Discourse And Decorum
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -It's a crazy and contentious world out there. The issues that divide us are growing in number and the chasm between us seems to be spreading. This divide makes it increasingly difficult to have those tough conversations about complicated topics. Join Nate and Demetrius as we explore the nuance of current events and complicated issues from all angles in a respectful and rational manner.
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Episodes
2023 Recap
February 08, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBNate and Demetrius review the year that was 2023, in all of its glory and follies.
Interview with A D Pt. 2
December 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBIn part 2 of our 2 part mini-series, Nate gets to grill Demetrius with questions and get honest and organic responses to some of life's pressing questions. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! Enjoy 🤠
Interview With A D
December 10, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBJoin us for part 1 of a 2 part series. Demetrius has some burning questions for Nate to answer in real time.
DND- Spooky Season 2023 (Haunted Places)
October 31, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBListeners beware. You are fixing your ears to a spooky episode of Discourse and Decorum. It is that time of year and Halloween is almost here. Listen to Nate and Demetrius talk about haunted places domestically and internationally and why we are so fascinated with these stories!
What's The Deal with Labor Day
October 19, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWhen Labor Day comes around, we have grown to see it as the official end of the summer. Children head back to school and apparently you need to put away your crisp white clothing until spring. Yet, why do we even celebrate Labor Day? In this episode, Nate and Demetrius discuss Labor Day's origins and how it affects us in the present day. If you are interested in supporting United Auto Workers check out the links below: https://labornotes.org/2023/09/when-auto-workers-stand-heres-how-stand...
Discourse and Decorum
September 08, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis month we listened to some YouTubers discussing difficult questions and took a crack at answering them ourselves.
DND- Independence Day 2023
August 02, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn this episode, Nate and Demetrius discuss Try This In A Small Town by Jason Aldean as well as what Independence Day means to both of them. What does Independence Day mean to you?
Mid Year Check
June 13, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBWith so much going on in the early part of the year, Nate and Demetrius recap and discuss some of the bigger stories from the first half of 2023.
D N D- Greatest Toy of All-Time Part Two
April 15, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn this installment of Discourse and Decorum, Nate, Demetrius, and their guest Genae are back to decide what is the Greatest Toy of All-Time. With so many top toys left in the field, who knows what toy will prevail. If you want to find out which toy takes home the trophy, tune in for the thrilling conclusion!
D N D- Greatest Toy of All-Time Part One
April 13, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBIn this episode of Discourse and Decorum, Nate and Demetrius get the madness. Since March Madness has come and gone, they wanted to take a crack at deciding the greatest toy of all-time in the best way possible. A single elimination bracket of 64 contenders! However, this is a task too prestigious for this dynamic duo. They are joined by a special guest, that is absolutely certified in toy matters. Enjoy the shenanigans that ensue and shoutout to the NewDay Podcast for the idea and bracket!
Can't Read This - Book Banning
March 18, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBDemetrius and Nate discuss the recent movement of "book banning," who is banning them, from what, and what books are being banned and why.
D N D Recaps 2022
February 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBHappy New Year from D N D. As we look forward to what is in store for us in 2023, let's take a moment to revisit some key moments from 2022. We hope you enjoy! 🤠
D N D Agree to Disagree
January 01, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIn the final episode of 2022, Nate and Demetrius are seeing if they agree or disagree on the topics the people want to know! For example, Pizza is over-rated, you should tip when you order food for pick-up, I like going to the movies alone, etc. Join us as we end the year in style!
The Many Decisions of The Supreme Court of the United States
November 28, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBNate and D are back again to take a deeper dive into a tumultuous session from the Supreme Court that went beyond overturning Roe.
Conspiracy Theories
November 28, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBD and D is back! Nate and Demetrius have returned after a brief hiatus and here to discuss a few select conspiracy theories.
Representation & Media
August 28, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn this episode we talk about representation in media. What does it look like? Why is it important? Is it a benefit or detriment?
D&D Gets Random!
June 26, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBDemetrius and Nate put the heavy topics on the shelf in order to talk about stuff. Random stuff! Enjoy 😁
D&D Gets Random!
June 26, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBDemetrius and Nate put the heavy topics on the shelf in order to talk about stuff. Random stuff! Enjoy 😁
Abortion Follow Up
May 25, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBShortly after our previous episode, a document from the Supreme Court was leaked which contained the majority opinion of the Court which is set to overturn the established precedent of Roe v Wade. In this episode Demetirus and Nate discuss the leak and the implications of the decision if it were to be made final.
Abortion
May 25, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBJoin Nate and Demetrius as we attempt to tackle one of the most emotional and controversial topics we've discussed thus far on Discourse and Decorum. A few days after recording this episode a document was leaked from the Supreme Court of the United States that carried with it major implications for the future of abortion in this country. Be sure to also check the follow-up episode in which we discuss the implications of that leak.
DND Generations
April 19, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBDemetrius and Nate sit down to talk about the generations, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and even Gen Z. How are they defined and why?
The G.O.A.T. and The Coach
March 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIt's Super Bowl month and one of the greatest to play in the Super Bowl has announced his retirement all while the NFL and three franchises face a racial discrimination lawsuit from Brian Flores. Join Nate and Demetrius as they talk about Tom Brady's legacy, Brian Flores and the current environment in the NFL.
The Verdicts of 2021
February 27, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn the last episode, Nate and Demetrius talked about the year that was 2021. Not discussed in that episode were three high profile court cases. In this episode Demetrius and Nate explore the trials and verdicts of the Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Rittenhouse cases.
2021 In Review
January 23, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB2021 was another bizarre year. Join Nate and Demetrius as they sit down to review and discuss a few notable stories from 2021.
The Closer
December 27, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBDemetrius and Nate talk about the recent Netflix special entitled "The Closer," the source of the controversy and the potential fall out.
The Lighter Side of D&D
November 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBDemetrius and Nate talk set aside the heavy topics and have another fun, light hearted conversation about stuff.
Leaving Afghanistan
October 12, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBDemetrius and Nate talk about the United State's recent withdrawal from the country of Afghanistan and the history behind the 20 year war that ended in August.
Critical Race Theory
September 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBCritical Race Theory. Join Demetrius and Nate as we discuss what it is, and why it's considered so controversial..
Juneteenth - Federal Holiday
August 25, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBJuneteenth is now a federal holiday. Join Demetrius and Nate as they talk about the history and meaning of the holiday and what that means moving forward.
Stuff My (Founding) Father Said
August 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBDemetrius and Nate are back with a brand new episode! In this episode we talk about various quotes from the framers, or founding fathers, of our constitution and explore their intent and current relevance of their words.
D&D Take A Break
June 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBJoin Nate and Demetrius as we tackle some more light hearted topics. Pineapple on pizza? Aliens? Heroes or villains? We attempt to answer these questions and more in episode 16!
Conflict in Israel
June 07, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThe conflict in Israel between the nations of Israel and Palestine is as consistent as it is complicated. Nate and Demetrius dive into the long, complicated history of the battling nations, and attempt to trace back the origins of the conflict.
Incarceration Incorporated
May 22, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBDemetrius and Nate look into and discuss the world of private prisons and the dangers/pitfalls of for private prisons.
Gun Control
May 07, 2021 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBDemetrius and Nate are here to explore the nuance of the 2nd Amendment, gun related violence and crime, and the efficacy/need of existing and proposed gun control measures.
Vaccine Passports
April 22, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBNate and Demetrius follow up on the COVID vaccine availability and discuss the potential for mandatory vaccinations as well as "vaccine passports."
The "isms" Pt 2: Communism and Facism
April 08, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBNate and Demetrius dive into the history and intricacies of both communism and facism in this thrilling conclusion to the "ism" saga.
The "isms" Pt 1: Socialism and Captialism
March 24, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBDemetrius and Nate explore attempt to explain and discuss the history and functionality of socialism and capitalism.
Systemic Racism
March 11, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBDemetrius and Nate sit down and discuss the existence, history, and intricacies of systemic racism in the United States.
PC & Cancel Culture
February 24, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBWhat does it mean to be politically correct? What is cancel culture? What is the intention, and does it serve that intent? Nate and Demetrius attempt to find the answers to these questions here in episode 8.
Episode 7: The Electoral College
February 12, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThe electoral college has been around since the framing of our constitution. Why? Does it work? Is there a better way? Demetrius and Nate discuss the ins and outs of one of the oldest American controversies.
The Electoral College
February 12, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThe electoral college has been around since the framing of our constitution. Why? Does it work? Is there a better way? Demetrius and Nate discuss the ins and outs of one of the oldest American controversies.
The Political Parties
January 27, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBDemetrius and Nate discuss the two party system: the difference between ideologies and parties, the history of the parties, how we got here and where we go now.
The Rise of Misinformation
January 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBDemetrius and Nate discuss the rise and spread of misinformation in both mass and social media. What can be done? What is our responsibility and what are the impacts of "Fake News"?
2020
December 24, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBNate and Demetrius discuss and review the chaotic year that was 2020, focusing on 4 major themes of the year.
COVID Vaccine
December 09, 2020 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBJoin Nate and Demetrius as they discuss the ongoing Pandemic and the vaccine expected to be available in the near future.
The Transition of Power
November 26, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBDemetrius and Nate discuss the process of transitioning from a sitting president to a newly elected one, the traditions and practices and how the transition from President Trump to President Biden has differed so far from previous transitions.
Episode 2: The Transition of Power
November 26, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBDemetrius and Nate discuss the process of transitioning from a sitting president to a newly elected one, the traditions and practices and how the transition from President Trump to President Biden has differed so far from previous transitions.
2020 Election Results
November 12, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBLike everything else that has happened in 2020, the election was like none other. Join Nate and Demetrius as we talk about the peculiar path taken to get to the election results, what those results were, and what this means for the country moving forward.