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PopCon #44: The BSA Is Dead

The Boy Scouts of America, time-honored and cherished for generations, is dead.

PopCon #43: Gen Z: The Tool Belt Generation and the Evolving World

Mike Rowe’s famous TV show “Dirty Jobs” aired its final season in 2012, but his advocacy for returning to the trades seems to be reaping an abundant harvest.

PopCon #42: Taylor Swift and ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

“The Tortured Poets Department” is Taylor Swift’s newest album, and it has some wondering about the dark turn Taylor has made.

PopCon #41: Civil War

Since the trailer release late last year, A24’s newest film “Civil War” has had many wondering just what to expect.

PopCon #40: Red Pill Community Rejects Redemption

In spite of her success on OnlyFans, Nala Ray has chosen to leave it all behind and follow Jesus Christ.

PopCon #39: The Solar Eclipse of 2024

On Monday, a total solar eclipse passed over North America, the last one we will see until 2044.

PopCon #38: Flavors of Anti-Semitism

“Christ is King” is not an anti-Semitic statement on its own, but given context, could it be?

PopCon #37: Gaslighting Grown-Ups to Groom Kids

Chances are you have experienced entertainment gaslighting.

PopCon #36: TikTok Ban

The House has passed a bill that would force TikTok to either be banned in America or be sold to an American company.

PopCon #35: Dune: Part Two

Explore the complexities and themes of Dune: Part Two in an episode FULL of spoilers!

PopCon #34: Google’s Systemically Racist AI

Google’s Gemini has come under fire for systemically racist programing. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as we ask the AI our own questions and test just how racist it is taught to be.

PopCon #33: Not All Oppressed Groups Are Created Equal

Oppressor vs. oppressed groups are a hallmark of Marxist ideology. Join Thomas, Sterling, and Andrew as they dig into how this idea has been permeating Western culture at an alarming rate.

PopCon #32: Where Have All the Villains Gone?

An unnerving trend has arisen in modern films: the lines between good and evil have blurred, and the villain has become more relatable and often even lovable.

PopCon #31: Adaptations. Blasphemy, or Praise?

Join us as we explore several examples of “done right” or “done left” movie remakes and adaptations.

PopCon #30: Spy Games, Football Games, Video Games

An update on Dr. K and his run-in with Chinese spies, Taylor Swift with her anti-MAGA NFL season, and Ubisoft’s “you will own nothing and be happy” proclamation.

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