We hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving! We talked with listeners live about all things Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for in 2020? How was your Thanksgiving? Hear us get our listeners' thoughts and tell our own. We discussed Covid-19 restrictions put in place for Thanksgiving and whether it's right for the government to set these sort of restrictions during a pandemic. The conversation shifted a bit, with Jack O'Halloran explaining his views on Covid vaccines, socialism, and more. Later we talk about whether Thanksgiving is still celebrated the same, or whether it should be, as well as what everyone thinks about National holidays in general. We had lots of disagreement and lots of constructive discussion, with tons of open-minded listeners. We hope you'll join us for the next live episode! If you enjoyed this episode, listen to more here: linktr.ee/saywhatneedssaying, and be sure to follow us on social media as well. If you'd like to join us for a live conversation so you can Say What Needs Saying, you can email us at [email protected] to get on the invite list. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/say-what-needs-saying/support

We sit down with the "Two Peas on a Pod" Podcast to talk about "Say What Needs Saying" and what our podcast is all about! Hear more of our podcast, follow us on social media, and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms here: linktr.ee/saywhatneedssaying. If you want to hear more from "Two Peas on a Pod", find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/2PeasOAPod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/say-what-needs-saying/support

In this episode, Brandon and Zack discuss the Trump Accountability Project, a since-shut down organization that sought to blacklist and track those who worked for the Trump administration. We hear from live listeners and chat about cancel culture in general, and how the beginnings of it in academia have since morphed into a much larger and more untenable beast.  If you like this episode, be sure to follow us on social media, subscribe or follow on your favorite listening platforms, and leave us a 5 star review. All those links and more can be found here: linktr.ee/saywhatneedssaying. Join our discord to continue having these kinds of discussions with us:  See below for links referenced in the episode: https://www.trumpaccountability.net/ https://www.glaad.org/tap/donald-trump https://projects.propublica.org/trump-town/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/say-what-needs-saying/support

In this episode, we continue the discussion from last time and discuss cultural misunderstandings with several guests. We are joined by Preity Upala, former Miss India, Dharma ambassador, actress and more, as well as the hosts of the "Ask An Iranian" podcast. We chat about misconceptions and misunderstandings about India and Hinduism, Iran, and the United States from international perspectives. Be sure to check out part one where we chatted with "Reds Ramblings" podcast about the experiences of his interviewees. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow us on your favorite podcast platform, like and follow on social media, and leave us a review on Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, and Facebook! Find all of our links here: linktr.ee/saywhatneedssaying.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/say-what-needs-saying/support

In this episode, Zack and Brandon sit down with Dan Duggan to discuss business practices and adaptations during the COVID pandemic, what makes a worker or business owner successful, and more. Dan is the chairman and CEO of Health-Mor, a company that produces products including the world-famous FilterQueen Indoor Air Quality System, which makes them well-equipped for success during an international pandemic driven by respiratory disease. Dan is also the chairman and CEO of the Flint City Bucks soccer team, and so we discuss the crossovers between sports and business, and also get his take on the increasing intertwining of sports and politics. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow us on social media, subscribe on your favorite listening platform, and give us a 5 star review! Find all that and more here: linktr.ee/saywhatneedssaying --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/say-what-needs-saying/support

In this episode, we sit down with Red from Reds Ramblings to discuss the conversations he's had with people around the world. We talk about how people often misunderstand elements of other people's cultures, whether that be the language they speak, their country of origin, their music or food, and all kinds of other things. We discuss the origins of the "Southern accent", black peoples' hair, Islam, and so much more. Stay tuned for part two, where we are joined by Preity Upala, two Iranian podcasters, and live listeners who all share with us their own experiences and thoughts surrounding cultural misrepresentations and misunderstandings. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out our previous episodes and follow us on social media here: linktr.ee/saywhatneedssaying. If you want to hear more from Red, check out the episodes he referenced or enter his giveaway, find him here: linktr.ee/RedsRamblings --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/say-what-needs-saying/support

In this episode, Zack and Brandon interview Dr. Param Srikantia and discuss several of the concepts he had raised in his talk "Why Life Sucks", such as the chattering monkey, Osho's teachings, and more. We also discuss the education system, how one can attempt to lessen confirmation bias, and how important it is to value people as humans, and not just because of their beliefs. If you enjoy Param's insight, be sure to check out his video "Why Life Sucks" on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Voi1S37dIyg) or his Ted Talk under the same title (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE_82qwpSKI). He also encourages listeners email him at [email protected] with questions.  If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow us on social media, subscribe on your favorite listening platforms, and join the discord server. All of the necessary links can be found here: linktr.ee/saywhatneedssaying --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/say-what-needs-saying/support

In this episode, Zack and Brandon interview two black police officers. We discuss a number of important issues that are incredibly pertinent today, including Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter, the thin blue line, defunding/abolishing police, black police officers and chiefs resigning, police brutality (including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Jacob Blake), systemic racism, the black community and policing, and much more. Please share this episode both with others that do and do not support police, as this interview provides unique perspective into these issues. Whether your friends post #BackTheBlue or #ACAB, hopefully they can benefit from listening to this! Listen to more, subscribe to us, follow on social media, and support us here: linktr.ee/saywhatneedssaying --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/say-what-needs-saying/support

In this episode, Zack is a guest on TheRabbitHole, where he discusses why he's leaning slightly towards Trump in the 2020 election, the education system, healthcare, the 2 party system, and more. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow us on social media and your favorite podcast platform! Linktr.ee/saywhatneedssaying --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/say-what-needs-saying/support

In this episode, we discuss the first presidential debate of 2020 with our listeners. We touch on several topics covered in the debate, including the Trump and Biden Records, the Supreme Court, Race and Violence in our Cities, and the Integrity of the Election. We address Trump's comments on right-wing extremists, Biden's comments on court packing, mail-in voting, and so much more. Be sure to listen to both part one and part two to hear the whole discussion! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow us on social media and follow us on your favorite podcast platform: linktr.ee/saywhatneedssaying. And if you'd like to continue these conversations with us after the episodes are over, join our discord server: https://discord.gg/2Uu8AT7 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/say-what-needs-saying/support