Been Awake with LB

Is peace worth the conversation? | Been Awake with LB | 110

Welcome to the show, make sure you’re following on X and here on Substack. I’m going to return to using X spaces when I record so if there’s something on your mind about politics, philosophy, or really whatever we can have a real time convo (and you can appear on the show!) In this episode we dive into some headline news, the department of education is announcing layoffs, Tucker Carlson sat down with Chris Cuomo, and Ukraine has said they’re willing to agree to a ceasefire with Russia. I sometimes worry I sound like too much of a Trump fan boy these days, but the fact is I have been enjoying much of the policy decisions and moves his second term is bringing. I mean what former libertarian turned who knows what wouldn’t enjoy hearing that the Department of Education is so worried about being shut down they’re preemptively performing layoffs?There’s a big “will they won’t they” when it comes to the war in Ukraine, but after recent defeats Zelensky is saying he’s willing to agree to a cease fire if Putin will… Great timing as always on his part. Cuomo and Tucker make for interesting conversations. Part of me laments that these kinds of conversations are not the norm but it’s interesting to watch these two insiders turned outsiders cross rhetorical swords. One thing that stands out to me is how Cuomo still wants to defend the institutions and sees those of us challenging them as a threat. It links to something I’ve noticed about this New American Right - we’re far more concerned with pragmatic solutions to complicated problems because idealism got us into the mess we have today.All this and a little bit more can be found in this episode. So give it a watch / listen and let me know what you think on X @TheLBMuniz. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

America is BACK | Been Awake with LB | Ep 109

Welcome to the show, in this episode we will recap the beginning of trumps term including his executive actions, tariffs, proposed legislation, key political appointees and his recent speech before congress, which honestly was one of his best. We’ll also spend some time talking about the two paths for conservatives and American right contrasting the differences between the “con inc” approach and the “new right” which is gaining traction. If you’ve never listened before make sure you subscribe at beenawake.com to get the latest in better sensemaking delivered right to your email inbox and follow me on social media @thelbmuniz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Girl Boss Math | Been Awake with LB | 108

Welcome to the show, in this episode we’re going to spend some time talking about what should bring one fulfillment in the professional world. There was a LinkedIn post that recently went viral where a woman was wondering how it was possible that her husband hadn’t worked hard all year acquiring certificates and other accolades for her job. I have some thoughts, but what do you think? Let me know in the comments or via X @TheLBMuniz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Science man confused by faith | Been Awake with LB | 107

Welcome to the show! In this episode LB takes a look at a recent tweet from Neil deGrasse Tyson. While Tyson is an astrophysicist and TV personality, he enjoys using his platform to try and poke the eye of religious people and religious sensibility. The recent Super Bowl gave him the perfect launching off point for him to showcase his childish view of religion - the winners thanking God. Don’t forget to like this episode and subscribe wherever you’re watching. You can find LB on your favorite social platform @TheLBMuniz and get the latest broadcasts and articles delivered to you email inbox at BeenAwake.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Ep 106 The problem with smart people on social media

Welcome to the Show, in this episode I’m asking you to step into the classroom of LB, and we’re going to draw out some schemas I worked up to describe a problem I see with social media, especially as it relates to people who are “smarter.” This has been something I’ve mulled over for a bit, and frankly this new annoying term “woke right” has brought it back to the top of my mind. Before I finish my two part series of James Lindsay vs St Michael the archangel (tentatively entitled James Lindsay vs the right) I just wanted us to spend a little time talking about this problem I see in social media interactions, which then leads me to explaining the problem with disaffected Liberals on the right and Liberalism writ large as I’ve come to see it. I hope you enjoy it, if you could share this with someone who would enjoy it that would make me almost as happy as having you hit that like button and subscribing at beenawake.comWatch And listen on your favorite platformRUMBLEYOUTUBESUBSTACKSPOTIFYAPPLEContribute to the mission of Better SensemakingSUBSTACKPATREONLOCALSOther Social PlatformsXInstagramFacebook This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe