On our 12th and final episode of Season One, Sarah's soft skills segment is about how to talk with politicians and cultivate those relationships. Jon's Bad Argument of the Day is about, well, arguing.

On our 12th and final episode of Season One, Sarah's soft skills segment is about how to talk with politicians and cultivate those relationships. Jon's Bad Argument of the Day is about, well, arguing.

12 - Season Finale and Talking to Politicians

In this episode, Sarah wraps up the series on online discussions, delving into how to manage these conversations in spaces where it's difficult to control the message. And Jon's Bad Argument of the day lays out an alternative to "registration leads to confiscation" which may resonate more with those who think that registration is "common sense."   SHOW NOTES Learn more about Noah Schwartz’s research at http://www.noahschwartz.ca/

In this episode, Sarah wraps up the series on online discussions, delving into how to manage these conversations in spaces where it's difficult to control the message. And Jon's Bad Argument of the day lays out an alternative to "registration leads to confiscation" which may resonate more with those who think that registration is "common sense." SHOW NOTES Learn more about Noah Schwartz’s research at <a href="http://www.noahschwartz.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.noahschwartz.ca/</a>

11 - Online Part 3 and Gun Registration

Ever wonder if there's a real human on the other end of those campaign texts? Get ready for the kind of positive political conversation you thought was extinct in 2020. 

Ever wonder if there's a real human on the other end of those campaign texts? Get ready for the kind of positive political conversation you thought was extinct in 2020.

10.5 Interview With Bloomberg Campaign Volunteer

Sarah continues her soft skills segment on how to have better arguments and conversations online. Jon talks about how we can make the check against tyranny more relatable by framing it in terms of our contemporary discussions of consent. 

Sarah continues her soft skills segment on how to have better arguments and conversations online. Jon talks about how we can make the check against tyranny more relatable by framing it in terms of our contemporary discussions of consent.

10 - Online Arguments and Consent

In this episode, Sarah begins to outline the strategy tree for having successful arguments and discussions online and Jon's Bad Argument of the Day attempts to make the case against Red Flag Laws from the point of view of liberal values.    Trolling is contagious:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5791909/ How well can professionals predict violence:  https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e4692?view=long&amp;pmid=22833604 Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Sarah begins to outline the strategy tree for having successful arguments and discussions online and Jon's Bad Argument of the Day attempts to make the case against Red Flag Laws from the point of view of liberal values.  Trolling is contagious: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5791909/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5791909/</a> How well can professionals predict violence: <a href="https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e4692?view=long&amp;pmid=22833604" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e4692?view=long&amp;pmid=22833604</a> Take a Chance Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

09 Online Arguments and Red Flag Laws

Our third and final episode from our SHOT roundtable discussion with Chuck Rossi and BJ Campbell from Open Source Defense and Douglas Jefferson, VP of National African American Gun Association. BJ Campbell’s article about “gun deaths” and meaningful action to prevent suicide.  https://medium.com/handwaving-freakoutery/the-left-is-making-the-wrong-case-on-gun-deaths-heres-a-better-case-1429e7ad2f25 Help yourself: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Help a friend: https://www.bethe1to.com/bethe1to-steps-evidence/

Our third and final episode from our SHOT roundtable discussion with Chuck Rossi and BJ Campbell from Open Source Defense and Douglas Jefferson, VP of National African American Gun Association. BJ Campbell’s article about “gun deaths” and meaningful action to prevent suicide. <a href="https://medium.com/handwaving-freakoutery/the-left-is-making-the-wrong-case-on-gun-deaths-heres-a-better-case-1429e7ad2f25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://medium.com/handwaving-freakoutery/the-left-is-making-the-wrong-case-on-gun-deaths-heres-a-better-case-1429e7ad2f25</a> Help yourself: <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/</a> Help a friend: <a href="https://www.bethe1to.com/bethe1to-steps-evidence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bethe1to.com/bethe1to-steps-evidence/</a>

8.5 Part Three: Finding Meaning

Part two of our fantastic round-table discussion with Chuck Rossi and BJ Campbell of Open Source Defense and Douglas Jefferson of the National African American Gun Association.

Part two of our fantastic round-table discussion with Chuck Rossi and BJ Campbell of Open Source Defense and Douglas Jefferson of the National African American Gun Association.

8.5, Part Two - Facebook Conspiracies, Echo chambers, and the Path to Activism

The first of our SHOT bonus episodes. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Douglas Jefferson from the National African American Gun Association and with Chuck Rossi and BJ Campbell of Open Source Defense and put in a marathon recording session. 

The first of our SHOT bonus episodes. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Douglas Jefferson from the National African American Gun Association and with Chuck Rossi and BJ Campbell of Open Source Defense and put in a marathon recording session.

8.5 Racial Implications of Gun Control Round Table

In this episode, Sarah continues her discussion of how to mitigate burnout. Jon's Bad Argument of the Day is about how we talk past each other about issues of compromise and infringement. 

In this episode, Sarah continues her discussion of how to mitigate burnout. Jon's Bad Argument of the Day is about how we talk past each other about issues of compromise and infringement.

08 - Burnout Part 2 and Compromise vs Infringement

In this episode we talk about burnout. How it happens and how to prevent it. And the Bad Argument of the Day addresses the game theory behind why assuming your political opponents are evil can't possibly generate optimal outcomes.  Burnout - a review:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911781/   Mastery as a coping strategy:http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2071-07632015000100010   Prisoners Dilemma  https://xplaind.com/472079/prisoners-dilemma

In this episode we talk about burnout. How it happens and how to prevent it. And the Bad Argument of the Day addresses the game theory behind why assuming your political opponents are evil can't possibly generate optimal outcomes.  Burnout - a review: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911781/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911781/</a> Mastery as a coping strategy:<a href="http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2071-07632015000100010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2071-07632015000100010</a> Prisoners Dilemma  <a href="https://xplaind.com/472079/prisoners-dilemma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://xplaind.com/472079/prisoners-dilemma</a>

07 - Burnout, Malice, and Why You Need To Go Shooting

"Talking guns across the aisle with better communication and better arguments."

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Heard first two episodes and I thoroughly enjoy it. Very smart not preachy.

So far so good

Guns Guide To Liberals

In this bonus episode, Sarah and Jon discuss why they started Guns Guide to Liberals, what got them involved in firearms, and how gun ownership and the Second Amendment is compatible with liberal values. 

In this bonus episode, Sarah and Jon discuss why they started Guns Guide to Liberals, what got them involved in firearms, and how gun ownership and the Second Amendment is compatible with liberal values.

Episode 02.5 Origin Stories

Validating values, finding common ground, and the dangerous trap of obviousness.

Validating values, finding common ground, and the dangerous trap of obviousness.

03 Common Sense

Bryan Strawser

Bryan Strawser is Founder, Principal, and CEO at Bryghtpath LLC, a strategic advisory firm he founded in 2014. He has more than twenty-five years of experience in the areas of global enterprise risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management, intelligence, and crisis communications. In this episode, we sit down with Bryan to discuss the recently released Violence Project report on mass shootings, common misconceptions about mass shootings, how to identify risks, and intervention strategies. 

Bryan Strawser is Founder, Principal, and CEO at Bryghtpath LLC, a strategic advisory firm he founded in 2014. He has more than twenty-five years of experience in the areas of global enterprise risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management, intelligence, and crisis communications. In this episode, we sit down with Bryan to discuss the recently released Violence Project report on mass shootings, common misconceptions about mass shootings, how to identify risks, and intervention strategies.

03.5 Interview with Bryan Strawser

For the holidays, we're deviating slightly from our schedule and doing a listener questions episodes. This episode also corresponds to a live-stream on our Facebook page, so head over there to watch us record this episode! Mentioned in this episode: Rand Corporation analysis on gun policy: https://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy.html

For the holidays, we're deviating slightly from our schedule and doing a listener questions episodes. This episode also corresponds to a live-stream on our Facebook page, so head over there to watch us record this episode! Mentioned in this episode: Rand Corporation analysis on gun policy: <a href="https://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy.html</a>

05.5 Listener Questions

In this episode, Sarah shows us how to frame values so they can be heard and understood by those who may disagree with you. And Jon's Bad Argument of the Day tackles Gun Free Zones.   Episode citations: “Accepting Threatening Information: Self-Affirmation and the Reduction of Defensive Biases” - David K. Sherman and Geoffrey L. Cohen  https://labs.psych.ucsb.edu/sherman/david/sites/labs.psych.ucsb.edu.sherman.david/files/pubs/sherman_cohen_2002.pdf   “Framing an argument” - Dr Biljana Scott  https://www.diplomacy.edu/resources/general/framing-argument  https://www.theviolenceproject.org

In this episode, Sarah shows us how to frame values so they can be heard and understood by those who may disagree with you. And Jon's Bad Argument of the Day tackles Gun Free Zones. Episode citations: “Accepting Threatening Information: Self-Affirmation and the Reduction of Defensive Biases” - David K. Sherman and Geoffrey L. Cohen <a href="https://labs.psych.ucsb.edu/sherman/david/sites/labs.psych.ucsb.edu.sherman.david/files/pubs/sherman_cohen_2002.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://labs.psych.ucsb.edu/sherman/david/sites/labs.psych.ucsb.edu.sherman.david/files/pubs/sherman_cohen_2002.pdf</a> “Framing an argument” - Dr Biljana Scott <a href="https://www.diplomacy.edu/resources/general/framing-argument" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.diplomacy.edu/resources/general/framing-argument</a> <a href="https://www.theviolenceproject.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theviolenceproject.org</a>

04 - Gun Free Zones & Appealing to Values

In this episode, Sarah talks about how to guide difficult conversations through the minefields of policy proposals. And Jon talks about how assertions like, "Nobody's coming for your guns" are bad for everyone.   Focused deterrence - reduces violent crime by 30%  https://www.rand.org/pubs/tools/TL261/better-policing-toolkit/all-strategies/focused-deterrence/in-depth.html#analyzing-the-evidence-for-foc-   Suicide prevention strategies  https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/suicideTechnicalPackage.pdf   Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model  https://www.secretservice.gov/data/protection/ntac/USSS_NTAC_Enhancing_School_Safety_Guide_7.11.18.pdf   Mass Attacks in Public Places -- threat assessment and best practices  https://www.secretservice.gov/data/press/reports/USSS_FY2019_MAPS.pdf

In this episode, Sarah talks about how to guide difficult conversations through the minefields of policy proposals. And Jon talks about how assertions like, "Nobody's coming for your guns" are bad for everyone. Focused deterrence - reduces violent crime by 30% <a href="https://www.rand.org/pubs/tools/TL261/better-policing-toolkit/all-strategies/focused-deterrence/in-depth.html#analyzing-the-evidence-for-foc-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.rand.org/pubs/tools/TL261/better-policing-toolkit/all-strategies/focused-deterrence/in-depth.html#analyzing-the-evidence-for-foc-</a> Suicide prevention strategies <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/suicideTechnicalPackage.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/suicideTechnicalPackage.pdf</a> Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model <a href="https://www.secretservice.gov/data/protection/ntac/USSS_NTAC_Enhancing_School_Safety_Guide_7.11.18.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.secretservice.gov/data/protection/ntac/USSS_NTAC_Enhancing_School_Safety_Guide_7.11.18.pdf</a> Mass Attacks in Public Places -- threat assessment and best practices <a href="https://www.secretservice.gov/data/press/reports/USSS_FY2019_MAPS.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.secretservice.gov/data/press/reports/USSS_FY2019_MAPS.pdf</a>

06 Guiding Policy Discussions and Nobody's Coming For Your Guns

In this episode, Sarah teaches "tactical listening," in Soft Skills to supercharge your persuasiveness. Jon's Bad Argument of the Day is about The Language Game and how both sides of this debate play the language game poorly and to their detriment.    Presence boost and pause techniques based on:  The Charisma Myth, by Olivia Fox Cabane

In this episode, Sarah teaches "tactical listening," in Soft Skills to supercharge your persuasiveness. Jon's Bad Argument of the Day is about The Language Game and how both sides of this debate play the language game poorly and to their detriment.  Presence boost and pause techniques based on:  The Charisma Myth, by Olivia Fox Cabane

05 The Language Game

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