Pensive Politics

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

68 episodes of Pensive Politics since the first episode, which aired on February 20th, 2020.

  • What the Chauvin Verdict Tells Us About American Sensibilities.

    April 21st, 2021  |  48 mins 57 secs
    black lives matter, conservatives, derrick chauvin, george floyd, libertarians, philosophy, political commentary, politics, racial justice, social justice

    In this episode of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson addresses the recent Derrick Chauvin conviction and uses it to analyze the current sensibilities of many Americans. For many Americans, this trial was a triumph over white supremacy and racial bias. For Mr. Watson, this understanding of the Chauvin verdict reflects the dereliction of the "I" which he explains in this episode.

  • Episode 67: Mr. Watson & James Lindsay Take On Critical Race Theory, Wokeness, Politics, & More

    April 6th, 2021  |  1 hr 21 mins
    american politics​, angela davis, anti blackness​, christian watson​, colonialism​, conservative, conservative commentary, critical race theory​, cynical theories​, derrick bell​, foucault, gender theory​, james lindsay, kimberle crenshaw​, libertarian, libertarian commentary, new discourses​, nietzsche​, philosophy, philosophy​, political, political philosophy​, politics, politics​, queer theory​, woke theory​, wokeness​ social justice​, ​ intersectionality theory​

    In this episode of Pensive Politics with Mr. Watson, Mr. Watson talks with New Discourses editor and world-renowned critical race theory expert James Lindsay.

  • Biden's Infrastructure Takeover; Crowder's Crass Satire; and Gaetz's Demise

    April 5th, 2021  |  49 mins 1 sec
    biden infrastructure plan, conservative, conservative commentary, joe biden, libertarian, libertarian commentary, louder with crowder, matt gaetz, philosophy, political, politics, steven crowder, steven crowder sesame street

    In this episode of Pensive Politics with Mr. Watson, Mr. Watson analyzes Biden's infrastructure plan and displays how it is a symbolic takeover of American life. He then analyzes a recent Sesame Street skit done by comedian Stephen Crowder and explains how it is an ineffective use of political satire. He also briefly touches on Matt Gaetz's scandal.

  • In Conversation with John Lefebvre: On Rights, Responsibilities, and Corporations

    March 21st, 2021  |  1 hr 10 mins
    all's well - where thou art earth and why, american politics, conservatism, conservative commentary, freedom, libertarian commentary, libertarianism, philosophy, politics, progressivism, responsibilities, rights

    In this episode of Pensive Politics with Mr. Watson, Mr. Watson intricately explores various philosophical considerations surrounding duty, the individual, and society with moral philosopher and musician John Lefebvre. Lefebvre, the author of "All's Well - Where Thou Art Earth and Why," outlines a rigorous metaphysical framework by which to evaluate duty and justice within the scope of political society.

  • Andrew Cuomo's Personal Tyranny; Violence Against Asian-Americans? And The Dangers of Government Dependency

    March 17th, 2021  |  49 mins
    andrew cuomo, asian americans hate crimes, conservatism, conservative, conservative commentary, libertarian, libertarian commentary, philosophy, political, politics, rescue america act

    In this episode of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson analyzes what he calls Andrew Cuomo's "personal tyranny." He also examines the conversation surrounding violence against Asian-Americans in the country, asking his audience if the narrative fits with a rational understanding of things. He also analyzes how the Rescue America Act is apart of a process that conspires to deprive Americans of their agency.

  • Is Women's History Month Necessary? And Addressing Joe Biden's Dangerous Cultural Relativism

    March 1st, 2021  |  49 mins 1 sec
    conservative, conservative commentary, joe biden cultural norms, joe biden cultural relativism, joe biden hong kong, joe biden uyghurs, libertarian, libertarian commentary, libertarianism, philosophy, political, politics, women's history month

    In this video, Mr. Watson discusses Women's History Month and voices his objections to how the holiday is presented. He also analyzes Joe Biden's culturally relativistic attitude towards the Uyghurs and the Hong Kong pro-Democracy dissidents.

  • The Future of The Libertarian Party, On Anti-Racism, And Lockdown Politics with Spike Cohen

    February 25th, 2021  |  1 hr 8 mins
    anarchy, conservative, conservative commentary, jo jorgensen, libertarian, libertarian commentary, libertarian party, libertarianism, philosophy, political, political philosophy, politics, spike cohen

    On this episode of Pensive Politics with Mr. Watson, Mr. Watson talks with former Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee Spike Cohen about the libertarian party, the ideology of anti-racism, and the inane lockdown politics of the COVID era.

  • New Podcast Changes, Gothix Interview Re-Cap, and Fauci's Frivolous Vaccine Advice

    February 24th, 2021  |  48 mins 57 secs
    christian watson, conservative, critical race theory, eric july young rippa, gothix youtuber, journey, libertarian, libertarianism, pensive politics, philosophy, political, politics, social justice

    In this episode of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson explains his absence and goes over the various events that have occurred in his budding career recently. He also explains Anthony Fauci's frivolous advice on vaccines.

  • Addressing Impeachment Sham, France Against Wokeism, Lindsey Graham and Political Fraudulence

    February 9th, 2021  |  49 mins 8 secs
    conservative, conservative commentary, donald trump, impeachment, impeachment trial, libertarian, libertarian commentary, libertarianism, lindsey graham, philosophy, political, politics

    In this episode of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson analyzes the current impeachment trial against Donald Trump. He also addresses the French intellectual class's recent salvo against American wokeism, and he examines how Lindsey Graham embodies. political inauthenticity.

  • My AWFUL Experience With TikTok Debaters || How To Beat Sophists

    February 8th, 2021  |  49 mins 13 secs
    conservative, conservative commentary, internet intellectual, libertarian, libertarian commentary, philosophy, political, politics, sophistry, tiktok, tiktok app, tiktok challenges, tiktok debates, tiktok hype house, tiktokers, vine, youtube

    Sophistry is en vogue in the modern political conversation. In an era dominated by increasingly emaciated attention spans and clicks, "winning" is valued over finding the truth. Mr. Watson explains his recent experience with this phenomenon.

  • Can The Hollywood Oligopolies Be Toppled? With. Film Director Jeremy Ivy

    February 7th, 2021  |  40 mins 1 sec
    commentary, conservatism, conservative commentary, hollywood elites, intellectualism, jeremy ivy, libertarianism, news, pensive politics, politics, tangled web

    Hollywood is dominated by partisan idealogues who make it clear to actors, both aspiring and current, their expectations: Obey us, or perish. Mr. Watson chats with a visionary who seeks to change that dynamic.

  • AOC's Capitol Tale, Proud Boys Terrorist Designation, and Biden's Executive Tyranny

    February 4th, 2021  |  49 mins 18 secs
    alexandria ocasio-cortez, commentary, conservatism, conservative commentary, intellectualism, joe biden, libertarianism, news, politics, proud boys.

    In this episode of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson examines the recent controversy about Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez's Instagram live account of the riots. He also critiques the Proud Boys terrorist designation and explains the solution to Biden's executive tyranny.

  • Scott Baio Interview Recap, and Things to Come

    February 1st, 2021  |  29 mins 43 secs
    baio, charles in charge, conservative, conservatives in hollywood, journey, libertarian, philosophy, political, politics, scott baio, see dad run, tim allen

    On this episode, Mr. Watson recaps his experience interviewing acclaimed actor Scott Baio and informs his audience of things to come for his show.

  • Scott Baio In Conversation: Politics, Hollywood, and America's future.

    January 31st, 2021  |  53 mins 1 sec
    baio, charles in charge, conservative, conservatives in hollywood, journey, libertarian, philosophy, political, politics, scott baio, see dad run, tim allen

    On this episode of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson interviews the widely acclaimed American actor Scott Baio about his experiences in Hollywood and the future of America.

  • Gamestop's Stock Frenzy, The "Great Reset," and Biden's Anti-Life Agenda

    January 28th, 2021  |  48 mins 55 secs
    biden, commentary, conservatism, conservative commentary, gamestop, great reset, intellectualism, john kerry, libertarianism, news, politics

    In this episode of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson analyzes the recent Gamestop market frenzy. He also analyzes Joe Biden's "Great Reset" and how that connects with his anti-life agenda.

  • A Progressive and Libertarian Meet. With Marianne Williamson

    January 23rd, 2021  |  39 mins 11 secs
    commentary, corporations, illuminata, intellectualism, libertarian, libertarianism, marianne williamson, news, political commentary, politics, social justice, spiritual politics, spiritualism

    On this episode of Pensive Politics, Mr. Watson reaches across the aisle and chats with former presidential candidate and spiritual author Marianne Williamson about current events.