The Reframers discuss the situation heading into the midterm election of 2022. We cover who is up for re-election, discuss resources for finding out more about the election, and break down the Propositions that are on the ballot in California. It's a great episode to get you primed and ready to vote November 8th! https://www.economist.com/mid-terms-2022 https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections https://calmatters.org/california-voter-guide-2022/ https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/

In this week's episode, the Reframers take on some of the most important and controversial decisions released by the Supreme Court in 2022. We cover the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, as well as discussing the COVID mandate and an important EPA regulation being revoked. This is an important episode if you want to better understand the impact that the court has on your life.  https://www.oyez.org/

This week, the Reframers take on a much-requested topic, the police! As usual, we give the origins and development of policing in America, followed by a very intense discussion into the problems that we face by police, as well as the risks that we take by defunding the police. We each offer some suggestions on ways to improve policing so we can all benefit. This episode has some great topics and is an open, intense conversation that you won't find anywhere else.

In this episode of the Reframers, we celebrate our 1 year of podcasting by talking about unions in America. We break down the different types of unions that exist, discuss the difference between public and private sector unions, and what some of the pros and cons of joining a union might be. This is a great episode riddled with pop culture references and a ton of information about "collective bargaining." Thank you for listening!   Our website: https://www.reframerspod.com/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reframerspod/

We're talking about healthcare in America this week. We focus on:How do you get health insurance in the U.S?Why is it so expensive?Why do people disagree about how healthcare should work in the US?  We're always striving to make any conversations on the Reframers a model for real-life conversations. We encourage reimagining disagreement, by "reframing" what it means to talk with someone who sees different media than you, grew up with a different background, or has different beliefs.   Please like, subscribe, and share! Thank you! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/reframerspod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Visit our NEW website: https://www.reframerspod.com/ Follow us on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdQxyS9g/ Follow us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/reframerspod

This week we're discussing a current favorite buzzword by politicians and the media: CRT. Found in headlines on a weekly (daily) basis, the Reframers sit down to define CRT (Critical Race Theory), talk about what it ACTUALLY means, and break down why it might be a flawed debate in the first place. Armed with some good research and a healthy handful of questions, the 3 hosts dive in ready to learn. Zach acknowledges the elephant in the room: it's nerve-wracking to talk about race for fear of getting it wrong and being branded a racist.  Erin reminds us that this is a graduate-level theory, and we ponder how a complex idea has become a mainstream topic of debate.  Kassie points out how big, negative stereotypes about both the left and the right are deeply damaging our perceptions of the "other side" and making it feel impossible to talk to each other.  We're always striving to make any conversations on the Reframers a model for real-life conversations. We encourage reimagining disagreement, by "reframing" what it means to talk with someone who sees different media than you, grew up with a different background, or has different beliefs.    Please like, subscribe, and share! Thank you! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/reframerspod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Visit our NEW website: https://www.reframerspod.com/ Follow us on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdQxyS9g/ Follow us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/reframerspod

Welcome back to The Reframers! This week we’re discussing private prisons. Erin wants to know if Zach’s conservative leanings are going to influence his take. Kassie wants to know what a private prison even *is*…(did you know there was more than one kind of prison?) Join us as we break it all down. Sneak peek of the questions below: What is the difference between a private prison and a public prison, and what are the benefits of having both options available? In what cases would an incarcerated person be placed in either a private or public prison? Do private prisons choose what type of prisoners they house? How do private prisons make money, as a business?  Aka who pays their bills? Typically in a capitalist society, businesses make money when people choose one product or service provider over another. Are the prisoners choosing where they go, or their families? Do the prisons have to worry about remaining competitive against other prisons? Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/reframerspod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Visit our NEW website: https://www.reframerspod.com/ Follow us on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdQxyS9g/ Follow us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/reframerspod

This week on the Reframers Podcast we share our views on the War between Russia and Ukraine. We tackle three questions in the episode. 1. How did the situation get to where we are today? 2. What should the role of the United States be in the conflict? 3. What would have to happen to have the situation deteriorate into a World War?

This week the Reframers review President Biden's first year in office. We discuss the administration's accomplishments, failures, and what we each would like to see for the rest of his term. We primarily discuss the economic, Covid, and foreign policy aspects of the past year. Listen now to see who you agree with most, or maybe a little bit of each of us!

The Reframers hit the ground running for Season 2, reflecting on the January 6, 2020 insurrection and discussing the current congressional committee investigating the event. They talk about the atmosphere in the country leading up to January 6, including the Black Lives Matter protests, the election, and the allegations of election fraud. They then discuss the purpose and history of congressional investigations and examine the current congressional committee investigating January 6. Finally, they reflect on the consequences of January 6 and the current state of our democracy.