’s episode we track down the truth in people’s outrage over the tragic poaching of Cecil the Lion. Was this lion beloved in Zimbabwe or just another threat of the Safari? Are people really upset with the killing of this creature or the fact that a rich white guy killed it? Then we shift gears completely to tackle a much lighter subject; Ghost write rs in hip-hop. Most people may assume that all rappers write their own lyrics, but this is not the case. Last week top rapper and renowned lyricist, Drake, was said to have solicited the help of a ghost writer to work on his latest single, “R.I.C.O.”

Safari tourist suspected in killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe

Drake Responds to Meek Mill’s Ghostwriter Allegations With Diss Track ‘Charged Up’

Episode #11 – Population In Prison

mwalther66 — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 15:31:24 +0000

Last week President Obama became the first sitting President to visit a federal penitentiary. In this week’s edition of the podcast we discuss the current state of our dysfunctional prison system and the many underlying problems it poses for our country.

Meet The Prison Bankers Who Profit From Inmates

How for-profit prisons have become the biggest lobby no one is talking about

For-Profit Prisons: Eight Statistics That Show the Problems

Episode #10 – Dump On Trump

mwalther66 — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 17:16:01 +0000

After a short hiatus, we are back to expose the source of all that is Donald Trump, “His Ego.” From his Ivory Tower high above Atlantic City, “The Donald” tells us what we should know, how we should feel, and just how gosh damn rich and smart he is during his famous interview with NBC’s Katy Tur.

Donald Trump: Narcissist in Chief

Donald Trump Full Unedited Interview with NBC New’s Katy Tur

Episode #9 – Living Inside Out

mwalther66 — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 17:32:07 +0000

In Episode 9 we discuss the similar stories of Rachel Dolezal and Caitlyn Jenner. The times we live in are changing fast and both of these ladies are leading the way into uncharted territories in the areas of gender, race,. and living as your true self. How do we break down our own models of race and gender to appreciate the inner struggle of people dealing with dysphoria?

Is Rachel Dolezal Black Just Because She Says She Is?

Episode #8 – Ugly Business Behind the Beautiful Game

mwalther66 — Sun, 31 May 2015 15:50:15 +0000

On May 27th the U.S. Department of Justice announced a wide-ranging indictment against more than a dozen officials connected to soccer’s reigning body, FIFA. In this edition of the podcast we explore their long-standing issues with corruption in exploiting International soccer tournaments for personal gain.

Everything You Need to Know About FIFA’s Corruption Scandal

Episode #7 – Round Robin #1

mwalther66 — Fri, 15 May 2015 16:23:44 +0000

In this week’s podcast we take on a “Round Robin” format and discuss a number of topics including reports on Air Quality in Mexico, U.S. Military Business Crimes in Iraq & Afghanistan, Training Requirements for Armed Security, and more…..

NSA program on phone records is illegal, court rules

The air is dark and asthma is deadly along the Mexico border

5 ways the armed-guard industry is out of control

U.S. military personnel have been convicted of $50 million worth of crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan

DEA Agents Left College Student in Cell for Five Days, Receive Light Punishments

Episode #6 – 6 Shades Of Gray

mwalther66 — Fri, 08 May 2015 01:24:55 +0000

The death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, Maryland continues a disturbing trend of possible police brutality shielded by bureaucracy.

Freddie Gray dies one week after Baltimore arrest

Episode #5 – Water, Water, none for your Daughter

mwalther66 — Fri, 01 May 2015 16:00:08 +0000

In the middle of California’s worst drought in forever, food powerhouse Nestle has been taking unknown billions of gallons water from Southern California without permit for the last 30 years. Is this issue that big a deal or just a symptom of a greater problem?

Nestlé’s permit to pump California springwater expired decades ago

Episode #4 – Good Cop, Bad Cop

mwalther66 — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 16:42:44 +0000

Another shooting of an unarmed African-American civilian by a white Police Officer raises a specter of questions…

North Charleston Police Shooting Not Justified, Experts Say

Episode #3 – Technology: Eating Jobs – A Tragedy?

mwalther66 — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:18:45 +0000

In this week’s episode we discuss Robert Reich’s article, “The “iEverything” and the Redistributional Imperative”….

Robert Reich: The “iEverything” and the Redistributional Imperative

Episode #2 – Parenting: Who Knows Best?

mwalther66 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 14:52:07 +0000

A discussion about parenting. When are kids old enough to walk a short distance home? Where do we draw the line between independence and neglect? Should people simply mind their own business? In this episode we explore these questions, and more.

‘Free Range’ Parents Found Responsible for Child Neglect After Allowing Kids to Walk Home Alone

Episode #1 – Twitter and The Mob

mwalther66 — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 21:49:34 +0000

A Discourse on cyber justice, bullying and tweets heard ’round the world.

How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Sacco’s Life