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Common Sense with Dan Carlin

Loud, fast-talking and deceptively funny, this politically-independent "forward-thinking pragmatist" looks at the events shaping our world through a uniquely American lens. It's smarter than you think... Read more

Ranked #1

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Show 307 - Revenge of the Gangrenous Finger

Show 307 - Revenge of the Gangrenous Finger

This show has a "chickens coming home to roost" feel to it, but maybe in a positive way. It was supposed to be about the... Read more

27 Jun 2016

49mins

Ranked #2

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Show 302 - Of Courts, Cooks and Apples

Show 302 - Of Courts, Cooks and Apples

Justice Scalia of the Supreme Court dies and CEO Tim Cook and Apple go toe-to-toe with the U.S. Government over privacy.

26 Feb 2016

56mins

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Show 303 - The Way You Play The Game Redux

Show 303 - The Way You Play The Game Redux

It's not easy to get under Dan's normally flexible, see-things-from-multiple-angles skin, but Donald Trump's stated will... Read more

1 Apr 2016

47mins

Ranked #4

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Show 306 - Disengaging the Lizard Brain

Show 306 - Disengaging the Lizard Brain

Hate is a very strong word, but increasing numbers of Americans hate their countrymen. Is this a danger to the stability... Read more

5 Jun 2016

44mins

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Show 304 - Speed Dating For Delegates

Show 304 - Speed Dating For Delegates

As the U.S. Presidential campaign veers into unprecedented territory Dan sees opportunity in the unusual circumstances. ... Read more

17 Apr 2016

44mins

Ranked #6

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Show 311 - Trumped

Show 311 - Trumped

Post-2016 election analysis and discussion from a Martian political perspective.

11 Nov 2016

1hr 3mins

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Show 314 - Unhealthy Numbers

Show 314 - Unhealthy Numbers

As the GOP attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Dan ponders the dichotomy between what Americans spend on health ... Read more

16 Mar 2017

1hr 2mins

Ranked #8

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Show 313 - Get Me A Glass of Water

Show 313 - Get Me A Glass of Water

Dan is in an introspective mental place in this show...but he may just drag you in there with him.

14 Feb 2017

53mins

Ranked #9

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Show 312 - Re-Connections with James Burke

Show 312 - Re-Connections with James Burke

Dan has another visit with the always fascinating science historian and TV host James Burke. He also catches up a bit on... Read more

7 Dec 2016

1hr 21mins

Ranked #10

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Show 310 - Or Else

Show 310 - Or Else

What happens if our nation's problems become too large to realistically imagine our politicians solving? What if voting ... Read more

13 Oct 2016

44mins

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