Thoughts From X To Z
Thoughts From X To Z
John Turbessi
A Father-Son conversation about what we see in the news and what we think about it across generations. We use our own experience and generational outlook and compare it to each other.
Florida Schools and Mask Mandates
In this week's episode, we discuss the perspectives and some of the controversy surrounding the recent executive order by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on banning mask mandates in public schools.
Aug 1, 2021
30 min
Protests In Cuba and Our Perspective
In this week's episode following the series of protests in Cuba, we discuss the action and inaction being taken by the U.S Government. We also approach the issue from our personal experience with similar events which occurred to our family in Venezuela. 
Jul 18, 2021
26 min
Education and Anger in Florida Pt 2
This week we continue our conversation on education bills passed in the State of Florida and our take on their potential impact and whether they even address the problem they aim to solve.
Jul 12, 2021
32 min
Education and Anger in Florida Pt 1
In this week's episode, we dive into the discussion surrounding the two new objectives passed by the DeSantis Administration on restricting education and forced registration of faculty and students. We examine the potential implications of banning topics such as the 1619 project and critical race theory in Florida as well as our personal opinions on the topics.
Jul 4, 2021
40 min
Gun Legislation From Texas and Constitutional Carry to Colorado and a New Round of Regulation
On this week's episode we discuss the new Texas Constitutional Carry Law as well as the increase in gun control across other states notably Colorado and their history of mass shootings. We discuss the potential impact and perception of the new laws as well as what gun legislation can mean for different political groups. 
Jun 27, 2021
34 min
Juneteenth, Its Passage, Its Impact and Examining How We Celebrate
In this week's episode, we examined the passage of Juneteenth following its passage as a national holiday. We look into how the federal holiday came to be, our understanding of some of the impact, and discuss how we celebrate holidays and what Juneteenth means for the country.
Jun 20, 2021
36 min
Infrastructure and the Problem Solvers Caucus
On this week's episode, we discuss the problem solvers caucus and the impact of their proposed plan to stop gridlock surrounding the Biden infrastructure deal. We dive into our thoughts on the legislative gridlock, how we think the caucus should approach policy making and our gripes with the power of the party system. 
Jun 13, 2021
46 min
The Show's Return and our Thoughts on The Debate Over The Origins of COVID-19
This week we are back and better than ever. As the debate over whether COVID could have been a lab leak we talk about not just whether it did or didn't but the potential implications either way.
Jun 6, 2021
30 min
Gamestop and What This Market Revolution Could Mean
On this week's episode we discuss the impact of the Gamestop stock buyup and how these trends fit into what we've been seeing across politics and the economy.
Feb 10, 2021
37 min
Our Return, Trumps Second Impeachment and Social Media Bans
This week we're back after a nearly two-month break following one of the most tumultuous weeks in American history with the storming of the Capitol and the second impeachment of President Trump. 
Jan 14, 2021
34 min
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