Say What You Mean Podcast

It happened! Self-proclaimed super fan, CJ, has finally joined Jake and Geoff! On this episode, CJ shares his experience as an intern with the Washington State Senate. CJ provides excellent insight into how necessary and intricate the local governments can be and how there are avenues to participate, learn, and do our part. The three discuss media, journalism, and the role of comedy in news. Also, Jake and CJ had matching outfits. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake sits down with special guests Dr. Donna Sinclair and John Oberg to discuss how they first became aware of environmental issues. They discuss the dust bowl and how U.S. policy helped create the problem, exasperated the issue further during the crisis, and then played an instrumental role in correcting it. The three specifically highlight some of the stories and information in the book “The Worst Hard Time” by Timothy Egan. Dr. Sinclair then goes into the specific policies that the U.S. federal government used to combat the effects of the great depression. In the last segment, the three discuss the future of environmental policy, what role the U.S. is playing globally on this issue, what different international organizations are doing to address climate change, and the challenges that environment advocates face going forward at the global level. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodca

On this episode, Jake and Geoff are joined by their friend and professor Dr. Donna Sinclair. Donna updates the guys on all of the wonderful work she's doing all over Clark County, WA. The three discuss their most important issues in the 2020 election, qualitative and quantitative data, anthropology, and how challenging politics and legislation can and sometimes should be. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this week's episode, Jake and Geoff wonder "what's in a name?" and discuss how humbling life can be sometimes. Geoff talks about his weekend and his 10th Annual Man Trip at Billy Chinook. The two then discuss political fandom, populism, international politics and China's intentions. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this anniversary special, Geoff and Jake reflect on the past year and the fifty-two episode journey of the podcast. They discuss their highs, their lows, their accomplishments, and struggles. They follow that up with a random question game and then discuss racism in politics. Thank you all for your constant support. Thank you and welcome to the new listeners. Please, enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss new listeners and feedback, learning French, vacations in nature, pet peeves, and this scripted life. Another edition of Counter Culture has Jake asking for advice and the guys have received their first voicemail! Finally, the two discuss court rulings on the First Amendment in Social Media spaces and defining Conservatism today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake recap their KXRW radio event, discuss the chaos of NBA free agency, and the tradition of champions visiting the White House. They then discuss "staying in your lane," hypocrisy, and someone's complete misunderstanding of liberalism. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake has to write a paper again and Geoff celebrates family weddings and festivities. Geoff finally finished Chernobyl and the two discuss the show. Jake and Geoff then explore how “Republicans Don’t Understand Democrats—And Democrats Don’t Understand Republicans.” Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss their new roles in their jobs and navigating through new responsibilities and incomprehensible personalities. Geoff rescinds his comments about America's favorite golden and the two discuss "The Cough." AND! Jake hosts another edition of Counter Culture. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss some issues in the healthcare system and the lack of providing women with the best care. They discuss The Handmaid's Tale and getting to a post-apocalyptic world, Chernobyl and current parallels, Geoff's current readings, and contentions in Ireland. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss the United States' census. They take a look at it's history, purpose, and how the information is used. Jake and Geoff then explore some of the historical problems, costs, and address the issue of including a citizenship status question on the 2020 Census. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake recap the Western Conference Finals and recap the Portland Trail Blazers season for their final Rip City Segment for a while. They then shift to discussing international relations, the World Trade Organization, and rising tensions and politics surrounding the U.S. and Iran. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff have a spoiler free discussion about the end of Game of Thrones. They also discuss other TV shows and other series endings. This episode features another great edition of Counter Culture and the guys discuss the Department of Education and private vs. public education. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss the Portland Trail Blazers making the Western Conference Finals, birds, snakes, the movie Vice, the Bush Administration, international political history and the current U.S. tariffs. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this special episode, Jake and Geoff recorded outside on the back porch at Geoff's house. The two discuss Master's programs and navigating through them, birds (of course), the documentary The Unknown Known, naming pets, and Jake's social life centered around dogs. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake catch up on the Trail Blazers, Attorney General Barr, using different media to broaden a perspective, and how we sometimes let sources dictate our perception. Geoff tells Jake about his new hobby and Jake updates us on his move and his spoiled floofs. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff had to discuss the shot that shook the sports world. They discuss the Portland Trail Blazers and their first round victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They then bring back their segment Counter Culture and discuss some recent Tweets by politicians. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss the Portland Trailblazers in the playoffs and they go over a psychology article that analyzes some behaviors and ideas surrounding current political figures and climate. Geoff opens up about his personal life and Jake is the best. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake introduce a new segment, "Counter Culture." They have finally dedicated an episode on the Freedom of Speech in the United States and discuss college campus culture. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

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