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As more and more research comes in, pointing to sugar's role in the obesity epidemic and diabetes, it becomes apparent that something needs to be done to curb this trend. One such way is by introducing a tax on products with sugar. But is it the best way to keep society healthy? That's up for debate.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

As part of our final anniversary celebrations, we are re-releasing our inaugural episode: When Is It Appropriate to Eat People?  It's an important topic, and there's just a lot of really good information to be found in this one. There's some reasoning in there that everyone should keep around in their back pocket. Just in case. So chow down and dig in. This week, cannibalism is up for debate.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

Reason Prevails has turned 6 months old!  In celebration, we've been working our way through all the leftover listener mail that's built up. If you've sent us a question, you're getting it answered. This is part two of our two part special. Enjoy!   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

Reason Prevails is turning 6 months old!  In celebration, we are finally working our way through all the leftover listener mail that's built up. If you've sent us a question, you're getting it answered. This is part one of our two part special. Enjoy!   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

Sarcasm: "The lowest form of wit, but the highest form of intelligence."  While the severity can vary, it's hard to get around the fact that it's an intentional attack on someone. Is it worth, though, for a good joke? And is there actually any intelligence required to dish it out? That's up for debate.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

Cults are an effective way of rallying humanity's worst traits together for a common cause. But there are good and bad ways to go about this, and good and bad causes to rally behind. This week at Reason Prevails, Eric and Jackie break down the best way to start, maintain, and drive your very own cult.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

Vampires seem to have all the powers of today's best superheroes, but with a hell of a lot more sex appeal. However, the downsides are worse than just a little moping and eyeliner. There are centuries of mythology to dig into, but the answers aren't easy to come by. Is it better to be a vampire? That's up for debate.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

  In Episode 21, Reason Prevails answers a question as old as time: What Is Wrong With People? From their dumb faces to their stupid ideas, we get into everything about society that happens to be bothering us. But which quality is worst? That's up for debate.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

The chiropractic profession has been around for over a hundred years now, but still the practice's credibility and effectiveness are questioned. Around 30 million people across the world see a chiropractor each year, but can the practice be considered real medicine? That's up for debate.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

  While not the most pleasant of issues to discuss, the reality is that healthy organs are in short supply, and allowing people to sell them legally may just be one of the solutions to that problem. But there are a lot of issues that come along with that, and the solution might be less pleasant than the problem. This week: Should we be able to sell our organs? It's up for debate.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

  This week we're sitting down and taking a long, hard look about what would actually happen if we knew for certain there was intelligent life out there in the universe. Religion, politics, and technology would all be deeply effected. But would it push us in a healthy direction? That's up for debate.    Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

  People you don't know. They clog our streets, our shopping malls, and our workplaces. They are all around us, and they have the potential to become our very closest of friends. Or rape/murder us.  But how likely is that to happen, and could getting to know them be in our best interest? That's up for debate.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

  Sure, we have babies now. And they're great. They're fine. But what if we dumped some really fun mad science into them and made them really badass gods? Wouldn't that be better? That's exactly what Eric and Jackie are debating this week here on Reason Prevails. They're digging into the deeper implications such a direction could take us, and arguing a lot in between.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

  There's no easy way to put this: Eric spends the episode trying to convince Jackie and the rest of the world why they shouldn't own a dog. Try your best not to break anything while listening.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

  The general assumption is that Millennials, as a whole, do not care about privacy and government surveillance. But are we all really being monitored? And, if so, is it really that big of a deal?    Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

  Much of our socialization and the entirety of this podcast revolve around whining a bunch. But should it be this way? Is it good for us? Does anyone want to hear about it? This week we're taking a look at complaining. And ugh. FML. It was so hard, guys. So much research. And then there was all the talking. It's just really unfair, you know? We're so totally overwhelmed already, and now this...Ugh.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

We are back to picking on rom coms in this second, extended half of the show. This time we're going film by film to find the moral failings and questionable decisions of our genre.  Are they no worse than any other type of film? Are we just heartless monsters who don't understand true love? Find out this week on the exciting conclusion to Are Romantic Comedies Morally Bankrupt!   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

  The rom com: Cute little stories about true love, or something entirely more sinister? This week, Eric and Jackie dive into a world of grand gestures, people who just can't say the words "I love you," and women who won't stop falling down comedically.  Like a woman forced to pick between two millionaires, we're putting it all on the line and facing some hard truths. All this and more on this week's Reason Prevails.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

  From the 30's to the 70's, America experimented with pay toilets. And, while popular opinion eventually turned against it and it fell out of use here, the practice still thrives in most other countries of the world. Is there value to the idea? Is it more ethical? More fair? Tempers run hot in another installment of Reason Prevails.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod

  F&F broke box office records again recently, and we're looking to see if it's justified. It's Reason Prevails.   Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter at @reasonprev_pod