Bridges Podcast

Bonus Episode - DGG Round Table

Bridges Podcast: DGG Round Table - Pre-Election Night Special
Join us for an engaging pre-election night discussion featuring prominent voices from the DGG community. Our panelists bring diverse perspectives to the table, ensuring a comprehensive analysis of the political landscape.
Featured Guests:
- Dan Saltman (@dancantstream): CEO of Redact.dev and co-host of the "Anything Else?" podcast. Dan offers sharp commentary and insights. Find him on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@dansaltman
- Jessiah - Pondering Politics: Known for thoughtful political analysis and nuanced takes. Find his content on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@ponderingpolitics
- Joanna: A Twitch streamer who blends humor with in-depth discussions on various topics. Catch her live streams on Twitch. https://www.twitch.tv/thesillyserious
- Pisco: A legal expert providing insightful analysis on current events. Follow him on Twitter. https://x.com/piscolitty
- ImReallyimportant: A political Twitch streamer known for data-driven insights and comprehensive coverage of political events. https://www.youtube.com/@imreallyimportant
- Alexander Irrelevant: Offers unique perspectives with a touch of humor. https://www.twitch.tv/ahrelevant
- Lonerbox: Brings philosophical depth to discussions, offering well-rounded viewpoints. Explore his content on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5pr6jdzVMWNObsiiAYpEA

EP029 - Matt Bruenig

In this episode of Bridges, Steven sits down with Matt Bruenig, founder of the People’s Policy Project, to dive deep into socialism and the mechanics of welfare states. Together, they explore how wealth distribution, social safety nets, and progressive policy frameworks can reshape societies. Whether you're an advocate for economic reform or just curious about the Nordic model, this episode provides a compelling look at the intersection of policy and ideology.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBruenig
People's Policy Project: https://www.peoplespolicyproject.org

EP028 - Joshua Citarella

In this episode, we are joined by artist, thinker, and Internet cultural writer Joshua Citarella. In this episode, we chatted about socialism and its flaws, where market socialism fits into a conception of capitalism, and if there is an end to capitalism that we foresee. It was an interesting conversation to wrestle with and finally have a conversation where we are Bridging with ideas further left than us! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 
 
To find more from Josh, find him here:
His largest is Instagram
His YouTube is here.
And if you want to support him more directly you can do so on Patreon.

EP027 - Dave Trotter

Today we are joined by Dave Trotter, an expert in voting behavior, electoral statistics, and forecasting. He has a Masters in Political science with a focus on voting behavior. We booked this episode last minute and worked hard to release it before the election! The original plan was to have a fast conversation so our poor editor didn’t have to work too hard but there was just so much to ask and learn about from Dave that it ended up being a longer conversation anyway. 
 
Join us as we talk about the upcoming election, Dave make a number of predictions of outcomes, talks to us about voter behavior, and outlines to us HOW to read electoral polls. 
 
If you want to learn more from Dave, check him out his various links! YouTube
Substack
 
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EP026 - Steven Bridges

Today we are joined by Steven Bridges, an ironic name for our show. A magician turned card counter from the motherland of the UK. He has blown up on YouTube for filming his antics counting cards in the U.S. and around the world. In this episode we discuss magic, how to read crowds, and the business of card counting. Get ready for a diverse conversation that touches on psychology, mathematics, and the discipline of the job. 
 
If you would like to check out Steven’s work you can find his YouTube here.
Consider as well looking at Steven’s free guide Why You Probably Shouldn’t Learn Count Cards. 
Finally, follow his Twitter to learn more about his behind-the-scenes and what hes up to daily.

EP025 - JREG

In todays episode we are joined by JREG, the safe edge poster, meta-memer, post-irony YouTuber! To be honest, I am not sure what this conversation is about other than community at one point. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as it confused us! 
 
If you don’t want to find JREG, here’s his YouTube.
Definitely don’t check out his Instagram. If you want to support the show consider joining our Patreon. There you can access early released edits, behind-the-scenes, and pose questions to upcoming guests.

EP024 - Jordan Harbinger

Today we are chatting with Jordan Harbinger, podcaster and lawyer. We had a fascinating conversation about his trips within North Korea, being kidnapped not once, but twice as well as the process by which he thinks and engages with guests on his show.
 
If you enjoyed todays podcast and want to find Jordan's other conversations: You can find him on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other spaces you find podcasts.

EP023 - Glenn Loury

Today we are joined by Dr. Glenn Loury an esteemed economists and public pundit who has spent a career writing and speaking about conservatism. In this episode, we dig into his book, Late Admissions and his dissonant experience as being black within academics and not wanting to losing his Chicago connections. We hope you enjoy this podcast episode as much as we did. 
 
If you enjoyed listening to Glenn today you can check him out at: 
His Substack 
YouTube
Twitter
TikTok and 
Instagram!
This episode is sponsored by Ground News and Skill Share. 
 
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EP22 - Anton aka Ranton

Ranton is a YouTuber, Shaolin warrior monk, who is most notable for his video game reviews and Shaolin monk content. Today we chat about his time at the Shaolin temple, comedy, and Ranton’s personal passion for encouraging political engagement. The conversation is long and full of laughs so we hope you enjoy it. 
 
If you want to explore Ranton’s content, please check him out! 
He is on YouTube here. If you want to watch him live, check out his Twitch.
And if you want to see images and photos from his life, here is his Instagram.

EP021 - Flint Dibble & Milo Rossi Join Forces

Today we're joined by the Dr. Flint Dibble and Milo Rossi, or as you might know him, MiniMinuteMan. In this special episode, they announce their exciting new collaboration to overwhelm online fake history with real, evidence-based content.
We dive deep into spotting fake history, unraveling the bad information and outright lies spread by pseudo-historians, and share some easy debunks of the most common fake history myths circulating online. Plus, we discuss their plans to tackle misinformation head-on and bring authentic history back into the spotlight.
If you want to follow their journey and check out their work:
You can find Flint's Twitter https://x.com/FlintDibble
You can find Flint's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/flintdibble
You can find Milo's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@miniminuteman773
If you're more of a TikToker, you can find Milo https://www.tiktok.com/@miniminuteman